Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in The Basin, VIC
I work with adults carrying complex trauma and CPTSD, including neurodivergent clients and those exploring identity, sex and sexuality.
EMDR is my primary modality, including Flash Technique and protocols adapted for neurodivergent and dissociative presentations. I draw on parts work and schema-informed therapy to reach what sits beneath the symptoms. Sessions are structured, transparent, and never one-size-fits-all. We build the resourcing first, then go where the work needs to go.
I work with adults carrying complex trauma and CPTSD, including neurodivergent clients and those exploring identity, sex and sexuality.
EMDR is my primary modality, including Flash Technique and protocols adapted for neurodivergent and dissociative presentations. I draw on parts work and schema-informed therapy to reach what sits beneath the symptoms. Sessions are structured, transparent, and never one-size-fits-all. We build the resourcing first, then go where the work needs to go.
Nicole has experience working with adolescents, young adults and older adults experiencing a range of social and emotional challenges, complex trauma and mental health difficulties.
Nicole has experience delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivation Interviewing and Reminiscence Therapy. Her clinical area of interest includes mood and anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma related issues and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Nicole has experience working with adolescents, young adults and older adults experiencing a range of social and emotional challenges, complex trauma and mental health difficulties.
Nicole has experience delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivation Interviewing and Reminiscence Therapy. Her clinical area of interest includes mood and anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma related issues and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Further I have training in the provision of EMDR therapy and have a keen interest in helping clients address previous trauma that may be impacting their quality of life.
My previous experience has been in dual diagnosis mental health and alcohol and drug services space. I provide a warm and collaborative engagement style and can integrate a variety of approaches that include EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, ACT and narrative based treatments depending on client preference.
Further I have training in the provision of EMDR therapy and have a keen interest in helping clients address previous trauma that may be impacting their quality of life.
My previous experience has been in dual diagnosis mental health and alcohol and drug services space. I provide a warm and collaborative engagement style and can integrate a variety of approaches that include EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, ACT and narrative based treatments depending on client preference.
Sandplay is the ideal mode to heal from trauma and find your own inner resources.
With the focus on Sandplay Therapy and Guided Drawing, Melbourne Sandplay & Expressive Therapies can help you find your intuitive body knowledge towards a deep therapeutic healing.
Sandplay is the ideal mode to heal from trauma and find your own inner resources.
With the focus on Sandplay Therapy and Guided Drawing, Melbourne Sandplay & Expressive Therapies can help you find your intuitive body knowledge towards a deep therapeutic healing.
My ideal client is someone who has carried the weight of responsibility for far too long: men, veterans, parents, and individuals navigating relationship strain, emotional fatigue, or a loss of direction. Often, they are the dependable ones, the "rocks" for others, but silently wrestling with stress, disconnection, or inner turmoil.
They want someone who gets it, they want to break patterns that no longer serve them, reconnect with their values, and take action that feels honest and grounded. Their goal is not to be "fixed," but to become more aligned: emotionally, mentally, and relatationally.
My ideal client is someone who has carried the weight of responsibility for far too long: men, veterans, parents, and individuals navigating relationship strain, emotional fatigue, or a loss of direction. Often, they are the dependable ones, the "rocks" for others, but silently wrestling with stress, disconnection, or inner turmoil.
They want someone who gets it, they want to break patterns that no longer serve them, reconnect with their values, and take action that feels honest and grounded. Their goal is not to be "fixed," but to become more aligned: emotionally, mentally, and relatationally.
These include anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, mediation, domestic violence Issues, critical incident stress management debriefing and anger and behaviour management.
I employ scientifically proven techniques such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and more. For further information please refer to my website https://www.ultimatesuccessandwellbeing.com or contact me at jerty@ultimatesuccessandwellbeing.com. or on 0447 388 565.
These include anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, mediation, domestic violence Issues, critical incident stress management debriefing and anger and behaviour management.
I employ scientifically proven techniques such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and more. For further information please refer to my website https://www.ultimatesuccessandwellbeing.com or contact me at jerty@ultimatesuccessandwellbeing.com. or on 0447 388 565.
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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.
With the foundation of a safe and non-judgmental space, Mia has helped clients presenting with adjustment and life transitions, anxiety, depression, phobias, low self-worth, loss, trauma/abuse, workplace issues, anger management and more.
As all people are different, Mia’s collaborative approach is tailored to the individual, informed by the client’s own unique situation, preferences and needs. She draws on a number of modalities for a client-centred experience.
With the foundation of a safe and non-judgmental space, Mia has helped clients presenting with adjustment and life transitions, anxiety, depression, phobias, low self-worth, loss, trauma/abuse, workplace issues, anger management and more.
As all people are different, Mia’s collaborative approach is tailored to the individual, informed by the client’s own unique situation, preferences and needs. She draws on a number of modalities for a client-centred experience.
