Sam Forbes - Trauma Therapy Emdr Relationships Lgbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Dymocks Building, Suite 17, Level 7, 428 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Let's Connect (02) 8074 5968
What would you like to be different in your life? Counselling can help. I've been a therapist for 32 years and I love supporting people to make significant changes in their lives and relationships. There's nothing you can't overcome. I specialise in complex trauma and relationship counselling. I'm queer and LGBTIQ, poly, sex work & BDSM affirming. I’ve worked with people affected by mental health issues, sexual abuse, domestic violence, drugs, racism and disability. Whether it’s counselling for you, for your relationship/s or for someone you care about, I'll support you to overcome the problems that affect you and those you love.
The problems you experience are likely the consequence of your life circumstances. It’s not who you are that’s the problem, but what’s happened or happening to you. We can’t always change our circumstances but counselling can support you to change how you respond to them and how they affect you. You are not your diagnosis.
I've a degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Social Work. I’ve learned most from the people I’ve worked with over the years. I take a strong stand on discrimination, violence and social justice issues. I've worked with people going through the Royal Commission IR CSA, Family Court and recipients of NDIS funds. There’s nothing we can’t work through.
Call or Email Sam Forbes - Trauma Therapy Emdr Relationships Lgbt now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 8074 5968
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $270
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer Sam Forbes - Trauma Therapy Emdr Relationships Lgbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Sam Forbes - Trauma Therapy Emdr Relationships Lgbt
- In Practice for 32 years
- Trauma Therapy, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Couple & Family Therapy, BA Psychology/Master Social Work, Graduated 2000
- Membership with EMDRAA Associate
- Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Social Workers
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sam Forbes - Trauma Therapy Emdr Relationships Lgbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8074 5968
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Trauma and PTSD
- Ethical non-monogamy
- LGBTQ+
Practice Areas
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bereavement
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Intersectional violence (gender/culture/ability)
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Sam Forbes - Trauma Therapy Emdr Relationships Lgbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (02) 8074 5968
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Imago
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Sam Forbes - Trauma Therapy Emdr Relationships Lgbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (02) 8074 5968
Groups
Women's Relationship Healing Retreat - Bali 2025
We will be organising a healing retreat in Ubud, Bali from late September to early October 2025 to support women to heal from relationship distress and trauma. The retreat is all inclusive - accommodation, transport, meals, and group therapy participation with optional extras such as one to one counselling, EMDR, massage and spa treatments, and traditional Balinese healing. The retreat takes place over 10 - 14 days so that you can truly relax. The retreat is open to all women regardless of AFAB, sexuality and age (over 18). Please email me for more information.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Every
Location
Sydney, NSW 2000
Email Sam Forbes - Trauma Therapy Emdr Relationships Lgbt about this group or call - (02) 8074 5968
Location
Primary Location
Dymocks Building
Suite 17, Level 7, 428 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
(02) 8074 5968Email me
Sam Forbes - Trauma Therapy Emdr Relationships Lgbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 8074 5968