Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Footscray, VIC

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Jason Lim-How
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I offer evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Many clients come to therapy experiencing anxiety, the impact of past experiences, or difficulties in relationships, and are looking for a space to better understand themselves and what’s been happening in their lives. Together, we work to make sense of these patterns, develop a clearer understanding of your experiences, and find ways of responding that feel more manageable and aligned with what matters to you.
I offer evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Many clients come to therapy experiencing anxiety, the impact of past experiences, or difficulties in relationships, and are looking for a space to better understand themselves and what’s been happening in their lives. Together, we work to make sense of these patterns, develop a clearer understanding of your experiences, and find ways of responding that feel more manageable and aligned with what matters to you.
(03) 7003 2893 View (03) 7003 2893
Christina Pitter
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Serves Area
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.
(02) 4504 0245 View (02) 4504 0245
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Sylvia Collinetti
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
As an EMDR-trained practitioner, I use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches guided by neurobiology and attachment.
I have 25 years’ experience in public mental health and private practice, including supervising psychologists. Therapy is grounded in a trusting relationship, offering a safe space to explore your unique story. Together, we examine how your early life experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Using a compassionate, strengths-based, and tailored approach, we set collaborative goals to support your recovery, helping you live a meaningful life connected to what matters most to you. Therapy is not just about addressing difficulties, it is also about rediscovering your strengths, values, and capacity for growth.
As an EMDR-trained practitioner, I use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches guided by neurobiology and attachment.
I have 25 years’ experience in public mental health and private practice, including supervising psychologists. Therapy is grounded in a trusting relationship, offering a safe space to explore your unique story. Together, we examine how your early life experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Using a compassionate, strengths-based, and tailored approach, we set collaborative goals to support your recovery, helping you live a meaningful life connected to what matters most to you. Therapy is not just about addressing difficulties, it is also about rediscovering your strengths, values, and capacity for growth.
(03) 7003 2284 View (03) 7003 2284
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Holistic Counselling Service.
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
Trauma recovery counselling.
Many clients are presented with psychological and emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders. These symptoms are usually a manifestations of underlying issues and unhappiness they may have been experiencing. They often sought help to get relief from such symptoms. In collaboration with the client, assessment and goal formulation, the underlying issues maybe identified and dealt with.
Trauma recovery counselling.
Many clients are presented with psychological and emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders. These symptoms are usually a manifestations of underlying issues and unhappiness they may have been experiencing. They often sought help to get relief from such symptoms. In collaboration with the client, assessment and goal formulation, the underlying issues maybe identified and dealt with.
(03) 8595 5367 View (03) 8595 5367
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Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
Are you struggling with your life and feel you might have unresolved issues, trauma, relationship or neurodiversity challenges or managing family dynamics/adoptee/grief and loss, bereavement or cultural issues?
I offer a 30 minute free intro video/audio call for you to talk to an ACA (Australian Counsellors Assoc) and BACP (British Association Counsellors and Psychotherapists) Counsellor with 16+ years experience. I have lived experience as an adoptee and work with neurodiverse people, couples, ENM and poly families
Are you struggling with your life and feel you might have unresolved issues, trauma, relationship or neurodiversity challenges or managing family dynamics/adoptee/grief and loss, bereavement or cultural issues?
I offer a 30 minute free intro video/audio call for you to talk to an ACA (Australian Counsellors Assoc) and BACP (British Association Counsellors and Psychotherapists) Counsellor with 16+ years experience. I have lived experience as an adoptee and work with neurodiverse people, couples, ENM and poly families
(03) 7003 2855 View (03) 7003 2855
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Bandai Choi
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by trauma memories, attention and planning struggles, or the weight of perfectionism.
We start with what is hardest now, then build a simple plan you can use between sessions. I draw from EMDR, ACT, EFT and CBT—picking the few tools that match your goals and pace. Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. We keep language simple, track progress together, and adjust quickly when life changes.
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by trauma memories, attention and planning struggles, or the weight of perfectionism.
We start with what is hardest now, then build a simple plan you can use between sessions. I draw from EMDR, ACT, EFT and CBT—picking the few tools that match your goals and pace. Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. We keep language simple, track progress together, and adjust quickly when life changes.
