Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in South Fremantle, WA

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Gigi Kami
Psychologist, PsyBA General
South Fremantle, WA 6162
A clinical psychologist, I specialise in providing comprehensive psychological support with a focus on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). In addition, I offer EMDR to clients dealing with trauma and distressing memories. The therapeutic space I create is one of empathy, understanding, and collaboration, where you feel heard and valued. In addition to my commitment to providing quality care, I prioritise accessibility through telehealth services.
A clinical psychologist, I specialise in providing comprehensive psychological support with a focus on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). In addition, I offer EMDR to clients dealing with trauma and distressing memories. The therapeutic space I create is one of empathy, understanding, and collaboration, where you feel heard and valued. In addition to my commitment to providing quality care, I prioritise accessibility through telehealth services.
(08) 6206 8133 View (08) 6206 8133
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Alicia Viforj
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
South Fremantle, WA 6162
I have lived experience with Neurodivergence and this has lead me to have a special interest in working with females as they often present differently to males and have their own unique challenges. I have been a registered psychologist since 2010 and completed my Master in Applied Clinical Psychology. I have extensive experience working with and identifying Adults with ADHD and those who are Autistic or have experienced trauma.
I have lived experience with Neurodivergence and this has lead me to have a special interest in working with females as they often present differently to males and have their own unique challenges. I have been a registered psychologist since 2010 and completed my Master in Applied Clinical Psychology. I have extensive experience working with and identifying Adults with ADHD and those who are Autistic or have experienced trauma.
(08) 6206 8536 View (08) 6206 8536
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Sarah Dwyer
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
South Fremantle, WA 6162
I work with relationship and family issues. If you are experiencing conflict and are feeling stuck in the same old patterns I can help you to gain insight into why this is happening, your role in the pattern and how you can free yourself to do something more helpful for you and your relationships.
I work with relationship and family issues. If you are experiencing conflict and are feeling stuck in the same old patterns I can help you to gain insight into why this is happening, your role in the pattern and how you can free yourself to do something more helpful for you and your relationships.
(08) 6206 8426 View (08) 6206 8426
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South Beach Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
South Fremantle, WA 6162
At South Beach Psychology, we know life gets busy—and getting support shouldn’t be hard. That’s why we offer flexible telehealth services (therapy, assessments, and capacity building) you can access from home, with hours from 7am–9pm during the week as well as Saturday mornings. Prefer in-person? We also offer limited face-to-face sessions from our Subiaco offices. Whether you're navigating challenges or working toward personal goals, we're here to help. Get in touch to see how we can support you.
At South Beach Psychology, we know life gets busy—and getting support shouldn’t be hard. That’s why we offer flexible telehealth services (therapy, assessments, and capacity building) you can access from home, with hours from 7am–9pm during the week as well as Saturday mornings. Prefer in-person? We also offer limited face-to-face sessions from our Subiaco offices. Whether you're navigating challenges or working toward personal goals, we're here to help. Get in touch to see how we can support you.
(08) 6219 3760 View (08) 6219 3760
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Psychology Clinic WA
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist in Fremantle consulting with adults, adolescents and children presenting with a wide range of mental health issues. I teach at the Lacan Circle of Australia and have postgraduate training in clinical psychology and psychoanalytic studies. For over a decade I have worked in outpatient clinics, the community mental health sector and in private practice both in the USA and Australia. Additionally, I have an extensive research portfolio in psychoanalysis and clinical psychology.
I am a psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist in Fremantle consulting with adults, adolescents and children presenting with a wide range of mental health issues. I teach at the Lacan Circle of Australia and have postgraduate training in clinical psychology and psychoanalytic studies. For over a decade I have worked in outpatient clinics, the community mental health sector and in private practice both in the USA and Australia. Additionally, I have an extensive research portfolio in psychoanalysis and clinical psychology.
(08) 7079 4405 View (08) 7079 4405
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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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Stephanie Crevatin
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
Stephanie is an experienced Counsellor & Psychotherapist (Level 4 ACA) with over 20 years of experience, in private practice as well as working with community organisations since 2003. Stephanie has worked in a range of diverse settings to provide counselling to adults, children, adolescents, couples, families and group work. Stephanie is a professional, qualified and skilled counsellor possessing compassion and empathy to hold a safe, respectful, compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, thoughts, and concerns without judgment.
Stephanie is an experienced Counsellor & Psychotherapist (Level 4 ACA) with over 20 years of experience, in private practice as well as working with community organisations since 2003. Stephanie has worked in a range of diverse settings to provide counselling to adults, children, adolescents, couples, families and group work. Stephanie is a professional, qualified and skilled counsellor possessing compassion and empathy to hold a safe, respectful, compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, thoughts, and concerns without judgment.
(08) 6109 8029 View (08) 6109 8029
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Amanda Jayne Hender
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
(08) 9025 3229 View (08) 9025 3229
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Heath Marshall
Counsellor, ACA-L4
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I have significant experience in supporting clients to build healthier and more positive relationships, not only with others but with themselves. I work with clients experiencing difficulties related to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, grief, and a range of other issues. I work with children, adolescents and adults in a collaborative, trauma informed and client centred way that puts the needs of the client front and centre.
I have significant experience in supporting clients to build healthier and more positive relationships, not only with others but with themselves. I work with clients experiencing difficulties related to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, grief, and a range of other issues. I work with children, adolescents and adults in a collaborative, trauma informed and client centred way that puts the needs of the client front and centre.
(08) 6206 8106 View (08) 6206 8106

