Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Flemington, VIC

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Monique Toohey
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for nearly 3 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values-oriented, because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working to enhance social, emotional and relationship wellbeing with people from an array of cultural and religious backgrounds.
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for nearly 3 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values-oriented, because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working to enhance social, emotional and relationship wellbeing with people from an array of cultural and religious backgrounds.
(03) 9034 6163 View (03) 9034 6163
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Mona Taouk
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I tailor my therapeutic approach to clients’ needs and draw from various evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused therapies.
I am passionate about supporting clients to understand early attachment patterns in adult relationships and process emotional experiences to gain agency of their choices and relationships. I have a special interest in working with trauma and across cultural settings and bring varied experience in this area.
I tailor my therapeutic approach to clients’ needs and draw from various evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused therapies.
I am passionate about supporting clients to understand early attachment patterns in adult relationships and process emotional experiences to gain agency of their choices and relationships. I have a special interest in working with trauma and across cultural settings and bring varied experience in this area.
(03) 7003 2739 View (03) 7003 2739
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Mary Ta
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 10 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
I emphasise safety, warmth, and reliability in my work. Sessions are structured with you in mind, focusing on your strengths, resources, and feedback. Whether you're looking for practical strategies, deeper self-understanding, or simply a place to reflect, I aim to meet you at where you're at.
Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 10 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
I emphasise safety, warmth, and reliability in my work. Sessions are structured with you in mind, focusing on your strengths, resources, and feedback. Whether you're looking for practical strategies, deeper self-understanding, or simply a place to reflect, I aim to meet you at where you're at.
(03) 8566 7768 View (03) 8566 7768
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Claudia Rossi Psychotherapist, Art Therapist AThR
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & trauma informed.
Training in Jungian Psychoanalysis, IFS, Grief Counselling and personal analysis informs my work exploring dreams, current concerns and longstanding patterns. I am strengths-focused, supporting autonomy, self-compassion and authenticity. I use creative approaches, dreams and conversation to shift unconscious patterns. We collaborate to find best approach.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & trauma informed.
Training in Jungian Psychoanalysis, IFS, Grief Counselling and personal analysis informs my work exploring dreams, current concerns and longstanding patterns. I am strengths-focused, supporting autonomy, self-compassion and authenticity. I use creative approaches, dreams and conversation to shift unconscious patterns. We collaborate to find best approach.
(03) 8613 3404 View (03) 8613 3404
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Nathan Smith
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
This is a great way to boost self-esteem and confidence, work through anxiety and depression, and process trauma.
I often work from a pluralistic approach that draws from Gestalt, Person-Centred, Narrative, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focussed therapies. I have experience and interest in supporting clients with AOD issues, trauma, and auditory, visual, and somatic hallucinations.
This is a great way to boost self-esteem and confidence, work through anxiety and depression, and process trauma.
I often work from a pluralistic approach that draws from Gestalt, Person-Centred, Narrative, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focussed therapies. I have experience and interest in supporting clients with AOD issues, trauma, and auditory, visual, and somatic hallucinations.
(03) 8594 4097 View (03) 8594 4097
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Luke Bamford
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
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.
(03) 7003 2227 View (03) 7003 2227
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Brittaney Evans
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety.
Brittaney is experienced and trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also has expertise in administering a wide range of psychological assessments.
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety.
Brittaney is experienced and trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also has expertise in administering a wide range of psychological assessments.
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Hoor Elbakry
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I provide evidence-based psychological care to address childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship stress and anxiety.
You do not have to go through your healing journey alone. Reach out with any questions you have and I look forward to meeting you!
I provide evidence-based psychological care to address childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship stress and anxiety.
You do not have to go through your healing journey alone. Reach out with any questions you have and I look forward to meeting you!
(03) 7076 3333 View (03) 7076 3333
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Joanne Toh
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Her professional interests include depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar affective disorder, stress management, trauma, grief, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Joanne strives to deliver therapy using a person-centred, collaborative, evidence-based approach. She is trained in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Her professional interests include depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar affective disorder, stress management, trauma, grief, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Joanne strives to deliver therapy using a person-centred, collaborative, evidence-based approach. She is trained in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
(03) 9111 2665 View (03) 9111 2665
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Jenni Boon
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
As a registered psychologist for over 25 years I have training and expertise in diverse therapeutic approaches, incliding CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Couples Therapy, ACT, Gender Diversity, Positive Sexuality training and the Three-Phase Trauma Recovery Model.
