Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Subiaco, WA
My professional journey has allowed me to work extensively with young children, adults facing various mental health and life challenges, women recovering from intimate partner violence, and couples seeking to improve their relationships.
My approach is rooted in compassion and non-judgment, aiming to create a safe space for my clients to explore and understand their experiences. Rather than focusing on what is wrong, I emphasize a "what-happened-to-you" approach, which fosters deeper insights and facilitates meaningful change.
My professional journey has allowed me to work extensively with young children, adults facing various mental health and life challenges, women recovering from intimate partner violence, and couples seeking to improve their relationships.
My approach is rooted in compassion and non-judgment, aiming to create a safe space for my clients to explore and understand their experiences. Rather than focusing on what is wrong, I emphasize a "what-happened-to-you" approach, which fosters deeper insights and facilitates meaningful change.
I take care to create a friendly, welcoming and culturally-safe space where clients feel respected and heard.
My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate and empathetic - and I am committed to helping people on their path to emotional well-being. I hold authenticity and autonomy in high regard. What is talked about in the counselling room is treated professionally with respect, dignity and confidentiality.
I work within a trauma informed framework, incorporating integrative therapeutic interventions and evidence based therapies.
I take care to create a friendly, welcoming and culturally-safe space where clients feel respected and heard.
My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate and empathetic - and I am committed to helping people on their path to emotional well-being. I hold authenticity and autonomy in high regard. What is talked about in the counselling room is treated professionally with respect, dignity and confidentiality.
I work within a trauma informed framework, incorporating integrative therapeutic interventions and evidence based therapies.
I support clients impacted by sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in children as young as five, and perinatal mental health.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working across various mental health services, providing support to both adults and adolescents. This experience has given me valuable insight into how trauma manifests and affects individuals at different stages of life.
I support clients impacted by sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in children as young as five, and perinatal mental health.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working across various mental health services, providing support to both adults and adolescents. This experience has given me valuable insight into how trauma manifests and affects individuals at different stages of life.
I'm a dedicated professional with a passion for Psychology. I combine a strong work ethic with a relaxed and friendly demeanor, making the collaborative approach both effective and enjoyable. My goal is to help as much as possible while fostering a positive environment.
I'm a dedicated professional with a passion for Psychology. I combine a strong work ethic with a relaxed and friendly demeanor, making the collaborative approach both effective and enjoyable. My goal is to help as much as possible while fostering a positive environment.
Melissa supports clients who are experiencing relationship problems (family, work, or personal) including domestic violence, partner with addiction issues, and partners with narcissistic traits.
Melissa has worked in the Western Australian health industry for over 20 years, first as a registered nurse and now as a registered psychologist and gestalt psychotherapist. She has worked in hospitals, community and not-for-profit sectors, universities, and corporate business.
Melissa supports clients who are experiencing relationship problems (family, work, or personal) including domestic violence, partner with addiction issues, and partners with narcissistic traits.
Melissa has worked in the Western Australian health industry for over 20 years, first as a registered nurse and now as a registered psychologist and gestalt psychotherapist. She has worked in hospitals, community and not-for-profit sectors, universities, and corporate business.
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.
Do emotions sometimes become too painful and overwhelming? Taking that first step to contact someone for help can be very difficult. Establishing a caring therapeutic relationship attuned to individual needs is central to Susanna’s work. As research supports, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful determinant of a positive outcome in psychotherapy. Susanna encourages her clients to explore and become aware how early experiences shape their present thoughts and behaviours. Gaining a greater understanding of their circumstances, allows for an empowered sense of their ability to create positive change.
Do emotions sometimes become too painful and overwhelming? Taking that first step to contact someone for help can be very difficult. Establishing a caring therapeutic relationship attuned to individual needs is central to Susanna’s work. As research supports, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful determinant of a positive outcome in psychotherapy. Susanna encourages her clients to explore and become aware how early experiences shape their present thoughts and behaviours. Gaining a greater understanding of their circumstances, allows for an empowered sense of their ability to create positive change.
Precision Mind Psychology works with adolescents, young adults and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood—navigating anxiety, ADHD, identity, behaviour issues or the impact of past trauma.
Clients may be questioning why they feel different, struggling in school or work, or unsure how to manage complex emotions or relationships.
Jack has experience with families, assisting with management of behavioural issues in children, family dynamics or relationship concerns,
We will help our clients to gain clarity, self-understanding, and tools to cope better—not just quick fixes.
Precision Mind Psychology works with adolescents, young adults and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood—navigating anxiety, ADHD, identity, behaviour issues or the impact of past trauma.
Clients may be questioning why they feel different, struggling in school or work, or unsure how to manage complex emotions or relationships.
Jack has experience with families, assisting with management of behavioural issues in children, family dynamics or relationship concerns,
We will help our clients to gain clarity, self-understanding, and tools to cope better—not just quick fixes.
I offer trauma informed psychotherapy and counselling sessions for individuals dealing with complex trauma, abuse, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, navigating significant life events, relationship issues or transitions, and those exploring the link between physical and emotional well being.
I was drawn to profession of psychotherapy as a catalyst for healing and personal transformation and remain passionate about both. My background combines clinical, organisational, and leadership experience, so I understand how complex lives — family, career, identity — intersect with emotional wellbeing.
I offer trauma informed psychotherapy and counselling sessions for individuals dealing with complex trauma, abuse, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, navigating significant life events, relationship issues or transitions, and those exploring the link between physical and emotional well being.
I was drawn to profession of psychotherapy as a catalyst for healing and personal transformation and remain passionate about both. My background combines clinical, organisational, and leadership experience, so I understand how complex lives — family, career, identity — intersect with emotional wellbeing.
