Domestic Abuse Counselling in Tarneit, VIC
Geetha Chetty
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarneit, VIC 3029
Hi, I'm Geetha! I come from a South African- Indian background and have a deep passion to serve others by empowering them to live their best lives. My expertise is working with youth, adults, and families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. I've worked in correctional services, and various community sectors namely, disadvantaged and marginalised youth, AOD, homelessness, unemployment, sexual assault and family violence. I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
Hi, I'm Geetha! I come from a South African- Indian background and have a deep passion to serve others by empowering them to live their best lives. My expertise is working with youth, adults, and families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. I've worked in correctional services, and various community sectors namely, disadvantaged and marginalised youth, AOD, homelessness, unemployment, sexual assault and family violence. I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
Abdelkerim Abdelkerim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Tarneit, VIC 3029 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Abdelkerim, a professional counselor with 14 years of experience, offers specialized services including EAP, workcover, bullying, anxiety, depression, trauma and faith-based relationship counseling. He tailors his counseling approach to meet each client's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based modalities as well as faith-based counselling. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Tigrinya, Abdelkerim effectively connects with a diverse clientele.
Abdelkerim, a professional counselor with 14 years of experience, offers specialized services including EAP, workcover, bullying, anxiety, depression, trauma and faith-based relationship counseling. He tailors his counseling approach to meet each client's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based modalities as well as faith-based counselling. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Tigrinya, Abdelkerim effectively connects with a diverse clientele.
Helen Richardson
Verified Verified
Tarneit, VIC 3029
As a registered play therapist, I am passionate about enabling children to reach their full potential and assisting them to develop resilience, self-esteem and a sense of self via the power of play. I have been involved with helping individuals and families all my working life within roles both in Australia and England, including positions in schools, not for profit agencies and private practice. Play is the natural language of children and through play children express and explore their emotions and behaviours. Please explore my website www.blueballoon.com.au
As a registered play therapist, I am passionate about enabling children to reach their full potential and assisting them to develop resilience, self-esteem and a sense of self via the power of play. I have been involved with helping individuals and families all my working life within roles both in Australia and England, including positions in schools, not for profit agencies and private practice. Play is the natural language of children and through play children express and explore their emotions and behaviours. Please explore my website www.blueballoon.com.au
Preeti Phartiyal - Clinical Psychologist - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Tarneit, VIC 3029
Preeti is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with adults aged 18 and older. Preeti’s aim is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Her goal is to take clients on a journey of self discovery to get a better understanding of their behaviours, ways of relating to self, others and the world. She is dedicated to helping clients connect with their inner strength to overcome challenges, develop resilience, confidently express their needs, and uncover a deep and lasting sense of fulfillment in every aspect of their lives.
Preeti is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with adults aged 18 and older. Preeti’s aim is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Her goal is to take clients on a journey of self discovery to get a better understanding of their behaviours, ways of relating to self, others and the world. She is dedicated to helping clients connect with their inner strength to overcome challenges, develop resilience, confidently express their needs, and uncover a deep and lasting sense of fulfillment in every aspect of their lives.
CUE- Support & Counselling
Counsellor, AACBT
Verified Verified
Tarneit, VIC 3029
CUE stands for Compassion, Understanding, Empathy as these are the principles which guide my practice and work ethic.
CUE stands for Compassion, Understanding, Empathy as these are the principles which guide my practice and work ethic.
Mind Mosaics Psychology
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Tarneit, VIC 3029
Mind Mosaics works with varied client presentations from general anxiety, depression to complex trauma providing them a safe and a non-judgmental space. Harpreet at Mind Mosaics offers counselling services to various age groups from teenage to elders and holds a research background in lifespan wellbeing. She practices a client centred Feedback Informed Treatment. Often clients respond well to treatment if they are psycho- educated, have goals clarity and holds a shared responsibility in the treatment.
Mind Mosaics works with varied client presentations from general anxiety, depression to complex trauma providing them a safe and a non-judgmental space. Harpreet at Mind Mosaics offers counselling services to various age groups from teenage to elders and holds a research background in lifespan wellbeing. She practices a client centred Feedback Informed Treatment. Often clients respond well to treatment if they are psycho- educated, have goals clarity and holds a shared responsibility in the treatment.
