Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Melbourne, VIC
I also use Internal Family Systems, EMDR Flash Technique for trauma as well as mindfullness.
Do you feel on edge, easily distracted, or irritable? Do you catch yourself overanalyzing and questioning decisions or interactions with other people? Do you feel disconnected, lonely, or unsure of yourself? These are all natural feelings, and we all struggle sometimes. But occasionally life throws curve balls at us and moving forward requires a little more work. This can be especially true if you have recently experienced a significant life change. Therapy can offer the needed support and change of perspective by unveiling new insights. It can also bring lasting benefits to your relationships and interactions.
I also use Internal Family Systems, EMDR Flash Technique for trauma as well as mindfullness.
Do you feel on edge, easily distracted, or irritable? Do you catch yourself overanalyzing and questioning decisions or interactions with other people? Do you feel disconnected, lonely, or unsure of yourself? These are all natural feelings, and we all struggle sometimes. But occasionally life throws curve balls at us and moving forward requires a little more work. This can be especially true if you have recently experienced a significant life change. Therapy can offer the needed support and change of perspective by unveiling new insights. It can also bring lasting benefits to your relationships and interactions.
I’m especially passionate about providing trauma-informed care for those living with PTSD.
I take a safe and empathetic approach to my work. I dedicate time for self-reflection and fostering awareness. I collaborate with the people I am supporting to get to the root cause of current challenges with the aim of producing long lasting changes in how they think and feel about themselves, others, and the world.
I’m especially passionate about providing trauma-informed care for those living with PTSD.
I take a safe and empathetic approach to my work. I dedicate time for self-reflection and fostering awareness. I collaborate with the people I am supporting to get to the root cause of current challenges with the aim of producing long lasting changes in how they think and feel about themselves, others, and the world.
Scott understands that healing from trauma and dissociation is a deeply personal journey. His warm, empathetic approach helps you feel safe and supported as you work through past wounds to reclaim your life. Scott blends proven therapeutic techniques with a genuine commitment to your well-being, ensuring that every session is a step toward empowerment and lasting change.
Scott understands that healing from trauma and dissociation is a deeply personal journey. His warm, empathetic approach helps you feel safe and supported as you work through past wounds to reclaim your life. Scott blends proven therapeutic techniques with a genuine commitment to your well-being, ensuring that every session is a step toward empowerment and lasting change.
I work with clients facing challenges in their relationships, attachment issues, and trauma.
Are you and your partner feeling more like housemates than companions, struggling to connect, stuck in the same painful cycles, or living with a quiet disconnection no one else can see? Perhaps intimacy feels out of reach, or you’ve moved through relationships searching for closeness but never quite finding safety. If you’re wondering whether the bond can be restored, don’t wait until distance grows deeper. Whether you’re working on your relationship or exploring recurring patterns on your own, I’m here to walk alongside you. Reaching out takes courage, and you deserve the support to create the love you long for.
I work with clients facing challenges in their relationships, attachment issues, and trauma.
Are you and your partner feeling more like housemates than companions, struggling to connect, stuck in the same painful cycles, or living with a quiet disconnection no one else can see? Perhaps intimacy feels out of reach, or you’ve moved through relationships searching for closeness but never quite finding safety. If you’re wondering whether the bond can be restored, don’t wait until distance grows deeper. Whether you’re working on your relationship or exploring recurring patterns on your own, I’m here to walk alongside you. Reaching out takes courage, and you deserve the support to create the love you long for.
I'm here to support you in that struggle as we work to understand and address your unhappiness in a safe, constructive, trauma-informed space.
As an EMDR-trained family therapist, I can help manage the symptoms of trauma, and provide counsel with relationships according to your needs and goals. I have built my practice treating PTSD, C- PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, and dissociation. My method for couples stems from an attachment-based, and emotion-focused framework.
I'm here to support you in that struggle as we work to understand and address your unhappiness in a safe, constructive, trauma-informed space.
As an EMDR-trained family therapist, I can help manage the symptoms of trauma, and provide counsel with relationships according to your needs and goals. I have built my practice treating PTSD, C- PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, and dissociation. My method for couples stems from an attachment-based, and emotion-focused framework.
My practice focuses on three key areas: addiction and trauma, neurodiversity, and parenting.
I offer a compassionate, client-centred space where you can explore your story at your own pace. My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed frameworks. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your unique needs.
My practice focuses on three key areas: addiction and trauma, neurodiversity, and parenting.
I offer a compassionate, client-centred space where you can explore your story at your own pace. My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed frameworks. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your unique needs.
Jessica is a compassionate and approachable psychologist dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported. With an empathetic and open-minded approach, she meets each client where they are, tailoring therapy to their unique needs and goals. She gently challenges when appropriate, encouraging growth and deeper self-awareness. Jessica provides evidence-based, client centered care whilst building on your strengths and values to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity.
Jessica is a compassionate and approachable psychologist dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported. With an empathetic and open-minded approach, she meets each client where they are, tailoring therapy to their unique needs and goals. She gently challenges when appropriate, encouraging growth and deeper self-awareness. Jessica provides evidence-based, client centered care whilst building on your strengths and values to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity.
