Trauma Support Providers

I am a registered Psychologist providing a range of trauma-specific and trauma-related treatments.

My recent clinical experience has included working for six years in a hospital setting. For many people that I met, the cause of their distress lay in past experiences of trauma and abuse and difficulties they had experienced since. I completed more specific training for working intensively with people on addressing and managing post-traumatic stress disorders and 'Complex Trauma' experiences. This has included developing the capacity to provide EMDR, Schema Focused Therapy, and tailored CBT treatments.

There are many reasons why seeing a psychologist can be anxiety provoking and I attempt at all times to appreciate this. I hope always to provide a safe, respectful environment and to make sure that any work we do proceeds at a pace determined by the other person. At times, discussing or thinking about trauma can be distressing and sessions are structured to allow for grounding, calming and other skills to be practised. This gives people a chance to manage potential distress that might arise in therapy and develop the skills in a safe, contained way.

Sometimes, as a result of trauma, people can end up on a trajectory to making choices they regret, or coping in a way that is unhelpful. In order to address some of these potential outcomes, I take a non-judgemental and accepting approach. I work within a safe, welcoming clinic staffed by friendly and professional clinicians.

Sessions are approximately an hour in duration and we will develop a treatment plan based on your goals for therapy. Treatment options will be provided and we will aim to measure change in a meaningful way. There is no one goal or outcome that fits everyone, and the pace of change can vary.

If you have any questions about treatment which would like answered before considering what you would like to do, please feel free to contact me via the clinic. Inquiries can be made by email: [email protected] or by phone: 03 9434 4161.

Fiona has been working in the helping industry for over 20 years. She has graduated with Bachelor of Social Science, Graduate Diploma in Counselling and a Masters in Social Work. Initially most of Fiona's career was working with vulnerable families and young people, alcohol and other drugs and homelessness. Over the years, and experiencing other approaches such as yoga teaching and yoga therapy, Fiona discovered Trauma Sensitive Yoga and this made a significant impact in her work and how she was able to understand the long standing impacts of trauma on a person. Fiona went on to develop small groups in a mindful movement approach, using movement and noticing as an approach to teaching ourselves how to ""notice"" uncomfortable sensations in the body and then how we can gently adapt and self regulate to manage these automatic responses as a result of trauma. Fiona has worked with groups who are part of the Forgotten Children. This experience taught Fiona a great deal in learning about peoples personal challenges and how the experience of trauma has made long lasting impacts. Together we worked at peoples own pace, offering choice, developing trust and safety, to support peoples individual changes in self regulating and starting to choose options that were providing positive outcomes. Fiona offers many approaches from listening, CBT, mindfulness and movement to support the person in how they would like to progress in receiving the support they need.

Hello, my name is Gena Fawns. I am a somatic psychotherapist and mental health social worker, practicing in Fairfield, Melbourne, since 1989. I work with adults experiencing difficulties with any aspect of life, particularly anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, childhood trauma and abuse, relationship problems, communication, self-esteem, or addiction.

I provide a supportive, understanding and safe place where you can explore your concerns and find a way forward. I draw on many techniques, theories and my own experience, to listen and respond to each individual. My therapeutic focus includes a person's feelings, emotions and thoughts. I provide empathic understanding to help clients build cohesion and resilience, and combine an awareness of somatics and the bodily level of experience with a humanistic approach to the integration of all parts of the Self.

I see many clients who struggle with the after-effects of trauma, supporting them to resolve their feelings, make sense of their experience, and deal with their symptoms more effectively. I am trained and experienced in helping those who’ve suffered complex trauma in childhood, including sexual, emotional or physical abuse. I offer safety, understanding and creative ways forward to regulate difficult emotions and heal the sense of self.

I offer confidential counselling and psychotherapy treatment for individuals and couples. I am flexible and collaborative in setting goals with each new client, according to their needs and priorities. I can help you develop ways to relate better with others, make decisions about your life direction, and regulate your emotions in stressful situations. I assist people with specific mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder, to learn to manage these better. I also offer solution-focused and cognitive-behaviour therapy when appropriate.

My practice involves both verbal and experiential therapy, depending on the needs of the client. I use various techniques to help clients explore, process and make sense of their feelings and thoughts. I am experienced in the use of somatic processing, emotion-focused therapy and therapeutic touch in psychotherapy, and may incorporate these methods if appropriate, in consultation with the client.

I respect the worth of all individuals, regardless of gender identity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Gillian is a registered psychologist with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. She is also a neuropsychotherapist and member of the International Association of Clinical Neuropsychotherapy. Gillian is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and the Australian Psychological Society. Her practice focuses on the treatment of children, adolescents and adults impacted by trauma and/or neglect, with a focus on working with complex trauma. Gillian's professional background is in educational and developmental psychology (assessment and counselling), counselling, and counselling psychology. In addition to her private practice, Gillian lectures at university, teaches nationally and internationally on topics related to the treatment and understanding of complex trauma, and provides school consultation on how to support trauma-impacted children in the classroom. She is also involved with several organisations that are dedicated to helping marginalised people groups.

