Trauma and PTSD therapists in Canberra, ACT
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
PTSD/Trauma
John Zavaglia (Mind LIfe)
Counsellor/Therapist, ACA Registered, PC Grad MHN & Neuro, MBA
Trauma can continue to affect you long after the experience has passed, leaving you feeling on edge, disconnected or caught in thoughts and memories you can't easily switch off. Together, we can make sense of what you're experiencing, understand your reactions and develop practical ways to feel safer, more grounded and confident as you gradually move forward.
3 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT
PTSD/Trauma
Shareen Birges
Registered Social Worker, BASS, GDYMH, MSW
I have an extensive background in trauma through my work with young people & adults around sexual abuse/assault, domestic violence & childhood trauma/neglect. My trauma informed practice gives me the basis for understanding & supporting people through trauma. My experience has helped me to understand that trauma is a very unique & individualized experience. For some people, trauma can appear small or unimportant (like a car accident) however to me, all trauma is experienced by the individual as traumatic for them, so whether it is perceived by others as small or unimportant it is important, & valid, for the person for whom the experience was traumatic. I have found that this understanding has been vital in my trauma work & has helped me to support people with all types of trauma. Building the therapeutic relationship, again, is important in this work to create a collaborative, safe & comfortable environment for my clients to share & heal.
18 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT
PTSD/Trauma
Alexina Baldini
Psychologist, B.B.Sc., G.D.A.C.P., M.Psych.(For.), F.A.P.S.
Understanding trauma and trauma diagnoses such as PTSD is crucial for any successful therapy. Our therapists have many years experience in working with trauma and its consequences, whether that be a one-off traumatic incident or cumulative traumas that may result in a diagnosis of Complex PTSD. Therapy may include a range of approaches that are well-researched and found to be effective in practice, related to safe graduated exposure therapies or creative therapies that incorporate adjunct therapy such as art therapy or visualisation around recovery.
39 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT
PTSD/Trauma
Rita El Alaoui
Hypnotherapist, Hypnotherapy diploma, reiki master diploma.
When trauma happens early or often, it shapes how you see yourself and the world. You might struggle with trust, feel "different" from others, or carry a deep sense of shame. It's not just one memory, it's a blueprint for survival that's outlived its purpose.
Healing complex trauma takes time, and it takes safety. Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, gradual path to reparent those wounded parts and build a foundation of self-trust and security. We go at your pace. Always.
You are not broken. You are just healing.
8 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Mairead Cleary
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Gestalt Therapy
Everyone has trauma. It's part of being alive. And some trauma events can be particularly intense and leave us feeling unsafe in the world. The environment we grew up in, if particularly abusive and dysfunctional, can also be traumatic and cause us to feel unsafe in the world. Trauma shows up in our nervous system responses to people and situations, like being excessively wary and on high alert.
We work to regulate your nervous system, to give it safe resting places and experiences of relaxation. We also work with the underlying trauma itself in a very slow, resourcing way.
8 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Canberra, ACT Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Canberra, ACT average 13 years of experience and charge around $182 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (55%), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) (44%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$182
Accept insurance
51%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 76% |
In Person and Online |
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| 24% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 44% | Somatic Therapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 49% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |