Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Sunrise Beach, QLD
Holistic Therapy and Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567
I have years of experience supporting people with mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationships, parenting, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, sleep and much more. I aim to provide a positive experience within the mental health space, you will feel heard and seen, your story matters, you matter, and change is always possible.
I have years of experience supporting people with mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationships, parenting, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, sleep and much more. I aim to provide a positive experience within the mental health space, you will feel heard and seen, your story matters, you matter, and change is always possible.
JCM Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567
Jessie primarily treats anxiety, depression, PTSD (single incident and complex trauma), relational difficulties and other longstanding conditions using a range of evidence-based psychotherapies.
JCM Psychology is a boutique private practice based in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. As the clinical director, Jessie McDonald is a clinical psychologist with a special interest in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, persistent pain and personality disorders. She has a warm & empathic approach, with a focus on providing a safe and trusting space for all people she works with. Jessie enjoys working with adults seeking to gain insight, develop adaptive coping strategies, break self-defeating patterns, process trauma, & move toward new areas of self awareness and growth.
Jessie primarily treats anxiety, depression, PTSD (single incident and complex trauma), relational difficulties and other longstanding conditions using a range of evidence-based psychotherapies.
JCM Psychology is a boutique private practice based in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. As the clinical director, Jessie McDonald is a clinical psychologist with a special interest in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, persistent pain and personality disorders. She has a warm & empathic approach, with a focus on providing a safe and trusting space for all people she works with. Jessie enjoys working with adults seeking to gain insight, develop adaptive coping strategies, break self-defeating patterns, process trauma, & move toward new areas of self awareness and growth.
Pamika Brischke
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567
I use EMDR therapy and EMDR intensive therapy and blend a range of modalities including ACT, Parts Therapy, DBT and psychodynamic approaches in an early phases of therapy to treat a range of mental health conditions including trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociative disorder, depression and anxiety disorders.
With a dynamic and action-oriented approach that goes beyond conversation. Unlike traditional talk-therapy, my approach is more explorative, giving you valuable insights into your experiences and their impact on your life. Our work together will be productive, focused, and aimed at helping you achieve tangible results. Because I want you to look back and say, “We didn’t just talk – we made meaningful progress”.
I use EMDR therapy and EMDR intensive therapy and blend a range of modalities including ACT, Parts Therapy, DBT and psychodynamic approaches in an early phases of therapy to treat a range of mental health conditions including trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociative disorder, depression and anxiety disorders.
With a dynamic and action-oriented approach that goes beyond conversation. Unlike traditional talk-therapy, my approach is more explorative, giving you valuable insights into your experiences and their impact on your life. Our work together will be productive, focused, and aimed at helping you achieve tangible results. Because I want you to look back and say, “We didn’t just talk – we made meaningful progress”.
Marnie Morat
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567
We all need a little help at times. If you are struggling to cope with life's challenges and need help to uncover the way forward and lead a happier and more fulfilling life, I can help. If you need someone who will listen with compassion and without judgement, to support you in letting go of what is holding you back and find your true potential, I can help. If you are suffering from pain, past trauma or heartache, I can help.
We all need a little help at times. If you are struggling to cope with life's challenges and need help to uncover the way forward and lead a happier and more fulfilling life, I can help. If you need someone who will listen with compassion and without judgement, to support you in letting go of what is holding you back and find your true potential, I can help. If you are suffering from pain, past trauma or heartache, I can help.
Soul Creative Art Therapy
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567
Art Therapy transformed Rachel's relationship with her own lived experience of anxiety, depression, and early childhood trauma in a way that felt meaningful and profound beyond measure, including the times Art Therapy gently nudged her from her comfort zone, and still does! Sharing this modality became Rachel's life purpose and soul mission.
More than just a Sunshine Coast Art Therapist; we’re a hub of soulful expression dedicated to fostering emotional well-being through the unique powers of Art Therapy and Nature Therapy. We understand life can be a complex canvas, and not everyone feels like an artist. That’s why Art Therapy sessions are designed for everyone - whether you’re an experienced creator or someone who’s never seen themselves as creative or ‘artistic.’ It's less about what you make in Art Therapy and more about the journey of creative expression and discovery that you embark on. Nature creates art every day just by being as it is, and so can we.
Art Therapy transformed Rachel's relationship with her own lived experience of anxiety, depression, and early childhood trauma in a way that felt meaningful and profound beyond measure, including the times Art Therapy gently nudged her from her comfort zone, and still does! Sharing this modality became Rachel's life purpose and soul mission.
