Trauma Support Providers

As a professional counsellor, and a registered member of PACFA, Heather is not only trained/experienced in a range of evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic approaches, but also is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standard of professional practice, and care. While using a Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, and Person Centred approach, it's Heather's genuinely nonjudgmental, kind, and empathic nature which is always central to her practice. It is this which lays at the core in the support she provides to her clients, to help them address their issues, meet their needs, and achieve their goals.
Heather has a broad range of knowledge and experience which allows her to compassionately work with people with a range of issues, relating to - relationships, abuse, trauma, separation/divorce, grief & loss, parenting, sibling rivalry, adolescence, low self-esteem, workplace difficulties, disability, conflict management, anxiety, depression, and stress.
Heather's insight into the complexities of, not only life, but, also, human nature itself, allows her to support clients to gain greater awareness of themselves, develop coping strategies, establish healthier relationships with themselves, and others, manage and/or reduce stress and anxiety, and, generally, become more empowered in their everyday lives.

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, 12 years experience with helping individuals and families connect to themselves and each other (attachment based therapy). Client directed and solution focused therapy we work on your needs and what you would like help with. I have 12 years experience working with adults and children who have experienced trauma and complex trauma. Trauma therapy including EMDR, prolonged exposure, neuroscience to help you understand childhood trauma to reduce the impact of the past in your present and future life. I enjoy working with survivors/victims as they have an amazing will, strength and resiliency to help themselves overcome past traumas so they can live a meaningful life. It is an honour to work alongside so you can achieve stability, meaning and purpose for your life.

Other therapies include:
- Types of Therapy
- Trauma Focused
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centred
- Positive Psychology
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Clinical Supervisor

Dorota has been working as a psychologist since 1993 and completed Masters of Clinical Psychology in 1997 at UNSW. She has extensive experience working in private practice and adult inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. She is registered with Victims Services, Wentwest Primary Mental Health Services, WorkCover NSW and CTP. Areas of interest include complex trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain and addictions. She has been working with victims of crime since 2002. Dorota strives to help individuals meet life and work challenges in a personalised, non-judgemental and accepting manner. She uses an eclectic approach that matches treatment to suit each individual rather than adhering to a particular treatment approach. Dorota has training in CBT (including trauma-informed CBT), IPT, ACT and DBT.

Emily is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with 15+ years experience in a range of clinical areas including Child Protection; Homelessness; Domestic and Family Violence; Sexual Assault and Victims of crime. Emily possesses a Bachelor of Psychology; Bachelor of Community Welfare & Counselling; Masters of Social Work and is currently completing a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy & Nutrition) and is a Qualified Hatha & Yin Yoga Teacher.

Emily's holistic approach utilises a range of modalities including Psychology; Yoga Therapy; Meditation & Nutrition. Specialty areas in clinical practice are; cPTSD; Managing trauma and generalist MH concerns utilising a range of therapies including CBT; Narrative Therapy; Solutions Focused; Strength Based; ACT & Feminist anti-oppressive practice.

Experienced Clinical Psychologist with a demonstrated history of working with children, young people, and their families in the private practice, not-for-profit, and school based environments. Skilled in Psychological and Psycho-educational Assessment, Individual and Group Therapy and evidence-based psychotherapy with adult, adolescent and child client populations. Graduated with a Master of Clinical Psychology from Bond University and working towards endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.

Estelle Snelling – DipAOD, BSocSci, M.MHSci(clin), SEP

Estelle Snelling is a Clinical Psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience in trauma-informed psychotherapy, staff support, supervision, and training.

She is a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Graduate, and Structural & Systemic Family Constellations Facilitator. Inspired by contemporary science and ancient wisdom, Estelle works with the body’s innate intelligence to resolve shock, developmental trauma, and chronic stress across personal, intergenerational, and ancestral dimensions.

Her clinical foundations are in dual diagnosis inpatient treatment, working at the intersection of substance use and complex trauma. This experience continues to shape her integrative approach, centring nervous system regulation, attachment repair, and embodiment. She is PACFA-accredited as a Clinical Supervisor, holds a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Sciences, and has training in EMDR and the Flash Technique.

Estelle has maintained a longstanding private practice and worked extensively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the Australian Defence Force, and agencies in the family violence sector.

Outside the clinic, she is a passionate fermenter, traveller, animal lover, herbal concoctor, and student of the Sun, who enjoys weaving, singing, dancing, and exploring our embodied connection to nature, art, music, and ritual practice.

Gabby has 25 years experience working with people affected by trauma. She opened her practice in 2002 and has experience working with forensic services involves bush fire support, coroner’s court support, magistrate court support, prison support to psychological services working in Victorian prisons, natural disasters (eg 2004 tsunami), Myanmar with health care workers in high risk situations.
Gabby is trained in EMDR and uses this technique when appropriate
Gabby has presented at international conferences in the UK, Australia and New Zealand on trauma, PTSD and counter transference.
She is registered with the Blue Knot Foundation database.

Everyone experiences trauma differently and Gabby works with clients to explore aspects of their life and their feelings, and learn new ways of overcoming difficulties. Managing vulnerabilities, emotions and behaviours can make problems easier to understand.

Gavin is a clinical psychologist, and has been a registered psychologist since 1993. He has worked across the lifespan with a broad range of people. Prior to becoming a university academic he worked at Queensland health for 13 years. He has training and experience in EMDR and Trauma focused CBT. Gavin has also been a university academic since 2007 and has trained clinical psychologists. Gavin works as an evidence based practitioner, and a therapeutic provides an environment that is safe for clients.

Gurprit has a wide and deep background in supporting patients with complex mental health issues through evidence-based therapies. Her warm and empathetic nature and skills as a psychologist promote open discussion and an environment for healing. Passionate about her patients’ personal recovery, Gurprit’s expertise is in returning value and meaning to the lives of those in her care. She is a Specialist Counsellor with Victim Services, NSW and specialises in treating patients suffering from PTSD due to sexual assault, domestic violence and other life threatening situations.

I have been a psychologist working in the field of trauma since 1997. I trained in sexual assault counselling initially via NSW Health until I became a fully private practice psychologist in 2003. I've been providing a trauma counselling service via Victims Services for many years and a trauma specialist for the past two years.
I am passionate about gently being alongside victims during their journey as they become the best person they can become. Every day is a privilege working in this field and I truly treasure the work I do and the exquisitely brave people I meet in that process.