Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Murrumbeena, VIC
I work with adults affected by trauma and complex trauma, harmful relationships, domestic and emotional abuse, childhood trauma and emotional neglect, family estrangement, and attachment difficulties.
People often come to therapy knowing something is affecting them, without necessarily having a clear name for it. You may understand what happened intellectually, yet still find yourself reacting strongly in relationships, feeling constantly on edge, shutting down or doubting yourself.
I work with adults affected by trauma and complex trauma, harmful relationships, domestic and emotional abuse, childhood trauma and emotional neglect, family estrangement, and attachment difficulties.
People often come to therapy knowing something is affecting them, without necessarily having a clear name for it. You may understand what happened intellectually, yet still find yourself reacting strongly in relationships, feeling constantly on edge, shutting down or doubting yourself.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, empathetic, and grounded, with a warm, down-to-earth style. I place great value on building a strong, trusting relationship, working collaboratively with you to support your goals. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming space, where every individual is respected, understood, and supported without judgment, allowing your unique strengths and experiences to guide your journey.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, empathetic, and grounded, with a warm, down-to-earth style. I place great value on building a strong, trusting relationship, working collaboratively with you to support your goals. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming space, where every individual is respected, understood, and supported without judgment, allowing your unique strengths and experiences to guide your journey.
I work with all commonly experienced conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, those experiencing major transitions in life, and have significant expertise working with trauma presentations in emergency services personnel.
I am an expert in single event and complex trauma. I am highly trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities from the basics of cognitive behavioural techniques, through to recent advancements across treatments for trauma using EMDR and associated protocols in online, individual, and group settings. I will offer you a pathway for your care and recovery.
I work with all commonly experienced conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, those experiencing major transitions in life, and have significant expertise working with trauma presentations in emergency services personnel.
I am an expert in single event and complex trauma. I am highly trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities from the basics of cognitive behavioural techniques, through to recent advancements across treatments for trauma using EMDR and associated protocols in online, individual, and group settings. I will offer you a pathway for your care and recovery.
EMDR & Play Therapy sessions can be really impactful way of helping you connect with your child to work through inner feelings, and process what might be challenging in your relationship. It is often really tough for children to express what's going on for them using words, and this is often why they find ways to communicate with us through their behaviour. This can feel scary and overwhelming for us as caregivers, who may just be needing things to become a little easier at home.
I also offer EMDR to children and adolescents - allowing young people to safely process their internal needs and worries meaningfully.
EMDR & Play Therapy sessions can be really impactful way of helping you connect with your child to work through inner feelings, and process what might be challenging in your relationship. It is often really tough for children to express what's going on for them using words, and this is often why they find ways to communicate with us through their behaviour. This can feel scary and overwhelming for us as caregivers, who may just be needing things to become a little easier at home.
I also offer EMDR to children and adolescents - allowing young people to safely process their internal needs and worries meaningfully.
Areas of expertise: high-functioning stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, and burnout in adults; adult ADHD and autism assessments, with a focus on later-life diagnosis and masking in women; trauma and complex PTSD, including childhood, workplace, and relational harm; and workplace psychology, including fitness for work assessments and medicolegal reports.
My approach integrates evidence-based models with trauma-informed care that respects clients' autonomy and builds on their existing resilience. Whether seeking diagnostic clarity, therapeutic support, or assessment, clients receive compassionate and practical guidance. I am also a Comcare, FAS, NDIS, WorkCover, and TAC provider. Medicare rebates available.
Areas of expertise: high-functioning stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, and burnout in adults; adult ADHD and autism assessments, with a focus on later-life diagnosis and masking in women; trauma and complex PTSD, including childhood, workplace, and relational harm; and workplace psychology, including fitness for work assessments and medicolegal reports.
My approach integrates evidence-based models with trauma-informed care that respects clients' autonomy and builds on their existing resilience. Whether seeking diagnostic clarity, therapeutic support, or assessment, clients receive compassionate and practical guidance. I am also a Comcare, FAS, NDIS, WorkCover, and TAC provider. Medicare rebates available.
I work with people aged 18+ experiencing PTSD and complex- PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship difficulties and dissociation.
Using an EMDR framework, I integrate somatic, parts-based, and cognitive techniques tailored to your needs. I recognise the significant investment involved in therapy, and am passionate about using a feedback-informed treatment approach. This means that your goals are the focus of therapy and feedback is welcomed and encouraged.
I work with people aged 18+ experiencing PTSD and complex- PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship difficulties and dissociation.
Using an EMDR framework, I integrate somatic, parts-based, and cognitive techniques tailored to your needs. I recognise the significant investment involved in therapy, and am passionate about using a feedback-informed treatment approach. This means that your goals are the focus of therapy and feedback is welcomed and encouraged.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing ADHD, Autism, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, social challenges, and behavioural concerns. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage their own or their child’s emotions, behaviour, or social interactions at school, work, or home.
