Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Spotswood, VIC
I support adults through life’s complex challenges—whether recovering from trauma, navigating fertility or perimenopause, juggling parenting and work or major transitions.
Are you looking for clarity, relief, and a stronger sense of who you are? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the juggle of modern life? Maybe you’re tired of quick fixes that never quite last. I'd love to help you delve deeper into where your patterns, worries, or self-doubt truly began. Understanding why you feel the way you do is such an important part of bringing about lasting change. I create a safe, supportive space for you to do the deeper work to uncover the roots of your experiences so you can finally create real, lasting change and move forward with confidence and purpose.
I support adults through life’s complex challenges—whether recovering from trauma, navigating fertility or perimenopause, juggling parenting and work or major transitions.
Are you looking for clarity, relief, and a stronger sense of who you are? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the juggle of modern life? Maybe you’re tired of quick fixes that never quite last. I'd love to help you delve deeper into where your patterns, worries, or self-doubt truly began. Understanding why you feel the way you do is such an important part of bringing about lasting change. I create a safe, supportive space for you to do the deeper work to uncover the roots of your experiences so you can finally create real, lasting change and move forward with confidence and purpose.
Areas of expertise include relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger management, neurodiverse affirming (ADHD/ASD), and, facilitating the process of psychological recovery from trauma and complex trauma (i., e childhood/adult abuse issues, domestic violence, family dysfunction, childhood neglect).
Dimitri provides counselling support by using evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema therapy. Attachment work, Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Approaches, Client-Centered Framework, Exposure-Response Therapy, Strength-Based Approaches, Social Skills Training and Trauma Focussed Support
Areas of expertise include relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger management, neurodiverse affirming (ADHD/ASD), and, facilitating the process of psychological recovery from trauma and complex trauma (i., e childhood/adult abuse issues, domestic violence, family dysfunction, childhood neglect).
Dimitri provides counselling support by using evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema therapy. Attachment work, Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Approaches, Client-Centered Framework, Exposure-Response Therapy, Strength-Based Approaches, Social Skills Training and Trauma Focussed Support
We work with young children from 0-4 years who might have NDIS plans and need support with emotional regulation, stress, worry, sadness, trauma or adjusting the life stages and changes.
Rosie has been working in public and private mental health for 13 years and has extensive knowledge and expertise in this area. Rosie provides thorough and meaningful mental health assessments and therapy, while also being warm, welcoming and playful in her approach. Rosie also works with a therapy dog, which helps clients to feel safe and calm in sessions.
We work with young children from 0-4 years who might have NDIS plans and need support with emotional regulation, stress, worry, sadness, trauma or adjusting the life stages and changes.
Rosie has been working in public and private mental health for 13 years and has extensive knowledge and expertise in this area. Rosie provides thorough and meaningful mental health assessments and therapy, while also being warm, welcoming and playful in her approach. Rosie also works with a therapy dog, which helps clients to feel safe and calm in sessions.
As an EMDR-trained practitioner, I use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches guided by neurobiology and attachment.
I have 25 years’ experience in public mental health and private practice, including supervising psychologists. Therapy is grounded in a trusting relationship, offering a safe space to explore your unique story. Together, we examine how your early life experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Using a compassionate, strengths-based, and tailored approach, we set collaborative goals to support your recovery, helping you live a meaningful life connected to what matters most to you. Therapy is not just about addressing difficulties, it is also about rediscovering your strengths, values, and capacity for growth.
As an EMDR-trained practitioner, I use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches guided by neurobiology and attachment.
I have 25 years’ experience in public mental health and private practice, including supervising psychologists. Therapy is grounded in a trusting relationship, offering a safe space to explore your unique story. Together, we examine how your early life experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Using a compassionate, strengths-based, and tailored approach, we set collaborative goals to support your recovery, helping you live a meaningful life connected to what matters most to you. Therapy is not just about addressing difficulties, it is also about rediscovering your strengths, values, and capacity for growth.
I am a psychologist with experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges and enhance their mental health. My career has been shaped by a unique blend of roles, including working as a secondary school teacher, wellbeing leader, and school psychologist. I have spent well over a decade supporting adolescents, parents, and educators, equipping them with the tools and insights necessary to promote mental health and academic success.
I am a psychologist with experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges and enhance their mental health. My career has been shaped by a unique blend of roles, including working as a secondary school teacher, wellbeing leader, and school psychologist. I have spent well over a decade supporting adolescents, parents, and educators, equipping them with the tools and insights necessary to promote mental health and academic success.
I am a CBT therapist specialising in trauma informed therapies.
I believe that successful outcomes in therapy can only be achieved if there is trust between the client and the therapist. The counselling relationship therefore is crucial to any progress that is made or not made. I would like to add that I am also an AHPRA board approved supervisor and willing to supervise Psychologists at all levels in their respective roles
I am a CBT therapist specialising in trauma informed therapies.
