Trauma Support Providers

Nathan is a Director, Clinical Psychologist and PhD Candidate. Nathan completed a Bachelor of Psychology and Honors Degree at University of Newcastle, and on exchange at Clemson University (USA) in 2009. He has since completed an Applied Behaviour Analyst post graduate degree with Florida Institute of Technology in 2011. Completed his Masters in Psychology (Clinical) in 2016 at Charles Sturt University. He is a PhD candidate at Charles Sturt University, where he is investigating trauma informed care practices. Nathan has over 12-years of experience in clinical settings using evidence based treatments with children, adolescents and adults experiencing mild to severe psychological difficulties. He established and managed a NSW state-wide clinical team in the disability and child welfare sector. Nathan is often a guest speaker on local ABC Radio and a casual psychology lecturer at Avondale University. Nathan is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), APS College of Clinical Psychologists and APS approved supervisor of clinical psychologists and clinical psychologist registrars. He is a member of Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Association of Australia (EMDRAA). Nathan is a provider of psychological treatment under: Medicare, EAP, NDIS and private clients. Nathan has been trained in the scientist-practitioner model and operates from an evidenced-based assessment and treatment framework. Nathan’s assessment and treatment is guided by a balance of scientific evidence, the clients’ unique characteristics, and the practicality and relevance of interventions for the individual and/or family. Nathan utilises a balanced approach to treating the individuals biological (sleep, diet, exercise, medication), psychological (trauma/thinking errors/memories), and social (friends, family and social skills) functioning. Nathan is passionate about treating individuals who have experienced trauma, particularly those who have experienced trauma during adulthood and childhood, including relationship trauma. Nathan will work with you to complete a thorough assessment, from which he will develop a detailed formulation and treatment plan that is unique to your particular circumstances. Please note that Nathan is not accepting any more patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as his caseload of this presentation is currently full.

Irina is a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist (Medicare Provider) specialising in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. She has 9 years experience working in family violence, trauma, addictions and mental health in community and hospital settings in both Australia and Canada. She is an experienced EMDR therapist and is also trained in a variety of mindfulness-based psychological therapies that can help clients restore balance in their lives and realise their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. At Mindful Living Irina provides counselling to adults, couples and adolescents. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, personal fitness, travel and spending time with family and friends.

Many of the people that I work with are seeking support, solutions and resources to help with current issues. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious and possibly exhausted. Experiencing low self esteem, grief, and lack of direction. Some feel like they are struggling and suffering - with times of high distress and then feeling numb and disconnected. I help people move through these states to feeling more connected, empowered, happier, and energised to live a more wholehearted life.

I have specialised in counselling for trauma, grief and anxiety; this work has become my focus for over a decade. Experienced individual counsellor, group therapist, trauma informed yoga teacher/trainer and facilitator. I have worked with Blue Knot Foundation (adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse), Community of Calm (trauma informed expressive arts), with refugees and asylum seekers (torture and trauma support agencies) in detention centres and community.

My style is person centred, trauma informed, flexible and eclectic style drawing from studies in grief, poly vagal theory, humanistic, complex trauma, body focused, narrative, yoga and art therapies. I am inspired by the work of Bessel van der Kolk, Pat Ogden, Janinia Fisher, Stephen Porges and Brene Brown (and others). I regularly seek clinical supervision and professional development.

Locally I am renowned for my creative, holistic, warm and friendly approach. I take time out (daily) for my own self care and regular short breaks from work.

Sessions are offered online via ZOOM or in person at Tranquillo Place my beautiful private practice room in central Mona Vale, Sydney. Tranquillo Place, is an open plan, light filled room offering plenty of space. It’s cosy and comfortable, designed to support calmness and ease.

You may want weekly sessions – we can work out what might suit your needs when we meet, I offer flexibility with session days/times. I am happy to speak with you or your loved one to hear what's happening in your life before scheduling a session. Let's talk, or email. Find out if I am offering what you feel may support you right now.