Alcohol & Drug Counsellor Supporting People to Reduce or Rethink Substance Use.
Are you wanting to cut back or stop, but finding yourself slipping into old patterns? Perhaps your alcohol or drug use is beginning to affect your health, work, or relationships, and you’re feeling weighed down by shame, guilt, or worry.
You may have tried to make changes on your own but found it difficult to maintain. You might also be managing stress, anxiety, low mood, or past experiences that make things feel even more overwhelming.
I also support partners, parents, and loved ones who are navigating the impact of someone else’s use
Alcohol & Drug Counsellor Supporting People to Reduce or Rethink Substance Use.
Are you wanting to cut back or stop, but finding yourself slipping into old patterns? Perhaps your alcohol or drug use is beginning to affect your health, work, or relationships, and you’re feeling weighed down by shame, guilt, or worry.
You may have tried to make changes on your own but found it difficult to maintain. You might also be managing stress, anxiety, low mood, or past experiences that make things feel even more overwhelming.
I also support partners, parents, and loved ones who are navigating the impact of someone else’s use
Taking the first step towards support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a registered psychologist, I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can feel truly heard and understood. My approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work at your pace to explore challenges, build on your strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Taking the first step towards support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a registered psychologist, I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can feel truly heard and understood. My approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work at your pace to explore challenges, build on your strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.
This includes experience of attachment disruptions such as separation, loss or inconsistencies from attachment figures or trauma such as abuse and neglect.
I understand that each patient is unique and equipped with their own strengths that have helped them navigate life. I aim to build on these strengths and foster a reflective capacity in my patients through which change is possible. I offer: • Mental Health Assessments • Individual work (short & long term) • Group work • Supervision.
This includes experience of attachment disruptions such as separation, loss or inconsistencies from attachment figures or trauma such as abuse and neglect.
I understand that each patient is unique and equipped with their own strengths that have helped them navigate life. I aim to build on these strengths and foster a reflective capacity in my patients through which change is possible. I offer: • Mental Health Assessments • Individual work (short & long term) • Group work • Supervision.
Su works in partnership with clients, using a person-centered, holistic, strength based, and non-judgmental approach. Su supports clients to explore, understand and make informed choices, aligned to their personal values to live authentically and with mental health resilience. Su works in areas related to: anxiety; depression; grief and loss; self-esteem and confidence; pregnancy and parenting challenges; workplace and insurance matters; life and transitional challenges; cross cultural, racial, identity, and/or spiritual challenges; disabilities and health challenges; relationship challenges; and does work related to legal matters.
Su works in partnership with clients, using a person-centered, holistic, strength based, and non-judgmental approach. Su supports clients to explore, understand and make informed choices, aligned to their personal values to live authentically and with mental health resilience. Su works in areas related to: anxiety; depression; grief and loss; self-esteem and confidence; pregnancy and parenting challenges; workplace and insurance matters; life and transitional challenges; cross cultural, racial, identity, and/or spiritual challenges; disabilities and health challenges; relationship challenges; and does work related to legal matters.
I am genuine, direct, open and also have a sense of humour (though it is twisted/cynical/dark). I work best when you feel comfortable, if that means we swear a lot in session - I am happy to make that sacrifice! I work clients across many areas from complex trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression and workplace issues.
I believe it is important to work with clients - not dictate to them. My preferred treatment method is to focus on the areas that you want to work on. I believe a partnership not a prescription is important. Sticking to values means more than putting them on a website - it means actually living them.
I am genuine, direct, open and also have a sense of humour (though it is twisted/cynical/dark). I work best when you feel comfortable, if that means we swear a lot in session - I am happy to make that sacrifice! I work clients across many areas from complex trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression and workplace issues.
I believe it is important to work with clients - not dictate to them. My preferred treatment method is to focus on the areas that you want to work on. I believe a partnership not a prescription is important. Sticking to values means more than putting them on a website - it means actually living them.
I am passionate about healthy relationships and understand how relationship difficulties impact our well-being. You may be experiencing relationship and intimacy challenges, marriage and parenting struggles or be going through a tricky life transition like family separation. You may be in a relationship or family which is affected by disability or neuro-diverse behaviours. It is common to feel anxious or stressed in these situations and supportive counselling with me can help you explore what is contributing to the problem and what can lead to the positive change you are seeking.
I am passionate about healthy relationships and understand how relationship difficulties impact our well-being. You may be experiencing relationship and intimacy challenges, marriage and parenting struggles or be going through a tricky life transition like family separation. You may be in a relationship or family which is affected by disability or neuro-diverse behaviours. It is common to feel anxious or stressed in these situations and supportive counselling with me can help you explore what is contributing to the problem and what can lead to the positive change you are seeking.
I am passionate about coming alongside you and helping you find solutions, healing and recovery. My goal is for you to come to a place where you are able to move forward, to gain clarity and reach a new level of better. I like to be client-centred and encouraging client autonomy as well as building a space for healthy collaboration and problem solving. I am a strong believer in an individual’s ability to find change and to break out of old patterns and cycles. For me it is important to foster an atmosphere of hope and perspective.
I am passionate about coming alongside you and helping you find solutions, healing and recovery. My goal is for you to come to a place where you are able to move forward, to gain clarity and reach a new level of better. I like to be client-centred and encouraging client autonomy as well as building a space for healthy collaboration and problem solving. I am a strong believer in an individual’s ability to find change and to break out of old patterns and cycles. For me it is important to foster an atmosphere of hope and perspective.
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.
More Therapists Nearby
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.
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.
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.
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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.