Trauma Support Providers

I am a counsellor/ somatic movement psychotherapist with more than 10 years of clinical experience of supporting children, adolescents and adults. I am a clinical registrant of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and supervise other counsellors in clinical practice.

I am passionate, empathetic and committed to supporting trauma survivors/thrivers to discover their inner strengths and foster self-growth and resilience. I believe it is important for them to make their own choices and respect their decisions in a therapeutic process. I provide a non-judgmental and safe space and work through challenges together. The trusting therapeutic relationship is key to bringing a shift and change in the clients’ lives. I focus on supporting them to understand their emotions and relationships with significant others.

Somatic Approach
As trauma often gets stored in the body, moving, and understanding the body is part of a pathway to process trauma when you are ready. While experiencing anxiety, overwhelming big emotions or/and a numbness of the body, noticing and acknowledging where they are located in your body is the first step. In a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental space, I guide you to breathe (only when you feel safe), move as your body wants, and find movements together to process what you need. It is often important to switch off the busy brain and get connected with the body. You require no movement experience.

Somatic Body Mapping (https://www.movingcircle.au/somaticbodymapping) is another process that I offer clients to process trauma. You are invited to explore movements and body sensations that may be connected to your trauma, memories or past experiences. You are invited to transfer the bodily experience onto a body-sized paper by using art materials. This process requires no somatic and artistic skills and experiences. I occasionally offer an intensive or for individual clients, I offer this space regularly.

Clinical Experience
I clinically worked in psychiatric hospitals, primary schools, special needs schools, a pupil referral unit, a prison, NHS mental health hospitals and charities in the United Kingdom and Japan. I also worked with women with postnatal depression and anxiety who creatively explored movement and connected with the other women with similar symptoms.

In Adelaide, I am working at a clinic with NDIS participants, mainly children above 5 who are diagnosed with ASD (including Pathological Demand Avoidance), ADHD, trauma, global developmental delay, Down Syndrome and other disabilities. In my private practice, I work with women and children who are suffering from trauma including preverbal trauma, anxiety and depression.

I abide by the Code of Conduct and Ethical Practice set by the PACFA and DTAA. MA in Dance Movement Psychotherapy. Accredited clinical supervisor. Advanced Supervision Course.

Mitchell is a psychologist with more than thirty years of counselling experience working with younger and older adults as well as couples. He is a Registered Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Mitchell’s early experience was with Lifeline in a variety of roles including as a counsellor, trainer and in a management role.
In 1987 Mitchell was appointed as one of the first state funded counsellors working with people with gambling problems and their families. He is well known for developing the ‘Cycle of Problem Gambling’ which is used widely in assessment and treatment for problem gambling.
Mitchell spent fourteen years working in the problem gambling field as a counsellor, counsellor trainer and community educator. With a strong media presence and as president of the NSW Council on Problem Gambling he worked to bring about a greater community awareness, recognition and understanding of problem gambling.
In 2001 Mitchell commenced in private practice as a psychologist in Eastwood, more recently in Epping, and now with Zebra Psychology in Neutral Bay and Life Care Inner West at Five Dock.
Mitchell works with people with a wide range of needs and issues including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, PTSD, relationship issues and problem gambling. He also has a particular interest in work related issues including workplace stress, bullying, burnout and work related psychological injuries.
Mitchell uses a range of evidence based psychological approaches which includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy used for treating posttraumatic stress.

Dr Moses G Adepoju is a Director at Delba Counselling and Consulting Services. He holds Doctorate degree in Social Work, Master in Counselling and Batchelor degrer in Social Work. Dr Adepoju is an educator,clinical social worker, counsellor, certified family dispute resolution practitioner and a personal and executive coach.

I am an accredited mental health social worker who has worked in the field of complex trauma for over 12 years. I have extensive experience working with abuse survivors. I am currently completing post graduate psychology studies through UNE. I have extensive post graduate training in trauma therapies including DBT, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, treating complex PTSD, exposure therapy, clinical hypnosis and relaxation and stress management. I am an accredited counsellor through Victims Services NSW and participate in on-going training and development in this area.

Dr Cattapan is a clinical psychologist, forensic psychologist and family therapy who has worked in the area of trauma for the majority of her time as a psychologist. Initially she worked with women and children struggling with domestic and family violence in the late 1990's. Later she moved to the Children's Court and has spent the last 15 years hearing and working with the stories of traumatised children and parents in this setting. She now works in her own practise in Moonee Ponds. In 2016 she undertook EMDR training, an evidence-based treatment for trauma.

I retrained as a Psychologist after an extensive career in health education/promotion. I was fortunate to have gained experienced across Australia including in Western Australia (incl. the Pilbara Region), the Northern territory, and NSW. This experience further stimulated my interest in regional and remote health, and Aboriginal Health.

