Trauma Support Providers

I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 17 years’ experience as a clinician and leader for State and Federal mental health teams across public and private sectors.

As a trauma therapist, I'm passionate about providing psychologically safe and trauma-informed support I value the client experience and work with clients to create a safe and welcoming sanctuary that is meaningful, purposeful, and where adults of all cultural backgrounds, diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions, and faiths, are welcome. I use a relational approach to facilitate authentic relationships and bring emotionally safe processes to calmly lead sessions within a holistic and empowered environment.

Every person is unique, and I use various therapy modalities to instil agency, optimize recovery and create meaningful change. I have training in evidence-based psychotherapies and implement Mindfulness, Stabilisation, DBT, RO DBT, CBT, Interpersonal, Person-Centered, Psychodynamics, Solution Focused Therapies, and Psycho-education.

My clinical experience and interest areas are working with clients experiencing Complex PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Grief and Loss, Adjustment Disorders, PTSD, Over-Control, Self-harm, Anxiety and Depression, Veterans and Emergency Service Personnel, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I have completed intensive training for working specifically with women experiencing co-occurring BPD and ASD.

I offer therapy services to adults across Australia both face to face and via telehealth.

Natajsa is a Clinical Psychotherapist in private practice and delivers training for Blue Knot Foundation and other stakeholders. Natajsa has a background working within leadership roles in community organizations as well as businesses in the private sector.Natajsa has over 7 years' experience working in her private practice with individuals, couples and groups. She has also spent the first 15 years of her career working in senior leadership roles mentoring individuals and developing high-performance teams.

Natajsa is passionate about trauma-informed care and practice and is an advocate for its implementation across all sectors. She specialises in complex trauma and attachment challenges. Natajsa works from an Ecological perspective looking at both the individual experience as well as the role different systems involved, including professional, family and internal systems. This informs her supervision work as she works collaboratively starting from a place of partnership: moving away from an 'expert model' of thinking and letting go of the idea that a therapist ""holds"" all the power for change. She holds the belief that each person is a source of their own power and that with support people are also capable of growth and transformation.

Natajsa provides supervision and consultancy services to a range of businesses, media and services, both in Australia and internationally. In her private practice work she works with individuals, couples and facilitates process-orientated groups. Natajsa delivers corporate employee wellbeing programs and enjoys supporting training therapists.

Natajsa's approach recognises the wisdom inherent in all human beings. It focuses on the whole person and the experiences that have shaped and influenced them. It celebrates a person's will and their ability to adapt and survive a lifetime of challenges. She is passionate about seeing people as more than their ""pathology"" and advocates for clinicians look beyond a person's challenges or symptoms and begin to recognise the tremendous courage and resilience of the human spirit to cope with life's experiences.

Areas of specialisation
"" Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma)
"" Stress and stress-related conditions (Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma)
"" Anxiety
"" Depression
"" Life Transitions
"" Conflict Resolution

I have been providing Counselling and Psychological Services in Bunbury since 2004. I deliver counselling services which are client centered and relevant to the individual’s personal goals. Using a holistic approach (psychosocial and psychotherapy) approach encompassing all of the issues a client might be dealing with for example relationship, family, grief and loss. Identifying the specific target areas of my specialist skill base looking at mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, anger management and a variety of other conditions. Providing a safe and comfortable environment for clients to explore their issues. I specialise in trauma therapy and work respectfully with clients to address symptoms associated with their trauma experience.

I am qualified to provide qualitative evidence based therapy and continue to do professional development in specialized areas such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, Schema therapy, Narrative, EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis.

I have a strong working history in Mental Health with a focus on trauma based counselling. I see clients with issues associated with Mental Health which are the result of trauma domestic violence, sexual abuse and trauma associated with war. I see Veterans and am listed with Blue Knot.
My Professional development and training is ongoing.

Since 2009, in both private practice, and in public health, I have worked continuously with individuals who have been survivors of abuse in institutional care. These people have suffered as their trauma includes sexual, physical and psychological abuse. This work was in Bendigo and in the Wimmera / Mallee region in country Victoria. In my Bendigo practice, I received numerous referrals from the Open Place organisation based in Melbourne, between 2009 and 2018.
In July 2018, I have relocated to the Sunshine Coast QLD, and just recently set up a private practice at Mooloolaba. I am no accepting new referrals and no waiting period applies. For those with a mental health care plan from their GP, I am able to bulk bill as appropriate. Presently, I have no waiting list and so can see clients within days. I also provide after hours and Saturday appointments by arrangement.
In addition to treating survivors of institutional care, I have also work with many police, emergency workers, soldiers and others, who have been affected by trauma and confronting life experiences in their workplaces. Furthermore, there has also been other individuals affected by trauma, including family members dealing with suicide of a loved one, people dealing with bullying, victims of crime, and more.
My training in trauma has included attendance at many workshops, MHPN webinars, reading and further study and training related to how the brain is effected by trauma, but developmentally, and for adults. I am also a member of the APS 'Trauma and Psychology' Interest Group, so I keep an eye out for further training and seminars as they become available, as well as often discuss trauma topics in my regular supervision sessions.
My office is a private place where safety and privacy are ensured and valued. In any case, my therapeutic style is gentle, calm and respectful and accordingly, most of my trauma clients both improve and value the work they do with me.
Finally, my treatment methods are tailored to meet the needs and consent of my client. Exposure work and systematic desensitization will be used, if and when a client is ready to do so. Otherwise, my work would include a combination of narrative therapy, psychoeducation, mindfulness, meditation, imagery and hypnosis (when safe to do so), some CBT and more preferably, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I am a trauma informed counsellor with over 10 years experience. I am located a short walk from Parliament and Melbourne Central Train Stations.

