Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Mount Pleasant, WA

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Ellen Wilson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Mount Pleasant, WA 6153
I help people with emotional, behavioural, and relationship challenges, children (4+), teenagers, adults, couples, and families. I welcome clients with MHCP, NDIS, and WorkCover, and aim to create a warm, genuine space where you feel comfortable and understood. My expertise includes trauma-informed care, neurodiversity, and relationship counselling. Using evidence-based approaches, including Play Therapy for children, I support you to navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and enhance your overall wellbeing.
I help people with emotional, behavioural, and relationship challenges, children (4+), teenagers, adults, couples, and families. I welcome clients with MHCP, NDIS, and WorkCover, and aim to create a warm, genuine space where you feel comfortable and understood. My expertise includes trauma-informed care, neurodiversity, and relationship counselling. Using evidence-based approaches, including Play Therapy for children, I support you to navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and enhance your overall wellbeing.
(08) 6490 9361 View (08) 6490 9361
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Michelle Allinson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
My focus is client centred, and over the years I have learned a great deal about human behaviour with particular regards to depression and trauma. I focus heavily on self compassion and the defences that can stop us from moving forward. Expect a down to earth, empathic and humanistic approach when you work with me.
My focus is client centred, and over the years I have learned a great deal about human behaviour with particular regards to depression and trauma. I focus heavily on self compassion and the defences that can stop us from moving forward. Expect a down to earth, empathic and humanistic approach when you work with me.
(08) 9468 6011 View (08) 9468 6011
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Zen Life Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Nez’s engaging and welcoming approach helps to put her clients at ease, and creates a safe space for them to open up and discuss any concerns. Nez provides unconditional support to her clients, guiding them to achieve insight about their concerns at their own desired pace. In this way, her client’s feel heard without judgement, and empowered to make changes in their own time and way. Nez is particularly skilled at helping her clients to improve communication, build trust, and deepen authentic relationship with self and others.
Nez’s engaging and welcoming approach helps to put her clients at ease, and creates a safe space for them to open up and discuss any concerns. Nez provides unconditional support to her clients, guiding them to achieve insight about their concerns at their own desired pace. In this way, her client’s feel heard without judgement, and empowered to make changes in their own time and way. Nez is particularly skilled at helping her clients to improve communication, build trust, and deepen authentic relationship with self and others.
(08) 7078 8228 View (08) 7078 8228
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Realistic counselling
Counsellor, MA
Serves Area
My ideal clients are adults, teens, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by stress, trauma, relationship issues, or family conflict. Many are juggling work, parenting, FIFO life, or major life changes and just need a calm, real space to breathe and talk
My ideal clients are adults, teens, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by stress, trauma, relationship issues, or family conflict. Many are juggling work, parenting, FIFO life, or major life changes and just need a calm, real space to breathe and talk
(08) 9515 6473 View (08) 9515 6473
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Vanessa Karas
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I have experience working with people who are experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, grief and loss, substance use and addiction, domestic violence, suicidal ideation and self harm.
I work from a psychodynamic, systemic and attachment perspective and I offer an inclusive, non-judgemental, gentle and supportive space. I welcome working with people from the LGBTIQA+ community. I also work with many people who identify as neurodiverse. I hold a Masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and am registered with PACFA and ACA.
I have experience working with people who are experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, grief and loss, substance use and addiction, domestic violence, suicidal ideation and self harm.
I work from a psychodynamic, systemic and attachment perspective and I offer an inclusive, non-judgemental, gentle and supportive space. I welcome working with people from the LGBTIQA+ community. I also work with many people who identify as neurodiverse. I hold a Masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and am registered with PACFA and ACA.
(08) 6361 3349 View (08) 6361 3349

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Ann O'Neill
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
1 Endorsed
Henley Brook, WA 6055
I have been supporting people traumatised through homicide, abuse and violence for over two decades using a trauma informed approach.
Are you overcoming adversity or trauma? Do you find you react to the smallest thing, feel like you are not able to get on top of life or your feelings of being alone and different? These feeling are normal after adverse experiences and you don't have to manage them alone, there is help available so that you feel more like yourself again.
I have been supporting people traumatised through homicide, abuse and violence for over two decades using a trauma informed approach.
