Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Footscray, VIC
No matter what it is that you are going through; stress, anxiety, a low mood that won't lift or impacts of trauma, please reach out to me and give counselling a chance.
Feeling emotionally exhausted, depressed, burnt out or anxious takes up a lot of energy and mental space. I meet people everyday who are struggling to feel better, they are at the mercy of their thoughts and are living on auto pilot. Our mind is constantly selling us stories and putting meaning to our experiences; it is the meaning we attach to circumstances, situations and experiences that can cause the suffering. Counselling can help with this! If you have been putting this off and just surviving, this is a sign to reach out for help-and yes, I do believe in signs!
No matter what it is that you are going through; stress, anxiety, a low mood that won't lift or impacts of trauma, please reach out to me and give counselling a chance.
Feeling emotionally exhausted, depressed, burnt out or anxious takes up a lot of energy and mental space. I meet people everyday who are struggling to feel better, they are at the mercy of their thoughts and are living on auto pilot. Our mind is constantly selling us stories and putting meaning to our experiences; it is the meaning we attach to circumstances, situations and experiences that can cause the suffering. Counselling can help with this! If you have been putting this off and just surviving, this is a sign to reach out for help-and yes, I do believe in signs!
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.
I work one-on-one with adults with anxiety and panic disorders, depression, overwhelm, neurodiversity, trauma, PTSD and complex presentations.
I am kind and compassionate, and tailor strategies so that my clients feel heard, supported and empowered to create meaningful change, enhancing their relationships and their lives.
I work one-on-one with adults with anxiety and panic disorders, depression, overwhelm, neurodiversity, trauma, PTSD and complex presentations.
I am kind and compassionate, and tailor strategies so that my clients feel heard, supported and empowered to create meaningful change, enhancing their relationships and their lives.
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your life, struggling through your relationships or you feel anxious and depressed and cannot explain why? Would you like to discover more about yourself, find your personal truths and find clarity, resources, and direction in your life? Engaging in therapy can help you through this process, it can facilitate change and support you on your journey toward a meaningful and free life.
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your life, struggling through your relationships or you feel anxious and depressed and cannot explain why? Would you like to discover more about yourself, find your personal truths and find clarity, resources, and direction in your life? Engaging in therapy can help you through this process, it can facilitate change and support you on your journey toward a meaningful and free life.
I have worked with people who have experienced significant trauma and emotional distress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation and life transitions.
I have been trained in Cognitive behaviour Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have worked with people who have experienced significant trauma and emotional distress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation and life transitions.
I have been trained in Cognitive behaviour Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I am a queer-identifying registered psychologist, dedicated to providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs & strengths of each client.
I integrate a range of approaches including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy & EMDR. I work with a variety of presentations, but hold special interests in PTSD, Autism and ADHD, Anxiety & Depression. I specialise in working with Neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ and Culturally Diverse Clients.
I am a queer-identifying registered psychologist, dedicated to providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs & strengths of each client.
I integrate a range of approaches including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy & EMDR. I work with a variety of presentations, but hold special interests in PTSD, Autism and ADHD, Anxiety & Depression. I specialise in working with Neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ and Culturally Diverse Clients.
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.
I collaborate with clients experiencing ADHD, bipolar, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, PTSD, sexual dysfunction, relationship issues and eating disorders.
Sometimes we require a helping hand when adjusting to an ever-changing world. I want to help you develop skills and tools to create sustainable fulfilment within your life. Common challenges we all face include issues with self-esteem, processing negative or strong emotions, work-life balance, adjusting to change, developing meaningful relationships, and discovering our purpose. In addition, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict can obstruct our ability to experience life to its fullest potential. You have the ability to unlock your own power, and I want to help you discover that inner strength.
I collaborate with clients experiencing ADHD, bipolar, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, PTSD, sexual dysfunction, relationship issues and eating disorders.
Sometimes we require a helping hand when adjusting to an ever-changing world. I want to help you develop skills and tools to create sustainable fulfilment within your life. Common challenges we all face include issues with self-esteem, processing negative or strong emotions, work-life balance, adjusting to change, developing meaningful relationships, and discovering our purpose. In addition, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict can obstruct our ability to experience life to its fullest potential. You have the ability to unlock your own power, and I want to help you discover that inner strength.
