Trauma and PTSD therapists in Balmain, NSW
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Balmain, New South Wales, 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
Marc Donegan, Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, PACFA, BACP, ITTA, EATA, UKATA
Trauma reshapes how a person sees themselves, other people, and the world, often in ways that stay hidden behind high functioning for years. I work with clients to process what happened at a pace that feels safe, using Transactional Analysis to understand the scripts trauma created and CBT to address its ongoing impact on daily life.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Balmain, NSW
Online in Balmain, NSW
PTSD/Trauma
Tony O'Loughlin
Registered Psychotherapist, GradDip Psychotherapy, BA (Social Science), Trauma Informed Somatic Facilitator, PACFA member
I work with trauma, anxiety and relationship struggles, using a somatic approach that brings your body into the conversation, not just your mind. I draw on processwork psychotherapy, IFS and somatic therapy.
I offer online individual therapy and couples counselling. Together we work on healing trauma, settling your nervous system, and helping you feel more grounded and at home in yourself.
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5 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Soc.Ser. (Couns) Dist, Dip. Couns, Trauma Informed Yoga Cert, Pranayama Cert, Nidra Cert
I work primarily from a Rogerian or Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session.
Due to my background in critical incident trauma response, restorative justice, family violence, sexual abuse and mental health, I have a good understanding of all kinds of trauma (recent or past) and how they impact the person including the potential impacts for those around them. I am able to utilise a psycho-educational approach to help you understand your trauma impacts better and learn practical strategies to support increased emotional regulation skills, along with specific somatic (mind/body) therapy techniques within the therapy session. This comprehensive strategy supports greater healing of the underlying trauma without the need to discuss the details of the trauma. These gentle but effective techniques create a new positive sense of self, leaving often the carried sense of anger, guilt or shame behind.
My aim is to assist you with your trauma difficulties to restore balance, happiness and inner peace (using the various techniques of 'talk therapy' and somatic (mind/body) healing methods) along with offering practical strategies that may be useful where suitable and desired by you. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
11 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Michael Elwan
Registered Social Worker, PhD Candidate (Mental Health), MSW, GradCertMH, DipPsych, MBA
I offer trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR where suitable, for adults affected by distressing experiences. We explore how these experiences affect you now and agree on treatment priorities. Assessment and preparation come before memory processing. Standard individual appointments are 90 minutes, with ongoing attention to readiness, current circumstances and support between sessions.
6 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Maryam Zafari
Counsellor/Therapist, MCoun, ACA & PACFA Registered, Certified Addiction, Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I specialize in trauma-informed interventions that promote nervous system regulation, post-traumatic growth, and sustainable healing from complex trauma presentations.
12 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
The Becoming Practice
Counsellor/Therapist, M Couns; BSocSc (Psychology)
I support clients healing from trauma and PTSD by providing a safe, understanding space to process difficult experiences. Together, we work on grounding strategies, coping skills, and self-compassion, helping you regain a sense of safety, control, and hope in your life.
0 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Irene Valis
Counsellor/Therapist, Gestalt Psychotherapist, PACFA Certified Counsellor, Life Coach
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist having completed training through Bessel Van der Kolk’s “The Body Keeps the Score” workshops and the Polyvagal Institute around neuroscience and trauma and healing.
I provide a safe, relational, mindbody approach to help women in the processing and integrating traumas such as childhood developmental trauma, emotional or psychological abuse, or significant events, memories or losses that linger long after the incident occurred.
I would be honoured to be your guide and connect you with the validation, support and closure that you need and deserve.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Balmain, NSW
Online in Balmain, NSW
PTSD/Trauma
Emma Crook
Counsellor/Therapist, Diploma of Counselling
Emma has experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, including complex and developmental trauma. She works at a pace that feels safe for the client, using trauma-informed approaches to support healing, build resilience, and restore a sense of safety and agency.
2 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Brett Hall - Therapy for Deep Change
Registered Psychotherapist, Bsc - PSYCH/Neuro, Grad. Dip Gestalt Therapy
Trauma can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, on high alert, or stuck reliving experiences you wish you could move past. If painful memories or their aftermath are shaping your day-to-day life, let's work together to help you feel safe in your body again.
The first step in working with trauma is understanding that your responses make sense — they're not a sign of weakness, but of a nervous system that adapted to survive something hard. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, we'll work at a pace that feels safe for you, using somatic and relational approaches to process what happened and release what your body has been holding. My approach centers safety, self-compassion, and rebuilding trust — in yourself, in others, and in the world around you.
You don't have to carry this alone. Let's take the first step toward healing and feeling whole again.
8 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (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 Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Balmain, NSW Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Balmain, NSW average 13 years of experience and charge around $181 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (57%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%), and Somatic Therapy (45%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$181
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 77% |
In Person and Online |
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| 23% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 57% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 45% | Somatic Therapy |
| 44% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 36% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |