Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Kat is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults.
Influenced by Psychodynamic, IFS, Narrative, Depth Enquiry (EMDR), Gestalt, and EFT, Kat tailors her methods to each client's unique needs. By incorporating attachment and polyvagal theories into her practice, she enriches the therapeutic process, helping clients explore the impact of relational experiences on both their emotional and physiological states.
Kat is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults.
Influenced by Psychodynamic, IFS, Narrative, Depth Enquiry (EMDR), Gestalt, and EFT, Kat tailors her methods to each client's unique needs. By incorporating attachment and polyvagal theories into her practice, she enriches the therapeutic process, helping clients explore the impact of relational experiences on both their emotional and physiological states.
With a particular interest in relational trauma, attachment issues, anxiety and addiction, I tap into clients' inner strengths to facilitate healing.
I foster a collaborative and explorative therapeutic environment, tailoring my approach to each individual's unique needs. Committed to inclusivity, I consider factors like culture, neuro-diversity, race, gender, sexuality, age, and religion in my practice, ensuring a sensitive and valued experience for each of my clients.
With a particular interest in relational trauma, attachment issues, anxiety and addiction, I tap into clients' inner strengths to facilitate healing.
I foster a collaborative and explorative therapeutic environment, tailoring my approach to each individual's unique needs. Committed to inclusivity, I consider factors like culture, neuro-diversity, race, gender, sexuality, age, and religion in my practice, ensuring a sensitive and valued experience for each of my clients.
You might want to loosen the impact of trauma on your life, or build confidence.
Music is a gentle and uplifting way to gain insights and supports for so many of life's challenges, and you don't need any musical experience to benefit. Together, we'll explore creative ways to work together. I integrate musical experiences and collaborative reflections using a trauma-informed & relational lens to help you find comfort, ease, insight & joy.
You might want to loosen the impact of trauma on your life, or build confidence.
Music is a gentle and uplifting way to gain insights and supports for so many of life's challenges, and you don't need any musical experience to benefit. Together, we'll explore creative ways to work together. I integrate musical experiences and collaborative reflections using a trauma-informed & relational lens to help you find comfort, ease, insight & joy.
I work with trauma, anxiety, mental health issues, grief and loss.
My therapeutic approach utilises Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Attachment Theory, Trauma-informed Therapy and Poly Vagal Theory. My work is implicitly trauma informed and as a qualified body worker I hold awareness of the ways we embody our emotions and work to support you in finding ease and meaning in your experiences.
I work with trauma, anxiety, mental health issues, grief and loss.
My therapeutic approach utilises Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Attachment Theory, Trauma-informed Therapy and Poly Vagal Theory. My work is implicitly trauma informed and as a qualified body worker I hold awareness of the ways we embody our emotions and work to support you in finding ease and meaning in your experiences.
I have extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma (c/ PTSD), addiction, self-harm, and eating disorders.
I believe that each person is doing the best they can with the resources they have. I humbly support you in developing more adaptive patterns, and support networks, and help you tap into your innate wisdom and healing potential.
I have extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma (c/ PTSD), addiction, self-harm, and eating disorders.
I believe that each person is doing the best they can with the resources they have. I humbly support you in developing more adaptive patterns, and support networks, and help you tap into your innate wisdom and healing potential.
I have special interest in working with clients with, ADHD, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, health related issues, relationship issues and those wanting to explore expanded states of consciousness and Life Coaching.
I have over 25 years’ experience as psychotherapist, working with Individuals, couples and teens, and in corporate and organisational psychology. I am also a Clinical Supervisor. I hope to support clients to develop greater self awareness and the practical strategies and tools to create desired and positive changes, in order to live a life that aligns with dreams and values, and to better deal with individual, relationship and life challenges. I have training in EMDR modality, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, CBT, Aceptance and Commitment Therapy and Transpersonal Psychology and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
I have special interest in working with clients with, ADHD, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, health related issues, relationship issues and those wanting to explore expanded states of consciousness and Life Coaching.