Hey there, I'm Lua (she/her) - I work with adults who are living with anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, or a growing sense of feeling lost in life. Some are moving through big changes, loss or grief. Others are questioning identity, carrying shame and guilt, or feeling stuck in life patterns that keep repeating.
As a queer, bicultural therapist (persian-german), based in Footscray/ Melbourne (Naarm), I provide LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally responsive therapy and specialise in supporting those who might be questioning their identity, navigating culture, belonging, faith and family expectations.
Hey there, I'm Lua (she/her) - I work with adults who are living with anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, or a growing sense of feeling lost in life. Some are moving through big changes, loss or grief. Others are questioning identity, carrying shame and guilt, or feeling stuck in life patterns that keep repeating.
As a queer, bicultural therapist (persian-german), based in Footscray/ Melbourne (Naarm), I provide LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally responsive therapy and specialise in supporting those who might be questioning their identity, navigating culture, belonging, faith and family expectations.
Awombda has extensive experience working with anxiety and depression, PTSD, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties and substance use issues.
Balancing challenge and support Awombda incorporates somatic experiencing, art therapy, DBT, strengths based approach and mindfulness into her practice. “I hope to offer my clients an alternative experience by supporting them to find a sense of freedom from the patterns of the past”.
Awombda has extensive experience working with anxiety and depression, PTSD, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties and substance use issues.
Balancing challenge and support Awombda incorporates somatic experiencing, art therapy, DBT, strengths based approach and mindfulness into her practice. “I hope to offer my clients an alternative experience by supporting them to find a sense of freedom from the patterns of the past”.
Have you ever been kept up late at night reliving distressing memories? Does your mind chatter and strong emotions interfere with your day-to-day? Are you looking to understand yourself more and make some changes? If your answer is "yes", then we should talk.
Have you ever been kept up late at night reliving distressing memories? Does your mind chatter and strong emotions interfere with your day-to-day? Are you looking to understand yourself more and make some changes? If your answer is "yes", then we should talk.
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 believe in a collaborative approach, working to set treatment goals and utilise a diverse array of treatment modalities tailored to you in an integrative approach. These modalities include: EMDR, IFS, ACT, CBT, somatic therapy, compassion focused therapy, person-centred therapy, emotion-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy.
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 believe in a collaborative approach, working to set treatment goals and utilise a diverse array of treatment modalities tailored to you in an integrative approach. These modalities include: EMDR, IFS, ACT, CBT, somatic therapy, compassion focused therapy, person-centred therapy, emotion-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy.
I primarily draw on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural perspectives and use a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates thoughts, feelings, body/sensations, and behaviours towards positive outcomes.
I have an interest in cognitive psychology (memory, perception, language) and affective neuroscience (emotions, social behaviours, psychosomatics) for helping with anxiety/panic attacks, depression/grief, trauma/stress and relationship management, and issues related to ADHD (executive functioning, rejection sensitivity, etc.).
I primarily draw on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural perspectives and use a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates thoughts, feelings, body/sensations, and behaviours towards positive outcomes.
I have an interest in cognitive psychology (memory, perception, language) and affective neuroscience (emotions, social behaviours, psychosomatics) for helping with anxiety/panic attacks, depression/grief, trauma/stress and relationship management, and issues related to ADHD (executive functioning, rejection sensitivity, etc.).
I specialise in relationship therapy, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, and life transitions.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker trained in Process-Oriented Psychology and Relationship Therapy. My approach is warm and empowering, and offers practical, evidence-based strategies to help navigate life’s challenges.
I specialise in relationship therapy, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, and life transitions.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker trained in Process-Oriented Psychology and Relationship Therapy. My approach is warm and empowering, and offers practical, evidence-based strategies to help navigate life’s challenges.
I work to overcome blocks that hold you back, be it from trauma, mental illness, addiction, relationships, disability or unconscious patterns.