I provide a clear and structured approach to understanding these difficulties and support clients and families to develop practical, evidence-based strategies that lead to meaningful and lasting change.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing ADHD, Autism, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, social challenges, and behavioural concerns. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage their own or their child’s emotions, behaviour, or social interactions at school, work, or home.
I provide a clear and structured approach to understanding these difficulties and support clients and families to develop practical, evidence-based strategies that lead to meaningful and lasting change.
I support women and individuals navigating grief, trauma, birth loss, identity changes, behavioural challenges, and emotional overwhelm.
I support individuals and groups experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I have a particular focus on women navigating birth loss, infertility, menopause, and identity changes. Together we build emotional resilience, deepen self-understanding, and support meaningful, lasting change.
I support women and individuals navigating grief, trauma, birth loss, identity changes, behavioural challenges, and emotional overwhelm.
I support individuals and groups experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I have a particular focus on women navigating birth loss, infertility, menopause, and identity changes. Together we build emotional resilience, deepen self-understanding, and support meaningful, lasting change.
I have a masters in Gestalt psychotherapy and work with a range of people and issues, including LGBTQIA+ folk, their families and others whose experiences of marginalisation have affected their mental health. A lifelong wish has been to enable others to explore their own healing journey. Emotional difficulties or life situations can feel overwhelming to deal with alone, and support is needed. I have learnt the value of analytic therapy through my own healing and see my work through a Gestalt lens. We are human, which means we are flawed and unique beings. 'We are all unique pieces of art in the making'.
I have a masters in Gestalt psychotherapy and work with a range of people and issues, including LGBTQIA+ folk, their families and others whose experiences of marginalisation have affected their mental health. A lifelong wish has been to enable others to explore their own healing journey. Emotional difficulties or life situations can feel overwhelming to deal with alone, and support is needed. I have learnt the value of analytic therapy through my own healing and see my work through a Gestalt lens. We are human, which means we are flawed and unique beings. 'We are all unique pieces of art in the making'.
We begin with intake to clarify goals and co-create a plan grounded in trauma-informed narrative therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or self-doubt, even when you're trying your best to keep things together? Perhaps you feel a deep sense that something is out of balance, and you're longing for inner peace and more fulfilling relationships. I deeply understand that taking the step to seek support requires courage, and I’m here to offer a gentle, supportive space where you feel genuinely heard and valued.
We begin with intake to clarify goals and co-create a plan grounded in trauma-informed narrative therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or self-doubt, even when you're trying your best to keep things together? Perhaps you feel a deep sense that something is out of balance, and you're longing for inner peace and more fulfilling relationships. I deeply understand that taking the step to seek support requires courage, and I’m here to offer a gentle, supportive space where you feel genuinely heard and valued.
The name Healing Relationship comes from the understanding that broken trust and relational trauma heal through corrective experiences in secure attachment relationships.
Emotions offer valuable insights into our core needs. I guide my clients in developing emotional intelligence, strengthening relational connections, and cultivating resilience. I have a special passion for supporting migrant families, helping them navigate more complex challenges to bridge cultural and generational differences.
The name Healing Relationship comes from the understanding that broken trust and relational trauma heal through corrective experiences in secure attachment relationships.
Emotions offer valuable insights into our core needs. I guide my clients in developing emotional intelligence, strengthening relational connections, and cultivating resilience. I have a special passion for supporting migrant families, helping them navigate more complex challenges to bridge cultural and generational differences.
I practice Lacanian Psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis is a talking work, or therapy, which aims to make an absolute difference to suffering. Lacan's psychoanalysis is based in the idea that the unconscious is structured like language. What you say reveals the unconscious processes that underlie any issues that are problematic for you, or recur. Psychoanalysis is the safe space where you can come to talk freely, without censorship and your analyst listens. There is no "correct" way to speak; the work of psychoanalysis is to find your own unique voice, especially of your unconscious.
I practice Lacanian Psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis is a talking work, or therapy, which aims to make an absolute difference to suffering. Lacan's psychoanalysis is based in the idea that the unconscious is structured like language. What you say reveals the unconscious processes that underlie any issues that are problematic for you, or recur. Psychoanalysis is the safe space where you can come to talk freely, without censorship and your analyst listens. There is no "correct" way to speak; the work of psychoanalysis is to find your own unique voice, especially of your unconscious.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted, or carrying the effects of trauma, grief, relationship difficulties or major life changes.
As a PACFA Clinical Counsellor, I offer trauma-informed, strength-based therapy tailored to you. My approach draws on somatic therapy and Compassionate Inquiry, helping you understand emotional patterns, reconnect with your strengths and develop practical ways to feel safer, calmer and more empowered.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted, or carrying the effects of trauma, grief, relationship difficulties or major life changes.
