Trauma Support Providers

Bilingual consulting clinical psychologist with an interest in the provision of evidence based, and culturally sensitive psychological services. Extensive experience in training and clinical supervision of psychologists and other health professionals. Areas of practice include post natal depression, complex trauma, bipolar disorder, grief, anxiety and emotion regulation disorders in younger and older adults. Research interests include attachment, problematic perfectionism and borderline personality disorder.
On a personal note, I am a migrant and a mother of three adult children who were born in Australia. I completed my undergraduate qualification in Argentina and postgraduate qualification in Australia, where I have practised as a psychologist since 1991. My hobbies are yoga, leisure walking, meditation and international cuisine, particularly Mediterranean, French and Middle Eastern.

Fiona is a registered Psychologist with a Masters in Psychology (Counselling). Fiona has experience in a community health setting and in private practice. Her therapeutic skills include Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). In addition Fiona's skills include Transpersonal Psychology, Interpersonal Therapy, Sand Tray and Process Experiential Emotion Focused Therapy (PEEFT).
Fiona believes mental wellbeing is enhanced through holistic counselling approaches founded in evidence based practice. Fiona can write reports for court matters, Victim of Crime, TAC and WorkCover matters. In addition she can also administer a range of psychological tests and assessments.
Fiona's area of speciality is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Scientific research has established EMDR as effective for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Fiona is an Accredited Practitioner and has successfully used EMDR as a treatment component in the management of:
Depression
Complicated grief
Body dysmorphic disporders
Performance anxiety
Phobias
Panic attacks
Dissociative disorders
Eating disorders
Stress reduction
Addictions
Personality disorders
Pain disorders
Sexual or Physical abuse
Disturbing memories

Practice as a psychologist since 2005.
Initial trauma training 2006, then further developed in 2007.
Accredited EMDR practitioner with EMDRAA.
Trained in in Trauma Focused CBT 2013 at Hebrew University - Jerusalem.
9 Years working in public mental health sector.
Since 2009 also worked in private practice.
Currently doing volunteer work in overseas country.

I have over 15 Years experience working as a Sexual Assault Counsellor within a specialist Sexual Assault Service, NSW Health, providing individual, family and group counselling to children, adolescents and adults (currently not providing counselling to children in High School). I have also provided Court Preparation, Court Support and Counselling for Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence . In addition I have also worked within services that have provided Family Assessments for Vulnerable families and provided Mental Health counselling, and support for parents and children of all ages. I take a sensitive and caring approach to my counselling having always worked with people who were at their most vulnerable. It is with great respect and admiration that I provide counselling to victims of abuse as I acknowledge the difficulties that those experiences can create for people. It is for this reason that I have named my counselling service, ""At Your Own Pace"" Counselling and Therapeutic Service as my work is often focused on empowering people and therapeutically helping them to find the strengths and resilience within themselves to better manage the difficulties that they experience in their current, every day lives, which may be, as a consequence of their childhood experiences. I am experienced in using trauma informed practices as well as many other evidence-based counselling techniques. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Medicare Provider, currently working Part time in Private practice and Part time as a Social Worker within NSW Health.

My name is Gehan George. I am a Generalist Psychologist since 2000. Prior to my formal registration, I have been a practising counsellor for 8 years. I am of arabic background and have worked with the Arabic population since graduating from University in 1993. I hold 3 degrees, 2 being postgraduate. I have been working with the issue of trauma since 1995 with torture and trauma survivors of war. In 2005 I opened my private practice and see clients on a regular basis from such backgrounds.

Since graduating, I have been consulting on a frequent basis with my supervisor. I have been with the one supervisor for 20 years and going strong. I believe having this support adds to the accumulated theoretical knowledge that is gained from education, but more of a lived experience than reading it in text books. I continue to work with torture and trauma survivors of war as well as being sexually abused both in my private practice and as a consultant to medical centres.

Hamid Reza Dadgostar is a registered Psychologist with a Master's degree. He has been running a successful practice in the Sydney CBD for the past 13 years. He is accredited by Medicare Australia, and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). He speaks three languages fluently: English, Persian, and French.

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.