Alexandra works with both adults and adolescents to achieve progress with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, workplace issues, relationship difficulties, self-esteem/confidence, and a broad range of mental health and wellbeing challenges.
Alexandra has extensive training in a range of therapeutic modalities to suit the specific needs of the client. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Anger Management, and Mindfulness-Based Approaches.
Alexandra works with both adults and adolescents to achieve progress with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, workplace issues, relationship difficulties, self-esteem/confidence, and a broad range of mental health and wellbeing challenges.
Alexandra has extensive training in a range of therapeutic modalities to suit the specific needs of the client. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Anger Management, and Mindfulness-Based Approaches.
I provide support for a broad range of issues such as reduced self-esteem, stress, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, separation, emotional regulation, parenting and healing from childhood relational wounds.
I like to provide therapy that's strength based, that supports the process of discovery and understanding. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and trauma informed. Therapies I draw on are CBT, ACT, EFT (individuals only), Motivational Interviewing and EMDR. I am a member of the EMDRAA.
I provide support for a broad range of issues such as reduced self-esteem, stress, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, separation, emotional regulation, parenting and healing from childhood relational wounds.
I like to provide therapy that's strength based, that supports the process of discovery and understanding. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and trauma informed. Therapies I draw on are CBT, ACT, EFT (individuals only), Motivational Interviewing and EMDR. I am a member of the EMDRAA.
I help people navigate anxiety, low mood, trauma, and self-doubt using a practical and compassionate approach.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes our thoughts become the hardest part to manage. I help people untangle these patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and find long-term calm. With master’s degrees in Communications and Media and in Professional Psychology, I bring a balanced mix of human insight and clinical skill. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic frameworks. I recently explored this in my blog When I Asked ChatGPT to Be My Therapist on The Three Seas website.
I help people navigate anxiety, low mood, trauma, and self-doubt using a practical and compassionate approach.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes our thoughts become the hardest part to manage. I help people untangle these patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and find long-term calm. With master’s degrees in Communications and Media and in Professional Psychology, I bring a balanced mix of human insight and clinical skill. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic frameworks. I recently explored this in my blog When I Asked ChatGPT to Be My Therapist on The Three Seas website.
I use EMDR to treat trauma, mostly seeing survivors of childhood, military, family and sexual trauma.
I initially look at emotional patterns in relationships, at family, substance use, sleep and productivity. Ultimately, I focus on managing the amygdala - the "fight / flight / freeze / fawn" centre, or "dinosaur" brain that alerts us to risk. Client psychoeducation & developing a trusting clinical rapport between us are also critical to successful therapy.
I use EMDR to treat trauma, mostly seeing survivors of childhood, military, family and sexual trauma.
I initially look at emotional patterns in relationships, at family, substance use, sleep and productivity. Ultimately, I focus on managing the amygdala - the "fight / flight / freeze / fawn" centre, or "dinosaur" brain that alerts us to risk. Client psychoeducation & developing a trusting clinical rapport between us are also critical to successful therapy.
She offers evidenced based treatment that is tailored to each client to assist with a wide range of presenting issues including depression, stress, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, trauma, grief and loss.
Jane has experience counselling clients and can help you with: Emotional Dysregulation Counselling for Trauma Anxiety Depression Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Emotional Disturbance Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sleep or Insomnia Stress Trauma and PTSD (Post
She offers evidenced based treatment that is tailored to each client to assist with a wide range of presenting issues including depression, stress, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, trauma, grief and loss.
Jane has experience counselling clients and can help you with: Emotional Dysregulation Counselling for Trauma Anxiety Depression Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Emotional Disturbance Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sleep or Insomnia Stress Trauma and PTSD (Post
Dr Claudine Martijn (pronounced “Martin”), clinical psychologist, can help you and has extensive experience with multiple psychological, emotional, and mental health needs, including: Stress Anxiety Panic Attacks & Anxiety Phobias (Fear of specific things / situations) Agoraphobia / Social Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Anxiety Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Depression Depressive Disorders Perinatal Psychology / Mental Health including Post Natal Depression (PND) Pregnancy Counselling Antenatal Depression Parenting issues Bipoloar Disorder (BD) Grief and Loss and PTSD ( Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Doctor Claudine Martijn has worked predominantly in clinical settings (public and private hospitals) alongside private practice. Claudine is driven to help her clients overcome their psychological struggles to enable them to enjoy a contented and fulfilling life. Claudine engenders a safe and warm dynamic in the therapy space, helping you to your best self.
Dr Claudine Martijn (pronounced “Martin”), clinical psychologist, can help you and has extensive experience with multiple psychological, emotional, and mental health needs, including: Stress Anxiety Panic Attacks & Anxiety Phobias (Fear of specific things / situations) Agoraphobia / Social Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Anxiety Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Depression Depressive Disorders Perinatal Psychology / Mental Health including Post Natal Depression (PND) Pregnancy Counselling Antenatal Depression Parenting issues Bipoloar Disorder (BD) Grief and Loss and PTSD ( Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Doctor Claudine Martijn has worked predominantly in clinical settings (public and private hospitals) alongside private practice. Claudine is driven to help her clients overcome their psychological struggles to enable them to enjoy a contented and fulfilling life. Claudine engenders a safe and warm dynamic in the therapy space, helping you to your best self.