Are you overcoming adversity or trauma? Do you find you react to the smallest thing, feel like you are not able to get on top of life or your feelings of being alone and different? These feeling are normal after adverse experiences and you don't have to manage them alone, there is help available so that you feel more like yourself again.
(08) 6361 7057 View (08) 6361 7057
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Lara Steel
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
South Guildford, WA 6055
Telehealth Available Australia Wide. In Person Available in Perth Metro WA. There is no such thing as a human that doesn't need support sometimes. If it all feels too much and you're confused or overwhelmed by your emotions, or perhaps you've gone numb long ago, it's ok to be where you're at. The question really is, where do you want to be in the future? What do you want your life to look like, and how can you get there? I am all about helping people build up their own toolkit of coping strategies so that you feel you have options to weather the storms and are in control of your own thoughts and feelings and not at their mercy.
Telehealth Available Australia Wide. In Person Available in Perth Metro WA. There is no such thing as a human that doesn't need support sometimes. If it all feels too much and you're confused or overwhelmed by your emotions, or perhaps you've gone numb long ago, it's ok to be where you're at. The question really is, where do you want to be in the future? What do you want your life to look like, and how can you get there? I am all about helping people build up their own toolkit of coping strategies so that you feel you have options to weather the storms and are in control of your own thoughts and feelings and not at their mercy.
0421 419 521 View 0421 419 521
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Enrei Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles? You don’t have to face it alone. I’m Audrey, the counsellor behind Enrei Counselling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to adults across Australia. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to gently explore your emotions and attachment experiences. Through deepening emotional awareness, we’ll heal relational wounds, strengthen your connections, and build emotional resilience. You can expect greater emotional insight, healing from past hurts, practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and support that honours your identity.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles? You don’t have to face it alone. I’m Audrey, the counsellor behind Enrei Counselling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to adults across Australia. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to gently explore your emotions and attachment experiences. Through deepening emotional awareness, we’ll heal relational wounds, strengthen your connections, and build emotional resilience. You can expect greater emotional insight, healing from past hurts, practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and support that honours your identity.
(02) 5133 6270 View (02) 5133 6270
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Una Flood
Psychotherapist, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life experiences, family dynamics and societal expectations can be challenging, if not overwhelming, for both children and adults. Una meets her clients with acceptance and compassion for how they show up in the world. Una's education and professional experience ensure she is equipped to provide therapy to children, adults, couples and families. Her work recognises that nobody exists in isolation, all clients are supported to resolve how they may have be impacted by the systems they exist within, whether that is their family, school, workplace or other. Una strives to assist her clients heal and foster resilience within themself.
Life experiences, family dynamics and societal expectations can be challenging, if not overwhelming, for both children and adults. Una meets her clients with acceptance and compassion for how they show up in the world. Una's education and professional experience ensure she is equipped to provide therapy to children, adults, couples and families. Her work recognises that nobody exists in isolation, all clients are supported to resolve how they may have be impacted by the systems they exist within, whether that is their family, school, workplace or other. Una strives to assist her clients heal and foster resilience within themself.
(07) 4803 2070 View (07) 4803 2070
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Claudia Zappalenti
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Booragoon, WA 6154
I have worked with not for profit organisations, supporting people with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship matters, domestic abuse, self-esteem, parenting matters, grief and bereavement.
I have over 10 years of experience and a deep passion for helping people just like you. I will apply a strength-based approach, using only evidence-based therapeutic modalities, to suit your unique needs and empower you to transition successfully through your challenges. Whether you are facing relationship issues, challenging life transitions, cultural issues, professional dissatisfaction or other emotionally challenging life events, I can help you to become more aware of your strengths and assist you in engaging in successful coping styles and letting go of ones that are not serving you well.
I have worked with not for profit organisations, supporting people with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship matters, domestic abuse, self-esteem, parenting matters, grief and bereavement.
I have over 10 years of experience and a deep passion for helping people just like you. I will apply a strength-based approach, using only evidence-based therapeutic modalities, to suit your unique needs and empower you to transition successfully through your challenges. Whether you are facing relationship issues, challenging life transitions, cultural issues, professional dissatisfaction or other emotionally challenging life events, I can help you to become more aware of your strengths and assist you in engaging in successful coping styles and letting go of ones that are not serving you well.
