Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Unley, SA
Reaching out for counselling often takes courage. Many people seek support when life feels overwhelming, relationships feel strained, or they find themselves caught in cycles of worry or unhelpful thinking patterns.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk about what’s happening in your life without fear of judgement. Together, we work at your pace to understand thought patterns, emotions, and behaviours, process difficult experiences, and develop practical strategies and tools to help you feel more grounded and confident.
Reaching out for counselling often takes courage. Many people seek support when life feels overwhelming, relationships feel strained, or they find themselves caught in cycles of worry or unhelpful thinking patterns.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk about what’s happening in your life without fear of judgement. Together, we work at your pace to understand thought patterns, emotions, and behaviours, process difficult experiences, and develop practical strategies and tools to help you feel more grounded and confident.
Kylie has experience working with first responders, veterans and, people experiencing family violence.
In therapy, Kylie integrates a range of psychological approaches and evidence-based treatments in order to best meet the clients’ needs. She works with her clients to assist them gain a greater insight into their thinking and behaviours and to make positive changes in their lives.
Kylie has experience working with first responders, veterans and, people experiencing family violence.
In therapy, Kylie integrates a range of psychological approaches and evidence-based treatments in order to best meet the clients’ needs. She works with her clients to assist them gain a greater insight into their thinking and behaviours and to make positive changes in their lives.
With 27 years’ experience in mental health, psycho-legal forensic science, and psychotraumatology, I specialise in trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, overwhelm, relationship separation, abuse, violent crime, bullying, victimisation, litigation-related trauma, and complex PTSD.
I help individuals and families heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and life challenges using trauma-informed therapies like EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Jungian psychoanalysis. Together, we create a safe, supportive space to process difficult experiences, build resilience, and promote lasting emotional wellbeing and personal growth.
With 27 years’ experience in mental health, psycho-legal forensic science, and psychotraumatology, I specialise in trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, overwhelm, relationship separation, abuse, violent crime, bullying, victimisation, litigation-related trauma, and complex PTSD.
I help individuals and families heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and life challenges using trauma-informed therapies like EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Jungian psychoanalysis. Together, we create a safe, supportive space to process difficult experiences, build resilience, and promote lasting emotional wellbeing and personal growth.
I am counsellor and psychotherapist working with adolescents and adults experiencing low self esteem, difficulties in their relationships, experiencing anxiety, depression, and work difficulties. I also have a particular interest in working with people that have experienced childhood trauma. It is so important for people to have a safe and confidential space where their experience can be seen and heard and where they can begin to work through and recover from the effects of trauma.
I am counsellor and psychotherapist working with adolescents and adults experiencing low self esteem, difficulties in their relationships, experiencing anxiety, depression, and work difficulties. I also have a particular interest in working with people that have experienced childhood trauma. It is so important for people to have a safe and confidential space where their experience can be seen and heard and where they can begin to work through and recover from the effects of trauma.
Hello and welcome to Calm Cove Therapy! At times, it can feel like you are in a constant battle. My mission is to empower you (or your loved one) to navigate life's tumultuous seas with grace and resilience, finding calm amidst the chaos. I have a very warm, genuine and empathetic approach towards anyone that walks through the door. I am passionate about helping others heal and become the most authentic version of themselves through powerful use of therapy. This can aid with understanding, embracing, and accepting why we are the way we are and how we can create a balanced life that is meaningful and fulfilling.
Hello and welcome to Calm Cove Therapy! At times, it can feel like you are in a constant battle. My mission is to empower you (or your loved one) to navigate life's tumultuous seas with grace and resilience, finding calm amidst the chaos. I have a very warm, genuine and empathetic approach towards anyone that walks through the door. I am passionate about helping others heal and become the most authentic version of themselves through powerful use of therapy. This can aid with understanding, embracing, and accepting why we are the way we are and how we can create a balanced life that is meaningful and fulfilling.
I have experience working with a range or presentations including personality diagnosis, addiction, mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma, psychosis, situational distress, interpersonal and attachment difficulties. I work to offer compassionate support to clients aged 12 and above. Helping to provide strategies to manage emotions, work through invalidation, and embrace the strengths of neurodivergence. My goal is to empower you to achieve emotional well-being, foster healthier connections, and create a life worth living.
I have experience working with a range or presentations including personality diagnosis, addiction, mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma, psychosis, situational distress, interpersonal and attachment difficulties. I work to offer compassionate support to clients aged 12 and above. Helping to provide strategies to manage emotions, work through invalidation, and embrace the strengths of neurodivergence. My goal is to empower you to achieve emotional well-being, foster healthier connections, and create a life worth living.
