Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Carlton, VIC
Sometimes memories of family violence or childhood abuse can further complicate your situation, making you feel isolated and disconnected from others.
As an experienced, trauma-informed, psychotherapist, I help clients connect with their emotional & psychological needs, and attune deeply and holistically with themselves and what they're going through. You'll be supported in pausing & listening to your whole self moment-by-moment, at a pace that's right for you, and in experiential, bodily ways.
Sometimes memories of family violence or childhood abuse can further complicate your situation, making you feel isolated and disconnected from others.
As an experienced, trauma-informed, psychotherapist, I help clients connect with their emotional & psychological needs, and attune deeply and holistically with themselves and what they're going through. You'll be supported in pausing & listening to your whole self moment-by-moment, at a pace that's right for you, and in experiential, bodily ways.
Being overwhelmed, uncertain or in pain, is your unconscious saying it's time for a change.
Frequently, though, working out just how to do that, can also be overwhelming in itself, and might only be possible with an ally from outside your normal environment .....So ...
What I offer is the result of many years of experiences, not necessarily welcome at the time, but it does turn out to be really worthwhile when working with people in distress, or people simply seeking change, or wanting a new (outlook on) life.
My 'speciality' would be; people who are new to therapy, and those not so new, looking for something different.
Being overwhelmed, uncertain or in pain, is your unconscious saying it's time for a change.
Frequently, though, working out just how to do that, can also be overwhelming in itself, and might only be possible with an ally from outside your normal environment .....So ...
What I offer is the result of many years of experiences, not necessarily welcome at the time, but it does turn out to be really worthwhile when working with people in distress, or people simply seeking change, or wanting a new (outlook on) life.
My 'speciality' would be; people who are new to therapy, and those not so new, looking for something different.
Estelle is a Clinical Psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, NeuroAffective Touch Foundation Graduate & Systemic Constellations facilitator. She works with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock, chronic stress, and intergenerational patterns. Estelle holds a Master’s in Mental Health Sciences and is a PACFA-accredited Clinical Supervisor. Her roots are in dual diagnosis inpatient care, working at the intersection of substance use and complex trauma. This shapes her integrative approach, centred on nervous system regulation, attachment repair, and embodied transformation.
Estelle is a Clinical Psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, NeuroAffective Touch Foundation Graduate & Systemic Constellations facilitator. She works with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock, chronic stress, and intergenerational patterns. Estelle holds a Master’s in Mental Health Sciences and is a PACFA-accredited Clinical Supervisor. Her roots are in dual diagnosis inpatient care, working at the intersection of substance use and complex trauma. This shapes her integrative approach, centred on nervous system regulation, attachment repair, and embodied transformation.
I am a Gestalt and couples psychotherapist with a background in psychology and 25 years of experience in the field of mental health. My work is based on respectful exploration of client’s experience in the here and now, including our ongoing psychotherapy relationship. We look together at patterns of emotional reactions and behaviours, new (yet) unfamiliar ways of being oneself and being with others, and possibilities for change and growth. My interest in Gestalt and couples psychotherapy reflects my passion for a deeper understanding of psychological and emotional well-being and satisfactory human relationships.
I am a Gestalt and couples psychotherapist with a background in psychology and 25 years of experience in the field of mental health. My work is based on respectful exploration of client’s experience in the here and now, including our ongoing psychotherapy relationship. We look together at patterns of emotional reactions and behaviours, new (yet) unfamiliar ways of being oneself and being with others, and possibilities for change and growth. My interest in Gestalt and couples psychotherapy reflects my passion for a deeper understanding of psychological and emotional well-being and satisfactory human relationships.
I understand the many problems that can arise as a result of trauma, childhood abuse, stressful life circumstances and transitions, having worked with people who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, abuse and neglect.
I work with client’s strengths to improve resilience and self-worth, achieve life goals, improve communication, heal strained relationships, manage stress, and resolve grief and loss. My therapeutic approaches are evidence based and are individually tailored to meet each client's unique needs.
I understand the many problems that can arise as a result of trauma, childhood abuse, stressful life circumstances and transitions, having worked with people who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, abuse and neglect.
I work with client’s strengths to improve resilience and self-worth, achieve life goals, improve communication, heal strained relationships, manage stress, and resolve grief and loss. My therapeutic approaches are evidence based and are individually tailored to meet each client's unique needs.
We don't just want to deal with our issues, our grief, our trauma, our troubled relationships, our self-criticism or self-sabotage. We want to live a life of meaning and authenticity, to experience joy and happiness and contentment. Therapy and coaching is about living your life authentically: becoming their person you want to become. Living the life you want to live. Reaching you goals. Realising your dreams.
We don't just want to deal with our issues, our grief, our trauma, our troubled relationships, our self-criticism or self-sabotage. We want to live a life of meaning and authenticity, to experience joy and happiness and contentment. Therapy and coaching is about living your life authentically: becoming their person you want to become. Living the life you want to live. Reaching you goals. Realising your dreams.