(08) 6185 0804 View (08) 6185 0804
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Grigota Monasterio
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Online Only
My interest and passion for health care began in my early adolescence as a volunteer at a school for children with special needs. In the years that followed I worked with people on the spectrum with high behavioural needs and also in group homes for people with chronic and severe mental illness. I then trained as a Clinical Psychologist and continued to deepen my experience and passion in the 20+ years I have worked with NSW Health in a number of different of roles. I now work with people across a broad range of issues as listed.
My interest and passion for health care began in my early adolescence as a volunteer at a school for children with special needs. In the years that followed I worked with people on the spectrum with high behavioural needs and also in group homes for people with chronic and severe mental illness. I then trained as a Clinical Psychologist and continued to deepen my experience and passion in the 20+ years I have worked with NSW Health in a number of different of roles. I now work with people across a broad range of issues as listed.
(03) 7003 2944 View (03) 7003 2944
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Indy Support Service
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Serves Area
I provide specialist online counselling for women across Australia experiencing anxiety, grief, parenting stress, trauma, and the effects of domestic and family violence.
Clients often feel exhausted, anxious, or stuck in survival mode, navigating trauma, stress, burnout, or loss after carrying too much alone. They are seeking a steady, safe space to slow down, understand their experiences, and regain balance.
I provide specialist online counselling for women across Australia experiencing anxiety, grief, parenting stress, trauma, and the effects of domestic and family violence.
Clients often feel exhausted, anxious, or stuck in survival mode, navigating trauma, stress, burnout, or loss after carrying too much alone. They are seeking a steady, safe space to slow down, understand their experiences, and regain balance.
(03) 4713 5581 View (03) 4713 5581
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Anne Vitharana
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, my name is Anne and I want to hear your story, heart 2 heart. If you are feeling down or struggling to keep up with life demands, challenged with relationships, feels like you are stuck at where you are in life, or if you are navigating issues involving recovery from past trauma, I am here to support you; all while providing a non-judgmental, gentle and professionally qualified therapeutic environment.
Hi, my name is Anne and I want to hear your story, heart 2 heart. If you are feeling down or struggling to keep up with life demands, challenged with relationships, feels like you are stuck at where you are in life, or if you are navigating issues involving recovery from past trauma, I am here to support you; all while providing a non-judgmental, gentle and professionally qualified therapeutic environment.
(02) 5133 6894 View (02) 5133 6894
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Ben Mullings
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA Endorsed
Brentwood, WA 6153
You might be longing for a safe place to talk about what matters most to you —your feelings, your relationships, or how to live more authentically. Many of the people I see have had recent feelings of anxiety, reactivity, or disconnection, some carrying painful memories from their past. Others who see me are looking to build closer emotional connections, express themselves more freely, or explore their identity and creativity. Some are in non-traditional relationships and value a therapist who can meet them with openness and respect. My clients often share a hope of feeling more connected, grounded, and true to themselves.
You might be longing for a safe place to talk about what matters most to you —your feelings, your relationships, or how to live more authentically. Many of the people I see have had recent feelings of anxiety, reactivity, or disconnection, some carrying painful memories from their past. Others who see me are looking to build closer emotional connections, express themselves more freely, or explore their identity and creativity. Some are in non-traditional relationships and value a therapist who can meet them with openness and respect. My clients often share a hope of feeling more connected, grounded, and true to themselves.
(08) 6493 7447 View (08) 6493 7447
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Shannon McCabe
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Individuals and couples come to therapy to better understand the complexities of their current experiences and how their past may be shaping them. I work collaboratively with clients to deepen self-awareness, supporting them to respond to personal and relationship challenges in ways that align with their values
Individuals and couples come to therapy to better understand the complexities of their current experiences and how their past may be shaping them. I work collaboratively with clients to deepen self-awareness, supporting them to respond to personal and relationship challenges in ways that align with their values
(03) 6121 6175 View (03) 6121 6175
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Gome Simfukwe
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
South Perth, WA 6151
If you're looking for someone who understands what it's like to live in a foreign land and have to navigate multiple cultures, then I may just be that perfect fit for you. As a migrant living in Australia, I am aware of the challenges associated with cross cultural relationships at various levels including personal, work, education etc. I am professionally trained in counselling with a specific interest in trauma and its impacts on mental health.
If you're looking for someone who understands what it's like to live in a foreign land and have to navigate multiple cultures, then I may just be that perfect fit for you. As a migrant living in Australia, I am aware of the challenges associated with cross cultural relationships at various levels including personal, work, education etc. I am professionally trained in counselling with a specific interest in trauma and its impacts on mental health.
