Trauma Support Providers

Martine is a Registered Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist with extensive experience in working with complex trauma and PTSD, having worked across both the public mental health system and in private practice. Martine has worked in the WA statewide child sexual abuse therapy service working with families with generational sexual abuse. Martine’s also works in the Public Mental health system and specialises in complex trauma presentations.
Martine has broad experience providing trauma-informed therapy to trauma survivors. Martine has specialised training in a range of therapeutic modalities which include, specialised trauma approaches, psychodynamic therapy, interpersonal therapy, attachment theory, child and adolescent psychotherapy, family and couples therapy. Martine has completed extensive training at The Boston Trauma Centre world leader in Trauma research and recovery.
Martine developed a Private Practice to focus on trauma focussed therapy as she found that trauma survivors require an opportunity for longer term therapy in the context of a safe therapeutic relationship where sharing the trauma narrative was not the main focus of the therapy. Martine recognises that the choice to confront the past rests with the survivor, as therapist she plays the role of a witness and ally, providing a safe space to explore a clients own experience safely. Martine offers individual appointments or is available to work in dyads or family focussed work. Martine reserves her caseload for working with complex trauma and has developed her private practice to focus on providing therapy and Trauma Sensitive Yoga as a group program for survivors of trauma that has occurred in the context of relationship. Trauma Sensitive yoga is a protocol developed at The Boston Trauma Centre and is an evidence based trauma treatment created by leading trauma experts.
As a clinician who works in the field of trauma Martine maintains self care by a rigorous practice of peer and clinical supervision, engaging in mindfulness and meditation practices and maintaining a good work/life balance. Martine is acutely aware of the elements that create burnout and vicarious trauma and self assesses on a regular basis and ensures that a self care practice is maintained.
Martine's work remains trauma informed by constant monitoring of the way that she establishes a connection with clients, supports them to access her therapy services, by keeping engaged with best practice, by use of language and presentation and mostly by not assuming the role of expert in the trauma therapy.

Matthew has completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has eleven years experience in public, academic and private settings where he has provided assessment, counselling and interventions to children, adolescents, adults and families. Matthew has previously been a Special Teacher’s Assistant and Child and Respite Carer, working with young people with developmental difficulties. He has a passion for working with people overcoming a range of challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, addiction and interpersonal issues. He is currently focusing upon helping adults and adolescents. Matthew’s work is client-centred and eclectic. He makes strong use of evidence-based approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) but is most concerned with meeting individuals’ needs to enable change.

Registered Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts
Post Graduate Diploma Psychology
Master in Psychology (Counselling)
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Psychology.

Michele is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years’ experience. She has worked in a range of settings in Melbourne including private practice, medical centres, hospitals, community setting and schools.

Using a flexible approach when working with clients, Michele draws from her knowledge of a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy and relaxation and mindfulness exercises.

Moniquea is a Somatic Psychotherapist who has worked in the field of mental health, addictions and trauma for over 15 years. She is a passionate social entrepreneur and visionary change maker. With a priority placed on establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, Moniquea has a natural strength for creating new ways of doing things and helping others tap into the subtleties and wisdom of their body. After losing her father to suicide, Moniquea moved into the mental health sector, always keen to learn and explore, she began her own self-exploration into the links between unresolved trauma and mental ill health. Moniquea qualified in Somatic Psychotherapy in 2006 and completed a further 3-year training in Australia under the qualified team from the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, founded by Dr Peter Levine. Having always believed that the mind and body are intrinsically connected to our overall health and well being she continues to expand her knowledge and practice in the body-mind space, taking a keen interest in early developmental phases and attachment theory as a way to resolving deeply held patterns and distress. After seeing a gap and need in the mental health sector for reform, she has established her own social enterprise and charity in establishing a therapeutic community for people affected by mental ill health and trauma, to reside, recover and repair. Moniquea sees clients in private practice on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.

