Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Whittlesea, VIC
At Monument Counselling Kilmore we provide individualised counselling support to adults and children experiencing lifes challenges. Our practice is led by principal counsellor Demi Bereza who specialises in trauma support, as well as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. We want you to achieve your wellbeing goals and understand the importance of support that meets your needs. In your first session our priority is to make you feel comfortable with your counsellor, and build therapeutic goals. Future sessions will implement meaningful strategies. We aim to provide 'take aways' so you can build your growth.
At Monument Counselling Kilmore we provide individualised counselling support to adults and children experiencing lifes challenges. Our practice is led by principal counsellor Demi Bereza who specialises in trauma support, as well as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. We want you to achieve your wellbeing goals and understand the importance of support that meets your needs. In your first session our priority is to make you feel comfortable with your counsellor, and build therapeutic goals. Future sessions will implement meaningful strategies. We aim to provide 'take aways' so you can build your growth.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, self esteem/self worth, guilt, shame, family of origin issues, bullying and people struggling with infertility.
My approach is holistic looking at the physical, social, spiritual (values) and emotional aspects. I attempt to ensure clients feel safe and comfortable before they are able to share what has happened to them.
With my experience in this industry, I have trained and supervise counsellors. This has helped me to deepen my understanding of what clients need.
Available for online throughout Australia.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, self esteem/self worth, guilt, shame, family of origin issues, bullying and people struggling with infertility.
My approach is holistic looking at the physical, social, spiritual (values) and emotional aspects. I attempt to ensure clients feel safe and comfortable before they are able to share what has happened to them.
With my experience in this industry, I have trained and supervise counsellors. This has helped me to deepen my understanding of what clients need.
Available for online throughout Australia.
I also have a strong interest and experience working with trauma, including veterans and both survivors and perpetrators of family violence.
I work from a holistic, strengths-based approach to help empower you on your journey whilst using various evidence based techniques to support the process such as CBT, ACT and trauma informed techniques such as PE and EMDR. I am flexible in offering telehealth and face to face appointments and will be guided by your needs.
I also have a strong interest and experience working with trauma, including veterans and both survivors and perpetrators of family violence.
I work from a holistic, strengths-based approach to help empower you on your journey whilst using various evidence based techniques to support the process such as CBT, ACT and trauma informed techniques such as PE and EMDR. I am flexible in offering telehealth and face to face appointments and will be guided by your needs.
I have experience working with individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, OCD, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and other life challenges.
I believe that everyone has a story and that each story is remarkable. I consider it a privilege to be part of your story and to support you along your journey.
I am a registered psychologist and a lecturer with more than 16 years of experience working across hospital, community mental health, forensic, and university settings.
I have provided psychological assistance to people from all walks of life. I am very aware that one size does not fit all in therapy, so I tailor individual treatment utilising evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT and EMDR.
I have experience working with individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, OCD, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and other life challenges.
I believe that everyone has a story and that each story is remarkable. I consider it a privilege to be part of your story and to support you along your journey.
I am a registered psychologist and a lecturer with more than 16 years of experience working across hospital, community mental health, forensic, and university settings.
I have provided psychological assistance to people from all walks of life. I am very aware that one size does not fit all in therapy, so I tailor individual treatment utilising evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT and EMDR.
In Brunswick, Bundoora and Whittlesea Victoria. Check my website for more information on locations.
Let's discover your story together and understand why it feels as though you're stuck and look for ways to move forward. We can demystify your anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other challenges to find out what they are and where they have come from, and apply grounded strategies with support to help you make changes, move forward, and start kicking goals.
In Brunswick, Bundoora and Whittlesea Victoria. Check my website for more information on locations.
Let's discover your story together and understand why it feels as though you're stuck and look for ways to move forward. We can demystify your anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other challenges to find out what they are and where they have come from, and apply grounded strategies with support to help you make changes, move forward, and start kicking goals.
I have post-graduate qualifications in developmental trauma and counselling & psychotherapy and am a published author.
I enjoy working with a diverse range of people. My approach brings together mind, body, emotion, and spirit, utilising a range of approaches and interventions such as: Polyvagal theory; somatic psychotherapy; cognitive approaches, mindfulness, and EMDR. I meet clients where they are at, regardless of situation, age, goals or struggles. I believe that each individual is the expert in their own lives and has within them the capacity for growth and healing, but I know that sometimes it can be helpful to have someone walking alongside, supporting the development of the insights and changes that lead to improved wellbeing.
I have post-graduate qualifications in developmental trauma and counselling & psychotherapy and am a published author.
I enjoy working with a diverse range of people. My approach brings together mind, body, emotion, and spirit, utilising a range of approaches and interventions such as: Polyvagal theory; somatic psychotherapy; cognitive approaches, mindfulness, and EMDR. I meet clients where they are at, regardless of situation, age, goals or struggles. I believe that each individual is the expert in their own lives and has within them the capacity for growth and healing, but I know that sometimes it can be helpful to have someone walking alongside, supporting the development of the insights and changes that lead to improved wellbeing.