Marina is a warm and compassionate Psychologist who has worked in public and community health settings as well as in the private sector for the past 10 years. Marina has wide experience working with adolescents and adults and is passionate about helping people with mood, worry and distress problems, stemming from the past or more recent experiences. Marina focuses on building a therapeutic relationship based on empathy, curiosity, openness, kindness and respect to help understand her client’s needs and work towards their goals. Marina believes in recognising individual’s strengths to help overcome challenges and bring about change
Marina is a warm and compassionate Psychologist who has worked in public and community health settings as well as in the private sector for the past 10 years. Marina has wide experience working with adolescents and adults and is passionate about helping people with mood, worry and distress problems, stemming from the past or more recent experiences. Marina focuses on building a therapeutic relationship based on empathy, curiosity, openness, kindness and respect to help understand her client’s needs and work towards their goals. Marina believes in recognising individual’s strengths to help overcome challenges and bring about change
I work with women navigating grief, anxiety, depression, relationship changes and major life transitions. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure how to move forward after life has shifted in painful or unexpected ways. I offer a calm, steady presence and use ACT, somatic and trauma‑informed approaches to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system and reconnect with what matters most. I also draw on the Dual Process Model of Grief, supporting you to honour your pain while gently re‑engaging with life and your values. Together, we create space to make sense of what you’re carrying.
I work with women navigating grief, anxiety, depression, relationship changes and major life transitions. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure how to move forward after life has shifted in painful or unexpected ways. I offer a calm, steady presence and use ACT, somatic and trauma‑informed approaches to help you understand your emotions, regulate your nervous system and reconnect with what matters most. I also draw on the Dual Process Model of Grief, supporting you to honour your pain while gently re‑engaging with life and your values. Together, we create space to make sense of what you’re carrying.
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Are you broken-hearted? Find hope and healing as you learn to love yourself again. Has trauma visited your life? Reclaim your life from the effects of hurt and pain and rediscover your hopes and dreams for a hope-filled future.
Are you broken-hearted? Find hope and healing as you learn to love yourself again. Has trauma visited your life? Reclaim your life from the effects of hurt and pain and rediscover your hopes and dreams for a hope-filled future.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles? You don’t have to face it alone.
I’m Audrey, the counsellor behind Enrei Counselling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to adults across Australia. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to gently explore your emotions and attachment experiences. Through deepening emotional awareness, we’ll heal relational wounds, strengthen your connections, and build emotional resilience.
You can expect greater emotional insight, healing from past hurts, practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and support that honours your identity.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles? You don’t have to face it alone.
I’m Audrey, the counsellor behind Enrei Counselling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to adults across Australia. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to gently explore your emotions and attachment experiences. Through deepening emotional awareness, we’ll heal relational wounds, strengthen your connections, and build emotional resilience.
You can expect greater emotional insight, healing from past hurts, practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and support that honours your identity.
Dobie is an Accredited Social Worker and Mental Health Clinician passionate about supporting individuals navigating emotional distress, life transitions, trauma, or cultural adjustment. With over 10 years of experience, she offers a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed space in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Your journey with Dobie begins with a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to get to know you. She will then tailor a treatment plan with you, integrating Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, and other modalities to help you build resilience, rediscover your strengths, and facilitate meaningful, lasting change.
Dobie is an Accredited Social Worker and Mental Health Clinician passionate about supporting individuals navigating emotional distress, life transitions, trauma, or cultural adjustment. With over 10 years of experience, she offers a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed space in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Your journey with Dobie begins with a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to get to know you. She will then tailor a treatment plan with you, integrating Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, and other modalities to help you build resilience, rediscover your strengths, and facilitate meaningful, lasting change.
Extensive experience in Addiction, Domestic Violence, Gottman Couples Therapy, Life Coaching, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
I work holIstically with adults, couples, families & teens who want understand how they can make change in their lives. I can be a neutral person to assist you with skills to change or cope better with the situation. I work mainly with Relationship struggles - Addiction - grief & loss - Nature therapy
Extensive experience in Addiction, Domestic Violence, Gottman Couples Therapy, Life Coaching, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
I work holIstically with adults, couples, families & teens who want understand how they can make change in their lives. I can be a neutral person to assist you with skills to change or cope better with the situation. I work mainly with Relationship struggles - Addiction - grief & loss - Nature therapy
Christian Counsellor working with people who have been through trauma, as well as in all general areas of counselling and mental health. I love watching how God moves in this space - and the growth and transformation that my clients experience as a result. I work in the online counselling and coaching space so I can work with anyone regardless of location or limitation. I offer a free 15- minute video call prior to bookings to allow for you to decide whether I am the counsellor for you. I have trained with the Australian Institute of Family Counselling and I am accredited with the ACA. I have lived experience.
Christian Counsellor working with people who have been through trauma, as well as in all general areas of counselling and mental health. I love watching how God moves in this space - and the growth and transformation that my clients experience as a result. I work in the online counselling and coaching space so I can work with anyone regardless of location or limitation. I offer a free 15- minute video call prior to bookings to allow for you to decide whether I am the counsellor for you. I have trained with the Australian Institute of Family Counselling and I am accredited with the ACA. I have lived experience.
I will meet you where you are, with compassion, curiosity, and respect. My role is not to judge or “fix” you, but to walk alongside you as you make sense of what you’ve been through and discover what you need to move forward.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. I work hard to create a safe, calm space where you can speak openly and feel truly heard. Together, we’ll explore your experiences at a pace that feels right for you, helping you build insight, self-compassion, and practical tools to manage life’s challenges.