More than just a Sunshine Coast Art Therapist; we’re a hub of soulful expression dedicated to fostering emotional well-being through the unique powers of Art Therapy and Nature Therapy. We understand life can be a complex canvas, and not everyone feels like an artist. That’s why Art Therapy sessions are designed for everyone - whether you’re an experienced creator or someone who’s never seen themselves as creative or ‘artistic.’ It's less about what you make in Art Therapy and more about the journey of creative expression and discovery that you embark on. Nature creates art every day just by being as it is, and so can we.
Joshua Shalevski
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567
Josh is a warm and compassionate psychologist who provides an affirming therapeutic space to all people he works with. He has a keen interest in a wide range of psychological problems, with a passion for working with PTSD and trauma-related conditions. Josh strives to empower individuals to access their innate inner resources, and to walk alongside them on a path of healing & growth. Josh primarily works with individuals (age 14+) experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, anger, stress, and emotion dysregulation difficulties. He also has a keen interest in men’s mental health & ADHD.
Josh is a warm and compassionate psychologist who provides an affirming therapeutic space to all people he works with. He has a keen interest in a wide range of psychological problems, with a passion for working with PTSD and trauma-related conditions. Josh strives to empower individuals to access their innate inner resources, and to walk alongside them on a path of healing & growth. Josh primarily works with individuals (age 14+) experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, anger, stress, and emotion dysregulation difficulties. He also has a keen interest in men’s mental health & ADHD.
Crescent Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567 (Online Only)
Crescent Psychology is based at Sunrise Beach in Queensland. We currently offer online therapy nationwide. We can work with children, adolescents and adults. We also provide parenting support and clinical supervision for professionals. Referrals from GPs, DVA, and NDIS welcome.
Crescent Psychology is based at Sunrise Beach in Queensland. We currently offer online therapy nationwide. We can work with children, adolescents and adults. We also provide parenting support and clinical supervision for professionals. Referrals from GPs, DVA, and NDIS welcome.
Maria Hull Noosa Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Sunrise Beach, QLD 4567
Maria Hull Noosa Counselling provides a caring and personalized marriage therapy for couples who desire to repair and grow towards a healthy relationship, as well as help with understanding past challenges and let downs that may have been left unresolved.
Maria Hull Noosa Counselling provides a caring and personalized marriage therapy for couples who desire to repair and grow towards a healthy relationship, as well as help with understanding past challenges and let downs that may have been left unresolved.
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Transformative Place Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Noosa Heads, QLD 4567 (Online Only)
Services include: addictions, grief and loss, trauma, psychological distress, mental health, wellbeing and empowerment.
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
Services include: addictions, grief and loss, trauma, psychological distress, mental health, wellbeing and empowerment.
Welcome, I'm Ketura, counsellor at Transformative Place Counselling Service. I specialise in working with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder work on emotional regulation and trauma, but you do not have to have BPD to benefit from the services I offer. I encourage you to explore emotions, how you hold these and memories within your body, gaining awareness of your nervous system's language. To learn how to unlock and be with discomfort and unfamiliar thoughts, emotions, memories and to make new experiences, to tolerate and manage distress and integrate past trauma/experiences into the present and thrive
Anita Balogh
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Sunshine Beach, QLD 4567
Waitlist for new clients
Having a harsh inner critic, boundary or control issues, addictions, out of control emotions or feeling numb inside are all symptoms of trauma. NOT signs of weakness or personality flaws. Trauma is caused by the mix of overwhelm and powerlessness. We didn't have to suffer childhood abuse or tragedies to experience the above symptoms in life. Removal of love, criticism, expectations of who we should be or parents who struggled with their own issues were traumatic, and lead to adaptations we needed to survive. If any of these resonate, you are not alone. I talk to people like you. And like them, you too can heal.
Having a harsh inner critic, boundary or control issues, addictions, out of control emotions or feeling numb inside are all symptoms of trauma. NOT signs of weakness or personality flaws. Trauma is caused by the mix of overwhelm and powerlessness. We didn't have to suffer childhood abuse or tragedies to experience the above symptoms in life. Removal of love, criticism, expectations of who we should be or parents who struggled with their own issues were traumatic, and lead to adaptations we needed to survive. If any of these resonate, you are not alone. I talk to people like you. And like them, you too can heal.
Woven Holistic Counselling
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Noosaville, QLD 4566
Christine has qualifications in psychology, counselling, yoga (including mindfulness and meditation training) as well as trauma tapping training (EFT/TTT).
Woven Holistic Counselling is for clients who are ready to move beyond traditional talk therapy. Woven is a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual.
Christine has qualifications in psychology, counselling, yoga (including mindfulness and meditation training) as well as trauma tapping training (EFT/TTT).
Woven Holistic Counselling is for clients who are ready to move beyond traditional talk therapy. Woven is a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual.
