Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Kew, VIC
Areas of specialization include: Family dynamics and generational conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma, CALD, immigrant mental health, newcomers challenges, relationship challenges, women’s issues, career directions, sexual and gender identity for religious and Muslim clients.
Dr Yamam Abuzinadah, PhD, MA, BA, MACA, RPC Registered Clinical counselor Australia PACFA and a Registered psychotherapist (RSW Canada). Dr Yamam has an extensive experience as a mental health counselor and educator in different areas she worked within different international organisations that supports Family Relationships, mental health recovery, multicultural clients, and CALD challenges. She has a PhD in mental health, a master’s in social health and counselling from RMIT Australia. She is also a certified wellness coach, hypnotherapist. She is bilingual in English/Arabic.
Areas of specialization include: Family dynamics and generational conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma, CALD, immigrant mental health, newcomers challenges, relationship challenges, women’s issues, career directions, sexual and gender identity for religious and Muslim clients.
Dr Yamam Abuzinadah, PhD, MA, BA, MACA, RPC Registered Clinical counselor Australia PACFA and a Registered psychotherapist (RSW Canada). Dr Yamam has an extensive experience as a mental health counselor and educator in different areas she worked within different international organisations that supports Family Relationships, mental health recovery, multicultural clients, and CALD challenges. She has a PhD in mental health, a master’s in social health and counselling from RMIT Australia. She is also a certified wellness coach, hypnotherapist. She is bilingual in English/Arabic.
Sarah is a Mental Health Social Worker, Somatic Psychotherapist and Sensorimotor Art Therapist with specialist training in complex trauma and post-traumatic growth.
All modalities include mindfulness and self-compassion skills; supporting emotion regulation, self knowledge, greater awareness of the body and un-blending from shame and criticism. Her approach aims to support safe reconnection with the body; meaningful relationships and a full experience of life. Engagement with art is optional, and no skills are required.
Sarah is a Mental Health Social Worker, Somatic Psychotherapist and Sensorimotor Art Therapist with specialist training in complex trauma and post-traumatic growth.
All modalities include mindfulness and self-compassion skills; supporting emotion regulation, self knowledge, greater awareness of the body and un-blending from shame and criticism. Her approach aims to support safe reconnection with the body; meaningful relationships and a full experience of life. Engagement with art is optional, and no skills are required.
Integrating several types of therapy (CBT, solution focused, problem solving), psychoanalysis informs my work in terms of the way I conceptualise the client's current problems and EMDR (as needed) results in a faster way of processing trauma.
Psychoanalysis - bringing the unconscious into the conscious to recover repressed emotions; Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) - aims to reduce symptoms of trauma by changing how memories are stored in your brain; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - talking therapy that can help manage problems by changing the way you think and behave
Integrating several types of therapy (CBT, solution focused, problem solving), psychoanalysis informs my work in terms of the way I conceptualise the client's current problems and EMDR (as needed) results in a faster way of processing trauma.
Psychoanalysis - bringing the unconscious into the conscious to recover repressed emotions; Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) - aims to reduce symptoms of trauma by changing how memories are stored in your brain; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - talking therapy that can help manage problems by changing the way you think and behave
These may include: trauma, gender dysphoria, personality disorders, self-harm, voices, psychotic illnesses, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, anxiety and depression.
Julia's therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative and utilises evidence-based techniques tailored to the individuals needs. These techniques may include: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Clinically Endorsed Clinical Supervision
These may include: trauma, gender dysphoria, personality disorders, self-harm, voices, psychotic illnesses, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, anxiety and depression.
Julia's therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative and utilises evidence-based techniques tailored to the individuals needs. These techniques may include: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Clinically Endorsed Clinical Supervision
As someone who has dedicated over a decade to helping others heal from trauma, I have learnt that the integration of our mind-brain-body system is core to cultivating well-being.
My approach is about self-discovery. With curiosity and compassion, I aim to help clients explore, move through, and integrate challenging experiences, to ultimately discover what they truly value and what is vital for attaining and maintaining psychological well-being.
As someone who has dedicated over a decade to helping others heal from trauma, I have learnt that the integration of our mind-brain-body system is core to cultivating well-being.
My approach is about self-discovery. With curiosity and compassion, I aim to help clients explore, move through, and integrate challenging experiences, to ultimately discover what they truly value and what is vital for attaining and maintaining psychological well-being.
I have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mood, anxiety, adjustment disorders and trauma ( PTSD).
I practise in modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT; CBT-ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Systemic Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I have experience and particular interest in school and work-related stress, grief, loss and relationship issues.
I have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mood, anxiety, adjustment disorders and trauma ( PTSD).
I practise in modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT; CBT-ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Systemic Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I have experience and particular interest in school and work-related stress, grief, loss and relationship issues.
I'm a clinical psychologist working with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional / behavioural dysregulation, shame and trauma.