I will meet you where you are, with compassion, curiosity, and respect. My role is not to judge or “fix” you, but to walk alongside you as you make sense of what you’ve been through and discover what you need to move forward.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. I work hard to create a safe, calm space where you can speak openly and feel truly heard. Together, we’ll explore your experiences at a pace that feels right for you, helping you build insight, self-compassion, and practical tools to manage life’s challenges.
Starr can assist with: Adjustment difficulties, Anger management and emotion regulation, Anxiety disorders, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , Bipolar disorders, Depression and Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic disorder, Perfectionism and Low self-esteem, Phobias, Pre and post-natal mental health, Sleep issues, Stress management, Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma), and more.
Starr can assist with: Adjustment difficulties, Anger management and emotion regulation, Anxiety disorders, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , Bipolar disorders, Depression and Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic disorder, Perfectionism and Low self-esteem, Phobias, Pre and post-natal mental health, Sleep issues, Stress management, Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma), and more.
Hi! I’m Rhiannon, and I work with folks wanting to understands how early experiences shape the way we move through the world. You might be a person who's spent years prioritising everyone else's needs while yours went unmet. Perhaps you struggle to trust your own judgment, find yourself constantly scanning for signs that someone's upset with you, or feel guilty whenever you try to set a boundary. Any of these experience could show up as body tension, disconnection, or a knot in your stomach when conflict arises.
Hi! I’m Rhiannon, and I work with folks wanting to understands how early experiences shape the way we move through the world. You might be a person who's spent years prioritising everyone else's needs while yours went unmet. Perhaps you struggle to trust your own judgment, find yourself constantly scanning for signs that someone's upset with you, or feel guilty whenever you try to set a boundary. Any of these experience could show up as body tension, disconnection, or a knot in your stomach when conflict arises.
Courage Wisdom Change is a unique service offering support to individuals and families in regional and rural Australia. Through Courage Wisdom Change families are able to access individualised supports tailored to the clients specific needs. Fiona has worked extensively with young people and adults from diverse backgrounds, including complex trauma, Autism/Neurodivergence, Intellectual disabilities and/or additional needs, and the complexities of Out of Home Care.
Courage Wisdom Change is a unique service offering support to individuals and families in regional and rural Australia. Through Courage Wisdom Change families are able to access individualised supports tailored to the clients specific needs. Fiona has worked extensively with young people and adults from diverse backgrounds, including complex trauma, Autism/Neurodivergence, Intellectual disabilities and/or additional needs, and the complexities of Out of Home Care.
I'm focussed on supporting children, adolescents and women with all aspects of mental health- with a strong interest in autism and ADHD. I can offer trauma work around autism and ADHD, as well as helping with anxiety, depression and relationships.
My other passion is helping parents with neurodivergent children, and how to manage the challenges of raising a family when there are extra needs.
If you are querying your own neurodivergence - I can support you in that process. Finding the right pathways can be stressful without help.
I'm focussed on supporting children, adolescents and women with all aspects of mental health- with a strong interest in autism and ADHD. I can offer trauma work around autism and ADHD, as well as helping with anxiety, depression and relationships.
My other passion is helping parents with neurodivergent children, and how to manage the challenges of raising a family when there are extra needs.
If you are querying your own neurodivergence - I can support you in that process. Finding the right pathways can be stressful without help.
I worked with young people and adults in refugee, domestic violence, mental health, homelessness, and drug and alcohol services.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, talked over or like you have to fight to be taken seriously. That stops here.
At Chronically Heard Counselling, I work with people who are tired of carrying things on their own, especially those living with chronic illness, or struggling with drug and alcohol issues. I also support clients navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and life transitions.
My approach is shaped by training, lived experience, and 15 years working in community services and youth work. I’ve supported people through complex, situations, and I bring that same practical, grounded perspective into therapy.
I worked with young people and adults in refugee, domestic violence, mental health, homelessness, and drug and alcohol services.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, talked over or like you have to fight to be taken seriously. That stops here.
At Chronically Heard Counselling, I work with people who are tired of carrying things on their own, especially those living with chronic illness, or struggling with drug and alcohol issues. I also support clients navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and life transitions.
My approach is shaped by training, lived experience, and 15 years working in community services and youth work. I’ve supported people through complex, situations, and I bring that same practical, grounded perspective into therapy.
You may find yourself caught in anxiety or patterns that keep repeating, no matter how much insight you already have. Perhaps this is tangled up with cross-cultural identity, or the pressure of holding it all together while feeling disconnected from yourself. You don’t just want relief — you want to understand where these patterns come from, with compassion and curiosity instead of judgement.
You may find yourself caught in anxiety or patterns that keep repeating, no matter how much insight you already have. Perhaps this is tangled up with cross-cultural identity, or the pressure of holding it all together while feeling disconnected from yourself. You don’t just want relief — you want to understand where these patterns come from, with compassion and curiosity instead of judgement.
Nearby Domestic Abuse Therapists Searches for Unley
- Adelaide
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- North Adelaide
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- Rose Park
- Saint Peters
Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.