I am a compassionate and creative Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist, who is Jungian and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed. Using an approach of creative curiosity, we will explore your story to understand outdated and limiting defences and behaviours, to develop conscious alternatives that better suit your current life. Unconscious patterns affect how we think, feel and act, inhibiting our ability to live fully and authentically. With over 25 years experience, I offer a gentle, supportive, flexible and creative approach to explore the deeper layers of your inner world, and move toward meaningful change.
I work to overcome blocks that hold you back, be it from trauma, mental illness, addiction, relationships, disability or unconscious patterns.
I am a compassionate and creative Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist, who is Jungian and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed. Using an approach of creative curiosity, we will explore your story to understand outdated and limiting defences and behaviours, to develop conscious alternatives that better suit your current life. Unconscious patterns affect how we think, feel and act, inhibiting our ability to live fully and authentically. With over 25 years experience, I offer a gentle, supportive, flexible and creative approach to explore the deeper layers of your inner world, and move toward meaningful change.
Tigist Kebede is Naarm (Melbourne) based Black Counsellor, who employs trauma informed, decolonizing and intersectional frameworks into her practice and advocacy.
Tigist is able to use a variety of therapy approaches, including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person Centred Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy and Attachment theory. Through collaborative discussion and an understanding of her client’s needs, she provides inclusive and responsive care to people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Tigist Kebede is Naarm (Melbourne) based Black Counsellor, who employs trauma informed, decolonizing and intersectional frameworks into her practice and advocacy.
Tigist is able to use a variety of therapy approaches, including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person Centred Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy and Attachment theory. Through collaborative discussion and an understanding of her client’s needs, she provides inclusive and responsive care to people from a wide range of backgrounds.
If you’re carrying the impact of trauma—whether from sexual assault, childhood abuse, bullying, interpersonal violence or medical misogyny—I’m here to support you gently and compassionately.
My therapy is relational and integrative using evidence based therapies: trauma responsive therapy, attachment theory, inner child parts therapy, ACT, DBT, motivational interviewing & feminist principles. Safety underpins all sessions, ensuring you feel emotionally, psychologically, physically, culturally and spiritually safe. Longer sessions are available.
If you’re carrying the impact of trauma—whether from sexual assault, childhood abuse, bullying, interpersonal violence or medical misogyny—I’m here to support you gently and compassionately.
My therapy is relational and integrative using evidence based therapies: trauma responsive therapy, attachment theory, inner child parts therapy, ACT, DBT, motivational interviewing & feminist principles. Safety underpins all sessions, ensuring you feel emotionally, psychologically, physically, culturally and spiritually safe. Longer sessions are available.
Areas of expertise include relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger management, neurodiverse affirming (ADHD/ASD), and, facilitating the process of psychological recovery from trauma and complex trauma (i., e childhood/adult abuse issues, domestic violence, family dysfunction, childhood neglect).
Dimitri provides counselling support by using evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema therapy. Attachment work, Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Approaches, Client-Centered Framework, Exposure-Response Therapy, Strength-Based Approaches, Social Skills Training and Trauma Focussed Support
Areas of expertise include relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger management, neurodiverse affirming (ADHD/ASD), and, facilitating the process of psychological recovery from trauma and complex trauma (i., e childhood/adult abuse issues, domestic violence, family dysfunction, childhood neglect).
Dimitri provides counselling support by using evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema therapy. Attachment work, Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Approaches, Client-Centered Framework, Exposure-Response Therapy, Strength-Based Approaches, Social Skills Training and Trauma Focussed Support
She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health.
Christina has studied meditation & mindfulness-based therapies, self-compassion therapy and non-violent communication. She has worked at the Centre Against Sexual Assault, Women’s Social Support Services (RWH), Pregnancy Advisory Services, the Foundation for Torture and Trauma and as a fertility counsellor with individuals and couples.
She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health.
Christina has studied meditation & mindfulness-based therapies, self-compassion therapy and non-violent communication. She has worked at the Centre Against Sexual Assault, Women’s Social Support Services (RWH), Pregnancy Advisory Services, the Foundation for Torture and Trauma and as a fertility counsellor with individuals and couples.
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.
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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.