Dr Muhammad Naeem Khan is a highly skilled psychiatrist with extensive experience in treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including those arising from trauma. He has been treating patients with complex trauma both in public and private sector. He holds Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP). Dr Khan's professional background include:
- Expertise in treating psychiatric conditions stemming from traumatic experiences
- Commitment to patient-centred care and holistic treatment approaches
- Ongoing professional development with the the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
Dr Khan's approach to patient care is characterised by empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the impact of trauma on mental health. His ability to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment has been instrumental in helping numerous patients navigate their recovery journey.

Nancy Iacono has over 30 years experience as a registered psychologist, working with clients from a broad range of cultural backgrounds, age groups and presenting issues. She has expertise working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, clergy abuse, work-related stress, adjustment to injury or chronic illness, grief and loss, retirement issues and anger management. Nancy is registered to provide services to WorkSafe, TAC, Victims of Crime as well as Veterans and Veteran Families. Nancy has many years of experience in assisting clients with complex issues, those who need to navigate through various compensation systems, or who have experienced trauma, accidents, or complicated grief and loss.

My name is Natalie, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced complex trauma. My approach is based on promoting safety and a strong therapeutic alliance, to support you from a person centred, trauma informed, strengths based framework, at a pace that is right for you. I will ensure a safe, respectful, non-judgemental and compassionate space for our work together. My therapy tool kit includes use of narrative therapy, solutions focused approach, trauma informed care, family therapy, dyadic developmental psychotherapy, Theraplay informed play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy. I look forward to working alongside you to meet your therapeutic goals.

I have a passion to see my clients flourish, my hope is that all my clients will gain the skills to “Live a Life Worth Living”.
Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Trauma Therapist, Addiction specialist, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills group facilitator, Relationship Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor
I have a Masters of Counselling; a Bachelor of Counselling and I am a Clinical member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). My trauma informed therapeutic approach includes EMDR (eye movement desensitization & reprocessing), Somatic Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills (DBT) (stabalisation)
I continue to attend Professional Development Courses. Completing 12 month Somatic Therapy Training course in 2017, which is a 3 phase Trauma informed approach specific for those suffering from complex trauma.
I am a trained EMDR therapist.
I have over 30 years of experience working with men and women in recovery from life controlling addictions such as drugs, alcohol and gambling etc. I have a passion to assist my clients to maintain abstinence and live a life they did not believe possible.
I have a trauma informed approach to therapy and use a variety of therapeutic techniques. My foundation is Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), however I draw from multiple methods to suit my clients' needs, which include family systems and attachment theory, Somatic Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused and Narrative Therapy.
I am a Clinical Supervisor.
Group therapy is a passion (over 30 years’ experience). I am currently employed at a Private Psychiatric Clinic as a group therapist, facilitating groups substance abuse recovery groups and DBT skills development groups.
As a relationship Counsellor my approach is the John Gottman Method Couples Therapy Approach.

I was previously Head of Psychology at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney and have had more than 15 years experience as Senior Clinical Psychologist at St Vincent's Hospital Rehabilitation Service.
I am currently in full time private practice, working with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, post traumatic stress disorder, adjustment difficulties regarding disability, injury and illness, cognitive impairment, carer concerns, and who are living with chronic health problems including cancer.
I am regarded as warm, with a gentle manner and I value a client-focused, trauma-informed, team approach to the mental health care of patients. I believe that medium to long-term psychotherapy enables more long-lasting personal change than briefer options.

My name is Nicole Kinnaird, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker in private practice in Brisbane, Australia. I see clients face to face and also via Telehealth (zoom etc). I have been working in counselling roles since 1997 and enjoy working with individuals, couples, families and groups. Prior to starting my private practice over ten years ago, I worked for a decade in NSW Health as a counsellor with Child and Family Health counselling teams and Sexual Assault services. I have done additional training in Process Oriented Psychology and yoga training. I am a mother to two teenage daughters, I love Nature, yoga and creativity.