Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Malvern, VIC
I am a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR consultant and board approved supervisor. I gained extensive experience working across the public and private mental health sectors, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I enjoys working with late adolescents and adults who experience a range of emotional and psychological concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma and childhood/complex trauma, dissociation, grief, self-harm and personality disorders. I am passionate about helping clients understand themselves in relation to challenging/triggering circumstances and difficult past experiences.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR consultant and board approved supervisor. I gained extensive experience working across the public and private mental health sectors, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I enjoys working with late adolescents and adults who experience a range of emotional and psychological concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma and childhood/complex trauma, dissociation, grief, self-harm and personality disorders. I am passionate about helping clients understand themselves in relation to challenging/triggering circumstances and difficult past experiences.
Jarod is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor nearing 20 years of working with individuals and couples. He also provides clinical supervision to counselling professionals. Jarod feels grateful to support clients to explore their challenges, attain emotional clarity and experience more of their human potential. He creates a calming and accepting space for all of his clients and is LGBTQIA+ friendly. Jarod has a strong grounding in attachment focussed therapies, mindfulness based therapies, and emotion focused therapies. He works in a trauma-sensitive way and is always guided by the unique needs of his clients.
Jarod is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor nearing 20 years of working with individuals and couples. He also provides clinical supervision to counselling professionals. Jarod feels grateful to support clients to explore their challenges, attain emotional clarity and experience more of their human potential. He creates a calming and accepting space for all of his clients and is LGBTQIA+ friendly. Jarod has a strong grounding in attachment focussed therapies, mindfulness based therapies, and emotion focused therapies. He works in a trauma-sensitive way and is always guided by the unique needs of his clients.
I have worked in a variety of settings as a sexologist, including private consultancy, not-for-profit, higher education, and media. I've spent the last eight years assisting people as they explore diverse aspects of gender, sexual expression, communication and relationships. My approach is a tailored, collaborative one where clients can authentically discuss deeply personal experiences in a supportive environment. I offer a warm and non-pathologizing space for all genders, orientations and identities covering a vast array of topics. Focuses: BDSM/Kink, LGBTQIA+, Pain/Chronic Illness, Peri/Menopause, Neurodiversity.
I have worked in a variety of settings as a sexologist, including private consultancy, not-for-profit, higher education, and media. I've spent the last eight years assisting people as they explore diverse aspects of gender, sexual expression, communication and relationships. My approach is a tailored, collaborative one where clients can authentically discuss deeply personal experiences in a supportive environment. I offer a warm and non-pathologizing space for all genders, orientations and identities covering a vast array of topics. Focuses: BDSM/Kink, LGBTQIA+, Pain/Chronic Illness, Peri/Menopause, Neurodiversity.
Natalie works with clients experiencing emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, domestic violence and personality disorders.
Natalie strives to create a safe, respectful and supportive environment for this process by being empathic, open-minded, and non-judgmental where clients can freely share their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Natalie works with clients experiencing emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, domestic violence and personality disorders.
Natalie strives to create a safe, respectful and supportive environment for this process by being empathic, open-minded, and non-judgmental where clients can freely share their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Her compassionate, client-centred counselling style has been shaped by over a decade of clinical and therapeutic experience she has supporting adults, children, couples & families across the justice, family violence and general mental health sectors.
Rav’s professional journey has afforded her the privilege to accompany people as they share and make sense of some of their most painful experiences. Alongside her training, these moments have deepened Rav’s understanding of connection, choice and resilience, and now guide her dedication to offer inclusive, affirming therapy that honours each persons voice.
Her compassionate, client-centred counselling style has been shaped by over a decade of clinical and therapeutic experience she has supporting adults, children, couples & families across the justice, family violence and general mental health sectors.
Rav’s professional journey has afforded her the privilege to accompany people as they share and make sense of some of their most painful experiences. Alongside her training, these moments have deepened Rav’s understanding of connection, choice and resilience, and now guide her dedication to offer inclusive, affirming therapy that honours each persons voice.
I work with children, adolescents and adults struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief , loss or trauma, or are experiencing domestic violence.
As a psychotherapist and counsellor , I work from a humanistic and trauma-informed model of care. Meaning I value safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment when working with clients. I am a qualified grief and loss counsellor and use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT and Mindfulness based approaches when working with clients.
I work with children, adolescents and adults struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief , loss or trauma, or are experiencing domestic violence.
As a psychotherapist and counsellor , I work from a humanistic and trauma-informed model of care. Meaning I value safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment when working with clients. I am a qualified grief and loss counsellor and use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT and Mindfulness based approaches when working with clients.
