Dissociative Disorders therapists in Ballarat, VIC
Browse Dissociative Disorders therapists in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dissociation
Suzanne
Registered Psychotherapist, MCouns
Dissociation is a natural and intelligent response to overwhelming experiences - your system's way of protecting you. Using IFS, we'll work with your dissociative parts with curiosity and respect, understanding their protective role while gently helping you develop more connection and presence. The somatic approach helps you safely reconnect with your body at your own pace.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Dissociation
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 nursing and mental health, I have a good understanding of dissociative disorder issues including dissociative identity disorder (DID) and it can impact the person, including the potential impacts for those around them. I can utilise specific somatic (mind/body) therapy techniques within the therapy session to support greater healing of the often underlying past trauma, without the need to discuss the details of the trauma. These gentle but effective techniques create a greater connection with sense of self.
My aim is to assist you with your dissociative 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 Ballarat, VIC (Online Only)
Dissociation
Marc Donegan, Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, PACFA, BACP, ITTA, EATA, UKATA
Dissociation is often the mind’s way of surviving something too overwhelming to process in the moment, whether that’s a single event or prolonged early experience. I work with clients to build a sense of safety and grounding first, then gently reconnect with the parts of experience that have been split off, using trauma-informed approaches alongside Transactional Analysis to make sense of the underlying script.
10 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Dissociation
Mind Health
Psychologist, Psychologists & Allied Health Experts
Dissociative disorders can disrupt one's sense of identity, memory, and perception, leading to feelings of disconnection from oneself and the surrounding world. At Mind Health, our compassionate clinicians employ evidence-based therapies tailored to address the unique challenges associated with dissociative disorders. Through personalised treatment plans, we aim to help individuals integrate fragmented aspects of their experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and enhance overall psychological well-being.
22 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Dissociation
Sudeva Hawkes
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, B.Couns., MNCPS Accred. , PACFA Reg.
Let's navigate the complexities of dissociative experiences with compassion and understanding. My approach integrates trauma healing with grounding techniques and mindfulness to help you reconnect with your sense of self. Together, we'll explore methodsthat promote integration and emotional safety. My methods blend clinical insights with somatic practices to support your journey towards wholeness and stability and to discover who and how you really are.
29 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC (Online Only)
Ballarat is Victoria's third-largest city, an inland regional centre with a proud gold rush heritage and a contemporary economy built on education, manufacturing, and regional services, and its mental health landscape reflects the particular challenges of a provincial city navigating the tension between its historical significance and the need to offer a modern, liveable community for young residents who might otherwise migrate to Melbourne. Federation University Australia is based in Ballarat and contributes to the local mental health workforce through its psychology programs, and Grampians Health provides public mental health services to the region. The surrounding agricultural communities create additional mental health demand for rural and farming populations, and Ballarat serves as a hub for mental health access across western Victoria. Common therapy concerns include regional and rural isolation, farming community stress, student mental health at Federation University, anxiety, depression, and the identity and belonging challenges of building a life in a regional city competing with the pull of major urban centres.
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Ballarat, VIC Statistics
Dissociative Disorders therapists in Ballarat, VIC average 14 years of experience and charge around $190 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (63%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (56%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$190
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Male |
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| 32% |
Female |
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| 11% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 63% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 56% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 50% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 81% | Senior |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 88% | Women |
| 81% | Men |
| 63% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 50% | Asian |