Domestic Abuse Psychologists and Therapists in Victoria Park, WA

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Dr Nicola Flood
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Nicola is endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and has worked with individuals in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings both in the public and private sectors. Nicola is a warm, compassionate, and dedicated clinician who uses a person-centred approach in which treatment is collaboratively tailored to the individual. Nicola has also had extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and as such, uses a trauma-informed approach to create a supportive, non-judgemental, and safe environment.
Nicola is endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and has worked with individuals in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings both in the public and private sectors. Nicola is a warm, compassionate, and dedicated clinician who uses a person-centred approach in which treatment is collaboratively tailored to the individual. Nicola has also had extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and as such, uses a trauma-informed approach to create a supportive, non-judgemental, and safe environment.
0435 097 215 View 0435 097 215
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Tap In Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Serves Area
“Stress, losses, and trauma create changes you don’t choose. Healing creates change you do choose” (adapted from Rosenthal). Dorte (Dee) at Tap In Counselling Service is a compassionate counsellor, whose training & experience strengthen her ability to adapt evidence-based approaches according to individual healing & recovery needs. Dorte guides adults and couples to tap into their resources, strengths, and supports to enhance their well-being, gain desired changes, and for healing. Individuals with BUPA, AHM, MediBank, HCF and Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) incl. HBF private health cover may be eligible to claim rebates.
“Stress, losses, and trauma create changes you don’t choose. Healing creates change you do choose” (adapted from Rosenthal). Dorte (Dee) at Tap In Counselling Service is a compassionate counsellor, whose training & experience strengthen her ability to adapt evidence-based approaches according to individual healing & recovery needs. Dorte guides adults and couples to tap into their resources, strengths, and supports to enhance their well-being, gain desired changes, and for healing. Individuals with BUPA, AHM, MediBank, HCF and Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) incl. HBF private health cover may be eligible to claim rebates.
(08) 6493 7783 View (08) 6493 7783
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Yeukai Ruzvidzo
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I also support individuals, especially women, facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and domestic violence.
My mission is to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and enhance their overall well-being. I provide therapy to support people in managing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, personal growth barriers, and the complexities of bereavement. Clients are welcomed into a safe, non-judgmental space where they can openly express themselves, receive validation, and build effective coping strategies. With empathy and compassion, I guide individuals and families through their healing journey, focusing on recognizing strengths, cultivating resilience, and creating lasting positive change.
I also support individuals, especially women, facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and domestic violence.
My mission is to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and enhance their overall well-being. I provide therapy to support people in managing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, personal growth barriers, and the complexities of bereavement. Clients are welcomed into a safe, non-judgmental space where they can openly express themselves, receive validation, and build effective coping strategies. With empathy and compassion, I guide individuals and families through their healing journey, focusing on recognizing strengths, cultivating resilience, and creating lasting positive change.
(08) 6171 2075 View (08) 6171 2075
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Sally Robson-Thomas
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I support adults, young people and couples to navigate life’s challenges in a respectful and non-judgemental manner. I have worked in rural and urban settings and love to work with people from all walks of life. I enjoy working with a range of tricky problems that can bother big and small people, including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and relationship issues.
I support adults, young people and couples to navigate life’s challenges in a respectful and non-judgemental manner. I have worked in rural and urban settings and love to work with people from all walks of life. I enjoy working with a range of tricky problems that can bother big and small people, including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and relationship issues.
(08) 6109 8103 View (08) 6109 8103
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Melissa Harris
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
This includes those impacted by domestic violence, partners with addiction issues, and relationships affected by narcissistic traits.
Melissa has worked in the Western Australian health industry for over 25 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.
This includes those impacted by domestic violence, partners with addiction issues, and relationships affected by narcissistic traits.
Melissa has worked in the Western Australian health industry for over 25 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.
(08) 6333 0748 View (08) 6333 0748
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Lovina Triman
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
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.
0415 947 772 View 0415 947 772
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Counselling with Lisa Cregan
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Do you require support and guidance with disability, ageing or chronic health-related conditions? I am a registered Counsellor and Accredited Social Worker. My background includes providing counselling and disability and aged-care service delivery with State and Local government agencies.
Do you require support and guidance with disability, ageing or chronic health-related conditions? I am a registered Counsellor and Accredited Social Worker. My background includes providing counselling and disability and aged-care service delivery with State and Local government agencies.
(08) 9468 6034 View (08) 9468 6034

