Trauma Support Providers

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I am a Counsellor/ Psychotherapist at the Family Psychology Practice in Manly Vale. In terms of formal education, I have a Postgraduate degree in counselling and extra training in complex trauma. I am a Clinical member of PACFA (Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia).

The impact of traumatic experiences on our lives is unique to each of us. What I offer you is a safe space where you will be heard, respected and helped to feel at ease. To ensure your emotional safety, we will initially get to know each other and take time to learn skills that give you independence in calming anxiety/stress. My key aim is to support you to live a life that matches up with what is important to you. Our sessions will include a mixture of conversation and skill building to empower you to grow and heal.

I have extensive experience in helping my clients manage and recover from addictions (especially gambling disorder), anxiety and depression. Other specific client presentations I work with include domestic violence, family and relationship conflicts, and parenting challenges.

I think you will find that I have a warm approach and, at times, I bring in humour! I have a tool bag of methods I draw on that include ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Mindfulness; Cognitive Behavourial Therapy and Transactional Analysis. We can also try some yoga/movement and art if that is of interest to you.

Daile is a registered psychologist who completed her undergraduate psychology degree in the UK, before undertaking her Master’s in Counselling Psychology, at the University of Queensland. She has experience across various settings and with many different client problems. Daile worked for many years as a counsellor for a large community organisation working with children, young people and parents. She has also worked as a community health centre psychologist, university student services psychologist and a school psychologist.

Daile’s approach is trauma informed and she draws on EMDR Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches. She is trained in Neuropsychotherapy. She also utilises play-based and expressive therapies.

Daile takes a compassionate, gentle approach to therapy, and believes the therapeutic relationship is central to this. She aims to provide a safe, nurturing space, in which clients feel respected and cared for, and she values supporting individuals to discover their unique strengths and resources to enable them to experience more meaningful lives.

Daile works with children, adolescents, adults.

I am an accredited mental health social worker who has worked with a range of traumatised clients for over 15 years. I have specific experience working with victims of sexual abuse including in the non-profit sector and privately for over 10 years. I am dedicated to working with clients who have experienced complex PTSD due to either being victims of sexual abuse or veterans (Among other issues). I am also qualified to provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Neurofeedback treatments as adjuncts to traditional trauma therapy. Both treatments are effective in supporting clients be able to reduce the severity of symptoms associated with their traumatic experiences which opens up the opportunity to develop new coping strategies for future stressful situations.

I hold the following qualifications; B. Sci (Psych), Post Grad Dip Psych, Grad Dip Child Psychotherapy Studies and M Soc Sci, MSW

Danielle Elisha


I have 20 years experience in mental health. My positions managing beyondblue and SANE Australia's counselling services required me to develop, train and oversee their counselling services, which have grown to become among the most utilised national counselling services.

During my time with these organisations I began to witness the huge impact of childhood trauma on mental health. For the last 10 years I have worked in private practice in medical centres in Elwood, St Kilda and North Caulfield and a family counselling centre in North Caulfield where I have specialised in trauma related counselling. I work with clients around issues such as family violence, abuse, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, suicide and self-harm and substance abuse and have written resources and undertaken research on many of these topics.

My extensive experience has led me to recognise that attending counselling can be challenging for everyone in particular for clients who have experienced a childhood trauma. I maintain a 'trauma informed' service, that is a service that is sensitive, aware and responsive to issues relating to trauma by:

- Providing a safe space. When a person experiences trauma at such a vulnerable age they can easily become attuned to issues of emotional and physical safety. I encourage clients to make choices that empower them, such as where they sit, light levels and room temperature as well as where sessions are conducted e.g. conducting sessions over the telephone, where appropriate.
- Providing key information upfront in order to manage expectations such as opening hours, cost structure and services provided
- Ensuring that my practice setting is quiet and homely with rooms, reception staff and waiting areas that reflect this.
- Using a consultative approach on a range of issues such as the frequency and times of appointments, goals, boundaries and how critical incidents are managed.
- Recognising that recovering from trauma can differ in terms of how it is best achieved and how long it takes and tailoring the way I work with each client based on these individual needs.
- Referring where appropriate. Having worked extensively in this area I also have developed a broad awareness of medical, legal and community services and supports that I can assist clients to access so that they can holistically recover.
- Keeping up to date. While I have had many years of experience I believe it is important to keep up on the latest research findings in the area. I do this by completing training modules, reading research paper and journal articles and attending supervision, peer consultation, and conferences.

I am a registered psychologist with experience providing a range of trauma-related and trauma-specific treatments in clinical and forensic contexts. I also have experience providing trauma informed support to individuals working within Victoria Police and the Australian Defence Force.

I have several years of experience working with individuals experiencing significant impacts of trauma in both forensic and clinical settings. The impact can be persistent and pervade all aspects of life. I have completed specialised training (including Schema Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) and am committed to participation in regular professional development to maintain my competencies in the delivery of trauma-informed approaches.

I understand that the decision to engage with a psychologist to support the healing process can be difficult and may bring about internal conflict. I am mindful that individuals will commence their journey at various stages of readiness to talk about their experiences. For this reason, I aim to create a safe, respectful environment where individuals feel supported to proceed at a pace comfortable for them. During the initial session, we will work together to identify goals for therapy and develop a tailored plan to address these. To manage distressing thoughts or feelings that may arise during or between sessions, we will collaborate to develop a suite of strategies that may include calming, grounding and mindfulness techniques.