Sarah Dakhili
Counsellor, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Noosa Heads, QLD 4567 (Online Only)
Sarah is a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She has been working within the field of mind-body disorders (MBD) for over 12 years, specialising in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) chronic pain, trauma recovery and Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), including other challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, Fibromyalgia and PTSD. Her motto is simple: “Supporting clients in creating authentic power within themselves and in turn being able to make what was once difficult, easier”.
Sarah is a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She has been working within the field of mind-body disorders (MBD) for over 12 years, specialising in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) chronic pain, trauma recovery and Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), including other challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, Fibromyalgia and PTSD. Her motto is simple: “Supporting clients in creating authentic power within themselves and in turn being able to make what was once difficult, easier”.
Tamara Evans Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Noosa Heads, QLD 4567
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma informed counsellor with tertiary and post graduate qualifications in Person Centred Counselling, Gestalt Relational Psychotherapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Yoga, Mindfulness, and group facilitation. I am a relational therapist, so my first step is to connect with you to build a safe, compassionate, and authentic relationship. Through this relationship we can gently explore your experiences, uncover your unmet needs, and discover ways to support you towards a more fulfilling life.
I am a trauma informed counsellor with tertiary and post graduate qualifications in Person Centred Counselling, Gestalt Relational Psychotherapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Yoga, Mindfulness, and group facilitation. I am a relational therapist, so my first step is to connect with you to build a safe, compassionate, and authentic relationship. Through this relationship we can gently explore your experiences, uncover your unmet needs, and discover ways to support you towards a more fulfilling life.
Somatic Psychotherapy with Laura Emilia
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunshine Beach, QLD 4567
My sessions integrate a blend of bodywork, somatic humanistic psychology, trauma-informed care, yogic philosophy, process work, psychotherapy, movement education & expressive arts.
I'm a certified somatic psychotherapist, counsellor, mover, yoga teacher & bodyworker. With more than a decade of experience in body-based therapies. I support individuals who are seeking to transform stress, trauma, anxiety, PTSD and depression through a somatic & spiritually-oriented approach to therapy. I use a somatic approach by reducing stress and anxiety physiologically, through changing the autonomic nervous system & discharging trauma and by working with embodiment practices. I work with a non-dual lens that mind, body, spirit are one, that each individual is already whole & supporting the removal of obstacles in the way.
My sessions integrate a blend of bodywork, somatic humanistic psychology, trauma-informed care, yogic philosophy, process work, psychotherapy, movement education & expressive arts.
I'm a certified somatic psychotherapist, counsellor, mover, yoga teacher & bodyworker. With more than a decade of experience in body-based therapies. I support individuals who are seeking to transform stress, trauma, anxiety, PTSD and depression through a somatic & spiritually-oriented approach to therapy. I use a somatic approach by reducing stress and anxiety physiologically, through changing the autonomic nervous system & discharging trauma and by working with embodiment practices. I work with a non-dual lens that mind, body, spirit are one, that each individual is already whole & supporting the removal of obstacles in the way.
Richard Elms Therapy Training Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Noosa Heads, QLD 4567 (Online Only)
Richard provides therapy for children, adolescents & adults with issues including anxiety & depression, behavioural problems, domestic violence, anger problems, sexual abuse, addiction, disability, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship problems etc.
Richard Elms is an experienced therapist, offering compassionate and solution focussed counselling, working together with his clients to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Richard also provides clinical and professional supervision as well as training to other professionals.
Richard provides therapy for children, adolescents & adults with issues including anxiety & depression, behavioural problems, domestic violence, anger problems, sexual abuse, addiction, disability, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship problems etc.
Richard Elms is an experienced therapist, offering compassionate and solution focussed counselling, working together with his clients to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Richard also provides clinical and professional supervision as well as training to other professionals.
Boundless Counselling and Consultancy
Psychotherapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Noosa Heads, QLD 4567
Leisha is an international presenter and author on topics such as Resilience, Hope, Coping, Trauma and Empowerment.
'The courage it takes to come talk to a stranger still fills me with awe'. (2018). Leisha Townson is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor with extensive experience working alongside individuals & families from different cultural/religious/spiritual backgrounds and who live/have lived a life challenged by complex trauma. Ie: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Veterans, Refugees, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Renal Failure, Disability, Advocacy and Carers. Over 25 years has developed an extensive 'toolbox' of techniques for relaxation, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, etc.
Leisha is an international presenter and author on topics such as Resilience, Hope, Coping, Trauma and Empowerment.
