Trauma Support Providers

Dr. Alyse Price-Tobler Bio
Qualifications:

PhD in the study of adult-child survivors of psychological abuse
Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy (MCAP)
PACFA Clinical Member
Member of the American Psychological Association (APA)
NDIS Specialist Provider
State Emergency Service (SES) and State Rescue Board Accredited Volunteer (25 years)
EAP Crisis Counselor
Dr. Alyse Price-Tobler, PhD, is a seasoned mental health practitioner, academic researcher, and clinical psychotherapist. With 38 years of experience in mental health and disabilities, Dr. Price-Tobler's journey is deeply personal as she is an adult survivor of severe parental alienation and abduction.

Specialty Areas
Dr. Price-Tobler specialises in supporting:

- Adult-child survivors of psychological abuse
- Targeted parents experiencing high-conflict divorce, also known as parental alienation
- Individuals with complex disabilities
- Internet addiction
- Sexualised behaviours
- Historical sexual abuse
- Severe mental health challenges
- Incarcerated individuals, foster care youth, and homeless men and women
These disenfranchised and vulnerable groups are at the heart of her work.

PhD Research
Her research, titled ""Working with Adult-Child Survivors of Severe Parental Alienation Abuse: Survivors and Mental Health Practitioners Perspectives,"" delves into the complexities of current treatments for severe psychological abuse. Dr. Price-Tobler conducted extensive interviews with adult-child survivors and leading mental health practitioners, resulting in a three-volume series that includes a new treatment protocol.

Other Areas of Special Interest
Dr. Price-Tobler's special interests include:

- Family and domestic violence, especially men exposed to domestic violence
- NDIS clients with severe and persistent mental health challenges
- Redress clients
- Adult survivors of cult abuse
- Emergency first responders
- Discrimination and advocacy work
- Professional Membership

Dr. Price-Tobler is a clinical member of PACFA Australia, the American Psychological Association, the Parental Alienation Study Group (PASG), and a founding member of the Transcending Alienation Practitioners and Professionals Group (TAPP).

Contact
To connect with Dr Alyse Price-Tobler, please email [email protected] or visit her LinkedIn profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyse-price-tobler-135459114/), Twitter X profile (https://twitter.com/AlyseTobler), YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiN_DxTEdbOpGZNB3Bo3ndQ/videos, and website (www.alyseprice-tobler.com) for more information.

Psychotherapy with me follows a trauma framework, meaning the work begins slowly, building a sense of trust and safety both within the room and for you between sessions (usually weekly). I am guided by your readiness to address the tough stuff and then encourage just a little at a time, minimising the possibility of becoming overwhelmed. Grounding, tapping and mindfulness strategies introduced early in the therapy are excellent tools to draw upon if overwhelm does occur.

I have worked with adults and couples with histories of childhood trauma for nearly 10 years. I initially found that for most of my clients, signs of trauma were evidenced often before the person mentioned any history of it. Quite a few people did not conceptualise their experiences as traumatic however the impact of the experiences certainly did reflect trauma. I became deeply interested in complex trauma and the physical, relational, psychological, social etc effects it has on a person many years later. I have a further interest in how faith is impacted by trauma and furthermore, how it can be woven into daily life as a valuable source of support and strength. I have been (& continue to be) generously educated by the people I've worked with as well as through post graduate studies, ongoing professional development and supervision with trauma experts.

I feel privileged to work alongside brave survivors as we walk a path together that leads to healing and growth.

I am an approved NSW Victims of Crime Counsellor. If you have been a victim of a crime in NSW you can apply for free counselling at https://www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/

Tony Monaghan is a registered psychologist. After a corporate career in Banking and Human Resources over 15 years, I turned back to psychology.

Since 2000, I have consulted independently to multi-nationals and small business across Asia Pacific, especially China. Since 2010, I have invested more and more into my primary values and capabilities – how to make best use of my skills, to make the world a better place.

I have had my fair share of successes in sport and business, and have also had to face up to failures. I have also invested more in the fields of anxiety and depression as a facilitator for Beyond Blue. All of this requires opening myself up (practising what I preach), accepting slowing down, re-framing my personal and family history, and taking responsibility for my own story. I have learnt to re-tell it so that its useful to me now.

In this regard, I’m here for you. Whatever we do will be safe, and will be all about learning and creating the future you hope for.