I believe that successful outcomes in therapy can only be achieved if there is trust between the client and the therapist. The counselling relationship therefore is crucial to any progress that is made or not made. I would like to add that I am also an AHPRA board approved supervisor and willing to supervise Psychologists at all levels in their respective roles
As a therapist, i work with various approaches such as: CBT, ACT, humanistic approach and TRTP ( trauma therapy) amongst many other(s).
My approach incorporates empathy, professionalism and mindfulness. I draw from both my individual life experiences and numerous therapeutic approaches. Each client requires a unique mental health care plan.
As a therapist, i work with various approaches such as: CBT, ACT, humanistic approach and TRTP ( trauma therapy) amongst many other(s).
My approach incorporates empathy, professionalism and mindfulness. I draw from both my individual life experiences and numerous therapeutic approaches. Each client requires a unique mental health care plan.
Their goals are to be happier, learn better ways to deal with their concerns and move on from their past traumas.
I work with anyone who is seeking help with their struggles. My clients range pre teens to much older people and everyone in-between. I particularly work with Couples and also with those on the NDIS as well as those that have diagnosed mental disorders.
Their goals are to be happier, learn better ways to deal with their concerns and move on from their past traumas.
I work with anyone who is seeking help with their struggles. My clients range pre teens to much older people and everyone in-between. I particularly work with Couples and also with those on the NDIS as well as those that have diagnosed mental disorders.
I offer therapy to adults and families who wish to explore relational patterns, heal trauma and mobilise strengths to enjoy deeper connections and improve family functioning.
I am experienced working on a range of mental health problems including; behavioural disorders, oppositional defiance disorder, neuro-diversity, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and trauma. I also enjoy working with people who need support due to; life stressors, relationship problems, life stage transition, parent burnout and family discord/conflict.
I offer therapy to adults and families who wish to explore relational patterns, heal trauma and mobilise strengths to enjoy deeper connections and improve family functioning.
I am experienced working on a range of mental health problems including; behavioural disorders, oppositional defiance disorder, neuro-diversity, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and trauma. I also enjoy working with people who need support due to; life stressors, relationship problems, life stage transition, parent burnout and family discord/conflict.
I have a particular interest in trauma, whether from attachment issues, abusive or hurtful relationships, accidents and injury, illness, or natural disasters.
Working from a psychodynamic framework, I provide a safe and respectful environment in which your experience is seen and heard. As we work together to explore your experiences and how you respond to them, self-understanding deepens, which opens the way for greater choice and agency, more fulfilling relationships, and a more meaningful engagement with life.
I have a particular interest in trauma, whether from attachment issues, abusive or hurtful relationships, accidents and injury, illness, or natural disasters.
Working from a psychodynamic framework, I provide a safe and respectful environment in which your experience is seen and heard. As we work together to explore your experiences and how you respond to them, self-understanding deepens, which opens the way for greater choice and agency, more fulfilling relationships, and a more meaningful engagement with life.
More Therapists Nearby
Using a blend of trauma-informed therapy, I'll help you establish clear boundaries, understand the roots of your patterns and develop a stronger sense of self to feel like you
If you're reading this, you're probably exhausted. You've been everyone's rock - the reliable friend, the family peace-keeper & the one who puts others first. But beneath that strength lies overwhelm, feeling invisible and a question: "What about me?"
You feel drained from carrying everyone's emotional burdens and find yourself saying "yes" when you desperately want to say "no." You experience anxiety, insomnia or physical symptoms from constantly prioritising others. Whether you're burn out, questioning your relationship, navigating life transitions, struggling with ADHD overwhelm or just tired, it's time to put you first
Using a blend of trauma-informed therapy, I'll help you establish clear boundaries, understand the roots of your patterns and develop a stronger sense of self to feel like you
If you're reading this, you're probably exhausted. You've been everyone's rock - the reliable friend, the family peace-keeper & the one who puts others first. But beneath that strength lies overwhelm, feeling invisible and a question: "What about me?"
You feel drained from carrying everyone's emotional burdens and find yourself saying "yes" when you desperately want to say "no." You experience anxiety, insomnia or physical symptoms from constantly prioritising others. Whether you're burn out, questioning your relationship, navigating life transitions, struggling with ADHD overwhelm or just tired, it's time to put you first
You may be carrying the weight of unresolved trauma, ongoing stress, or stubborn health issues that never seem to shift no matter what you try.
I offer Somatic Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing, approaches that work with the nervous system to resolve the lasting effects of trauma and stress. Together, we restore balance in mind, body, and soul while building resilience, awareness, and connection. Each session is tailored to your needs in a safe, supportive space for healing and change.
You may be carrying the weight of unresolved trauma, ongoing stress, or stubborn health issues that never seem to shift no matter what you try.
I offer Somatic Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing, approaches that work with the nervous system to resolve the lasting effects of trauma and stress. Together, we restore balance in mind, body, and soul while building resilience, awareness, and connection. Each session is tailored to your needs in a safe, supportive space for healing and change.
Challenges through both environmental or internal stressors such as trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and more complex issues of Neurodiversity or personality disorder are issues that can improve.
