We offer counselling for adults (individuals and couples), adolescents and children. With us, you'll have a safe place to land, where you’ll feel truly seen, heard, and validated. We understand the frustration of mismatched connections and the importance of finding the right fit. That’s why building a strong and compassionate therapeutic relationship is our top priority.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples (Externship), Somatic Psychotherapy, Working with Complex Trauma, Emotion Focused Therapy (Level 1 & 2).
We offer counselling for adults (individuals and couples), adolescents and children. With us, you'll have a safe place to land, where you’ll feel truly seen, heard, and validated. We understand the frustration of mismatched connections and the importance of finding the right fit. That’s why building a strong and compassionate therapeutic relationship is our top priority.
Ivanhoe Psychological Services take a holistic view of mental health and wellbeing. We offer a range of evidence based therapeutic services to cater for individual need. Our services are guided by two key frameworks, Psychological Therapy - where strategies are employed to support you through challenging times, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy which seeks to increase self-awareness and connection to yourself and others.
Ivanhoe Psychological Services take a holistic view of mental health and wellbeing. We offer a range of evidence based therapeutic services to cater for individual need. Our services are guided by two key frameworks, Psychological Therapy - where strategies are employed to support you through challenging times, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy which seeks to increase self-awareness and connection to yourself and others.
At Back On Track Psychology, we provide individual, family, and couples therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Our compassionate, evidence-based approach supports mental health, resilience, and personal growth. Our therapy services are designed to help you navigate challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change in your life. We value diversity and offer services in the language you are most comfortable with. We also offer comprehensive psychological assessments, including cognitive, educational, and neuropsychological assessments for children and adults. Our assessments are evidence-based and tailored to each individual, ensuring accurate insights and practical recommendations.
Hosted by Back On Track Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Group meets in Kew, VIC 3101
At Back On Track Psychology, we provide individual, family, and couples therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Our compassionate, evidence-based approach supports mental health, resilience, and personal growth. Our therapy services are designed to help you navigate challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change in your life. We value diversity and offer services in the language you are most comfortable with. We also offer comprehensive psychological assessments, including cognitive, educational, and neuropsychological assessments for children and adults. Our assessments are evidence-based and tailored to each individual, ensuring accurate insights and practical recommendations.
This support group is providing a non-judgmental space for its participant to practice mindfulness training based on relaxation techniques. The group is limited to six participants only.
We work with clients with PTSD, dissociative personality disorders, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and neurodivergent children and adults.
This support group is providing a non-judgmental space for its participant to practice mindfulness training based on relaxation techniques. The group is limited to six participants only.
I found my passion and deep interest to help people through my inbuilt therapeutic counselling ability, more than two decades ago. I am a qualified Counsellor and Family Therapist. I work with individuals who struggling living lives without fear and stress. My therapeutic sessions are based on various effective therapeutic tools and theories which help finding solutions together by removing the mental agony and sufferings, those may have due to PTSD or past trauma. The safe and nurturing atmosphere created here, helps individuals to be at ease that leads to organic solutions through quality coaching and counselling.
I found my passion and deep interest to help people through my inbuilt therapeutic counselling ability, more than two decades ago. I am a qualified Counsellor and Family Therapist. I work with individuals who struggling living lives without fear and stress. My therapeutic sessions are based on various effective therapeutic tools and theories which help finding solutions together by removing the mental agony and sufferings, those may have due to PTSD or past trauma. The safe and nurturing atmosphere created here, helps individuals to be at ease that leads to organic solutions through quality coaching and counselling.
Online Groups
The diagnosis of Complex Trauma/Complex PTSD has been in mainstream Psychology less than 10 years. Specific treatments are therefore new/underdeveloped. This program employs a model developed from the available research and literature and my 15 years of clinical experience working with adults with backgrounds of childhood trauma. I invite anyone who has undergone adverse childhood experiences, and felt unsupported through them, to join others experiencing similar challenges in understanding the most fundamental cPTSD presentations, learning about and practicing strategies which promote healing and recovery. Optional individual sessions included for extra support. Introduction bookings/intake happening now for March.
Hosted by Esther Sammut Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Group meets in Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
For challenges which are more pervasive and affect interpersonal relationships I often use Schema Informed Therapy or a Complex Trauma model which help to heal the effects of adverse childhood experiences.
The diagnosis of Complex Trauma/Complex PTSD has been in mainstream Psychology less than 10 years. Specific treatments are therefore new/underdeveloped. This program employs a model developed from the available research and literature and my 15 years of clinical experience working with adults with backgrounds of childhood trauma. I invite anyone who has undergone adverse childhood experiences, and felt unsupported through them, to join others experiencing similar challenges in understanding the most fundamental cPTSD presentations, learning about and practicing strategies which promote healing and recovery. Optional individual sessions included for extra support. Introduction bookings/intake happening now for March.