As a PACFA Clinical Counsellor, I offer trauma-informed, strength-based therapy tailored to you. My approach draws on somatic therapy and Compassionate Inquiry, helping you understand emotional patterns, reconnect with your strengths and develop practical ways to feel safer, calmer and more empowered.
More Therapists Nearby
I work with adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, chronic health conditions, dysautonomia, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation.
My approach focuses first on helping clients regulate and stabilise the nervous system. I believe healing begins when the body starts to feel safe again. Together, we work to strengthen the mind-body connection, reduce survival responses, and create greater emotional and physiological regulation before moving into deeper trauma processing work.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, chronic health conditions, dysautonomia, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation.
My approach focuses first on helping clients regulate and stabilise the nervous system. I believe healing begins when the body starts to feel safe again. Together, we work to strengthen the mind-body connection, reduce survival responses, and create greater emotional and physiological regulation before moving into deeper trauma processing work.
I have specialised in trauma informed care and include somatic practices, mindfulness and creativity to support an integrated whole-hearted approach.
Working with me is a collaborative process, oriented by curiosity, acceptance and choice. Sessions provide opportunity to rekindle awareness for what you most need and want, build trust in your wisest impulses, and reconnect with ways of living that disrupt harm, promote healing and support ease of being.
I have specialised in trauma informed care and include somatic practices, mindfulness and creativity to support an integrated whole-hearted approach.
Working with me is a collaborative process, oriented by curiosity, acceptance and choice. Sessions provide opportunity to rekindle awareness for what you most need and want, build trust in your wisest impulses, and reconnect with ways of living that disrupt harm, promote healing and support ease of being.
Hi, my name is Michele and I am a psychologist who works with adults experiencing emotional distress that prevents them from functioning well in their life. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, low energy or loss of interest in things. You may have grown up having painful and difficult experiences early in life which prevent you from functioning freely and creatively, or from forming positive relationships with others. I also offer Somatic Experiencing informed support to people recovering from the effects of difficult medical experiences, helping them regain a greater sense of safety, stability and connection with themselves.
Hi, my name is Michele and I am a psychologist who works with adults experiencing emotional distress that prevents them from functioning well in their life. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, low energy or loss of interest in things. You may have grown up having painful and difficult experiences early in life which prevent you from functioning freely and creatively, or from forming positive relationships with others. I also offer Somatic Experiencing informed support to people recovering from the effects of difficult medical experiences, helping them regain a greater sense of safety, stability and connection with themselves.
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.
Drawing on a strong foundation in evidence-based therapies, Lital integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) into her practice.
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.
Drawing on a strong foundation in evidence-based therapies, Lital integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) into her practice.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with specialised experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, recovery and trauma.
I am most passionate about supporting individuals who would like to work on increasing self-esteem, self-confidence and setting boundaries with self and others. I am experienced working with neuro-diversity, addiction/ substance use and behaviour change.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with specialised experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, recovery and trauma.
I am most passionate about supporting individuals who would like to work on increasing self-esteem, self-confidence and setting boundaries with self and others. I am experienced working with neuro-diversity, addiction/ substance use and behaviour change.
Areas of expertise include grief and trauma, relationships and family dynamics, mental health, life transitions, therapist supervision, spirituality and meditative practices.
Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness. Using a range of therapeutic modalities, Viviane provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients have the opportunity to explore themselves and their lives in ever deepening and enriching ways.
Areas of expertise include grief and trauma, relationships and family dynamics, mental health, life transitions, therapist supervision, spirituality and meditative practices.
Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness. Using a range of therapeutic modalities, Viviane provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients have the opportunity to explore themselves and their lives in ever deepening and enriching ways.
I work specifically with young adults aged 18 - 35, and I have a special interest in working with trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety disorders, young adults who are experiencing family and relationship difficulties, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people who are experiencing identity struggles or those just feeling "stuck".
My approach as a Clinical Psychologist is warm, down-to-earth, and infused with humor, safety, authenticity and humanness. I help my clients make sense of their thoughts and emotions, untangle what’s keeping them stuck, and build a deeper understanding of themselves. I use a blend of different therapeutic approaches to ensure therapy is tailored to suit you.
I work specifically with young adults aged 18 - 35, and I have a special interest in working with trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety disorders, young adults who are experiencing family and relationship difficulties, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people who are experiencing identity struggles or those just feeling "stuck".
My approach as a Clinical Psychologist is warm, down-to-earth, and infused with humor, safety, authenticity and humanness. I help my clients make sense of their thoughts and emotions, untangle what’s keeping them stuck, and build a deeper understanding of themselves. I use a blend of different therapeutic approaches to ensure therapy is tailored to suit you.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
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.