Natalie is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with areas of interest including depression, anxiety, and single-incident and complex PTSD.
The treatment frameworks Natalie uses draw from Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Schema-based therapies, as well as utilising mindfulness-based strategies to support therapeutic interventions and manage nervous system dysregulation.
Natalie is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with areas of interest including depression, anxiety, and single-incident and complex PTSD.
The treatment frameworks Natalie uses draw from Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Schema-based therapies, as well as utilising mindfulness-based strategies to support therapeutic interventions and manage nervous system dysregulation.
Christopher is a registered psychologist with experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and workplace/academic stress and burn out.
Christopher has experience working with people presenting with both short-term and long-term concerns. He is also skilled in providing various forms of treatment such as strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, developing coping skills and improved distress tolerance, practical skills, and emotional processing work to target deeper issues.
Christopher is a registered psychologist with experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and workplace/academic stress and burn out.
Christopher has experience working with people presenting with both short-term and long-term concerns. He is also skilled in providing various forms of treatment such as strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, developing coping skills and improved distress tolerance, practical skills, and emotional processing work to target deeper issues.
I have been 11 plus years of experience with clients diagnosed with ADHD and other clinical presentations like anxiety, mood, stress, trauma.
I am a AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and a medicare provider working in the Melbourne CBD with over 11 years of experience in mental health.
I am deeply passionate about supporting adults with ADHD—with co-occurring conditions. My PhD research examined the cognitive, emotional, and social profiles of adults with ADHD. This has informed my therapy style, which is neuro-affirming and client centred.
I have been 11 plus years of experience with clients diagnosed with ADHD and other clinical presentations like anxiety, mood, stress, trauma.
I am a AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and a medicare provider working in the Melbourne CBD with over 11 years of experience in mental health.
I am deeply passionate about supporting adults with ADHD—with co-occurring conditions. My PhD research examined the cognitive, emotional, and social profiles of adults with ADHD. This has informed my therapy style, which is neuro-affirming and client centred.
You might feel overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or disconnected from yourself, even when you’re trying your best
I offer a gentle, trauma‑informed approach that works with both the mind and the body, supporting healing at the deeper levels where
patterns are held
I am trained in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Level 3, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 3, and IFS-informed EMDR and I am certified in Somatic Experiencing & Brainspotting.
I welcome all forms of diversity and adapt my work to the unique needs of each person. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship patterns, attachment wounds or a sense of disconnection from yourself, we work together at a pace that feels grounded, safe and attuned to your needs.
You might feel overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or disconnected from yourself, even when you’re trying your best
I offer a gentle, trauma‑informed approach that works with both the mind and the body, supporting healing at the deeper levels where
patterns are held
I am trained in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Level 3, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 3, and IFS-informed EMDR and I am certified in Somatic Experiencing & Brainspotting.
I welcome all forms of diversity and adapt my work to the unique needs of each person. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship patterns, attachment wounds or a sense of disconnection from yourself, we work together at a pace that feels grounded, safe and attuned to your needs.
I support individuals who have been through trauma and adversity, have anxiety, psychosis, or mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, and who are experiencing difficulties managing emotion, low self-worth, problematic patterns of communication, conflict in relationships, stress and significant life changes.
Hi, I'm Jess! When seeing me, you can expect a warm, genuine clinician who makes you feel heard. Whether you are looking for support during a challenging time or wish to gain a deeper understanding of self-defeating coping strategies, I aim to provide you with a space to reflect and learn about yourself. As a therapist, I work from the belief that relationships are both the source of our deepest wounds and the space where true healing can take place. The therapeutic relationship itself can be a corrective emotional experience—one that fosters trust, empowerment, and the reweaving of secure attachment.
I support individuals who have been through trauma and adversity, have anxiety, psychosis, or mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, and who are experiencing difficulties managing emotion, low self-worth, problematic patterns of communication, conflict in relationships, stress and significant life changes.
Hi, I'm Jess! When seeing me, you can expect a warm, genuine clinician who makes you feel heard. Whether you are looking for support during a challenging time or wish to gain a deeper understanding of self-defeating coping strategies, I aim to provide you with a space to reflect and learn about yourself. As a therapist, I work from the belief that relationships are both the source of our deepest wounds and the space where true healing can take place. The therapeutic relationship itself can be a corrective emotional experience—one that fosters trust, empowerment, and the reweaving of secure attachment.
My name is Kate and I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and psychotherapist. I have a Masters of Social Work and have worked in mental health for around 5 years. I established my private practice - Diverge Emerge Holistic Psychotherapy in mid 2026.
I have a diagnosis of AuDHD and bring my lived-experience of neurodivergence.
As a social worker in mental health, I work from a social justice-oriented approach which is feminist, intersectional, anti-racist, sexuality-informed and neuro-affirming.
I provide sessions Australia wide. All sessions are provided by telehealth.