I collaborate with my clients to find paths of inquiry that result in relief and meaning making. Through mindful somatic exploration and a range of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, insight, growth and recovery are my aims. Clients work with me to be seen, supported, and sometimes challenged.
Challenges through both environmental or internal stressors such as trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and more complex issues of Neurodiversity or personality disorder are issues that can improve.
I collaborate with my clients to find paths of inquiry that result in relief and meaning making. Through mindful somatic exploration and a range of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, insight, growth and recovery are my aims. Clients work with me to be seen, supported, and sometimes challenged.
I help a broad range of people and challenges that range from childhood events and trauma to relationship challenges both in families, partnerships, and professional relationships.
As a Psychotherapist I specialise in trauma, suicide, anxiety, depression and psychosis. Psychotherapists help with both surface level problems as well as unconscious processes and family of origin issues. Psychotherapy has proven effect for diverse ethnicities, cultures and life situations. The sooner you start, the sooner you can improve your life.
I help a broad range of people and challenges that range from childhood events and trauma to relationship challenges both in families, partnerships, and professional relationships.
As a Psychotherapist I specialise in trauma, suicide, anxiety, depression and psychosis. Psychotherapists help with both surface level problems as well as unconscious processes and family of origin issues. Psychotherapy has proven effect for diverse ethnicities, cultures and life situations. The sooner you start, the sooner you can improve your life.
Kayleigh works with clients of all ages experiencing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, workplace issues, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and substance use, among other mental health and wellbeing issues.
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based approaches, Schema Therapy and Trauma Therapy.
Kayleigh works with clients of all ages experiencing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, workplace issues, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and substance use, among other mental health and wellbeing issues.
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based approaches, Schema Therapy and Trauma Therapy.
I have worked with people from all backgrounds and stages of life in both private practice, the public health system, and university sectors (including the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne) to address concerns with anxiety, depression, mood disorder, trauma, phobias, panic, stress, interpersonal challenges, identity, transition, cultural adjustment, emotional and behavioural regulation, distress tolerance, and perfectionism.
I utilise evidence-based modalities, including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and polyvagal theory. I have extensive experience counselling and working in the academic space.
I have worked with people from all backgrounds and stages of life in both private practice, the public health system, and university sectors (including the Royal Children's Hospital and the University of Melbourne) to address concerns with anxiety, depression, mood disorder, trauma, phobias, panic, stress, interpersonal challenges, identity, transition, cultural adjustment, emotional and behavioural regulation, distress tolerance, and perfectionism.
I utilise evidence-based modalities, including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and polyvagal theory. I have extensive experience counselling and working in the academic space.
I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc.
I provide EMDR, Gestalt, and CBT therapy for people with a wide range of issues from PTSD, Anxiety, Substance Use, Dissociation, and more
I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc.
I provide EMDR, Gestalt, and CBT therapy for people with a wide range of issues from PTSD, Anxiety, Substance Use, Dissociation, and more
I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma.
I adopt a trauma informed approach to therapy and treatment and provide expert consultation to the mental health sector in the promotion of a psychoanalytic approach to treatment. I undertake assessments that uncover pathways to psychological health previously obscured from view. See more of my experience and expertise at linkedin.com/in/therese-raulin
I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma.
I adopt a trauma informed approach to therapy and treatment and provide expert consultation to the mental health sector in the promotion of a psychoanalytic approach to treatment. I undertake assessments that uncover pathways to psychological health previously obscured from view. See more of my experience and expertise at linkedin.com/in/therese-raulin
I conduct assessment and treatment of several mental health conditions, including; anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, emotion dysregulation, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties.
Angeline has strong experience and training in the following evidenced-based therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Behavioural Activation Therapy (BAT).
I conduct assessment and treatment of several mental health conditions, including; anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, emotion dysregulation, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties.
Angeline has strong experience and training in the following evidenced-based therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Behavioural Activation Therapy (BAT).
Lauren Michelle Ban
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
3 Endorsed
Mornington, VIC 3931
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 10 years experience working with trauma in private practice, as a researcher and with the Centre for Survivors of Torture and Trauma.
So if you feel like 1) past experiences or traumas are holding you back 2) you have a voice inside your head judging everything you do or 3) you would like deeper connections with other people and with yourself, feel free to reach out for a free 15 min chat and we can see if you would like to go further.
I have over 10 years experience working with trauma in private practice, as a researcher and with the Centre for Survivors of Torture and Trauma.
So if you feel like 1) past experiences or traumas are holding you back 2) you have a voice inside your head judging everything you do or 3) you would like deeper connections with other people and with yourself, feel free to reach out for a free 15 min chat and we can see if you would like to go further.
Nearby Trauma and PTSD Therapists Searches for Spotswood
- Altona North
- Docklands
- Flemington
- Footscray
- Kingsville
- Maidstone
- Newport
- Port Melbourne
- Seddon
- West Footscray
- Williamstown
- Yarraville
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.