I have undertaken extensive training in both Psychoanalysis and Family Therapy. Psychoanalysis is uniquely suited to treating trauma by working with the unconscious. Key features of trauma become locked in the unconscious, surfacing in disturbing and distressing ways. Effective treatment means first establishing safety, trust and rapport. I can help give voice to your unconscious experience, ensuring that trauma is resolved and your sense of self is restored. With Indian and Italian heritage, I am uniquely placed to understand cultural issues. I am registered to accept referrals from BlueKnot.

The first session with me is free. We can then expect to spend a number of sessions understanding what brings to to my practice, and building a trusting relationship. Without trust and safety, there is no possibility of undertaking meaningful work. Please visit my website for more information.

Rodney is a warm and caring clinical psychologist who is experienced in working with a wide range of mental health issues and is passionate about working with people who have experienced trauma. Rodney has previously worked in crisis services supporting those who may require immediate assistance including women and children who are currently experiencing family violence. He has also worked in agencies supporting children and families where children are living in out of home care. He has experience working with people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse. In his private practice, Rodney works with adults and children survivors of trauma at various stages along their journey of recovery.

ABOUT ROSIE
Rosie has a warm and collaborative approach and aims to create a supportive environment for her clients. Reduced rates can be negotiated for concession card holders and those experiencing financial hardship.
Rosie has worked in the human services sector for over 15 years in community based organisations, universities and in private practice.
Rosie works with clients with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, and complex interpersonally generated trauma. For further information please contact Rosie directly.

Sally is an experienced and accredited Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Currently working as an approved Victim Services Counsellor and with First Nations people requiring support to overcome AOD addictions, Sally understands structural disadvantage and how this can impact mental health and unresolved trauma. Sally has worked with marginalised children and youth in foster care for many years and has gained significant understanding and knowledge of childhood trauma, as acquired through atypical development and adverse childhood experiences.

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
BA Psychology Honours 1975-1978 University of NSW
Masters in Applied Psychotherapy 2005 University of Technology, Sydney






RELEVANT COURSES AND SUPERVISION

PTSD Intensive Workshop (3 days) 2013, conducted by the Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health
Master Class Edna Foa, Graded Exposure Therapy for PTSD 2014 (3 Days)
Schema Therapy supervision with Dr Tracey Hunter (weekly, ongoing)






EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2005 – Present Mindspace Pty Ltd
• Clinical Psychologist/Director of private clinical psychology practice based in Sydney’s CBD
• Modalities include Schema Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD.

2005

Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service , Darlinghurst

Most people were seeking work after experiencing traumatic events in their lives. Addiction, PTSD, personality disorders presentations, including mood disorders.

My name is Sam Spencer. I have been working with people experiencing issues with mental ill health, addictions and trauma both in the UK and Australia for over 20 years. My approach is person centred and recovery focused and I believe building trust, safety and honesty within the therapeutic relationship promotes healing for those who have been let down in these areas in the past.
I offer counselling for individuals, couples and families in an office/small clinic environment. I am trained in many modalities of therapy and prefer to discuss treatment options at the first session so people have informed choice and control about their treatment. I work in a multi disciplinary practice which enables choice if the person seeking counselling feels I am not the right fit.
Counselling appointments last an hour and wait times are usually no longer than a week. Medicare rebates are sometimes applicable with a GP referral or people can choose to self fund their treatment.
Treatment often starts with developing and understanding what strategies work well for managing difficult emotions and thoughts. This ensures I know how to support each individual and create a safe space if they were to become overwhelmed at anytime. Trauma affects everyone differently, it is important to look for what is not being said, what is too overwhelming to share and not judge or presume but to hold the space and make it safe.
Survivors of trauma deserve to receieve the best treatment and whatever support they feel they need. All survivors are strong and courageous and have overcome many obstacles in their lives. I undertake professional development annually, monitor progress of those I am working with and promote a collaboartive approach encouraging honest feedback during sessions to increase satisfaction in the treatment journey.
My aim is to help each individual to reach their own goals and best outcomes.