More Therapists Nearby

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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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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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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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My name is Johan Torsteinsrud, and my private practice is called Human Puzzles. I am a Sydney-based professional counsellor with over six years of experience in helping people from all walks of life find their way through life’s many challenges. My counselling sessions are mainly conducted online, either via Zoom or over the phone. This provides a convenient and safe way for people to access support without the added stress of travelling to an office. I strive to create a safe space for all genders, races, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, family constellations, and relationships.
My name is Johan Torsteinsrud, and my private practice is called Human Puzzles. I am a Sydney-based professional counsellor with over six years of experience in helping people from all walks of life find their way through life’s many challenges. My counselling sessions are mainly conducted online, either via Zoom or over the phone. This provides a convenient and safe way for people to access support without the added stress of travelling to an office. I strive to create a safe space for all genders, races, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, family constellations, and relationships.
(02) 9100 0570 View (02) 9100 0570
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Jesica Lule
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
My client may feel overwhelmed by life transitions, like motherhood, trauma, or relationship challenges. Women or parents navigating identity shifts and cultural expectations. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to heal, grow, and reconnect using CBT, ACT, SFT, and trauma-informed care, tailored to their needs
My client may feel overwhelmed by life transitions, like motherhood, trauma, or relationship challenges. Women or parents navigating identity shifts and cultural expectations. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to heal, grow, and reconnect using CBT, ACT, SFT, and trauma-informed care, tailored to their needs
(07) 2100 4449 View (07) 2100 4449
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Matt Sumner
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Claremont, WA 6010
Matt is a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years’ experience assisting individuals & families to reach their personal goals and potential. He is genuine and straightforward in his approach as he supports his clients through difficult periods and onto meaningful personal change. Matt is person-centred and flexible and aims to maintain trust and comfort with his clients. He believes that assisting people to gain insight into their unique personal history allows them greater understanding and resolution of their current difficulties. Matt has a genuine interest in journeying with people to find their strengths & overcome their challenges.
Matt is a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years’ experience assisting individuals & families to reach their personal goals and potential. He is genuine and straightforward in his approach as he supports his clients through difficult periods and onto meaningful personal change. Matt is person-centred and flexible and aims to maintain trust and comfort with his clients. He believes that assisting people to gain insight into their unique personal history allows them greater understanding and resolution of their current difficulties. Matt has a genuine interest in journeying with people to find their strengths & overcome their challenges.
(08) 9468 6002 View (08) 9468 6002
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Emma Downey
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Fremantle, WA 6160
With experience in areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, alcohol and other drug use, family domestic violence, sexual trauma, and involvement with the criminal justice system, I offer tailored support for a diverse range of needs.
Welcome, my name is Emma. I’m dedicated to providing a warm and non-judgmental environment where my clients can feel comfortable to share their experiences. My therapeutic approach is calm, compassionate, and tailored to my clients’ unique needs, and I understand the importance of meeting my clients where they are on their journey. I enjoy working collaboratively to support my clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their personal goals. My approach is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves a space where they can feel safe and supported in their journey, and sometimes that can start with being heard by just one person.
With experience in areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, alcohol and other drug use, family domestic violence, sexual trauma, and involvement with the criminal justice system, I offer tailored support for a diverse range of needs.
Welcome, my name is Emma. I’m dedicated to providing a warm and non-judgmental environment where my clients can feel comfortable to share their experiences. My therapeutic approach is calm, compassionate, and tailored to my clients’ unique needs, and I understand the importance of meeting my clients where they are on their journey. I enjoy working collaboratively to support my clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their personal goals. My approach is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves a space where they can feel safe and supported in their journey, and sometimes that can start with being heard by just one person.
(08) 6219 3250 View (08) 6219 3250
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Relational Align
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Scarborough, WA 6019
Hi I'm Alexandra, I'm a Level 3 ACA Counsellor I am also a trained psychodynamic therapist and professional coach with a ICF accreditation. I will work with you with dignity and understanding. I value a strong therapeutic alliance and tailor my approach to your needs: gentle and supportive when needed, clear and direct when it helps you move forward. I offer both brief, solution-focused work and longer-term, integrative therapy to help you navigate life’s challenges and uncover the patterns that hold you back. Specialties: Trauma, Anger, Relationship Issues, Depression/Major Depression, Personality Disorders.
Hi I'm Alexandra, I'm a Level 3 ACA Counsellor I am also a trained psychodynamic therapist and professional coach with a ICF accreditation. I will work with you with dignity and understanding. I value a strong therapeutic alliance and tailor my approach to your needs: gentle and supportive when needed, clear and direct when it helps you move forward. I offer both brief, solution-focused work and longer-term, integrative therapy to help you navigate life’s challenges and uncover the patterns that hold you back. Specialties: Trauma, Anger, Relationship Issues, Depression/Major Depression, Personality Disorders.
0424 989 198 View 0424 989 198
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Vanessa Bye
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Joondalup, WA 6027
Are you a woman experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, overwhelm or relationship issues? Past experiences shape how you feel about yourself, impact your relationships, & what you do to cope (e.g. people pleasing, perfectionism). I have extensive experience in women’s mental health & wellbeing. You may want to create positive life changes, increase your self-awareness & build relational capacity, process past or current trauma, or reduce psychological distress & increase resilience & self-compassion. We all have a story, yours deserves to be heard, explored, & understood. Healing your wounded heart gives you choice.
Are you a woman experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, overwhelm or relationship issues? Past experiences shape how you feel about yourself, impact your relationships, & what you do to cope (e.g. people pleasing, perfectionism). I have extensive experience in women’s mental health & wellbeing. You may want to create positive life changes, increase your self-awareness & build relational capacity, process past or current trauma, or reduce psychological distress & increase resilience & self-compassion. We all have a story, yours deserves to be heard, explored, & understood. Healing your wounded heart gives you choice.
(08) 6219 3671 View (08) 6219 3671
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.