Trauma and PTSD Psychologists and Therapists in Southern River, WA
Complex trauma at any age can make understanding ourselves, our reactions, painful emotions, and relationships mystifying.
As I'm a Medicare provider you may be able to claim a rebate for individual sessions if you bring a mental healthcare plan from your GP. If you seek relationship counselling I have been skilling couples for many years. Some private health fund members can claim using their receipt as well.
Complex trauma at any age can make understanding ourselves, our reactions, painful emotions, and relationships mystifying.
As I'm a Medicare provider you may be able to claim a rebate for individual sessions if you bring a mental healthcare plan from your GP. If you seek relationship counselling I have been skilling couples for many years. Some private health fund members can claim using their receipt as well.
Many people seek counselling when life feels overwhelming or when they need clarity and emotional balance. I provide a calm, compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you work through challenges at your own pace.
My approach is integrated, drawing from evidence-based therapies such as CBT and TA (Transactional Analysis) along with creative techniques like Art therapy. This flexibility allows me to tailor each session to your individual needs, helping you explore emotions, build coping strategies, and create meaningful change.
Many people seek counselling when life feels overwhelming or when they need clarity and emotional balance. I provide a calm, compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you work through challenges at your own pace.
My approach is integrated, drawing from evidence-based therapies such as CBT and TA (Transactional Analysis) along with creative techniques like Art therapy. This flexibility allows me to tailor each session to your individual needs, helping you explore emotions, build coping strategies, and create meaningful change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next steps? You're not alone—and you don’t have to go through it by yourself. A listening ear without judgements but with compassion and understanding. I work with individuals to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate life's transitions. Relationship conflicts, parental stress, stress management, and depression are a few areas I focus on. I use an integrative approach using ACT, CBT, Person-centred Therapy, and Solution-focused therapy to help families improve communication, navigate stress, build stronger relationships and lead a better life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next steps? You're not alone—and you don’t have to go through it by yourself. A listening ear without judgements but with compassion and understanding. I work with individuals to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate life's transitions. Relationship conflicts, parental stress, stress management, and depression are a few areas I focus on. I use an integrative approach using ACT, CBT, Person-centred Therapy, and Solution-focused therapy to help families improve communication, navigate stress, build stronger relationships and lead a better life.
My counselling is integrative, acknowledges the impact of family, culture, spirituality, life transitions and is trauma-informed.
Welcome to 'The Bield Counselling Services'. Bield is an old Scottish word meaning safety, protection; to give confidence, encouragement, assurance. Are you looking for a safe and welcoming environment where you can speak freely about your personal challenges, process new insights and then make helpful changes? Are hope and affirmation, as well as strategies and unbiased perspective, important to you in your healing journey? Do you value ongoing support as you navigate personal crises, relationship challenges, life transitions? My life experiences and training can help me to offer you this support.
My counselling is integrative, acknowledges the impact of family, culture, spirituality, life transitions and is trauma-informed.
Welcome to 'The Bield Counselling Services'. Bield is an old Scottish word meaning safety, protection; to give confidence, encouragement, assurance. Are you looking for a safe and welcoming environment where you can speak freely about your personal challenges, process new insights and then make helpful changes? Are hope and affirmation, as well as strategies and unbiased perspective, important to you in your healing journey? Do you value ongoing support as you navigate personal crises, relationship challenges, life transitions? My life experiences and training can help me to offer you this support.
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COPE Centre is a multi-disciplinary practice that offers the highest level of psychological and mental health care, extending beyond the alleviation of symptoms. Our mission is to reduce emotional suffering and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and society. We achieve this through the utilisation of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, a clinical approach that is both widely applicable and continuously evolving, providing a profound understanding of the human experience and fostering lasting change. While different from more directive forms of therapy, this approach supports enduring transformation and personal growth.
COPE Centre is a multi-disciplinary practice that offers the highest level of psychological and mental health care, extending beyond the alleviation of symptoms. Our mission is to reduce emotional suffering and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and society. We achieve this through the utilisation of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, a clinical approach that is both widely applicable and continuously evolving, providing a profound understanding of the human experience and fostering lasting change. While different from more directive forms of therapy, this approach supports enduring transformation and personal growth.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, cultural and identity-related challenges, anxiety, depression, and other mood difficulties, providing evidence-based psychological therapy.
I am an AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience providing online therapy for adults across Australia and internationally. I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness-based therapies, and MERIT to support meaningful and lasting change.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, cultural and identity-related challenges, anxiety, depression, and other mood difficulties, providing evidence-based psychological therapy.
I am an AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience providing online therapy for adults across Australia and internationally. I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness-based therapies, and MERIT to support meaningful and lasting change.
I am also experienced in helping you deal with more complex issues like Trauma, Grief and Loss, Separation & Divorce, Anger & Addictions, Attachment & Relationships, Sexual Identity & Gender Diversity, Self Worth - not just anxiety and depression.