Belinda has degrees in both Social Work and Health Science (Rehabilitation Counselling) and she is committed to providing therapy that is compassionate, effective, and tailored to each individual, family and group. She has experience in a variety of areas including sexual assault and trauma, sexual health, child protection, mental health, occupational rehabilitation, and generalist counselling. She has also taught and lectured in both corporate and educational settings.
Belinda loves working with young people, adults and couples to resolve issues with anxiety, depression, bullying, relationship concerns, sexual health, family dynamics, trauma, and recovery following catastrophic events. She enjoys supervising therapists and working with organisations to develop healthy workplace cultures and high functioning teams.
Belinda has a particular interest in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP); a behavioural-based therapy that focuses on using the therapeutic relationship to increase social connection and improve health and wellbeing. She is passionate about providing trauma recovery counselling that builds on strengths and triumphs and is gentle and playful in addressing the hurt parts of ourselves that we all carry around.

Beverley is a Qualifield, Registered Psychotherapist/Counsellor and Supervisor and a Accrediated Mediator and couple counsellor. Beverley is also a NDIS provider. Beverley works with those experience trauma and clients referred to her from Victim of Crime.
Working with those who have experienced trauma in their lives can be very complex. Beverley tailors her therapy to the client and is aware of sensitivity and sociocultural issues. The therapy Beverley uses for trauma clients is Cognitive Behavioural therapy

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker / Psychotherapist
I'm self employed in Private practice for the past four years with prior experience in both Government and Non-Government agencies in South Australia and Queensland for over 23 years. My interest areas are Complex Trauma and PTSD and currently service clients from Neami National, Open Arms, Selectability, Carer's Gateway, Lifeworks, Community Corrections, NDIS and through Medicare Referrals. I have experience working with all age ranges. I am a Level 2 trained EMDR therapist through EMDRAA and have additional qualifications in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT (individualised exposure techniques, DNMS (Ego State Therapy), ACT, RET, DBT and have attended multiple other trauma, anxiety and depression related based trainings.

I am an experienced clinical member and registered supervisor with both PACFA and with Blue Knot. Since its inception in 2013, under the auspices of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, I have been part of a select team of clinicians who provided therapeutic support to the victim survivors of child sexual abuse. I currently provide clinical supervision to the counselling teams at Blue Knot. I have broad knowledge and training in various trauma orientations including somatic experiencing (now in my advanced year of a three year training program), brainspotting, sensorimotor psychotherapy, focusing, sandtray; and have completed programs with Pat Ogden, Bessel van der Kolk, Janina Fisher, Lou Cozolino, Dan Seigal, Pam Stavropoulos to name a few.

I have a Masters in Couple and Family Therapy (UNSW); a Masters in Applied Psychotherapy and Counselling (focused on trauma modalities) ; and a Bachelors in Arts/Law (Hons) (UK).

I have extensive experience in working individually and systemically with different and intersecting forms of violence and abuse, with individuals and systemically. I have close involvement for the past decade or more, in working with family violence- both as a front line clinician as well as anchoring clinical supervision to front line teams delivering mens behavioural change programs, and women survivor groups.

25 years clinical experience (current)
7 years clinical manager of sexual assault/abuse & domestic violence service (past)
2.5yrs Trauma counselling post bushfires (past)
12yrs Counselling cancer patients and families (current)
4yrs Counselling people with intellectual disability re sexual health, relationships etc (current)
Couple counselling (current)
Adolescent Issues (current)
Individual counselling (current)
LGBTIQ counselling (current)

I support individuals and couples who have experienced a range of life challenges. Being a part of a person’s professional support network as they move towards recovery is a privilege. I use evidence based approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my work and undertake frequent professional development. I look forward to working with you.

I am a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, Counsellor & Psychotherapist with specialist qualifications, training and experience in working with complex trauma, mental illness, grief and loss.
My style is collaborative, strength based and trauma informed within the safety of the therapeutic relationship. My intention is to create a safe, non-judgemental and supportive environment to engage in a process of reflection and exploration of the issues that may be troubling or challenging for you.
I offer Counselling (usually short term) or longer term Psychotherapy and will be guided by your needs and your particular life situation to help you understand what has happened to you. With more awareness and support you can reconnect with what’s important to you and use this as a guide for future life choices and strengthen strategies to enhance your coping resources.
To ensure my clients receive the best possible care I have regular Clinical Supervision. This offers an important opportunity to reflect on my practice in a structured way. I also attend ongoing Professional Development sessions to keep up to date.
My clinical space is located in Dee Why. The room is quiet and has plenty of natural light. It is situated on the first floor overlooking trees at the rear of a business complex.
Appointments are usually available within the week on Thursdays, 8am – 6pm and at other times by arrangement.

Professional Qualifications:
• Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Credentialed Mental Health Nurse

I hold membership of a number of professional organisations including:
• Psychotherapist & Counsellor Federation of Australia (PACFA) – Clinical Registrant & Mental Health Practitioner
• Australian Mental Health Nurses Association (ACMHN) – Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
• Mental Health Professional Network (MHPN)

I welcome your call on 0402 354 605 to discuss how we might work together or visit www.becomingconnected.com.au