Trauma and PTSD therapists in Melbourne, Victoria VIC, Australia AU
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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.
38 Years Experience
In-Person in Melbourne, VIC 3000
Online in Melbourne, Victoria
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.
7 Years Experience
Online in Melbourne, Victoria (Online Only)
The Inner Collective Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts (Psych. Hons.)
Trauma can leave lasting imprints—on your mind, body, and sense of safety. At The Inner Collective, we offer a gentle, trauma-informed approach that supports you to process what happened at your own pace. Whether your trauma is recent or long past, we use evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, ACT, and parts work (like IFS and Schema Therapy) to help you feel safer in your body, reclaim your story, and move forward with greater ease and self-trust.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Melbourne, VIC 3000
Online in Melbourne, Victoria
Dr Shikha Gray
Psychologist, PhD, MPsych(Couns)
Trauma and PTSD can have a profoundly existential effect - on your emotional well-being, relationships, sense of self, the meaning you give to your experiences, and your capacity to cope with everyday stressors. In therapy, I offer comprehensive support to help you regain a sense of safety and control. We start by establishing a safe and nurturing environment where you can learn to cope with difficult feelings as they arise and process them at your own pace. My approach acknowledges the interconnectedness of mind and body, and emphasises a holistic path to recovery where you can reclaim your sense of self and find inner peace.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Melbourne, VIC
Online in Melbourne, Victoria
Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Soc.Ser. (Couns), 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.
10 Years Experience
Online in Melbourne, Victoria (Online Only)
Adam Kreuzer
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Diploma of Counselling, Professional Certificate of Adolescent Counselling
I am a trauma-informed Therapist. This means that I have experienced my own trauma in life and harness these experiences to provide compassion, empathy and understanding with my clients. PTSD is something which can occur as a result of trauma and I am well versed and experienced in understanding how a PTSD diagnosis can impact your thinking, feeling and behaviour.
5 Years Experience
Online in Melbourne, Victoria (Online Only)
Judith Minster
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Fellow, APS College of Clinical Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS, MASH
Since the 2009 Bushfires, I have worked with clients and organisations to assist with acute and chronic trauma. These have included workplace bullying, childhood trauma, motor vehicle accidents and victims of crime. I receive referrals from TAC, Worksafe and VOCAT.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melbourne, VIC
Online in Melbourne, Victoria
Clarity Health Care
Psychologist
At Clarity Health Care, we provide specialised, trauma-informed support for individuals living with the effects of trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Our experienced Malvern Psychologists and Fitzroy Psychologists offer a safe, respectful environment where you can begin to process traumatic experiences and work towards healing at your own pace.
We use evidence-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help manage symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.
At Clarity, we understand that trauma can deeply impact trust, safety, relationships, and self-esteem. Our approach focuses on empowering you to rebuild a sense of control, restore wellbeing, and reconnect with your strengths and resilience.
Appointments are available both in-person and via telehealth to provide flexible, accessible care when you need it most. For more information see: https://www.clarityhealthcare.com.au/ptsd-psychologist-melbourne
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melbourne, VIC
Online in Melbourne, Victoria
Haven Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MCounselling
I have worked with trauma and PTSD directly or indirectly in all of my work. I am trauma informed and make sure to work with all my clients within this context. This means working safely, at a pace that is comfortable for you. I want to understand whatever of your story you wish to share, making sure you feel heard and accepted, with compassion and on-judgementally. The first phase of working with trauma is to help you feel safe, and support you in developing ways for you to regulate your emotions better when you are triggered as you move through the world. We will work to understand more clearly what being triggered means for you, and the ways you cope. As we explore those situations that feel upsetting to you, that are often part of a traumatise persons day to day experience, we will work on better understanding the underlying emotional and thought processes that might be trying to protect you, but might also be ultimately getting in the way of you living the life you want. We will approach these experiences carefully, work to better understand these protective mechanisms and then start to develop more healthy ways to approach and tolerate difficult emotions that have their root in past stressful and traumatic experiences.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melbourne, VIC
Online in Melbourne, Victoria
Karen Sri Thomas
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP
Trauma and traumatic memories can be debilitating, often making you feel stuck or spiraling into dark places. Working through them with someone who genuinely cares and has professional training provides the best chance for discovering the stepping stones to healing and moving forward in an effective, safe and comforting way.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melbourne, VIC
Online in Melbourne, Victoria