Hi! I am an accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience counselling clients who have experienced complex trauma, sexual assault, domestic family violence and childhood trauma. I am particularly committed to working within a trauma informed approach to assist to regain power and safety in your lives. I have an in depth understanding of social justice issues in Australia and how they impact on our sense of wellness. I use a blend of modalities to suit each client and am guided by the principles of somatic, strength based, systems and narrative approaches.

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Provider number: 4101693K
• 4-year Higher Vocational Training in Childcare and Education, the Netherlands.
• Bachelor of Social Work Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga 2000
• Certificate in Expressive Therapies Turnaround Centre 2001
• Graduate Certificate Human Services Management University of Queensland 2008
• Graduate Certificate Mental Health Science Flinders University of Adelaide 2013
• 20-year Membership AASW
Recently completed training:
2020 Advanced Suicide prevention Training; 2020 Trauma Summit with world leaders (online); Working with Transgenerational Trauma; 2019 EMDR Advance Practice Conference Sydney;2019 EMDR conference Cracow Poland; 2018 EMDR Level 2; 2017 EMDR level 1, 2016 Certificate in Primary Care Triple P parenting, 2013 Graduate Cert. in Mental Health Sciences, specifically, clinical case management and behavioural cognitive psychotherapy for anxiety and related disorders; 2013 Anxiety and Panic techniques to blend evidence-based approaches into individualised treatment; Evidence-Based steps to Effective Management of Complex Cases; 2013 Demystifying Dual Diagnosis-Diagnosis, Psychopharmacology & Treatment Guidelines; Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning: Mental Health Assessment and Capacity Assessment; 2014 Administering Mental State Examination; 2015 Australian Loss and Bereavement Centre: Iceberg Theory, counselling below the surface for people experiencing loss and bereavement; Integrated Care for Older People, Delivered when, where and how it’s needed 2015.

Jackie Burke is a fully registered trauma specialist psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with people who have been subjected to violence and/or abuse. Jackie uses an expanded trauma informed approach to assist recovery from trauma impacts including experiences of depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, eating disorders, dissociation, self-harming behaviours, substance use, and relationship difficulties.

Jackie has worked in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of both NSW and the NT. She has worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in the north of Australia and northern NSW and works regularly with people of diverse cultural backgrounds including GL&B clients. Jackie previously directed national programs for people affected by sexual, domestic and family violence and now works in private practice in Crows Nest NSW. Jackie is an awarded researcher, and regularly provides advice about trauma, complex trauma, sexual, domestic and family violence to government and non government agencies.

Jackie works with a range of therapeutic approaches and is committed to understanding exactly what each client wishes to change and finding the best possible fit for them in terms of approaches.

Jackie sees clients at a clinic in Crows Nest. The clinic is easily accessed by public transport and free public parking is available close by.

Feel free to contact Jackie to discuss what you are seeking.

Along with her position as a Manager at The Oasis Centre, Jatinder is also the Director of JK Diversity Consultants and Accredited Mental health Social Worker specialist in working with migrant and refugee communities. Her professional career spans 15 years and across various scopes of practice: research, child protection, family support, refugee settlement support, domestic violence counselling, policy roles and teaching Social work practice.

Jatinder is a fluent Punjabi speaker and has been delivering training workshops since 2011 to professionals from multi-disciplinary background across Australia to build cultural capability and responsiveness within child welfare, mental health, domestic and family violence. She has been a strong advocate and has published research in various journals and presented at national and international conferences. She has prepared submissions to various child protection inquiries and Royal commissions and Domestic Violence reviews. She is a member of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and on the Advisory Board of Sikh Helpline Australia.

Ms Jatinder Kaur
The Oasis Centre Manager – Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Medicare Provider Number: 5289313H | Registered NDIS Provider Number: 4050022645

Dana has worked intensively as a Clinical Psychologist in complex adult mental health settings since 2009. She applies an integrated therapeutic approach which is tapered to individual client needs to ensure best practice is always adhered to on an individual level. She strives to work with each person exclusively, within all external and internal facets of their lives to promote improved global wellbeing.
She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), APS College of Clinical Psychologists, Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA), and Association of Contextual Behavioural Sciences (ACBS).
Whilst working with a broad range of clients, presentations and difficulties, Dana has a special interest in working with trauma, complex PTSD and helping people develop themselves with difficulties beyond achieving just a cessation of symptoms.

I am a registered Psychologist with an Area of Practice Endorsement in Counselling. I am a full member of The Australian Psychological Society and a Fellow of the College of Counselling Psychologists. I have over 35 years experience with a wide range of clients including Vietnam Veterans and other combat trauma survivors, Survivors of Childhood trauma, workplace and industrial trauma in addition to general counselling. I have trained as a Gestalt Therapist so my approach to my counselling is to try to look at the big picture and to be very focused on the viewpoint of the client. I regularly undertake update training on trauma counselling and I have a clear model of treatment that I use for survivors of trauma