Healing Moments Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Tarneit, VIC 3029
As a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, Bahar is deeply committed to facilitating transformative journeys toward mental well-being. With over a decade of experience in the field of mental health, Bahar has had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages facing a diverse range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, school refusal, parental separation, grief & loss, trauma, peer/relationship issues, bullying, social skills difficulties, among others.
As a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, Bahar is deeply committed to facilitating transformative journeys toward mental well-being. With over a decade of experience in the field of mental health, Bahar has had the privilege of working with individuals of all ages facing a diverse range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, school refusal, parental separation, grief & loss, trauma, peer/relationship issues, bullying, social skills difficulties, among others.
Arti Mayan
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Tarneit, VIC 3029 (Online Only)
Close your eyes for a moment and ask yourself. How am I really feeling today? I wonder what emotion comes forward. Now what would you do with this or these emotions? In my experience clients who experience emotional disturbance, often do not know what to do with difficult emotional experience, so it is either avoided or suppressed, later causing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, stress etc. By focusing on our feelings, I believe we learn how emotions influence our choices/actions, and if we change the way we feel, we can change the way we think and behave.
Close your eyes for a moment and ask yourself. How am I really feeling today? I wonder what emotion comes forward. Now what would you do with this or these emotions? In my experience clients who experience emotional disturbance, often do not know what to do with difficult emotional experience, so it is either avoided or suppressed, later causing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, stress etc. By focusing on our feelings, I believe we learn how emotions influence our choices/actions, and if we change the way we feel, we can change the way we think and behave.
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Wellness & Co. Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
We offer counselling and psychological support around areas of; Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, (Couples) Separation/Divorce, Domestic Violence, Trauma, Grief, Bereavement Loss, Career challenges, Stress management, Self-esteem, Adjustment issues, Emotional regulation.
Here at Wellness & Co. Counselling Services, we provide remote & in-person counselling & psychology sessions to individuals, couples and families. In-person sessions available across Melbourne. Our practitioners are highly qualified, clinically registered, with extensive experience in Anxiety, Depression, Relationship/Separation, Domestic & Family Violence, Trauma, Bereavement, Grief & Loss counselling. Our experience enables us to offer tailored mental health support. We value each person and embrace every unique story and journey. We provide a safe and neutral space to best support you. Please call to inquire about availability
We offer counselling and psychological support around areas of; Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, (Couples) Separation/Divorce, Domestic Violence, Trauma, Grief, Bereavement Loss, Career challenges, Stress management, Self-esteem, Adjustment issues, Emotional regulation.
Here at Wellness & Co. Counselling Services, we provide remote & in-person counselling & psychology sessions to individuals, couples and families. In-person sessions available across Melbourne. Our practitioners are highly qualified, clinically registered, with extensive experience in Anxiety, Depression, Relationship/Separation, Domestic & Family Violence, Trauma, Bereavement, Grief & Loss counselling. Our experience enables us to offer tailored mental health support. We value each person and embrace every unique story and journey. We provide a safe and neutral space to best support you. Please call to inquire about availability
Ashtyn Vella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Essendon, VIC 3040 (Online Only)
Ashtyn has significant experience working within the Family Violence sector and holds a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family violence and relationship issues.
Ashtyn is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and counsellor. Ashtyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Diploma in counselling majoring in Abuse counselling, child development and effective parenting. Ashtyn’s current roles include Counselling Team Leader and Family Violence Lead, Co-facilitator Men’s Behaviour Change program and counsellor/advocate for CASA House. Ashtyn has been working with individuals across the lifespan for 10 years.
Ashtyn has significant experience working within the Family Violence sector and holds a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family violence and relationship issues.
Ashtyn is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and counsellor. Ashtyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Diploma in counselling majoring in Abuse counselling, child development and effective parenting. Ashtyn’s current roles include Counselling Team Leader and Family Violence Lead, Co-facilitator Men’s Behaviour Change program and counsellor/advocate for CASA House. Ashtyn has been working with individuals across the lifespan for 10 years.