More Therapists Nearby

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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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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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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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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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Sarah Dwyer
Counsellor, PACFA
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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Serene Solutions Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Ellenbrook, WA 6069
My ideal clients are individuals and couples navigating trauma, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, or major life transitions. Many come to therapy feeling unheard, exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. At Serene Solutions, support is grounded in compassion, safety, and practical therapeutic strategies. Through trauma-informed psychotherapy, counselling, hypnotherapy, and reflective exploration, clients are supported to understand themselves better, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and find lasting emotional well-being
My ideal clients are individuals and couples navigating trauma, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, or major life transitions. Many come to therapy feeling unheard, exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. At Serene Solutions, support is grounded in compassion, safety, and practical therapeutic strategies. Through trauma-informed psychotherapy, counselling, hypnotherapy, and reflective exploration, clients are supported to understand themselves better, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and find lasting emotional well-being
(08) 6361 7051 View (08) 6361 7051
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Fiona Bennett, Counselling and Therapy
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Claremont, WA 6010
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.
(08) 6206 8534 View (08) 6206 8534
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Indira Chanda
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Attadale, WA 6156
Indira has over 20 years of clinical experience working in mental health services across the public, private and not for profit sectors. Indira provides supportive, confidential and client-centred sessions. She has a passion for assisting her clients to realise their full inner potential through strength-based counselling. She believes that each client is the expert of their own life and provides a safe therapeutic space where she works collaboratively with clients to identify and achieve positive life goals. Indira is also a registered clinical supervisors and welcomes enquiries from counsellors requiring a regular supervisor.
Indira has over 20 years of clinical experience working in mental health services across the public, private and not for profit sectors. Indira provides supportive, confidential and client-centred sessions. She has a passion for assisting her clients to realise their full inner potential through strength-based counselling. She believes that each client is the expert of their own life and provides a safe therapeutic space where she works collaboratively with clients to identify and achieve positive life goals. Indira is also a registered clinical supervisors and welcomes enquiries from counsellors requiring a regular supervisor.
(08) 7701 9738 View (08) 7701 9738
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Michael Elwan
Social Worker, AASW
Online Only
Many of the people I work with are capable, thoughtful, and exhausted from holding it together for a long time. They live with anxiety, grief, the long aftermath of trauma, or the quiet disconnection that comes from years of carrying more than felt sustainable. Couples come looking for somewhere to put down the weight of recurring conflict, distance, or ruptures that have not healed on their own. Many have already had therapy that did not quite reach them. They want a practitioner whose understanding of what they are carrying does not stop at the textbook.
Many of the people I work with are capable, thoughtful, and exhausted from holding it together for a long time. They live with anxiety, grief, the long aftermath of trauma, or the quiet disconnection that comes from years of carrying more than felt sustainable. Couples come looking for somewhere to put down the weight of recurring conflict, distance, or ruptures that have not healed on their own. Many have already had therapy that did not quite reach them. They want a practitioner whose understanding of what they are carrying does not stop at the textbook.
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Carly Dunne
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
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
(08) 6206 8357 View (08) 6206 8357
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Andrew MacKinnon
Psychotherapist, MSc
Leederville, WA 6007
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.
(08) 6490 9948 View (08) 6490 9948
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James Ryan Somerville Brown
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Subiaco, WA 6008
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.
(08) 7947 8531 View (08) 7947 8531
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.