I am a registered Advanced Schema Therapist. Although I am also Attachment, ACT and CBT trained, Schema Therapy allows me to support people in understanding their current life patterns from the lens of their early life experiences. This helps us work together to create opportunities to improve peoples lives and relationships.
I'm a clinical psychologist working with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional / behavioural dysregulation, shame and trauma.
I am a registered Advanced Schema Therapist. Although I am also Attachment, ACT and CBT trained, Schema Therapy allows me to support people in understanding their current life patterns from the lens of their early life experiences. This helps us work together to create opportunities to improve peoples lives and relationships.
Whether it's treatment-resistant depression, ADHD, trauma, or just a quiet sense that there is something missing, we are all prone to burnout.
Bilal is a Melbourne-based psychologist with a curiosity for people and their patterning. He sees therapy as the play and poetics between two strangers in service of healing.
Whether it's treatment-resistant depression, ADHD, trauma, or just a quiet sense that there is something missing, we are all prone to burnout.
Bilal is a Melbourne-based psychologist with a curiosity for people and their patterning. He sees therapy as the play and poetics between two strangers in service of healing.
Louise is an EMDR-accredited psychologist, providing trauma-focused and informed counselling and assessment services to people experiencing a wide range of mental health issues.
Louise has developed her practice within an integrative model of mental health care that considers the whole person and their subjective life experiences. Louise has a special interest in working with PTSD and Complex- PTSD and dedicates her professional development to expanding her knowledge base in these areas.
Louise is an EMDR-accredited psychologist, providing trauma-focused and informed counselling and assessment services to people experiencing a wide range of mental health issues.
Louise has developed her practice within an integrative model of mental health care that considers the whole person and their subjective life experiences. Louise has a special interest in working with PTSD and Complex- PTSD and dedicates her professional development to expanding her knowledge base in these areas.
R Practitioner with more than 16 years experience working in the area of Trauma.
I use a range of specialist interventions when working with Trauma, such as Somatic Therapy, TF-CBT ,EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) psycho-education, and stabilisation techniques. I am particularly interested in polyvagal theory, brain plasticity, body psychotherapy, and incorporate this into my work with you.
R Practitioner with more than 16 years experience working in the area of Trauma.
I use a range of specialist interventions when working with Trauma, such as Somatic Therapy, TF-CBT ,EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) psycho-education, and stabilisation techniques. I am particularly interested in polyvagal theory, brain plasticity, body psychotherapy, and incorporate this into my work with you.
He has worked with people experiencing complex trauma from experiences such as family violence, homelessness, street sex work, racism and alcohol and drug use for more than 25 years.
Peter uses a range of therapeutic styles and draws upon his experience as a community psychologist to help people find and connect with additional social and practical resources that empower them and prevent future problems. Peter works in an evidence-based, trauma informed style and has trained thousands of professionals working with complex trauma.
He has worked with people experiencing complex trauma from experiences such as family violence, homelessness, street sex work, racism and alcohol and drug use for more than 25 years.
Peter uses a range of therapeutic styles and draws upon his experience as a community psychologist to help people find and connect with additional social and practical resources that empower them and prevent future problems. Peter works in an evidence-based, trauma informed style and has trained thousands of professionals working with complex trauma.
I help individuals, couples and families break free from the things holding them back, whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, or eating related difficulties.
I am a Registered Psychologist. Same week appointments available. No waitlist.
I help individuals, couples and families break free from the things holding them back, whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, or eating related difficulties.
I am a Registered Psychologist. Same week appointments available. No waitlist.
I am a counsellor and body-based psychotherapist with special interests in all aspects women’s health, trauma and couples therapy.
We relish in what many therapists see as ‘too difficult’ - trauma, attachment wounds, adjustment issues and relationship challenges and have helped hundreds of clients work through their ‘stuff’ with empirically-based modalities such as EMDR. We believe absolutely that every client is unique and work hard to ensure you are fully supported.
I am a counsellor and body-based psychotherapist with special interests in all aspects women’s health, trauma and couples therapy.
We relish in what many therapists see as ‘too difficult’ - trauma, attachment wounds, adjustment issues and relationship challenges and have helped hundreds of clients work through their ‘stuff’ with empirically-based modalities such as EMDR. We believe absolutely that every client is unique and work hard to ensure you are fully supported.
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I specialize in treating adult clients who have had motor vehicle injury or workplace injury and who have PTSD and/or chronic pain as a result.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience treating these issues in inpatient and outpatient, hospital and private settings. I am also a registered Health Psychologist and am trained in EMDR therapy, which is a very effective, strongly evidence-based treatment for PTSD. More info on EMDR therapy: www.emdraa.org/emdr-resources
I specialize in treating adult clients who have had motor vehicle injury or workplace injury and who have PTSD and/or chronic pain as a result.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience treating these issues in inpatient and outpatient, hospital and private settings. I am also a registered Health Psychologist and am trained in EMDR therapy, which is a very effective, strongly evidence-based treatment for PTSD. More info on EMDR therapy: www.emdraa.org/emdr-resources
I do long-term work with high-functioning clients who experience cycles of depression and/or anxiety, or trauma.