Kirsten's specific areas of interest include autism, ADHD, trauma and Eating Disorders.
Kirsten is a sensitive, empathic, and compassionate therapist, who works from a position of neurodivergent lived-experience when supporting clients. She works alongside trainee therapy dog Atka to provide neuroaffirming assessment and support. Kirsten is playful, quirky, and loves to involve toys, fidgets and squishmallows into her work!
Kirsten's specific areas of interest include autism, ADHD, trauma and Eating Disorders.
Kirsten is a sensitive, empathic, and compassionate therapist, who works from a position of neurodivergent lived-experience when supporting clients. She works alongside trainee therapy dog Atka to provide neuroaffirming assessment and support. Kirsten is playful, quirky, and loves to involve toys, fidgets and squishmallows into her work!
I offer a practical, personalised and trauma-informed approach, blending proven techniques with reflective spaces to reconnect with your values and humanity.
I work with individuals living with anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and challenges navigating family dynamics or life transitions. Many are dealing with the stress of balancing work, personal life, the pressures of systemic issues and modern-day living. You may be seeking to reconnect with yourself, build deeper relationships, and gain clarity in a world that often feels overwhelming. My clients want to feel empowered, compassionate towards themselves, and confident in their decisions, moving towards a life that feels more aligned with who they truly are.
I offer a practical, personalised and trauma-informed approach, blending proven techniques with reflective spaces to reconnect with your values and humanity.
I work with individuals living with anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and challenges navigating family dynamics or life transitions. Many are dealing with the stress of balancing work, personal life, the pressures of systemic issues and modern-day living. You may be seeking to reconnect with yourself, build deeper relationships, and gain clarity in a world that often feels overwhelming. My clients want to feel empowered, compassionate towards themselves, and confident in their decisions, moving towards a life that feels more aligned with who they truly are.
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I am especially passionate about supporting people affected by trauma, PTSD, childhood and relational trauma, anxiety and low self-worth.
Hello, I'm Heidi. I am a compassionate and collaborative counsellor and EMDR trained therapist. I strive to create a warm, safe and accepting space where adults and adolscents feel supported to make sense of their experiences, reconnect with their inner strengths, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
I am especially passionate about supporting people affected by trauma, PTSD, childhood and relational trauma, anxiety and low self-worth.
Hello, I'm Heidi. I am a compassionate and collaborative counsellor and EMDR trained therapist. I strive to create a warm, safe and accepting space where adults and adolscents feel supported to make sense of their experiences, reconnect with their inner strengths, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
I have been working as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Private Practice since 2011. My aim is to create spaces of trust for clients to explore the intricacy of their own lives, to identify the fullness and complexity of their experience, to come to terms with themselves, and to release behaviour which no longer serves them. My work is Humanistic, Person Centred and Emotion Focused, and I use the integrative approaches of my training as entry points for us to language, feel, and honour, all that we carry deeply within us.
I have been working as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Private Practice since 2011. My aim is to create spaces of trust for clients to explore the intricacy of their own lives, to identify the fullness and complexity of their experience, to come to terms with themselves, and to release behaviour which no longer serves them. My work is Humanistic, Person Centred and Emotion Focused, and I use the integrative approaches of my training as entry points for us to language, feel, and honour, all that we carry deeply within us.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and registered supervisor with experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I tailor my clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they benefit as much as possible from the therapeutic experience and achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and registered supervisor with experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I tailor my clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they benefit as much as possible from the therapeutic experience and achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives.
I see anyone aged 15+ and have a particular focus on working with depression, anxiety (general and social), stress, and trauma.
I am well experienced in treating men's mental health and related issues, as well as working with all genders. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, EFT, and Schema Therapy and will happily discuss which approach may be a good fit before starting.
I see anyone aged 15+ and have a particular focus on working with depression, anxiety (general and social), stress, and trauma.
I am well experienced in treating men's mental health and related issues, as well as working with all genders. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, EFT, and Schema Therapy and will happily discuss which approach may be a good fit before starting.
My main areas of experience and expertise include helping those managing difficult relationships with narcissistic or high conflict personalities, trauma, including PTSD and Complex- PTSD and personality disorders, specifically those with Borderline Personality Disorder.
I provide a warm, emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and exposure based approaches to trauma including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
My main areas of experience and expertise include helping those managing difficult relationships with narcissistic or high conflict personalities, trauma, including PTSD and Complex- PTSD and personality disorders, specifically those with Borderline Personality Disorder.
I provide a warm, emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and exposure based approaches to trauma including Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
A Clinical Counsellor offering trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neuro affirming support for adults across Australia.