The transformative journey from conception and throughout pregnancy to motherhood is a process known as 'matrescence'. It is a time when mind, body and spirit go through an awakening. Pregnancy circles support you to follow your own instincts to authentically reflect on this developing part of your identity and its impact on your wellbeing. Birth story circles hold a safe and trauma-aware space for sharing and de-briefing about birth. A place where you can be vulnerable in releasing emotions if you choose and feel understood in a respectful and non-judgemental way.
Hosted by Natalie Anderson - Open Circle Wellbeing
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Group meets in Parkville, VIC 3052
The transformative journey from conception and throughout pregnancy to motherhood is a process known as 'matrescence'. It is a time when mind, body and spirit go through an awakening. Pregnancy circles support you to follow your own instincts to authentically reflect on this developing part of your identity and its impact on your wellbeing. Birth story circles hold a safe and trauma-aware space for sharing and de-briefing about birth. A place where you can be vulnerable in releasing emotions if you choose and feel understood in a respectful and non-judgemental way.
Experience the unique healing power of Horses. Please contact for Session details
Hosted by Stable & Nook - Counselling and Wellness
Counsellor, PACFA
Group meets in Fish Creek, VIC 3959
Experience the unique healing power of Horses. Please contact for Session details
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition that affects many people. At Perpetual Wellness Counselling Service, we understand the challenges that come with anxiety, and that's why we offer a support group to help individuals overcome their anxiety and find a sense of calm in a safe and supportive environment. Our anxiety group is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is struggling with anxiety, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Group is confidential, members are encouraged to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable with.
Hosted by Perpetual Wellness Counselling Service
Social Worker, AMHSW
Group meets in Carrum Downs, VIC 3201
For depression and anxiety or trauma related issues.
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition that affects many people. At Perpetual Wellness Counselling Service, we understand the challenges that come with anxiety, and that's why we offer a support group to help individuals overcome their anxiety and find a sense of calm in a safe and supportive environment. Our anxiety group is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is struggling with anxiety, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Group is confidential, members are encouraged to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable with.
This group is for those who grew up unaware of their real biological parents. You may have been adopted, donor-conceived or raised by a parent who you don't have a biological connection to. If you have not learnt the truth about your arrival into this world as a child, this discovery later in life can be one of the most profound experiences one can go through. Having a safe and understanding place to share your story and talk about what you are going though could really help to process your discovery. 4-6 participants.
This group is for those who grew up unaware of their real biological parents. You may have been adopted, donor-conceived or raised by a parent who you don't have a biological connection to. If you have not learnt the truth about your arrival into this world as a child, this discovery later in life can be one of the most profound experiences one can go through. Having a safe and understanding place to share your story and talk about what you are going though could really help to process your discovery. 4-6 participants.
A group of private practitioners who support each other in a professional sense.
Hosted by Ballarat online Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Group meets in Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma.
A group of private practitioners who support each other in a professional sense.
This is a group for women supporting women after experiencing Family or Domestic Violence, Psycho educational, empowering group, developing a stronger sense of self, healthy and unhealthy relationships, anger management, calming the limbic system, strategies to improve coping skills, Emotion Focused Therapy, grounding and calming techniques and an audio support tool box for you to collect over your time in the group. This is a non judgemental group and everything we discuss in the group is confidential. Please don't hesitate to call for more information. We look forward travelling alongside you through the healing journey.
I have also worked in the Domestic/Family Violence Sector for the past 11 years, working with trauma, and recovery.
This is a group for women supporting women after experiencing Family or Domestic Violence, Psycho educational, empowering group, developing a stronger sense of self, healthy and unhealthy relationships, anger management, calming the limbic system, strategies to improve coping skills, Emotion Focused Therapy, grounding and calming techniques and an audio support tool box for you to collect over your time in the group. This is a non judgemental group and everything we discuss in the group is confidential. Please don't hesitate to call for more information. We look forward travelling alongside you through the healing journey.
After completing the Complex Trauma/cPTSD Basics to Recovery, or a similar program, you might want to attend the advanced program for further monitoring and support to make your road to recovery even shorter and smoother. As you will have made some necessary changes for your health and well-being to emerge, your world will start to be different, especially because your relationships with people will improve or fall away if they were too unhealthy to fix. You will learn what to look out for, how to navigate these changes in future and you will be supported on the way.
Hosted by Esther Sammut Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Group meets in Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
For challenges which are more pervasive and affect interpersonal relationships I often use Schema Informed Therapy or a Complex Trauma model which help to heal the effects of adverse childhood experiences.
After completing the Complex Trauma/cPTSD Basics to Recovery, or a similar program, you might want to attend the advanced program for further monitoring and support to make your road to recovery even shorter and smoother. As you will have made some necessary changes for your health and well-being to emerge, your world will start to be different, especially because your relationships with people will improve or fall away if they were too unhealthy to fix. You will learn what to look out for, how to navigate these changes in future and you will be supported on the way.
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
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.