'The courage it takes to come talk to a stranger still fills me with awe'. (2018). Leisha Townson is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor with extensive experience working alongside individuals & families from different cultural/religious/spiritual backgrounds and who live/have lived a life challenged by complex trauma. Ie: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Veterans, Refugees, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Renal Failure, Disability, Advocacy and Carers. Over 25 years has developed an extensive 'toolbox' of techniques for relaxation, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, etc.
Monique Pangari
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Noosa Heads, QLD 4567
Are you parenting an adopted/fostered child you’d like to bring to counselling? Were you adopted or fostered as a child? Being relinquished presents episodic and life-long challenges. Through counselling, I can support you, or the child in your care, to identify, make sense of & manage the misunderstood challenges & trauma symptoms that result from relinquishment trauma, complex grief, attachment disruption, identity loss or search & reunion. Post-Adoption Counselling can help alleviate confusion, validate one’s experience, disrupt shame, increase a sense of Self and empower individuals to grow beyond their pain & circumstance.
Are you parenting an adopted/fostered child you’d like to bring to counselling? Were you adopted or fostered as a child? Being relinquished presents episodic and life-long challenges. Through counselling, I can support you, or the child in your care, to identify, make sense of & manage the misunderstood challenges & trauma symptoms that result from relinquishment trauma, complex grief, attachment disruption, identity loss or search & reunion. Post-Adoption Counselling can help alleviate confusion, validate one’s experience, disrupt shame, increase a sense of Self and empower individuals to grow beyond their pain & circumstance.
Back on Track Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Noosaville, QLD 4566
The opportunity to facilitate a process whereby clients can break from a loop of trauma, anxiety, shame, depression; to discover new ways to find joy, personal advancement and healing - is humbling.
In over 30 years practice experience & ongoing professional development; I have had the privilege of working with children, young people and adults whose engagement, potential and enjoyment in education, employment, social recreational & family contexts has been compromised through challenging acute (short) or chronic (long term) experiences – affecting their mental health and overall wellbeing. Through an integrative therapeutic model we have many positive, wonderful, inspiring and occasionally surprising outcomes; with felt and observable progress - often from our very first session.
The opportunity to facilitate a process whereby clients can break from a loop of trauma, anxiety, shame, depression; to discover new ways to find joy, personal advancement and healing - is humbling.
In over 30 years practice experience & ongoing professional development; I have had the privilege of working with children, young people and adults whose engagement, potential and enjoyment in education, employment, social recreational & family contexts has been compromised through challenging acute (short) or chronic (long term) experiences – affecting their mental health and overall wellbeing. Through an integrative therapeutic model we have many positive, wonderful, inspiring and occasionally surprising outcomes; with felt and observable progress - often from our very first session.
Elena Manning
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Noosa Heads, QLD 4567 (Online Only)
Elena uses compassion, acceptance and trauma-informed approaches to help people break down barriers to recovery and achieve some lightness and balance in their life.
Elena is a registered Psychologist with many years’ experience assisting people manage life stressors and challenges. Elena’s experience stems from years working in various setting to support people struggling with mental health. She utilizes a range of approaches, tailored to meet the individual’s needs, and recognizes that everyone has strengths and capabilities that that can be built on.
Elena uses compassion, acceptance and trauma-informed approaches to help people break down barriers to recovery and achieve some lightness and balance in their life.
Elena is a registered Psychologist with many years’ experience assisting people manage life stressors and challenges. Elena’s experience stems from years working in various setting to support people struggling with mental health. She utilizes a range of approaches, tailored to meet the individual’s needs, and recognizes that everyone has strengths and capabilities that that can be built on.
Sinead Grimes-Garra
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Noosaville, QLD 4566
I have a special interest in working with adults in the areas of Depression & Anxiety; Adjustment and Stress, Grief & Loss and trauma: Posttraumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) and Complex Trauma.
Life can get difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional Psychologist can make things better. I am passionate about breaking down the barriers and stigmas of mental health and choosing to see a psychologist. I provide care that is scientifically evidenced based, friendly and caring, laid back and no nonsense. I appreciate the courage it takes for individuals to seek help and aim to establish a therapeutic relationship that is non-judgmental and supportive whilst enhancing a client’s independence.
I have a special interest in working with adults in the areas of Depression & Anxiety; Adjustment and Stress, Grief & Loss and trauma: Posttraumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) and Complex Trauma.
Life can get difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional Psychologist can make things better. I am passionate about breaking down the barriers and stigmas of mental health and choosing to see a psychologist. I provide care that is scientifically evidenced based, friendly and caring, laid back and no nonsense. I appreciate the courage it takes for individuals to seek help and aim to establish a therapeutic relationship that is non-judgmental and supportive whilst enhancing a client’s independence.
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.