Have issues with a run away mind that won't stop. Keep living in the past and cant let go, or have apprehension and dread about the future. Have bad memories that result in high arousal (physiological distress) even though they are old? I f you are not living the life you want then maybe I can help you change this, to improve the quality of your life. You may live with BiPolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and find your thoughts distressing and want strategies to deal more effectively with these and live more comfortably with yourself.
I am also experienced in helping you deal with more complex issues like Trauma, Grief and Loss, Separation & Divorce, Anger & Addictions, Attachment & Relationships, Sexual Identity & Gender Diversity, Self Worth - not just anxiety and depression.
Have issues with a run away mind that won't stop. Keep living in the past and cant let go, or have apprehension and dread about the future. Have bad memories that result in high arousal (physiological distress) even though they are old? I f you are not living the life you want then maybe I can help you change this, to improve the quality of your life. You may live with BiPolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and find your thoughts distressing and want strategies to deal more effectively with these and live more comfortably with yourself.
Whether you’re seeking support for trauma, relationship challenges, or simply want to reconnect with yourself, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
Whether you’re seeking support for trauma, relationship challenges, or simply want to reconnect with yourself, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
I have assisted clients from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds with managing their anxiety, depression, life stresses, phobias, obsessive-compulsive and trauma related challenges.
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour and Prolonged Exposure therapies for the management of anxiety, depression, phobias and PTSD.
I have assisted clients from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds with managing their anxiety, depression, life stresses, phobias, obsessive-compulsive and trauma related challenges.
I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour and Prolonged Exposure therapies for the management of anxiety, depression, phobias and PTSD.
WA Psychology and Wellness
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Victoria Park, WA 6100
Waitlist for new clients
I see people with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety (phobias, social and generalised anxiety), trauma, worry and rumination, men’s health (including sexual health) and relationship difficulties (either individually or as part of couples therapy).
I work with individuals from early adolescence onwards and with couples at all stages of their relationship. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are ‘stuck’ and seeking change or can’t see a way forward from their current difficulties and helping them to develop skills and strategies to improve their life.
I see people with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety (phobias, social and generalised anxiety), trauma, worry and rumination, men’s health (including sexual health) and relationship difficulties (either individually or as part of couples therapy).
I work with individuals from early adolescence onwards and with couples at all stages of their relationship. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are ‘stuck’ and seeking change or can’t see a way forward from their current difficulties and helping them to develop skills and strategies to improve their life.
Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), ADHD, abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance, assessment, coaching & consulting.
From 1974 trained in group therapy, transactional analysis, humanistic & transpersonal psychology. From 1986 in behaviour therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, neurofeedback (BCIA) & mindfulness-based therapies, including MBSR (stress), ACT (Acceptance & Committment Therapy), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Emotion- Focused Therapy etal.
Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), ADHD, abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance, assessment, coaching & consulting.
From 1974 trained in group therapy, transactional analysis, humanistic & transpersonal psychology. From 1986 in behaviour therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, neurofeedback (BCIA) & mindfulness-based therapies, including MBSR (stress), ACT (Acceptance & Committment Therapy), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Emotion- Focused Therapy etal.
My approach is trauma-aware and culturally-responsive.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, health, workplace,…). Opening a safe space to share what is going on is a first step towards feeling better and moving forward. Sometimes, exploring past events and emotions brings an understanding that can appease and help to let go. When you are ready, I work with you to better understand your context, resources and obstacles, and help you build a more grounded and meaningful life.
My approach is trauma-aware and culturally-responsive.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, health, workplace,…). Opening a safe space to share what is going on is a first step towards feeling better and moving forward. Sometimes, exploring past events and emotions brings an understanding that can appease and help to let go. When you are ready, I work with you to better understand your context, resources and obstacles, and help you build a more grounded and meaningful life.
I offer trauma-informed therapeutic, educational and consulting services, both online and face-to-face.
Alongside general counselling, I offer support and training in: Intimacy, pleasure, sexual pain, dysfunction, libido concerns, trauma recovery, domestic violence support, gender and sexual identity, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, neurodiversity & sexuality, disability & sexuality, ethical non-monogamy, infidelity, kink, porn addiction, resource development & training.
I offer trauma-informed therapeutic, educational and consulting services, both online and face-to-face.
Alongside general counselling, I offer support and training in: Intimacy, pleasure, sexual pain, dysfunction, libido concerns, trauma recovery, domestic violence support, gender and sexual identity, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, neurodiversity & sexuality, disability & sexuality, ethical non-monogamy, infidelity, kink, porn addiction, resource development & training.
Reflect Renew Counselling works with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, and the lasting impact of trauma.
With a trauma-informed, person-centred approach, I provide counselling that is compassionate, practical, and tailored to your individual needs. Together, we work to build emotional awareness, deepen insight, and develop realistic strategies to manage stress, strengthen coping, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
Reflect Renew Counselling works with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, and the lasting impact of trauma.