When the world feels uncertain or dehumanising, I offer a space to make meaning of your experiences, reconnect with your own voice, and cultivate a life that feels meaningful, values led, and your own.
A Clinical Counsellor offering trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neuro affirming support for adults across Australia.
When the world feels uncertain or dehumanising, I offer a space to make meaning of your experiences, reconnect with your own voice, and cultivate a life that feels meaningful, values led, and your own.
I’m a psychotherapist and counsellor with seven years’ experience working primarily with trauma, phobias, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and longstanding emotional patterns.
If you are struggling with how you are feeling day to day, or have specific issues you would like to resolve, heal, or clear, I work with you using a range of therapies to help you come back to a place of clarity, ease and freedom.
I’m a psychotherapist and counsellor with seven years’ experience working primarily with trauma, phobias, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and longstanding emotional patterns.
If you are struggling with how you are feeling day to day, or have specific issues you would like to resolve, heal, or clear, I work with you using a range of therapies to help you come back to a place of clarity, ease and freedom.
My approach is warm, grounded, and trauma-informed.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside—but inside, it feels different.
Part of you pushes to stay in control, fix things, and keep it all together… while another part feels overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted.
You may notice the same patterns repeating—overthinking, emotional reactions, or relationship tension—and no matter how hard you try, they don’t shift. There may also be older experiences or unresolved pain shaping how you feel and respond.
What you’re looking for is a sense of calm, clarity, and understanding—along with support to make sense of what’s happening inside and feel more grounded and at ease.
My approach is warm, grounded, and trauma-informed.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside—but inside, it feels different.
Part of you pushes to stay in control, fix things, and keep it all together… while another part feels overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted.
You may notice the same patterns repeating—overthinking, emotional reactions, or relationship tension—and no matter how hard you try, they don’t shift. There may also be older experiences or unresolved pain shaping how you feel and respond.
What you’re looking for is a sense of calm, clarity, and understanding—along with support to make sense of what’s happening inside and feel more grounded and at ease.
I work in a trauma-informed way, respecting the complexities of your current life circumstances.
Are you experiencing difficulties within yourself or in your relationships? How do you get through life? Do you feel things need to change? I maintain clients' mental health by helping them better understand themselves and their situations so they can find peace, balance and positivity.
I work in a trauma-informed way, respecting the complexities of your current life circumstances.
Are you experiencing difficulties within yourself or in your relationships? How do you get through life? Do you feel things need to change? I maintain clients' mental health by helping them better understand themselves and their situations so they can find peace, balance and positivity.
I am a trauma informed counsellor who respectfully builds connection using attachment theory as my foundation.
Through my own lived experience of trauma and recovery, I know how important it is for people to find the right therapist they can trust, to companion with them during this process of therapeutic change. Each person, given the right conditions, has the capacity to evolve and create a greater sense of health, peace and wellbeing in their lives.
I am a trauma informed counsellor who respectfully builds connection using attachment theory as my foundation.
Through my own lived experience of trauma and recovery, I know how important it is for people to find the right therapist they can trust, to companion with them during this process of therapeutic change. Each person, given the right conditions, has the capacity to evolve and create a greater sense of health, peace and wellbeing in their lives.
I have an interest in inner child healing, attachment trauma, and complex PTSD.
Approaching therapy with a trauma-informed, person-centered, and affirming lens, I utilise therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, & Schema Therapy. These modalities are tailored to each client, following best practice guidelines.
I have an interest in inner child healing, attachment trauma, and complex PTSD.
Approaching therapy with a trauma-informed, person-centered, and affirming lens, I utilise therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, & Schema Therapy. These modalities are tailored to each client, following best practice guidelines.
Somatic Movement therapist, Somatic Trauma & Stress Release Training, Cert.
I work with people who are thoughtful, reflective, and ready to actively engage in therapy. Many of my clients are functioning well on the outside yet feel anxious, burnt out, stuck, or caught in repeating relational patterns. They’re not looking for quick fixes, but for a deeper understanding of how their nervous system shapes their emotions, body, and relationships. Through somatic psychotherapy, we work at a steady and supportive pace to build regulation, capacity, and trust in yourself. Over time, clients often feel more grounded, less reactive, and more able to meet life and relationships with clarity, choice, and ease.
Somatic Movement therapist, Somatic Trauma & Stress Release Training, Cert.
I work with people who are thoughtful, reflective, and ready to actively engage in therapy. Many of my clients are functioning well on the outside yet feel anxious, burnt out, stuck, or caught in repeating relational patterns. They’re not looking for quick fixes, but for a deeper understanding of how their nervous system shapes their emotions, body, and relationships. Through somatic psychotherapy, we work at a steady and supportive pace to build regulation, capacity, and trust in yourself. Over time, clients often feel more grounded, less reactive, and more able to meet life and relationships with clarity, choice, and ease.
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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.