Navigating life’s transitions, relationships, and personal challenges can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face them alone. I specialise in working with adolescents young adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, family trauma, mood disorders, and the ripple effects of complex family dynamics or sustained trauma. Together, we’ll create a space where your story is valued, your experiences are understood, and your goals take center stage.
Navigating life’s transitions, relationships, and personal challenges can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face them alone. I specialise in working with adolescents young adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, family trauma, mood disorders, and the ripple effects of complex family dynamics or sustained trauma. Together, we’ll create a space where your story is valued, your experiences are understood, and your goals take center stage.
With experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, family violence and physical disabilities, Rachel brings a comprehensive approach to her practice.
Rachel understands that creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust and empathy is essential for positive outcomes. She believes in taking a holistic approach that involves collaborating closely with families and support teams, recognizing the integral role they play in therapeutic success.
With experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, family violence and physical disabilities, Rachel brings a comprehensive approach to her practice.
Rachel understands that creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust and empathy is essential for positive outcomes. She believes in taking a holistic approach that involves collaborating closely with families and support teams, recognizing the integral role they play in therapeutic success.
Lital is a dedicated and experienced Psychotherapist with a compassionate, client-centred approach to therapy. She provides a safe and supportive space where individuals feel genuinely heard and respected. Lital has extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges, including trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), adult ADHD, anxiety and emotionally dysregulated or challenging behaviours. Her special area of interest is supporting clients with a history to substance misuse and addictions.
Lital is a dedicated and experienced Psychotherapist with a compassionate, client-centred approach to therapy. She provides a safe and supportive space where individuals feel genuinely heard and respected. Lital has extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges, including trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), adult ADHD, anxiety and emotionally dysregulated or challenging behaviours. Her special area of interest is supporting clients with a history to substance misuse and addictions.
I’m Jacqui, a registered psychologist with experience in providing psychological support for a wide range of concerns. I enjoy working with people to help them navigate some of life’s biggest challenges, find new perspectives, gain clarity and build a foundation for lasting mental health and wellbeing.
I support people with a variety of difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, workplace issues, and major life transitions. I also have extensive experience and interest in working with emergency services personnel, providing tailored support for workplace trauma and critical incident stress.
I’m Jacqui, a registered psychologist with experience in providing psychological support for a wide range of concerns. I enjoy working with people to help them navigate some of life’s biggest challenges, find new perspectives, gain clarity and build a foundation for lasting mental health and wellbeing.
I support people with a variety of difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, workplace issues, and major life transitions. I also have extensive experience and interest in working with emergency services personnel, providing tailored support for workplace trauma and critical incident stress.
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
I create a safe and open space for my clients to therapeutically explore their issues, challenges and concerns. My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring the connections between their trauma and life experiences and how this has impacted their lives in positive and negative ways. I like to work with clients that are action and goal oriented, as I like to set homework tasks and brain training exercises to re-wire their thinking in a healthier and more functional way. I am very conversational and my clients like this approach to discussing areas of concern to them.
I create a safe and open space for my clients to therapeutically explore their issues, challenges and concerns. My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring the connections between their trauma and life experiences and how this has impacted their lives in positive and negative ways. I like to work with clients that are action and goal oriented, as I like to set homework tasks and brain training exercises to re-wire their thinking in a healthier and more functional way. I am very conversational and my clients like this approach to discussing areas of concern to them.
My counselling style is gentle and collaborative with the ability to create rapport quickly – I intend to create a safe, supportive and affirming place where the counselling work is empowering and enriching. I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, which also includes EMDR and elements of ACT, DBT, Schema and psychodynamic therapies. I see my work as a real honour to work with people, quite often at their most vulnerable, and I really value the time I spend with my clients as we explore and collaborate on our therapy experience together.
My counselling style is gentle and collaborative with the ability to create rapport quickly – I intend to create a safe, supportive and affirming place where the counselling work is empowering and enriching. I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, which also includes EMDR and elements of ACT, DBT, Schema and psychodynamic therapies. I see my work as a real honour to work with people, quite often at their most vulnerable, and I really value the time I spend with my clients as we explore and collaborate on our therapy experience together.
Research shows that the therapeutic relationship (e.g., how well you get along with your psychologist) can be just as important as the work we do together. I think therapy should not be rigid and I try to emulate that. I have a very open and relaxed manner that I hope will allow you to feel comfortable in describing your situation. Pawfessor Morty (a Hungarian Vizsla) has now joined the therapy team, and he looks forward to helping you feel warm and welcomed too!