With a trauma-informed, person-centred approach, I provide counselling that is compassionate, practical, and tailored to your individual needs. Together, we work to build emotional awareness, deepen insight, and develop realistic strategies to manage stress, strengthen coping, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
Scott understands that healing from trauma and dissociation is a deeply personal journey. His warm, empathetic approach helps you feel safe and supported as you work through past wounds to reclaim your life. Scott blends proven therapeutic techniques with a genuine commitment to your well-being, ensuring that every session is a step toward empowerment and lasting change.
Scott understands that healing from trauma and dissociation is a deeply personal journey. His warm, empathetic approach helps you feel safe and supported as you work through past wounds to reclaim your life. Scott blends proven therapeutic techniques with a genuine commitment to your well-being, ensuring that every session is a step toward empowerment and lasting change.
Get help by seeing Ken, who has extensive experience with: Depression Anxiety Disorders Panic Attacks Anger Management Complex trauma including PTSD ( Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Stress Adjustment Disorders Early Attachment Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Phobias (fear of specific things/situations) Grief and Loss Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Psychological Counselling and Support to First Responders Victims of Crime Coping with Pain and Pain Management Meaning and Purpose Life Transitions Somatic Symptom Disorders Dissociative Identity Disorder Mood Disorders
Kenneth Love is an AHPRA registered psychologist specialising in trauma treatment and recovery and post- trauma growth. He can also help you with a wide range of other emotional and mental health concerns. Ken is a caring, person centred therapist who places honesty, trust, openness and respect at the centre of his relationship with you
Get help by seeing Ken, who has extensive experience with: Depression Anxiety Disorders Panic Attacks Anger Management Complex trauma including PTSD ( Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Stress Adjustment Disorders Early Attachment Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Phobias (fear of specific things/situations) Grief and Loss Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Psychological Counselling and Support to First Responders Victims of Crime Coping with Pain and Pain Management Meaning and Purpose Life Transitions Somatic Symptom Disorders Dissociative Identity Disorder Mood Disorders
Kenneth Love is an AHPRA registered psychologist specialising in trauma treatment and recovery and post- trauma growth. He can also help you with a wide range of other emotional and mental health concerns. Ken is a caring, person centred therapist who places honesty, trust, openness and respect at the centre of his relationship with you
While I am passionate about helping my clients with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and low self esteem, I also have a special interest in treating difficulties related to recent and past trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex PTSD, recurring nightmares, dissociation, adult survivors of childhood neglect and abuse, and long term unhelpful patterns of relationship and/or behaviour.
Leading with compassion and curiosity, I use an integrative approach to wellness that is grounded in and guided by Trauma informed care and interventions. I utilise Attachment based interventions, Somatic approaches, Ego State Therapy based "Parts" work, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
While I am passionate about helping my clients with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and low self esteem, I also have a special interest in treating difficulties related to recent and past trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex PTSD, recurring nightmares, dissociation, adult survivors of childhood neglect and abuse, and long term unhelpful patterns of relationship and/or behaviour.
Leading with compassion and curiosity, I use an integrative approach to wellness that is grounded in and guided by Trauma informed care and interventions. I utilise Attachment based interventions, Somatic approaches, Ego State Therapy based "Parts" work, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Big life changes can leave you feeling all kinds of lost—like you’re not quite sure who you are anymore or how to fit in. Maybe past experiences keep showing up uninvited. Maybe your relationships feel distant, or you’re stuck between cultures, trying to hold on to who you are while adapting to something new. If this sounds familiar, I see you—and I’m here for you. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, especially migrants navigating identity and belonging. I offer a warm, safe space to talk things through, get unstuck, and start healing.
Big life changes can leave you feeling all kinds of lost—like you’re not quite sure who you are anymore or how to fit in. Maybe past experiences keep showing up uninvited. Maybe your relationships feel distant, or you’re stuck between cultures, trying to hold on to who you are while adapting to something new. If this sounds familiar, I see you—and I’m here for you. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, especially migrants navigating identity and belonging. I offer a warm, safe space to talk things through, get unstuck, and start healing.
I enjoy working with clients to explore the ways that their past is impacting on their present. I want to empower clients to get their emotional needs met.
I enjoy working with clients to explore the ways that their past is impacting on their present. I want to empower clients to get their emotional needs met.
I am a registered psychologist with 15 years of experience primarily in couple counselling, sex therapy, and PTSD.
Most of my expertise lies in relationship counselling, particularly infidelity, communication and dealing with recurrent arguments. I also do much work in men's issues, particularly porn addiction and sex therapy. I use EMDR for trauma.
I am a registered psychologist with 15 years of experience primarily in couple counselling, sex therapy, and PTSD.
Most of my expertise lies in relationship counselling, particularly infidelity, communication and dealing with recurrent arguments. I also do much work in men's issues, particularly porn addiction and sex therapy. I use EMDR for trauma.
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- Armadale
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- Huntingdale
- Kelmscott
- Langford
- Maddington
- Piara Waters
- Thornlie
- Willetton
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.