Bianca Stephenson-Gromer
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Port Melbourne, VIC 3207 (Online Only)
Whether you're a child, adolescent, adult or part of a family facing challenges, I'm here to support you. With extensive experience offering counselling and psychological support, my expertise covers a range of issues, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress management, eating disorders, trauma and abuse, family violence, child and adolescent mental health, and parenting. I recognise each individual's unique psychology journey, and adopt a collaborative approach to address mental health.
Whether you're a child, adolescent, adult or part of a family facing challenges, I'm here to support you. With extensive experience offering counselling and psychological support, my expertise covers a range of issues, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress management, eating disorders, trauma and abuse, family violence, child and adolescent mental health, and parenting. I recognise each individual's unique psychology journey, and adopt a collaborative approach to address mental health.
Healing Strong Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Werribee, VIC 3030 (Online Only)
I have extensive knowledge and history working with family violence, trauma, mental health, change/transitions, and with people from diverse cultures.
I use a holistic and strengths based approach to support my clients through their counselling needs. I specialise in counselling for children and adolescents, and also work with adults. I believe that you are the expert in your life and that I can be an extra person to support you. I provide a judgement-free space to help my clients to develop their own toolkit to support their own resilience, emotional regulation, to feel empowered and strive towards self-determination.
I have extensive knowledge and history working with family violence, trauma, mental health, change/transitions, and with people from diverse cultures.
I use a holistic and strengths based approach to support my clients through their counselling needs. I specialise in counselling for children and adolescents, and also work with adults. I believe that you are the expert in your life and that I can be an extra person to support you. I provide a judgement-free space to help my clients to develop their own toolkit to support their own resilience, emotional regulation, to feel empowered and strive towards self-determination.
Meg Wettenhall
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Werribee, VIC 3030
Hi! I'm Meg. I am registered clinical psychotherapist and an equine therapist. I am training in somatic experiencing and EMDR. I specialise in trauma, anxiety, and other mental health and relational issues. I use a relational, integrative approach to psychotherapy, mainly based in humanistic, experiential and somatic approaches. If you have experienced an adverse childhood and/or on going challenging interpersonal issues, I specialise in developmental trauma, complex trauma, family violence, and sexual assault. I also work with young people seeking mental health support and have experience working with ASD Level 1 & 2.
Hi! I'm Meg. I am registered clinical psychotherapist and an equine therapist. I am training in somatic experiencing and EMDR. I specialise in trauma, anxiety, and other mental health and relational issues. I use a relational, integrative approach to psychotherapy, mainly based in humanistic, experiential and somatic approaches. If you have experienced an adverse childhood and/or on going challenging interpersonal issues, I specialise in developmental trauma, complex trauma, family violence, and sexual assault. I also work with young people seeking mental health support and have experience working with ASD Level 1 & 2.
Sanctuary Space Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Caroline Springs, VIC 3023
Pam is a qualified counsellor with wealth of experience in the areas of addictions,trauma,mental health ,domestic family violence and sexual assault and supervision. Pam also provides coaching,mentoring, debriefing support to navigate challenging situations and enhance the emotional,mental and general psychological wellbeing of individuals and their loved ones.With over 13 years of experience under her belt working through a trauma informed lens with clients,Pam is passionate about bringing hope through acceptance,value and belonging .
Pam is a qualified counsellor with wealth of experience in the areas of addictions,trauma,mental health ,domestic family violence and sexual assault and supervision. Pam also provides coaching,mentoring, debriefing support to navigate challenging situations and enhance the emotional,mental and general psychological wellbeing of individuals and their loved ones.With over 13 years of experience under her belt working through a trauma informed lens with clients,Pam is passionate about bringing hope through acceptance,value and belonging .
Tigist Kebede
MA
Verified Verified
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
Tigist Kebede is Naarm (Melbourne) based Black Counsellor, who employs trauma informed, decolonizing and intersectional frameworks into her practice and advocacy. She specificalised in working with adults with particular interest in culturally responsive clinical practice. Tigist has experience working forensic, non-profit and health sector. She has a history with working with racial trauma, sexual assault, family violence and refugee trauma.