I worked at The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC) from December 2012 until June 2019. I worked with complex clients, adults who had experienced childhood sexual assault, their partners, parents and families. I also facilitated group therapy for adult survivors of childhood sexual assault. I also managed the Crisis area of CRCC. Whilst there we provided support and advocacy to clients at their schools, in the courts, whilst they gave statements to the police and when they were undergoing forensic medical examinations. I commenced private practice in February of 2020 working with children and adults who have witnessed domestic violence or who have been the victims of domestic violence.

I have 18 years experience in working with survivours of child sexual assault.

I am an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. I have a Master’s/PhD degree in Clinical Psychology and have worked in both public and private health settings providing clinical assessments, diagnosis and treatment for adolescents and adults. I see adults, couples, families and adolescents assisting them through a range of psychological and emotional issues such as trauma, personality disorders, depression and mood disorders, anxiety spectrum disorders, relationship difficulties, challenging behaviours in adolescents, social skills, grief and loss, and adjustment.

I work collaboratively with my clients to develop and achieve identified therapeutic goals and utilise a range of evidence-based therapeutic treatments including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, schema therapy, hypnotherapy and EMDR therapy. I continue to enhance my clinical skills and knowledge by attending conferences, lectures and workshops in order to keep up-to-date with current literature and research to ensure I provide the most effective treatment for my clients.

During his training, Kevin was moved by the vast suffering of patients that had experienced trauma in their early years. Ever since, Kevin has pursued professional development to build the range and depth of his trauma related therapeutic abilities, in order to provide clients the most effective treatment he can.
Further to working with the widespread difficulties of anxiety and depression, Kevin has worked with patients with substance use disorders, personality disorders, and other complex presentations. He has performed group therapy with these populations for over five years in psychiatric services, and has received basic and advanced training directly from the American originators of Group Schema Therapy, Joan Farrell and Ida Shaw.
Kevin has also been trained in the trauma-focussed individual therapies of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Advanced Ego State (Resource) Therapy. He has also completed training in Resource Therapy that qualifies him to train other psychologists and psychotherapists in this powerful therapy. Kevin currently spends his time at the Cairnmillar Institute treating clients, supervising trainee psychologists, and delivering short courses in counselling skills. He also hopes to commence a Group Schema Therapy program in early 2019.

I commenced my tertiary education in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Montreal in Canada. I then completed a Bachelor Degree in Sexology at University of Quebec in Montreal. Whilst doing my degree, I received a scholarship to study in Belgium for a semester where I completed coursework from the Master in Family and Sexuality Studies from the Faculty of Psychology. After moving to Australia, I completed a Master of Clinical Counselling at the Australian Catholic University.

I am currently doing a Doctorate in Public Health at La Trobe University, specialising in the mental health of parents experiencing the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nursery. This project has been motivated by my own personal experiences whilst having children.

Dr Leon W. Cowen is a highly experienced clinical hypnotherapist and clinical hypnotherapy educator. With over 40 years as a therapist, 30 as an educator and a PhD in clinical hypnotherapy education (School of Medicine – University of Western Sydney), he is acknowledged as a leader in the profession. He has served as the Chair of the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia Educational Advisory Board and lectures at various universities, hospitals and conferences on specialist hypnotherapy techniques and applications. As the Executive Director of the Academy of Applied Hypnosis he brings his experience into the Academy’s training. Leon is a member and supervisor of many professional associations such as the Australian Hypnotherapist Association, Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists, Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia, Australian Counselling Association and the Australian Integrative Medicine Association.

Lex Peters has 30 years experience in psychology practice including 10 years providing trauma support psychological treatment and peer supervisor for the Queensland emergency services agencies of Fire, SES Ambulance and Police services. Lex has also managed and trained counselors in Lifeline for 5 years, provided an on call trauma response service for six years and been owner and principal psychologist in a group psychology practice for 15 years.
Lex presents as mature, warm, practical and professional and utilises a somewhat eclectic approach tailored to the clients' needs in therapy treatment.