Trauma and PTSD therapists in Townsville, Queensland QLD, Australia AU
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Townsville 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
Samantha Chin
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling, PACFA registered psychotherapist
I offer trauma-informed therapy for clients carrying the impact of past experiences, including emotional overwhelm, hypervigilance, shutdown, avoidance, or difficulty feeling safe in relationships. We work gently and collaboratively, at a pace that supports safety, choice, and nervous system regulation.
2 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Body Sense Psychology
Psychologist, Master of Psychology, Bachelor of Arts (Honours Psychology), Certificate in Sexology
As a psychosexual therapist, I see many clients who have complex PTSD and trauma either from childhood, or adulthood or both. Trauma can come from many places and I've seen clients with relationship, family and workplace trauma. I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Schema Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Somatic Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I work to understand the context of where you are now, what's happened, who you are, and where you want to get to.
Trauma recovery is often a slow and difficult process so I work with you to identify strategies and solutions that help you achieve healing and growth, whether that's in accepting what is, or recovering from what was.
17 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
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 Townsville, QLD Queensland (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Renee McDonald
Therapist, B Couns (Coaching), Grad Dip Couns, M App Soc Sc, Cert IV TAE, Cert IV BE (Community)
Over the past 15 years in private practice, and working with people and families after tragic life events, post-family loss, trauma and PTSD is a specialty of mine, where I work deeply through any difficult life circumstances you may have as a result of a tragedy, traumatic experience, or ongoing issue related to a past trauma. I'm here to help you find new ways to heal, whatever you may need, I'm here to assist you.
24 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
PTSD/Trauma
Michael Brew
Counsellor/Therapist, Dip(Community Services), Dip(Mental Health)
Trauma is an experience, whether it's past, present or both.
PTSD is a condition that can develop after a traumatic experience.
PTSD is a treatable condition and with the right supports, can help you move forward in working through the trauma.
12 Years Experience
Online in Townsville, QLD Queensland
Townsville is the largest city in tropical North Queensland — a military, agricultural, and mining hub built around Lavarack Barracks (home to the Army's 3rd Brigade), James Cook University, and a regional healthcare system serving a vast geographic area. The city's significant Australian Army presence creates therapy demand from military families navigating deployment stress and the emotional challenges of service life, while the broader civilian population navigates the economic cycles of mining and agriculture. Townsville University Hospital provides institutional mental health resources, while James Cook University's psychology programs supply clinical training to the local and regional community. Townsville's tropical climate and geographic isolation — it is the largest city between Brisbane and Darwin — mean therapists serve clients from a very wide catchment, and telehealth plays an important role in extending care across North Queensland.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Townsville, Queensland, Australia Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Townsville, Queensland, Australia average 13 years of experience and charge around $180 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (56%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) (44%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$180
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
| 56% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 44% | Somatic Therapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 29% | Asian |