My approach is person-centred, warm, and trauma aware.
I see adults (18+) via telehealth (video / phone). I walk alongside folks to explore various parts of their experience. This may include learning to engage in self-nurturance, pursue what is meaningful, lean into creative expression, understand patterns, learn new skills, build emotional awareness, assert needs, unlearn patterns and process trauma.
My approach is person-centred, warm, and trauma aware.
I see adults (18+) via telehealth (video / phone). I walk alongside folks to explore various parts of their experience. This may include learning to engage in self-nurturance, pursue what is meaningful, lean into creative expression, understand patterns, learn new skills, build emotional awareness, assert needs, unlearn patterns and process trauma.
Her practices are trauma focused and Elke is an LGBTIQA+ affirming practitioner.
Telehealth services are available to adults who may be experiencing a range of psychological difficulties. These include: anxiety, panic attacks, worry and perfectionism, social anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, relationship difficulties, assertive communication, childhood trauma, personality disorders, past sexual assault, and low self-esteem.
Her practices are trauma focused and Elke is an LGBTIQA+ affirming practitioner.
Telehealth services are available to adults who may be experiencing a range of psychological difficulties. These include: anxiety, panic attacks, worry and perfectionism, social anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, relationship difficulties, assertive communication, childhood trauma, personality disorders, past sexual assault, and low self-esteem.
I know that you need to be seen, heard, validated and be able to trust me so I can provide you a safe trauma-informed care and practice.
RMB Psychology not only brings the mind, but also invites the body into therapy thus delivering wholistic psychotherapy. Whilst it is only natural to avoid that which hurts us, wei titrate the therapeutic work to a pace that your nervous system tolerates, as we rewire your brain and heal your nervous system from the somatic memories it has carried.
I know that you need to be seen, heard, validated and be able to trust me so I can provide you a safe trauma-informed care and practice.
RMB Psychology not only brings the mind, but also invites the body into therapy thus delivering wholistic psychotherapy. Whilst it is only natural to avoid that which hurts us, wei titrate the therapeutic work to a pace that your nervous system tolerates, as we rewire your brain and heal your nervous system from the somatic memories it has carried.
Utilising expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other trauma-specific modalities, I empower you to navigate challenges, build resilience, and rediscover your innate worth.
I work with kind, intelligent, and reflective individuals who, despite their outward achievements, feel trapped by unhelpful patterns and past experiences. My clients often feel a sense of being lost, broken, or tainted. They may struggle with chronic self-doubt and the belief that they are not worthy of a fulfilling life. They are looking to move from a place of simply surviving to a life of meaning and purpose.
Utilising expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other trauma-specific modalities, I empower you to navigate challenges, build resilience, and rediscover your innate worth.
I work with kind, intelligent, and reflective individuals who, despite their outward achievements, feel trapped by unhelpful patterns and past experiences. My clients often feel a sense of being lost, broken, or tainted. They may struggle with chronic self-doubt and the belief that they are not worthy of a fulfilling life. They are looking to move from a place of simply surviving to a life of meaning and purpose.
Get help by seeing Doug, who has extensive experience with:
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Bi-polar
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression,
Domestic Violence
Gambling
Intellectual Disability
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma
PTSD
Douglas Kirk is a registered psychologist with AHPRA.
Doug takes a person-centred approach, ensuring that you are heard, valued, and empowered. By focusing on your
needs, strengths, and goals, he cultivates a supportive and collaborative environment. As a trauma-informed
practitioner, he acknowledges the profound impact of past experiences on well-being and integrate sensitivity with
evidence-based strategies
Get help by seeing Doug, who has extensive experience with:
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Bi-polar
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression,
Domestic Violence
Gambling
Intellectual Disability
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma
PTSD
Douglas Kirk is a registered psychologist with AHPRA.
Doug takes a person-centred approach, ensuring that you are heard, valued, and empowered. By focusing on your
needs, strengths, and goals, he cultivates a supportive and collaborative environment. As a trauma-informed
practitioner, he acknowledges the profound impact of past experiences on well-being and integrate sensitivity with
evidence-based strategies
I aspire to be a warm, engaging and non-judgmental clinical psychologist who is passionate about improving the well-being and growth of my clients. I practice a holistic and empowering approach in therapy to help clients better cope with challenging life situations and reach their potential. I have worked as a clinical psychologist for 13 years, primarily in private clinics. Before becoming a clinical psychologist, I spent several years abroad as a social worker and teaching at universities.
I aspire to be a warm, engaging and non-judgmental clinical psychologist who is passionate about improving the well-being and growth of my clients. I practice a holistic and empowering approach in therapy to help clients better cope with challenging life situations and reach their potential. I have worked as a clinical psychologist for 13 years, primarily in private clinics. Before becoming a clinical psychologist, I spent several years abroad as a social worker and teaching at universities.
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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.