Nicki is a Gestalt therapist with nearly 20 years of experience helping adults navigate barriers to forming healthy relationships. Her career spans the youth, educational, and mental health sectors, with extensive experience supporting LGBTQI+ individuals and trauma and sexual assault survivor. Nicki’s approach is collaborative, person-centred, and compassionate, aiming to foster awareness, insight, and integration of personal experiences. She is a registered member of PACFA with a background in Psychology and Advanced Clinical Relational Gestalt Therapy.
Nicki is a Gestalt therapist with nearly 20 years of experience helping adults navigate barriers to forming healthy relationships. Her career spans the youth, educational, and mental health sectors, with extensive experience supporting LGBTQI+ individuals and trauma and sexual assault survivor. Nicki’s approach is collaborative, person-centred, and compassionate, aiming to foster awareness, insight, and integration of personal experiences. She is a registered member of PACFA with a background in Psychology and Advanced Clinical Relational Gestalt Therapy.
Hi, I’m Patricia Martins, a Portuguese and Spanish speaking psychologist who helps immigrants find their place in Australia. I know how hard it can be to leave your home country and start a new life in a different culture. I’ve been there myself. That’s why I decided to dedicate my career to helping people like you, who are going through a similar journey. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress, anxiety, loneliness, or any other issue, I’m here to support you and help you thrive in your new environment.
Hi, I’m Patricia Martins, a Portuguese and Spanish speaking psychologist who helps immigrants find their place in Australia. I know how hard it can be to leave your home country and start a new life in a different culture. I’ve been there myself. That’s why I decided to dedicate my career to helping people like you, who are going through a similar journey. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress, anxiety, loneliness, or any other issue, I’m here to support you and help you thrive in your new environment.
I work with adults with depression, anxiety, personality difficulties and substance use, as well as family and relationship issues, gender and sexuality, anger, life direction, trauma, abuse, self harm and suicidal thoughts.
I offer personal sessions locally and telehealth and phone sessions locally and remotely. My fee is negotiable for those experiencing significant hardship. I can offer Medicare and private health rebates.
I work with adults with depression, anxiety, personality difficulties and substance use, as well as family and relationship issues, gender and sexuality, anger, life direction, trauma, abuse, self harm and suicidal thoughts.
I offer personal sessions locally and telehealth and phone sessions locally and remotely. My fee is negotiable for those experiencing significant hardship. I can offer Medicare and private health rebates.
The mind and body are inseparable systems. When one heals, the other follows.
The mind and body are inseparable systems, constantly influencing how we think, feel, and act. When stress or uncertainty take hold, neural pathways narrow, and clarity fades.
Through neuroscience-informed counselling and integrative coaching, I help you restore balance to your nervous system and strengthen the neural connections that support calm, confidence, and emotional intelligence. This is not simply about coping; it’s about rewiring the brain for long-term resilience.
The mind and body are inseparable systems. When one heals, the other follows.
The mind and body are inseparable systems, constantly influencing how we think, feel, and act. When stress or uncertainty take hold, neural pathways narrow, and clarity fades.
Through neuroscience-informed counselling and integrative coaching, I help you restore balance to your nervous system and strengthen the neural connections that support calm, confidence, and emotional intelligence. This is not simply about coping; it’s about rewiring the brain for long-term resilience.
If you suffer from trauma, ADHD, ASD/Autism, depression, anxiety, substance use, sleep issues, relationship issues, eating disorders, low self-esteem, or bereavement, please email me to arrange a free 10-minute consultation. I foster a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment where you will feel comfortable and supported discussing difficult topics. I will endeavor to assist you in accessing your own agency and internal resources, leading to greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a sense of empowerment.
If you suffer from trauma, ADHD, ASD/Autism, depression, anxiety, substance use, sleep issues, relationship issues, eating disorders, low self-esteem, or bereavement, please email me to arrange a free 10-minute consultation. I foster a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment where you will feel comfortable and supported discussing difficult topics. I will endeavor to assist you in accessing your own agency and internal resources, leading to greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a sense of empowerment.
I work with warmth and curiosity to help develop a deeper understanding of your concern and make sense of why particular patterns might be causing distress. I work from an understanding that many of life's concerns stem from our past experiences in relationships and the structural difficulties that are present in our society. I endeavor to understand peoples experience and distress through the context in which they live. I believe that the more we can understand the fixed patterns we find ourselves stuck in, the greater chance we have of learning to live in more meaningful ways. I offer supervision, individual and couples therapy.
I work with warmth and curiosity to help develop a deeper understanding of your concern and make sense of why particular patterns might be causing distress. I work from an understanding that many of life's concerns stem from our past experiences in relationships and the structural difficulties that are present in our society. I endeavor to understand peoples experience and distress through the context in which they live. I believe that the more we can understand the fixed patterns we find ourselves stuck in, the greater chance we have of learning to live in more meaningful ways. I offer supervision, individual and couples therapy.