Sessions are approximately one-hour duration. I work in a warm, friendly clinic with a team of experienced psychologists and counsellors.
If you have any questions you would like answered before making an initial appointment, please feel free to contact me via the clinic by email: [email protected] or by phone: 03 9434 4161.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience. I have specific training in the treatment of PTSD and trauma. I work with adult survivors of child abuse and family violence, as well as grief and loss, pain, anxiety, depression and anger issues.

Adam Lo is an Occupational Therapist and Senior Mental Health Clinician working in the public Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Metro South Health. Adam uses group therapy, creative arts, family therapy and other psychotherapeutic approaches such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy, mentalisation-based therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in his work with children, young people and their families. Apart from his training as an occupational therapist, he also completed two post-graduate degrees in mental health as well as in trauma, grief and loss counselling.

In addition to Adam's 17 years of clinical experience and expertise as a mental health practitioner, he also specialises in community development and education, the promotion of mental health, prevention of mental illness and early intervention programs and approaches.
His other roles include project and event management, being a sessional lecturer, clinical educator and supervisor. His latest key project was being the creator and Festival Director of the Positive Mindset Creative Arts Festival, which promotes mental wellbeing and reduces the stigma of mental illness and addiction issues in young people through music, visual art, drama, dance and media art.

A member of Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA), Adam previously served several years as a Divisional Councillor in the Queensland Division until early 2015. He continues to be a strong advocate for the profession of occupational therapy and is currently the OTA’s 1st Alternate Delegate to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).

Adam also sees a small number of clients (both children and adults) in his bulk billing private practice on some Saturday mornings at Sunnybank Medical Clinic, on Brisbane’s southside for low income individuals and families. He is recognised by Medicare to deliver focused psychological strategies under the Better Access initiative. He conducts home visits if required and can also deliver sessions via videoconferencing.

Andi is a clinical psychotherapist in private practice in Sydney, specialising in the treatment of trauma Her work is grounded in Somatic Experiencing and is informed by psychodynamic principals, attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology. She has trained in Post-Advanced Modalities of SE, focusing on attachment theory and shame resolution.
She holds a Master of Science degree in Medicine (Psychotherapy), Graduate Diploma of Psychology and a Bachelor in Counselling.
Currently working towards her PhD. Her passion is integrating her academic knowledge with the deeply known wisdom of the body, and her own experiences as a practicing psychotherapist over the last couple of decades.
Andi has extensive clinical experience, working as the Family Therapist at South Pacific Private, where she developed her skills in running group programs and working with a systemic view in her practice. At the Wesley Eating Disorder Unit, she learnt techniques to help people suffering from acute and chronic eating disorders. At the Aids Council Of NSW, she had the chance to work with the GLBT community to heal trauma, depression, PTSD and other mental health issues. Andi has also worked in Community Settings with disadvantaged families to help facilitate the healing of generational trauma.
Andi has Brainspotting, EMDR, MATES and Daring Way™ Facilitator training as part of her current skill set. She is also passionate about live music, travelling, dancing and martial arts.

I am a trauma trained therapist and I work within many different psychological frameworks and therapeutic interventions depending on the needs of the client and presenting symptoms and issues.
I am guided by the Australian guidelines for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as well as the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the treatment of depression and other related disorders including anxiety. My approaches include but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma Focussed CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy as well as skills training and psycho-education. I take on a holistic, bio-psychosocial approach with my clients and link them with other support services as required.
Furthermore, I have over 10 years broad clinical experience working in a variety of organisations both in public and private sector as well as private practice. This clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults and families to help them resolve and manage a wide range of psychological issues including but not limited to : depressions, anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, suicide prevention, bereavement, grief and loss, post-traumatic stress disorder, domestic violence, stress management. self-esteem and resilience, assertiveness and confidence building relationship difficulties as well as child behavioural and emotional difficulties, sexualised behaviours and attachment issues and concerns.

I am a Clinical Psychotherapist and Counsellor with 12 years of combined formal training.
I began in the ’80’s as a Reg Psych nurse, then switched careers in the ’90’s to Professional Scuba diver, and sailor (as life predicted..I was living in South East Asia) I became a mother in the mid ’90’s and began a business in remedial massage and associated bodywork and as my children became older (teens) I began training in Psychotherapy. Upon graduation as an Holistic Psychotherapist, I set up a full time practice and now have a busy home office and a part-time position at a tertiary college. I also work for VOCAT with victims of crime. My interest is in trauma informed therapy and I am attending regular PD in this regard. I am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner, and Level 2 Brainspotting Practitioner. As the field and research into neuropsychology expands, I continue to learn the absolute power of our own inner resources.

Today, I consult with and support those suffering from trauma and also work with family dynamics.

My particular interest/s are in Anthroposophical medicine and how to apply this to traumatised individuals and most particularly children, youth and families.
For more information on Anthroposophical medicine, please see this link - https://medsektion-goetheanum.org/en/anthroposophic-medicine/
I have completed a five year postgraduate training in Anthroposophical medicine as a psychotherapist and served two years as the Chair on the Board of the Anthroposophical Medical Association of Australia in 2018/19.

One of my most enduring concerns presently is the emphasis being placed on diagnosing over effective treatment; on managing over true healing and health. My practice takes this concern into account and I expand on my treatment approaches encompassing the whole human being. This can mean that therapy will usually provide artistic impulses and make room for spontaneity as well as approaches not based on evidence as the gold standard, but placing complete trust in the hands of the relationship, skills and experience, the process and the intentions behind the participants.

At the same time, I choose to use therapeutic models which are oriented in bodily sensations and experiences. My belief and now knowledge is that the human being is by definition already equipped to heal.

My role is to support that to occur.