(08) 6336 9977 View (08) 6336 9977
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Katie Feder
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Reconnect with yourself and restore inner steadiness. Create a more balanced way of living—where your energy is steady, your needs matter, and life begins to feel more joyful again. Many women reach a point where the way they’ve been living is no longer sustainable—for their energy, wellbeing, or the life they’re ready to step into. I support women to unwind patterns of overgiving and self-abandonment shaped by trauma, conditioning, or difficult relationships—often leading to burnout. This work builds awareness, self-compassion, and a stronger internal foundation so you can relate to yourself in a way that feels safe and grounded.
Reconnect with yourself and restore inner steadiness. Create a more balanced way of living—where your energy is steady, your needs matter, and life begins to feel more joyful again. Many women reach a point where the way they’ve been living is no longer sustainable—for their energy, wellbeing, or the life they’re ready to step into. I support women to unwind patterns of overgiving and self-abandonment shaped by trauma, conditioning, or difficult relationships—often leading to burnout. This work builds awareness, self-compassion, and a stronger internal foundation so you can relate to yourself in a way that feels safe and grounded.
(02) 3820 5962 View (02) 3820 5962
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CounsellorOnCall
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help adults recover from trauma, anxiety, addiction, stress, narcissistic abuse, depression, and destructive relational patterns with a strong focus on resilience.
My ideal clients are insightful, motivated adults ready to move beyond survival adaptations such as anxiety, people pleasing, depression, addiction, relational trauma, and negative core beliefs. With 30 years of clinical experience and lived insight into trauma recovery, I integrate Jungian psychology, EMDR, Flash, Havening, somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, NLP, and clinical hypnosis to support deep behavioural change, nervous system regulation, and lasting transformation.
I help adults recover from trauma, anxiety, addiction, stress, narcissistic abuse, depression, and destructive relational patterns with a strong focus on resilience.
My ideal clients are insightful, motivated adults ready to move beyond survival adaptations such as anxiety, people pleasing, depression, addiction, relational trauma, and negative core beliefs. With 30 years of clinical experience and lived insight into trauma recovery, I integrate Jungian psychology, EMDR, Flash, Havening, somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, NLP, and clinical hypnosis to support deep behavioural change, nervous system regulation, and lasting transformation.
(03) 4422 4813 View (03) 4422 4813
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Tania Coats
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Kingsley, WA 6026
My name is Tania. I’m a Clinical Psychologist & Trauma Recovery Coach who helps people recover from difficult experiences. With clinical training and my own lived-experience, I understand first hand how trauma impacts lives. I am passionate about equipping clients with practical tools to enhance their quality of life, understand their experiences, and find meaningful, liberated pathways forward.
My name is Tania. I’m a Clinical Psychologist & Trauma Recovery Coach who helps people recover from difficult experiences. With clinical training and my own lived-experience, I understand first hand how trauma impacts lives. I am passionate about equipping clients with practical tools to enhance their quality of life, understand their experiences, and find meaningful, liberated pathways forward.
(08) 6219 3417 View (08) 6219 3417
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Self Inquiry Psychotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Self Inquiry Psychotherapy is an invitation to journey within to get to know and understand the inner workings of ourselves. From here we can live more fully and completely, with introspection and self awareness to create our lives authentically. Jesse provides integrative psychotherapy that is trauma informed, attachment based and incorporates parts work through internal family systems, and somatically aware. Jesse's work is influenced by Janina Fisher, Pat Ogden, Richard Schwartz, Bessel van der Kolk, Ron Kurtz, and Stephen Porges. Trans and gender diverse people along with all people from LGBTIQA+ communities are welcome.
Self Inquiry Psychotherapy is an invitation to journey within to get to know and understand the inner workings of ourselves. From here we can live more fully and completely, with introspection and self awareness to create our lives authentically. Jesse provides integrative psychotherapy that is trauma informed, attachment based and incorporates parts work through internal family systems, and somatically aware. Jesse's work is influenced by Janina Fisher, Pat Ogden, Richard Schwartz, Bessel van der Kolk, Ron Kurtz, and Stephen Porges. Trans and gender diverse people along with all people from LGBTIQA+ communities are welcome.
(08) 7100 9046 View (08) 7100 9046
Domestic Abuse Therapists
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.