My name is Kate and I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and psychotherapist. I have a Masters of Social Work and have worked in mental health for around 5 years. I established my private practice - Diverge Emerge Holistic Psychotherapy in mid 2026.
I have a diagnosis of AuDHD and bring my lived-experience of neurodivergence.
As a social worker in mental health, I work from a social justice-oriented approach which is feminist, intersectional, anti-racist, sexuality-informed and neuro-affirming.
I provide sessions Australia wide. All sessions are provided by telehealth.
She works with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock, chronic stress, and intergenerational patterns.
Estelle has over 25 years experience in varied & dynamic roles, delivering trauma informed psychotherapy and training. For many years Estelle has worked in private practice, and alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, travelling this wonderful country from South Australia, to the Gulf of Carpentaria, and throughout Victoria.
She works with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock, chronic stress, and intergenerational patterns.
Estelle has over 25 years experience in varied & dynamic roles, delivering trauma informed psychotherapy and training. For many years Estelle has worked in private practice, and alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, travelling this wonderful country from South Australia, to the Gulf of Carpentaria, and throughout Victoria.
Clients have often presented with trauma, depression, ADHD, Autism and more.
My work has led me through various therapy modalities, including CBT, DBT, ACT and most recently EMDR. However, I am always a true believes that all modalities can be adapted according to each client's needs and it is not a one-size fits all.
Clients have often presented with trauma, depression, ADHD, Autism and more.
My work has led me through various therapy modalities, including CBT, DBT, ACT and most recently EMDR. However, I am always a true believes that all modalities can be adapted according to each client's needs and it is not a one-size fits all.
Paula-Jane specializes in complex trauma, working with adults who are victim/survivors of childhood sexual assault, and sex and intimacy education for NDIS participants.
Paula-Jane is an accredited mental health counsellor and sex therapist working with individuals and intimate couples; providing care for a diverse range of issues and concerns. The greatest joy of her role is seeing people leaving her care feeling content, lighter and calm within themselves and hope for their future. Paula-Jane is committed to holding a space that is calm accepting trusting safe and welcoming, allowing you to feel at ease and move at a pace comfortable to you. Welcoming all people from different communities, lifestyles and abilities.
Paula-Jane specializes in complex trauma, working with adults who are victim/survivors of childhood sexual assault, and sex and intimacy education for NDIS participants.
Paula-Jane is an accredited mental health counsellor and sex therapist working with individuals and intimate couples; providing care for a diverse range of issues and concerns. The greatest joy of her role is seeing people leaving her care feeling content, lighter and calm within themselves and hope for their future. Paula-Jane is committed to holding a space that is calm accepting trusting safe and welcoming, allowing you to feel at ease and move at a pace comfortable to you. Welcoming all people from different communities, lifestyles and abilities.
Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a US-trained relational trauma therapist and somatic sexologist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood.
As a relational trauma therapist, my work integrates attachment-oriented, culturally responsive, trauma therapy. I utilize DEEP (Dynamic Enriched Experiential Psychotherapy), Somatic Experiencing, and Sex Therapy to work with individuals and couples to disentangle themselves from prior relational wounds and cultivate the life they wish to lead.
Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a US-trained relational trauma therapist and somatic sexologist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood.
As a relational trauma therapist, my work integrates attachment-oriented, culturally responsive, trauma therapy. I utilize DEEP (Dynamic Enriched Experiential Psychotherapy), Somatic Experiencing, and Sex Therapy to work with individuals and couples to disentangle themselves from prior relational wounds and cultivate the life they wish to lead.
I'm skilled in working with mood, anxiety, trauma, relationship, and psychosis concerns.
My goal is to help you gain insight and clarity whilst navigating your mental health recovery, and doing so with care and compassion. Taking the first step towards therapy can be daunting, but I strive to provide a warm and welcoming environment to help you you to feel comfortable to work through anything you need to.
I'm skilled in working with mood, anxiety, trauma, relationship, and psychosis concerns.
My goal is to help you gain insight and clarity whilst navigating your mental health recovery, and doing so with care and compassion. Taking the first step towards therapy can be daunting, but I strive to provide a warm and welcoming environment to help you you to feel comfortable to work through anything you need to.
In my private practice, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences openly. My counselling approach is client-centred, meaning I believe that each individual has the inner strength and capacity for growth, healing, and change. My role is to walk alongside clients as they navigate challenges, helping them gain clarity, develop coping strategies, and build self-awareness.
In my private practice, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences openly. My counselling approach is client-centred, meaning I believe that each individual has the inner strength and capacity for growth, healing, and change. My role is to walk alongside clients as they navigate challenges, helping them gain clarity, develop coping strategies, and build self-awareness.
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- Boronia
- Ferntree Gully
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- Kilsyth
- Lysterfield
- Montrose
- Olinda
- Tecoma
- Upper Ferntree Gully
- Upwey
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.