Learn to let go of the past through Innovative psychology for the mind and body. Using an integrative approach of Acceptance Commitment Therapy, (ACT) Inner child work, and Eye Movement Desensitisation (EMDR) to resolve the past in the present and be free in the future. Erica is also a naturopath and hypnotherapist, working to resolve IBS and physical ailments which are triggered through stress, and nutritional requirements. Naturopathic appointments are separate to psychology appointments. MMBP is a multi-modality clinic that offers additional services for a holistic approach to overall health, melbournemindbodypsychology.com.
Learn to let go of the past through Innovative psychology for the mind and body. Using an integrative approach of Acceptance Commitment Therapy, (ACT) Inner child work, and Eye Movement Desensitisation (EMDR) to resolve the past in the present and be free in the future. Erica is also a naturopath and hypnotherapist, working to resolve IBS and physical ailments which are triggered through stress, and nutritional requirements. Naturopathic appointments are separate to psychology appointments. MMBP is a multi-modality clinic that offers additional services for a holistic approach to overall health, melbournemindbodypsychology.com.
Often in today's world, we get caught up in so many distractions on the outside that we are not always aware of our internal experiences. We walk around anxious and depressed, with critical thoughts of ourselves and others, and often live a reality that is separate from our own personal wishes and desires. I believe that therapy provides a safe space to step away from all the external distractions and focus on identifying and responding to our emotional world in the most open and connected way, which may have been too painful to do in the past.
Often in today's world, we get caught up in so many distractions on the outside that we are not always aware of our internal experiences. We walk around anxious and depressed, with critical thoughts of ourselves and others, and often live a reality that is separate from our own personal wishes and desires. I believe that therapy provides a safe space to step away from all the external distractions and focus on identifying and responding to our emotional world in the most open and connected way, which may have been too painful to do in the past.
I can understand that for many taking those first steps to seek professional help it can be quite daunting. I am mindful of the need therefore to set people at ease from the outset. I accommodate what differing clients are looking for from a psychologist ranging from finding solutions and learning strategies to process-oriented approaches that provide the opportunity to safely explore, understand, and heal the emotional pain that often underlies psychological stress and problematic behaviour.
I can understand that for many taking those first steps to seek professional help it can be quite daunting. I am mindful of the need therefore to set people at ease from the outset. I accommodate what differing clients are looking for from a psychologist ranging from finding solutions and learning strategies to process-oriented approaches that provide the opportunity to safely explore, understand, and heal the emotional pain that often underlies psychological stress and problematic behaviour.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor working with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, burnout and workplace challenges. I often work with thoughtful, capable individuals who are used to coping well but find themselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck or burnt out. This may relate to demanding roles, relationship difficulties or significant life transitions. Many are used to being the one others rely on and are now looking for space to step back, make sense of what is happening, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence and practical strategies.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor working with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, burnout and workplace challenges. I often work with thoughtful, capable individuals who are used to coping well but find themselves feeling overwhelmed, stuck or burnt out. This may relate to demanding roles, relationship difficulties or significant life transitions. Many are used to being the one others rely on and are now looking for space to step back, make sense of what is happening, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence and practical strategies.
Hi ! I engage and collaborate on the premise that there is (ultimately) no stronger medicine than our own living self awareness.
I'm bio-energetically sensitive psychotherapist & trauma tracking & release therapist, specialising in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Physical Pain, Chronic Fatigue, (suppressed) Emotion and Trauma Release
Hi ! I engage and collaborate on the premise that there is (ultimately) no stronger medicine than our own living self awareness.
I'm bio-energetically sensitive psychotherapist & trauma tracking & release therapist, specialising in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Physical Pain, Chronic Fatigue, (suppressed) Emotion and Trauma Release
I have experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, interpersonal/relationship issues, chronic pain/illness and neurodiverse people (ADHD/ASD).
Every person brings something new to therapy, so I like to work collaboratively and tailor my approach to your personal needs and life experiences. I enjoy promoting your strengths to overcome challenges and begin building insight while also focusing on practical coping strategies.
I have experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, interpersonal/relationship issues, chronic pain/illness and neurodiverse people (ADHD/ASD).
Every person brings something new to therapy, so I like to work collaboratively and tailor my approach to your personal needs and life experiences. I enjoy promoting your strengths to overcome challenges and begin building insight while also focusing on practical coping strategies.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist who works with adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, trauma, stress, emotional instability and conflict in relationships; I have a special interest in working with women in the perinatal period who are struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist who works with adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, trauma, stress, emotional instability and conflict in relationships; I have a special interest in working with women in the perinatal period who are struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space to slow things down and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult or stuck. My approach is collaborative and flexible, shaped around your goals, values, and what feels most important to you. I’m interested in helping you build a clearer understanding of yourself and develop ways of responding that feel more grounded and authentic. Together, we can work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space to slow things down and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult or stuck. My approach is collaborative and flexible, shaped around your goals, values, and what feels most important to you. I’m interested in helping you build a clearer understanding of yourself and develop ways of responding that feel more grounded and authentic. Together, we can work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
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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.