Since starting my career in psychology in 2009, I have enjoyed worked with adults of all ages. Some of the issues that have been brought to therapy include interpersonal issues, family conflict, career/workplace issues, academic/study problems, grief, struggles with mood, motivation, identity, values and life transition. My clients come from all walks of life: tradies and warehouse personnel, students, retirees, teachers, fellow health professionals, stay-at-home moms, career women, new migrants, second generation Australians - all of who are just trying to navigate what mental health means to them and what they want out of life.
I do long-term work with high-functioning clients who experience cycles of depression and/or anxiety, or trauma.
Since starting my career in psychology in 2009, I have enjoyed worked with adults of all ages. Some of the issues that have been brought to therapy include interpersonal issues, family conflict, career/workplace issues, academic/study problems, grief, struggles with mood, motivation, identity, values and life transition. My clients come from all walks of life: tradies and warehouse personnel, students, retirees, teachers, fellow health professionals, stay-at-home moms, career women, new migrants, second generation Australians - all of who are just trying to navigate what mental health means to them and what they want out of life.
With some of Melbourne and Tasmania’s best psychologists and clinical psychologists, we cater to a wide range of needs, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship challenges and workplace stress.
As a registered psychologist at Clarity Health Care’s Fitzroy clinic, I am dedicated to providing evidence-based psychological care tailored to each client’s needs. I specialise in using therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support individuals recover.
With some of Melbourne and Tasmania’s best psychologists and clinical psychologists, we cater to a wide range of needs, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship challenges and workplace stress.
As a registered psychologist at Clarity Health Care’s Fitzroy clinic, I am dedicated to providing evidence-based psychological care tailored to each client’s needs. I specialise in using therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support individuals recover.
I work holistically and integrally to support the somatic processing of unconscious stored emotional experiances ( trauma) creatively to improve the everyday energetic functioning of the being.
I am passionate about supporting those on a journey of inner healing, growth, discovery and transformation. I am in service of those who ready to connect to the truth of their inner nature, explore their sense of purpose, and develop the unique and innate gifts they came to share with the world.
I work holistically and integrally to support the somatic processing of unconscious stored emotional experiances ( trauma) creatively to improve the everyday energetic functioning of the being.
I am passionate about supporting those on a journey of inner healing, growth, discovery and transformation. I am in service of those who ready to connect to the truth of their inner nature, explore their sense of purpose, and develop the unique and innate gifts they came to share with the world.
A seeker on the spiritual journey or someone who feels stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by past trauma or life challenges.
Offering compassionate, trauma-sensitive non-duality and regulation. With expertise in HeartMath, Oxygen Advantage, and embodied processing, I point clients back to presence awareness, helping them find a way of living.
A seeker on the spiritual journey or someone who feels stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by past trauma or life challenges.
Offering compassionate, trauma-sensitive non-duality and regulation. With expertise in HeartMath, Oxygen Advantage, and embodied processing, I point clients back to presence awareness, helping them find a way of living.
I am a counsellor and somatic psychotherapist with a special interest in supporting persons who navigate through trauma recovery; whether it is a complex trauma (C- PTSD) or a single incident trauma.
My therapeutic work is informed by attachment, trauma and neurobiological theories and can be somatically oriented when words are not enough. I offer evidence-based trauma treatment modalities including Ego States, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Neuro-Affective Touch (NATouch), in which I am fully trained.
I am a counsellor and somatic psychotherapist with a special interest in supporting persons who navigate through trauma recovery; whether it is a complex trauma (C- PTSD) or a single incident trauma.
My therapeutic work is informed by attachment, trauma and neurobiological theories and can be somatically oriented when words are not enough. I offer evidence-based trauma treatment modalities including Ego States, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Neuro-Affective Touch (NATouch), in which I am fully trained.
Whether it's eating disorders, trauma, or just a quiet sense that there is something missing, we are all prone to burnout.
Danu is a Melbourne-based psychologist who believes therapy is a paradox of acceptance and challenge. It is a puzzle to be solved with patients who have some psychic or social injury and are looking for someone to help them accept both who they are, and who they can be. Danu has a PhD (Clinical Psychology) and was a lecturer and a clinician in justice and hospital settings.
Whether it's eating disorders, trauma, or just a quiet sense that there is something missing, we are all prone to burnout.
Danu is a Melbourne-based psychologist who believes therapy is a paradox of acceptance and challenge. It is a puzzle to be solved with patients who have some psychic or social injury and are looking for someone to help them accept both who they are, and who they can be. Danu has a PhD (Clinical Psychology) and was a lecturer and a clinician in justice and hospital settings.
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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.