As a Clinical Psychologist, I have a strong interest in all forms of trauma, including PTSD and complex trauma. I have continued to pursue further training in these areas. I have an eclectic mix of clients including male, female, indigenous, non-indigenous, and people from countries where they experienced severe trauma before migrating to Australia. I have also worked with clients on referral from Victims Services NSW for approximately 6 years.

I am a professional, experienced Clinical Psychologist assisting individuals experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, relationships and trauma histories. I am passionate about my role and strive to provide a quality service that is accessible and supports individuals to move to healthier, more positive perspectives and experiences. I was originally trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and continue to use this therapy framework along with a number of therapy models. These include schema therapy, EMDR, hypnosis and attachment models. I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist since 2003 and have experience with children and adults experiencing trauma -related difficulties.

Rebecca Bargenquast is a clinical psychologist centrally located in Brisbane, Queensland. She offers a range of psychology services including psychotherapy, assessment, and clinical supervision. She offers sessions both in-person and over video conferencing.

Rebecca prioritises empathy and compassion in all of her work, and will collaborate with you to ensure treatment is tailored to your needs. She realises that reaching out for help can be challenging and hopes to provide you with a safe space to talk through your difficulties and hopes for the future, while helping you to reach your goals and live a life that is meaningful to you. Rebecca emphasises safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, choice and respect in her work with clients.

With 9 years experience working with people who have experienced childhood trauma, Rebecca offers both brief and longer-term trauma-informed psychotherapy to meet the needs and goals of the client. Rebecca's clinical work experience includes roles in community, inpatient, and private practice settings working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including psychosis, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, personality disorder, and deliberate self-harm. In the past Rebecca has worked as Clinical Services Coordinator at Western Sydney University, and Senior Psychologist in both Queensland Health and NSW Health services.

I have been a working within a trauma informed practice framework for over 15 years, as an accredited mental health social worker. I am highly skilled at providing a safe and understanding service, where clients feel seen and heard, respected and comfortable, in working through their trauma experiences and subsequent harm resulting from these experiences. I believe healing is possible, and have walked with thousands of clients over the years who have found restoration, healing and safety within themselves, their stories, their world. I work with people of all ages, from children, to teens, to adults. I offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, play therapy, groupwork, movement therapy, and mindfulness classes within my private practice in Noosa, Qld, as well as telehealth sessions.
I work holistically, at a pace and with permission of the client every step of the way, to individualise a therapeutic program to suit the identified needs of the client and their goals for therapy. I am unstructured, allowing the client to set the content of each session, offering modalities and explaining these before we may introduce them. These therapies include CBT, CPT, Mindfulness, Somatic, and grief work. I am experienced in working with trauma, suicidality, mental illness, identity formation and self-esteem, addiction, personality disorders, grief and relationships. It is an honour walking with people through their stories into healing.

Salome Mbenjele is a qualified clinical supervisor, counsellor, Train the Trainer, family therapist and training consultant. With more than 16 years’ experience under her belt, Salome is fuelled by passion to develop unique ways of understanding how we think, what we feel and why we behave as we do. Salome has worked in a range of state government and public sector roles in addition to independent practice as a clinician, manager and supervisor and training consultant. Salome also provides individual professional coaching, mentoring and debriefing and utilises cognitive mindfulness-based strategies to empower and facilitate rapid personal, professional and organisational change.
Salome works with individuals and organisations specialising in drug and alcohol, Torture and trauma, mental health, wellbeing and happiness including domestic family and sexual violence. As such, she has also developed unique training packages for leadership development, team building, conflict resolution, effective communication, working with refugees and asylum seekers, compassionate fatigue, cultural competence, facilitating groups with people from CaLD background, working with refugees and asylum seekers students and managing change.

Salome personal style is warm, engaging and passionate and builds upon her significant academic qualifications in counselling psychology and trauma informed practice. Salome is acknowledged in the therapeutic field as a lead clinician and trainer in solution focussed and competency-based approaches and integrates these ideas into her everyday world to help build and maintain work and life balance.

Qualifications

• Masters Applied Social Science major Counselling,
• Bachelor of Science, psychology major,
• Bachelor of Counselling,
• Diploma Applied Mental Health
• Diploma in Education

Further Training, Accreditation and Memberships
• National Accredited Mediator
• Registered counsellor with Australian Counsellors Association (ACA)
• Member of Australian College of Supervisors (MACOS)
• Trauma Puzzle Facilitator Training (Complex Trauma Training WA)
• Train The Trainer (Complex Trauma Training WA)
• Schema Therapy (Therapy Training)
• EMDR (Therapy Training)
• Certificate II in leadership,
• Group Clinical Supervision, (Individual, Couple and Family Therapy)