I aim to provide a warm and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for my clients that allows them to explore their problems, clarify their core values and beliefs and establish clear therapeutic goals in order to work towards achieving lasting positive change in their lives.
As a registered psychologist for over 25 years I have training and expertise in diverse therapeutic approaches, incliding CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Couples Therapy, ACT, Gender Diversity, Positive Sexuality training and the Three-Phase Trauma Recovery Model.
I aim to provide a warm and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for my clients that allows them to explore their problems, clarify their core values and beliefs and establish clear therapeutic goals in order to work towards achieving lasting positive change in their lives.
0427 237 051 View 0427 237 051
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Ryan McKenzie
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Ryan is experienced in supporting individuals with a range of concerns including trauma and stressor-related problems, anxiety, OCD, depression, and relationship issues
Ryan is a registered psychologist with a gentle, empathetic therapy style. Ryan has a calm, reflective personality and a focus on promoting client self-efficacy. Ryan draws from several therapeutic frameworks to support his clients, including ACT, EMDR and psychodynamic perspectives. Ryan aims to work together with his clients to build a collaborative understanding of presenting concerns at their most fundamental levels.
Ryan is experienced in supporting individuals with a range of concerns including trauma and stressor-related problems, anxiety, OCD, depression, and relationship issues
Ryan is a registered psychologist with a gentle, empathetic therapy style. Ryan has a calm, reflective personality and a focus on promoting client self-efficacy. Ryan draws from several therapeutic frameworks to support his clients, including ACT, EMDR and psychodynamic perspectives. Ryan aims to work together with his clients to build a collaborative understanding of presenting concerns at their most fundamental levels.
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Dr Bronte McLeod
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Bronte offers personalised counselling for adults facing various life challenges, including: coping with discrimination; stress, anxiety, depression; grief and loss; PTSD; relational/complex trauma; (dis)embodiment; chronic illness and pain; emotional injury; relationship difficulties; major life transitions; identity, self-estrangement, self-worth.
Our inner world holds deep wisdom, often hidden beneath the stories we tell ourselves. By tuning into our emotions and listening to our bodies, we can uncover a personal map to a more meaningful life. With support and encouragement, we can recognise what we long for, what we need, ‘what truly feels right for me'. Together, we can explore how past experiences and the world around you shape your present-moment experience. When you become aware of old patterns, you can decide which ones still serve you - and which ones don’t - allowing you to step into new ways of being that bring greater connection, fulfilment, health, and wellbeing.
Bronte offers personalised counselling for adults facing various life challenges, including: coping with discrimination; stress, anxiety, depression; grief and loss; PTSD; relational/complex trauma; (dis)embodiment; chronic illness and pain; emotional injury; relationship difficulties; major life transitions; identity, self-estrangement, self-worth.
Our inner world holds deep wisdom, often hidden beneath the stories we tell ourselves. By tuning into our emotions and listening to our bodies, we can uncover a personal map to a more meaningful life. With support and encouragement, we can recognise what we long for, what we need, ‘what truly feels right for me'. Together, we can explore how past experiences and the world around you shape your present-moment experience. When you become aware of old patterns, you can decide which ones still serve you - and which ones don’t - allowing you to step into new ways of being that bring greater connection, fulfilment, health, and wellbeing.
0408 711 896 View 0408 711 896
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Simon Vincenzi
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Dr Simon Vincenzi has been practicing psychology since 2010. He has a wide range of experience working with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, sleep problems, bipolar affective disorder, and anger management.
Dr Simon Vincenzi has been practicing psychology since 2010. He has a wide range of experience working with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, sleep problems, bipolar affective disorder, and anger management.
(03) 7003 2462 View (03) 7003 2462
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Pucinischi Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Christopher is a registered psychologist with experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and workplace/academic stress and burn out.