I have over 25 years’ experience as psychotherapist, working with Individuals, couples and teens, and in corporate and organisational psychology. I am also a Clinical Supervisor. I hope to support clients to develop greater self awareness and the practical strategies and tools to create desired and positive changes, in order to live a life that aligns with dreams and values, and to better deal with individual, relationship and life challenges. I have training in EMDR modality, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, CBT, Aceptance and Commitment Therapy and Transpersonal Psychology and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
Our team thoroughly enjoy working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship/life stress, grief, ADHD,parenting and behavioural issues, and those who have experienced trauma and abuse.
I'm a registered Counselling Psychologist, Supervisor and Director at iPsychology who is passionate about working collaboratively with people to reach their goals. We emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship, viewing each client as unique in their experience and needs. For nearly 15 years we have worked with children, adolescents and adults and families in educational, private, hospital and community settings and I support the team here at iPsychology. We work with clients new to therapy and those wanting to work on a deeper therapeutic level, with client’s describing us as authentic, nurturing... and light-hearted.
Our team thoroughly enjoy working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship/life stress, grief, ADHD,parenting and behavioural issues, and those who have experienced trauma and abuse.
I'm a registered Counselling Psychologist, Supervisor and Director at iPsychology who is passionate about working collaboratively with people to reach their goals. We emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship, viewing each client as unique in their experience and needs. For nearly 15 years we have worked with children, adolescents and adults and families in educational, private, hospital and community settings and I support the team here at iPsychology. We work with clients new to therapy and those wanting to work on a deeper therapeutic level, with client’s describing us as authentic, nurturing... and light-hearted.
Overall, I have extensive clinical experience working with a diverse client group with complex presentation, such as victims of trauma in the context of my previous role at the Trauma Centre of Australia, NDIS clients, and Telehealth psychological and counselling services.
To achieve the best therapeutic outcomes, I provide ongoing psychological assessments including intake interviews, risk assessment, and administering a range of psychological assessments. Subsequently, producing evidence-based treatment care plan, comprehensive psychological reports, NDIS ‘Positive Behaviour Support’ treatment plan, GP progress letters, refe
Overall, I have extensive clinical experience working with a diverse client group with complex presentation, such as victims of trauma in the context of my previous role at the Trauma Centre of Australia, NDIS clients, and Telehealth psychological and counselling services.
To achieve the best therapeutic outcomes, I provide ongoing psychological assessments including intake interviews, risk assessment, and administering a range of psychological assessments. Subsequently, producing evidence-based treatment care plan, comprehensive psychological reports, NDIS ‘Positive Behaviour Support’ treatment plan, GP progress letters, refe
I offer sessions in person in Thornbury, Victoria, online sessions, EMDR intensives, yoga for trauma and walk & talk sessesions in Melbourne
I work with people of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds in both specialist health services (justice, family violence), schools (from Prep to Year 12) and specialist mental health services (adult residential services). I also facilitate group wellbeing programs for individuals & businesses, and have co-facilitated group workshops focused on teaching people practical skills to manage distress. I work best with people who are ready to take what we discuss in session, and implement this in their lives. I am a Director on the board with Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi).
I offer sessions in person in Thornbury, Victoria, online sessions, EMDR intensives, yoga for trauma and walk & talk sessesions in Melbourne
I work with people of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds in both specialist health services (justice, family violence), schools (from Prep to Year 12) and specialist mental health services (adult residential services). I also facilitate group wellbeing programs for individuals & businesses, and have co-facilitated group workshops focused on teaching people practical skills to manage distress. I work best with people who are ready to take what we discuss in session, and implement this in their lives. I am a Director on the board with Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi).
Toula's areas of expertise include relationship and interpersonal issues; anxiety/depression management; conflict resolution; body esteem and eating disorders; self esteem/ assertiveness training; stress management; school/work based issues; gender/sexuality issues; trauma/ ptsd; adjusting to transitions and life changes, grief and loss; parenting issues.