(03) 8771 4314 View (03) 8771 4314
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Annabel Chan
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Online Only
You want therapy that understands culture, eldest daughter intergenerational trauma, chronic illness and sensory needs; practical support with boundaries, communication, co-regulation and self-advocacy; and space to rethink attachment, explore identity, and rebuild after trauma.
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-based, neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults seeking clarity and connection. My approach integrates psychological science with lived understanding of neuroqueer experience, ENM, kink and sex-work contexts. We build skills, insight, and self-trust at a pace that suits you.
You want therapy that understands culture, eldest daughter intergenerational trauma, chronic illness and sensory needs; practical support with boundaries, communication, co-regulation and self-advocacy; and space to rethink attachment, explore identity, and rebuild after trauma.
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-based, neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults seeking clarity and connection. My approach integrates psychological science with lived understanding of neuroqueer experience, ENM, kink and sex-work contexts. We build skills, insight, and self-trust at a pace that suits you.
0413 887 975 View 0413 887 975
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Natalie O'Connor
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Natalie is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with areas of interest including depression, anxiety, and single-incident and complex PTSD.
The treatment frameworks Natalie uses draw from Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Schema-based therapies, as well as utilising mindfulness-based strategies to support therapeutic interventions and manage nervous system dysregulation.
Natalie is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with areas of interest including depression, anxiety, and single-incident and complex PTSD.
The treatment frameworks Natalie uses draw from Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Schema-based therapies, as well as utilising mindfulness-based strategies to support therapeutic interventions and manage nervous system dysregulation.
0490 685 551 View 0490 685 551
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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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Marina Salambasis
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
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.
(03) 7003 2085 View (03) 7003 2085
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Jess Bernardi
Psychologist, PsychD, MACPA
Serves Area
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and registered supervisor with experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I tailor my clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they benefit as much as possible from the therapeutic experience and achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and registered supervisor with experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I tailor my clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they benefit as much as possible from the therapeutic experience and achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives.
(03) 9034 8481 View (03) 9034 8481
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Dr Arran Rose
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Online Only
I provide both couples counselling and individual therapy and work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, psychosis, substance use issues, grief and relationship issues, as well as with people who are neurodivergent.
I am a registered clinical and forensic psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. I provide psychological support to clients through Medicare, the NDIS, Workcover and TAC. I work with clients using EMDR, ACT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing therapy principles.
I provide both couples counselling and individual therapy and work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, psychosis, substance use issues, grief and relationship issues, as well as with people who are neurodivergent.
I am a registered clinical and forensic psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. I provide psychological support to clients through Medicare, the NDIS, Workcover and TAC. I work with clients using EMDR, ACT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing therapy principles.
(03) 9344 1573 View (03) 9344 1573
Photo of Dimitri Hawa, Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Dimitri Hawa
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
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
(03) 9007 2339 View (03) 9007 2339
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Melbourne Inner West Psychology with Garth Bennett
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Footscray, VIC 3011
Garth can assist clients with mood disorders, challenging emotions, depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, changing stages in life, recovering from injuries, trauma, and managing chronic pain.
Garth can help with managing mood and emotions, help cope with and manage pain, help change habits and get more control, help provide support during difficult times, and can help with improving relationships and how to communicate more effectively. To do this he provides CBT, ACT, psychoeducation, couples and interpersonal therapy, hypnotherapy, and PRT.
Garth can assist clients with mood disorders, challenging emotions, depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, changing stages in life, recovering from injuries, trauma, and managing chronic pain.
Garth can help with managing mood and emotions, help cope with and manage pain, help change habits and get more control, help provide support during difficult times, and can help with improving relationships and how to communicate more effectively. To do this he provides CBT, ACT, psychoeducation, couples and interpersonal therapy, hypnotherapy, and PRT.
0466 597 472 View 0466 597 472
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Bright Psych
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Footscray, VIC 3011
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
(03) 9068 6415 View (03) 9068 6415
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Talya Samuell
Counsellor, AMHSW
Footscray, VIC 3011
Together, we can work out how to move forward with care and curiosity. I can hold space for you during life transitions and times when life feels stuck. I am trained in Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as other approaches — because one size doesn't fit all. We use what works for you. All of these approaches are grounded in compassion and help you understand yourself more deeply, so you can move forward and live a more conscious, ease-filled life. I offer a rebate with my service under a mentalHealth Care Plan.