Christopher has experience working with people presenting with both short-term and long-term concerns. He is also skilled in providing various forms of treatment such as strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, developing coping skills and improved distress tolerance, practical skills, and emotional processing work to target deeper issues.
Christopher is a registered psychologist with experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and workplace/academic stress and burn out.
Christopher has experience working with people presenting with both short-term and long-term concerns. He is also skilled in providing various forms of treatment such as strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, developing coping skills and improved distress tolerance, practical skills, and emotional processing work to target deeper issues.
(03) 7003 2345 View (03) 7003 2345
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Briellen Beard
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am passionate about offering neuro-diverse affirming, gender and sexuality affirming, and trauma-informed care.
I am here to support those experiencing burn-out, high functioning stress, ADHD, depression and anxiety. I also have passion and experience in providing trauma support and perinatal support. I work with individuals of all ages, as well as couples and familes, where I feel I may be able to add value to your care and support postive change.
I am passionate about offering neuro-diverse affirming, gender and sexuality affirming, and trauma-informed care.
I am here to support those experiencing burn-out, high functioning stress, ADHD, depression and anxiety. I also have passion and experience in providing trauma support and perinatal support. I work with individuals of all ages, as well as couples and familes, where I feel I may be able to add value to your care and support postive change.
0403 957 071 View 0403 957 071
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Mark Horsman
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I work with clients across all developmental stages of their life who experience a range of psychological and emotional difficulties, stress, trauma, and relationship challenges.
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 work with clients across all developmental stages of their life who experience a range of psychological and emotional difficulties, stress, trauma, and relationship challenges.
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.
(03) 7003 2065 View (03) 7003 2065
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Casey Anderson
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Casey Anderson takes a psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
Casey Anderson takes a psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
(03) 7003 2898 View (03) 7003 2898
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Isabella McLeod
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a clinical psychologist who supports new and expectant fathers and mothers experiencing low mood, anxiety, birth trauma, perinatal loss, and the identity shifts that come with becoming a parent.
My work is informed by experience across public hospitals, community mental health services, and private practice. I offer a calm, thoughtful space to slow things down and make sense of what you’re going through.
I am a clinical psychologist who supports new and expectant fathers and mothers experiencing low mood, anxiety, birth trauma, perinatal loss, and the identity shifts that come with becoming a parent.
My work is informed by experience across public hospitals, community mental health services, and private practice. I offer a calm, thoughtful space to slow things down and make sense of what you’re going through.
(03) 8652 7222 View (03) 8652 7222
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Vida Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, whether it’s in their relationships, work, or within themselves. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or a life transition that feels especially heavy right now. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. In therapy, we’ll work together to build on your strengths and develop practical, meaningful strategies to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, whether it’s in their relationships, work, or within themselves. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or a life transition that feels especially heavy right now. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. In therapy, we’ll work together to build on your strengths and develop practical, meaningful strategies to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
(03) 9328 3636 View (03) 9328 3636
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Counselling and Somatics with Isy Stoner
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Isy specialises in strengths- based, neuroscience-informed, attachment-informed and trauma-informed frameworks, and her approach is holistic, decolonial and relational.
Isy supports client's in feeling more connected, safe and inspired. In therapy Isy will hold space for you, and accompany you to navigate finding more ease and contentment in the face of challenges, change and conflict. Isy aims to equip clients with embodied skills for wellbeing and resilience. Isy holds the intention that over time, client's might feel less need for regular individual therapy, and instead hopes to help them access a diverse network of support in their lives.
Isy specialises in strengths- based, neuroscience-informed, attachment-informed and trauma-informed frameworks, and her approach is holistic, decolonial and relational.
Isy supports client's in feeling more connected, safe and inspired. In therapy Isy will hold space for you, and accompany you to navigate finding more ease and contentment in the face of challenges, change and conflict. Isy aims to equip clients with embodied skills for wellbeing and resilience. Isy holds the intention that over time, client's might feel less need for regular individual therapy, and instead hopes to help them access a diverse network of support in their lives.
0433 532 932 View 0433 532 932
Trauma and PTSD Therapists
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.