For 20 years, Toula has had the opportunity of working with people who have maintained a commitment to their wellbeing by addressing challenging issues in their lives. Toula has had extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, adults and families across a range of settings including public mental health, school setting, Relationships Australia and private practice. Toula maintains a wholistic approach and believes that individuals and families are the experts of their own lives and values their contribution in counselling.
Toula's areas of expertise include relationship and interpersonal issues; anxiety/depression management; conflict resolution; body esteem and eating disorders; self esteem/ assertiveness training; stress management; school/work based issues; gender/sexuality issues; trauma/ ptsd; adjusting to transitions and life changes, grief and loss; parenting issues.
For 20 years, Toula has had the opportunity of working with people who have maintained a commitment to their wellbeing by addressing challenging issues in their lives. Toula has had extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, adults and families across a range of settings including public mental health, school setting, Relationships Australia and private practice. Toula maintains a wholistic approach and believes that individuals and families are the experts of their own lives and values their contribution in counselling.
I specialise in anxiety, trauma & relationships & I have a variety of tools / modalities to help you become the best version of YOU!
I have extensive experience in working with clients in a variety of settings & with diverse clinical presentations. This includes working with children & teens in both primary /secondary schools. I also work with individuals, couples & families as well as in FV, trauma & behaviour change. I am a staunch believer that change / healing is possible to all.
I specialise in anxiety, trauma & relationships & I have a variety of tools / modalities to help you become the best version of YOU!
I have extensive experience in working with clients in a variety of settings & with diverse clinical presentations. This includes working with children & teens in both primary /secondary schools. I also work with individuals, couples & families as well as in FV, trauma & behaviour change. I am a staunch believer that change / healing is possible to all.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Counsellor and Psychotherapist and have worked for many years across health, mental health and palliative care settings with people with varied issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidality and adjusting to living with life threatening and limiting illness, grief and loss.
I am fascinated by exploration of the deeper meanings behind the conflicts and stresses that bring people to therapy and have a particular interest in understanding and working with people whose lives have been impacted by the long-term effects of childhood experiences. All my work is informed by my own personal journey of healing from complex trauma.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Counsellor and Psychotherapist and have worked for many years across health, mental health and palliative care settings with people with varied issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidality and adjusting to living with life threatening and limiting illness, grief and loss.
I am fascinated by exploration of the deeper meanings behind the conflicts and stresses that bring people to therapy and have a particular interest in understanding and working with people whose lives have been impacted by the long-term effects of childhood experiences. All my work is informed by my own personal journey of healing from complex trauma.
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.
Her qualifications and variety of experience allow her to treat many different presentations including ADHD/ASD Assessments, trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, relationships, self-esteem, identity, LGBTQIA+ and cultural issues etc.
Carmen is a sought-after clinical psychologist renowned for her expertise. An accredited EMDR practitioner, she also offers a diverse skill set which enables her to work with most mental health issues effectively from adolescence right through to older adulthood. Carmen only offers gold-standard treatments which underscores her fidelity to evidence-based practice and her unwavering dedication to the well-being of her clients. She is also trained in ADHD/Autism Diagnostic Assessments and Treatment and other assessment work.
Her qualifications and variety of experience allow her to treat many different presentations including ADHD/ASD Assessments, trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, relationships, self-esteem, identity, LGBTQIA+ and cultural issues etc.
Carmen is a sought-after clinical psychologist renowned for her expertise. An accredited EMDR practitioner, she also offers a diverse skill set which enables her to work with most mental health issues effectively from adolescence right through to older adulthood. Carmen only offers gold-standard treatments which underscores her fidelity to evidence-based practice and her unwavering dedication to the well-being of her clients. She is also trained in ADHD/Autism Diagnostic Assessments and Treatment and other assessment work.
I specialise in trauma informed care and have a deep understanding of the complex and long-lasting impacts it can have on you.
