Trauma Support Providers

I work in a thriving private practice in Hobart ‘Dr Di Counsellor’ and have done for nearly 20 years. My specialist area is grief and loss; I have great passion; great heart for this work.
I work pro bono for SIDS and KIDS, and Cancer Council.
I’ve also had a successful career working for many years in government in Education, and Justice: Teaching (primary and secondary), curriculum development, training standards, human resources managing performance, grievances, and change.
I’m a member of Rotary and a Paul Harris Fellow.
I live in Hobart with my husband Nick, and our three girls and five grandchildren.

I am an accredited mental health social worker and psychotherapist with significant professional experience in supporting children, adolescents and adults who are living alongside the impacts of their experiences of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Prior to working exclusively in private practice, I was employed within the public sector for many years, including 9 years at the centre against sexual assault. I have extensive experience in supporting children, adolescents and adults whose early experiences of trauma have impacted negatively on their mental health, attachment relationships, sense of self and levels of emotional distress. I offer therapy from a trauma informed perspective, and work primarily from a psychodynamic approach. I also offer Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Telehealth and in person appointments available.

Emma is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and is passionate about providing safe, supportive, evidence-based counselling to children, adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma.
Emma has extensive experience providing trauma-informed counselling to individuals who have experienced sexual abuse at any stage in their life and creates a caring, non-judgmental relationship with clients while supporting them on their healing journey.
Emma provides support for a range of presentations including PTSD, depression and anxiety.
Therapeutic approaches include EMDR and Internal Family Systems.

Emma Bullen is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The regulatory body of professional Social Workers.

Emma has an honours degree in Social Work from the University of NSW. She is an approved counsellor for the NSW government Victims Services and the National Redress Scheme for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse in Institutions. Emma is a member of Australian and New Zealand Infertility Counsellors Association (ANZICA).

Emma has been working in the health industry since 1996 and has held a senior clinical specialist position in Community Health and has a background in Women’s Health. Emma has been in private practice since 2014. Emma is passionate about working with women of all ages and at all stages of their lives. She has expertise in working with women who have experienced complex trauma (childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence), anxiety, depression and issues surrounding pregnancy and infertility; work and family.

Emma is skilled in working with a variety of presentations and utilises cognitive behaviour therapies including Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Emma is committed to continuous evidence based practise with a focus on the individual person.

Emma has published works on the topic of therapy with women who have experienced domestic violence.

I am a registered psychologist with a Bachelor of Behavioral Science Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology majoring in Counseling from Griffith University. I hold registration with The Psychology Board of Australia, and I have been a member of The Australian Psychological Society since 1994. I have over 27 years’ experience in the area of post traumatic stress, disability, and injury/Illness management. I am:
- Fully registered as a Psychologist with the Psychologist’s Board of Australia
- Member of the Australian Psychological Society
- Member of the International Society for Trauma Stress Studies (ISTSS)
- Affiliate member of the EMDRAA

I am a 62yrs old counsellor/psychotherapist and am passionate about the work I do. I am based in Mawson Lakes. I recognize the importance of creating a safe space for my clients to be able to work through the things they need. I understand the importance of the client counsellor relationship when working with Trauma and abuse. Relationships can be affected by the impact that past trauma has on a persons behavior and the filter with which they see the world. It is my focus on providing a supportive, caring, emphatic space where trauma survivors can grow to understand more about how they work and therefore able to work with themselves better to get the best out of themselves.

I have worked for the past ten years at the Yacaaba Centre, which is a not for profit agency in Nelson Bay. The Centre offers support to a range of clients including survivors of abuse, many of whom have complex trauma histories. I am committed to providing a safe environment for my clients to share their stories, and to establishing a trusting relationship which is built on mutual respect.

The Yacaaba Centre is an integral part of our local community and has strong relationships with support networks including legal, financial and practical support, as well as avenues for referral if required. Clients can simply access the Centre by phone or email to make an appointment. Payment for sessions is based on the individual circumstances of the client, and no one is ever turned away if they are not able to pay. There is typically only a short waiting time (around two weeks), and I work with each client to assess how many sessions they may require. The Centre is a warm and friendly place to come - all clients are welcomed with the offer of tea/coffee/water, and appointments are scheduled to minimize any waiting time in the reception area.

I am committed to continuing to develop my professional expertise in working with survivors of trauma, regularly attending Blue Knot Foundation workshops; attending conferences with experts in this field, and ensuring I am up to date with the latest developments in this field. I am particularly interested in the impact of trauma on the brain. I use a session rating scale on a regular basis, to ensure clients are happy with the counselling they are receiving, and to talk through any issues which may arise from that.

I am a fully registered Clinical Psychologist. Additional I am a Member of the APS (Australian Psychological Society). I also hold a current QLD blue card, this is to compliment the role I hold as Assistant Instructor with ITFA Rockhampton.

I have received commendations from the Australian Defence Force for my work overseas and service.

Specialties: Work with First Responder Organisations, PTSD, Anxiety disorders, Depression disorders, grief counselling, bipolar, anger management, and psychological first aid at critical incidents.

Fiona Sharpe is a registered General Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the International Association of Clinical Neuropsychotherapy (IACN).

Fiona provides counselling for children, adolescents and adults with a range of issues.

She has worked in a variety of areas including critical incident response, foster care, disability, guidance counselling, management, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and critical incident response.

Gabrielle (Gabby) Bond has lived experience of being a mother to neurodivergent children. This developed her interest in working with neurodivergent clients in a clinical setting. Gabby is passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients and their families. Gabby practices from a trauma-informed, client centred, strength-based approach. Gabby uses a variety evidence-based therapies including Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, play therapy etc.

Gabby has an interest in working with a range of presentations including trauma. Gabby also has an interest in adult assessment. Gabby has an interest in providing parental support after diagnosis.