Tigist Kebede is Naarm (Melbourne) based Black Counsellor, who employs trauma informed, decolonizing and intersectional frameworks into her practice and advocacy. She specificalised in working with adults with particular interest in culturally responsive clinical practice. Tigist has experience working forensic, non-profit and health sector. She has a history with working with racial trauma, sexual assault, family violence and refugee trauma.
Christine Savides
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
Trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy & Somatic Experiencing, I have experience working with family violence, trauma, ADHD and emotional regulation, depression and anxiety.
Feeling you need support outside of your family and friends? Not sure about changing some aspect of your life? I work with adults and older teenagers looking for growth or change in their current lives. If a trauma, or event has impacted you, we may understand why it's happened, but sometimes "why" isn't enough. Combining psychotherapy with somatic psychology, we can create the change and healing you are seeking.
Trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy & Somatic Experiencing, I have experience working with family violence, trauma, ADHD and emotional regulation, depression and anxiety.
Feeling you need support outside of your family and friends? Not sure about changing some aspect of your life? I work with adults and older teenagers looking for growth or change in their current lives. If a trauma, or event has impacted you, we may understand why it's happened, but sometimes "why" isn't enough. Combining psychotherapy with somatic psychology, we can create the change and healing you are seeking.
Melis Topsahin
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Newport, VIC 3015 (Online Only)
I particularly assist clients that require therapy in the areas of anxiety, substance abuse (other addictions), depression and relationship issues. My focus is on working with the client towards personal development and goal setting. Each client is so very unique, hence, requires a personal counselling approach that is catered entirely for them. As a therapist, i work with various approaches such as: CBT, ACT, humanistic approach and TRTP (trauma therapy) amongst many other(s).
I particularly assist clients that require therapy in the areas of anxiety, substance abuse (other addictions), depression and relationship issues. My focus is on working with the client towards personal development and goal setting. Each client is so very unique, hence, requires a personal counselling approach that is catered entirely for them. As a therapist, i work with various approaches such as: CBT, ACT, humanistic approach and TRTP (trauma therapy) amongst many other(s).
Annabel Chan
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
[Telehealth only. Fully booked for 2021] Annabel works with adolescents, couples, families, and adults who are sexuality and gender diverse, neurodiverse, alternative occupation and lifestyles, with attachment vulnerabilities, have forensic needs, or are a target of problem behaviour (stalking, family violence, online harassment, etc).
[Telehealth only. Fully booked for 2021] Annabel works with adolescents, couples, families, and adults who are sexuality and gender diverse, neurodiverse, alternative occupation and lifestyles, with attachment vulnerabilities, have forensic needs, or are a target of problem behaviour (stalking, family violence, online harassment, etc).
Dimitri Hawa
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Spotswood, VIC 3015
Dimitri has significant experience providing psychotherapy with adults. Areas of expertise include relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger management, neurodiverse challenges (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 has worked as a private practice over several years, school psychologist, Victims of Crime, Transport Accident Commission (TAC), NDIS disability work, along with previous experience in the provision of psychological support in prison settings.
Dimitri has significant experience providing psychotherapy with adults. Areas of expertise include relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger management, neurodiverse challenges (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 has worked as a private practice over several years, school psychologist, Victims of Crime, Transport Accident Commission (TAC), NDIS disability work, along with previous experience in the provision of psychological support in prison settings.
Jo Lockart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
Safe, compassionate and non-pathologising therapy for women, non-binary and gender diverse people from all backgrounds and experiences. As a woman or gender diverse person, you may have experienced trauma caused by discrimination, sexual assault, abuse, bullying, domestic violence, social exclusion or hormonal life transitions. Understandably, these traumatic life experiences can have a significant impact on your social, emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing, particularly within relationships. I believe, given the right environment and opportunities, you can heal from trauma and live a rich and meaningful life.
Safe, compassionate and non-pathologising therapy for women, non-binary and gender diverse people from all backgrounds and experiences. As a woman or gender diverse person, you may have experienced trauma caused by discrimination, sexual assault, abuse, bullying, domestic violence, social exclusion or hormonal life transitions. Understandably, these traumatic life experiences can have a significant impact on your social, emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing, particularly within relationships. I believe, given the right environment and opportunities, you can heal from trauma and live a rich and meaningful life.
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Domestic Abuse Counsellors
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.