Research shows that the therapeutic relationship (e.g., how well you get along with your psychologist) can be just as important as the work we do together. I think therapy should not be rigid and I try to emulate that. I have a very open and relaxed manner that I hope will allow you to feel comfortable in describing your situation. Pawfessor Morty (a Hungarian Vizsla) has now joined the therapy team, and he looks forward to helping you feel warm and welcomed too!
The challenges associated with mental health are so real and prevalent in society. In fact more than one in five Australians will be impacted by some form of mental illness or condition in their lifetime. Grief, loss and trauma informed counselling, in addition to support for relationship conflict, and generalised anxiety and depression, form the mainstay of his practice. Meir is also a member of the ACA College of Supervisors and an accredited Counselling Supervisor providing support and supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists who work in all fields of mental health.
The challenges associated with mental health are so real and prevalent in society. In fact more than one in five Australians will be impacted by some form of mental illness or condition in their lifetime. Grief, loss and trauma informed counselling, in addition to support for relationship conflict, and generalised anxiety and depression, form the mainstay of his practice. Meir is also a member of the ACA College of Supervisors and an accredited Counselling Supervisor providing support and supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists who work in all fields of mental health.
We have all been in situations that we wish were different. We want someone who listens respectfully, to support and encourage us to get through this situation stronger and to be proud of who we are. It can be reassuring to work with a professional therapist to help clarify our thoughts, who will provide tools to manage concerns and assist in putting a life plan in to action.
We have all been in situations that we wish were different. We want someone who listens respectfully, to support and encourage us to get through this situation stronger and to be proud of who we are. It can be reassuring to work with a professional therapist to help clarify our thoughts, who will provide tools to manage concerns and assist in putting a life plan in to action.
Are you wondering whether your relationship can change, or why your past relationships haven't worked? I can help.
I work with men, women and couples who are ready for things to change. What they have in common is a desire to break the painful patterns shaping their relationships, whether that means conflict, disconnection or shutting down. Affairs, power struggles and mismatched desire are hard, but they are not hopeless.
I offer a clear, structured approach to help you understand what's really going on and actually create meaningful change.
Are you wondering whether your relationship can change, or why your past relationships haven't worked? I can help.
I work with men, women and couples who are ready for things to change. What they have in common is a desire to break the painful patterns shaping their relationships, whether that means conflict, disconnection or shutting down. Affairs, power struggles and mismatched desire are hard, but they are not hopeless.
I offer a clear, structured approach to help you understand what's really going on and actually create meaningful change.
Reaching out takes courage. I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 25 years' experience. I am also an international martial arts instructor. Mental Health Social Workers are trained in many of the same evidence-based therapies as a psychologist. In addition, a social work lens helps understand you within your whole context: relationships, family, culture and circumstances. My care is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, for individuals, couples, and families, including neurodivergence, trauma, and mood. Telehealth Australia-wide and in Hawthorn; Medicare, NDIS, and WorkSafe registered. I'd be glad to work alongside you.
Reaching out takes courage. I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 25 years' experience. I am also an international martial arts instructor. Mental Health Social Workers are trained in many of the same evidence-based therapies as a psychologist. In addition, a social work lens helps understand you within your whole context: relationships, family, culture and circumstances. My care is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, for individuals, couples, and families, including neurodivergence, trauma, and mood. Telehealth Australia-wide and in Hawthorn; Medicare, NDIS, and WorkSafe registered. I'd be glad to work alongside you.
I specialise in trauma informed care and have a deep understanding of the complex and long-lasting impacts it can have on you. In some cases, therapy itself can be a source of more trauma. Your safety is my highest priority as we work together and empower you to have a say in how we approach your symptoms. There is no one size fits all and so with your feedback, we will find the best suited interventions for you.
I specialise in trauma informed care and have a deep understanding of the complex and long-lasting impacts it can have on you. In some cases, therapy itself can be a source of more trauma. Your safety is my highest priority as we work together and empower you to have a say in how we approach your symptoms. There is no one size fits all and so with your feedback, we will find the best suited interventions for you.
I'm Sanduni, a psychologist and South Asian Woman of Colour with over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector. I started Insession Counselling to provide therapy to people from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. Navigating my own experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality as a queer Sri-Lankan woman has allowed me to truly understand how culture, gender and sexuality shape so much of who we are and how we experience relationships. I combine this lived experience with evidence-based psychological interventions so that the therapy you receive is tailored specifically to you.
I'm Sanduni, a psychologist and South Asian Woman of Colour with over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector. I started Insession Counselling to provide therapy to people from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. Navigating my own experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality as a queer Sri-Lankan woman has allowed me to truly understand how culture, gender and sexuality shape so much of who we are and how we experience relationships. I combine this lived experience with evidence-based psychological interventions so that the therapy you receive is tailored specifically to you.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.