Along with trauma, comes the emotions and behaviours that are interfering with your life. Anxiety, depression, difficult/abusive relationships, addictive behaviours, and self-harm can all be caused or made worse by a trauma history. Understanding these symptoms through an empathetic, trauma informed lens ensures we reach the actual source of the issue.
I specialise in trauma informed care and have a deep understanding of the complex and long-lasting impacts it can have on you.
Along with trauma, comes the emotions and behaviours that are interfering with your life. Anxiety, depression, difficult/abusive relationships, addictive behaviours, and self-harm can all be caused or made worse by a trauma history. Understanding these symptoms through an empathetic, trauma informed lens ensures we reach the actual source of the issue.
Mary is a psychologist with experience treating a wide range of mental health issues, ranging from anxiety and depression, to trauma, personality disorders, and attachment injury.
Mary has experience working with young people and adults. Her specialities include depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, attachment issues and relationship difficulties. Mary draws upon several evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Mary is a psychologist with experience treating a wide range of mental health issues, ranging from anxiety and depression, to trauma, personality disorders, and attachment injury.
Mary has experience working with young people and adults. Her specialities include depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, attachment issues and relationship difficulties. Mary draws upon several evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Louis's psychotherapeutic education was built upon a framework of Person-Centred Therapy, attachment repair, and trauma therapy.
Louis is an integrative psychotherapist who offers ongoing individual psychotherapy to people of all kinds. They specialise in working with LGBTQIA+ people and their families, people in non-normative relationships, workers in the sex industry, and others whose experiences of marginalisation have affected their mental health and access to affirmative treatment. They are passionate about exploring the intersections of individual mental health and systemic forces, and helping clients to find congruent and meaningful ways of understanding their experiences and navigating the world.
Louis's psychotherapeutic education was built upon a framework of Person-Centred Therapy, attachment repair, and trauma therapy.
Louis is an integrative psychotherapist who offers ongoing individual psychotherapy to people of all kinds. They specialise in working with LGBTQIA+ people and their families, people in non-normative relationships, workers in the sex industry, and others whose experiences of marginalisation have affected their mental health and access to affirmative treatment. They are passionate about exploring the intersections of individual mental health and systemic forces, and helping clients to find congruent and meaningful ways of understanding their experiences and navigating the world.
She also enjoys working with adults who present with a range of clinical issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, self-harm and grief and loss.
Rebecca is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working in multiple public mental health services and private clinics to support vulnerable young people and their families presenting with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Rebecca was recently working as a Senior Psychologist at Alfred Health Child and Youth Mental Health Service before opening up her own independent practice in East Brighton. Rebecca provides therapy to children, young people and adults as well as provides clinical supervision to Psychologists.
She also enjoys working with adults who present with a range of clinical issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, self-harm and grief and loss.
Rebecca is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working in multiple public mental health services and private clinics to support vulnerable young people and their families presenting with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Rebecca was recently working as a Senior Psychologist at Alfred Health Child and Youth Mental Health Service before opening up her own independent practice in East Brighton. Rebecca provides therapy to children, young people and adults as well as provides clinical supervision to Psychologists.
I take a neuro-affrming and trauma informed approach to therapy.
In therapy, we’ll move at your pace. I use approaches like EMDR and Schema Therapy to help make sense of what’s happening now and gently explore the deeper wounds that might be driving it. These therapies can support you to feel more connected, less reactive, and more in charge of your story.
I take a neuro-affrming and trauma informed approach to therapy.
In therapy, we’ll move at your pace. I use approaches like EMDR and Schema Therapy to help make sense of what’s happening now and gently explore the deeper wounds that might be driving it. These therapies can support you to feel more connected, less reactive, and more in charge of your story.
Maria has special interests in working with trauma, neurodivergence, personality disorders, rapid mood changes and anxiety.
Maria is accepting new assessment appointments only. Her therapy case load is currently full.
Maria has special interests in working with trauma, neurodivergence, personality disorders, rapid mood changes and anxiety.
Maria is accepting new assessment appointments only. Her therapy case load is currently full.
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.