Together, we can work out how to move forward with care and curiosity. I can hold space for you during life transitions and times when life feels stuck. I am trained in Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as other approaches — because one size doesn't fit all. We use what works for you. All of these approaches are grounded in compassion and help you understand yourself more deeply, so you can move forward and live a more conscious, ease-filled life. I offer a rebate with my service under a mentalHealth Care Plan.
(03) 8338 4542 View (03) 8338 4542
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Takeo Kameoka
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Footscray, VIC 3011
I focus on addressing a range of challenges associated with depression, anxiety, relationship, identity exploration, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attachment and trauma, and navigating life transitions, and I'm dedicated to providing personalised and compassionate care tailored to each participant’s unique needs.
I am a psychologist from a Japanese immigrant background living and practicing on the unceded lands of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. Grounded in an intersectional, anti-colonial and liberation psychology approach, I provide culturally affirming, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care.
I focus on addressing a range of challenges associated with depression, anxiety, relationship, identity exploration, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attachment and trauma, and navigating life transitions, and I'm dedicated to providing personalised and compassionate care tailored to each participant’s unique needs.
I am a psychologist from a Japanese immigrant background living and practicing on the unceded lands of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. Grounded in an intersectional, anti-colonial and liberation psychology approach, I provide culturally affirming, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care.
(03) 8338 4427 View (03) 8338 4427
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Kayla Ta
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Footscray, VIC 3011
She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, self-esteem, parenting and family issues, life transitions, and stress.
Kayla's approach is compassionate, curious, and practical. She draws on modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, schema therapy, mindfulness, parts work, and psychodynamic therapy. She has experience supporting clients and families navigating neurodiversity, trauma, and family or school challenges, working collaboratively to make daily life more manageable.
She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, self-esteem, parenting and family issues, life transitions, and stress.
Kayla's approach is compassionate, curious, and practical. She draws on modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, schema therapy, mindfulness, parts work, and psychodynamic therapy. She has experience supporting clients and families navigating neurodiversity, trauma, and family or school challenges, working collaboratively to make daily life more manageable.
0478 218 789 View 0478 218 789
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Mish Kumar-Jonson
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Footscray, VIC 3011
I love supporting BIPOC, neurodivergent and LGBTIQA+ folks to navigate through a range of traumas and distress such as intergenerational, personal or community traumas.
As a non-binary, queer, neurodivergent and disabled plural, I bring my own living and lived experience to my supporting people and their stories. Also as an accredited EMDR clinician, mental health social worker and trauma informed yoga practitioner, I am able to hold space for people, their identities, bodies and histories compassionately
I love supporting BIPOC, neurodivergent and LGBTIQA+ folks to navigate through a range of traumas and distress such as intergenerational, personal or community traumas.
As a non-binary, queer, neurodivergent and disabled plural, I bring my own living and lived experience to my supporting people and their stories. Also as an accredited EMDR clinician, mental health social worker and trauma informed yoga practitioner, I am able to hold space for people, their identities, bodies and histories compassionately
(03) 8592 7434 View (03) 8592 7434
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Zen Tebeje
Counsellor
Footscray, VIC 3011
She specialises in mental health support, offering guidance for issues like depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, life coaching, trauma, and stress management.
Embark on Zen's inspiring journey of overcoming educational challenges to achieving excellence in psychology, embodying resilience, compassion, and a commitment to uplifting others. Starting school at 15, Zen's determination led to success in counselling, fostering empowerment in community and advocacy with a unique blend of resilience and cultural empathy.
She specialises in mental health support, offering guidance for issues like depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, life coaching, trauma, and stress management.
Embark on Zen's inspiring journey of overcoming educational challenges to achieving excellence in psychology, embodying resilience, compassion, and a commitment to uplifting others. Starting school at 15, Zen's determination led to success in counselling, fostering empowerment in community and advocacy with a unique blend of resilience and cultural empathy.
(03) 7003 2607 View (03) 7003 2607

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