Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Counselling in Canberra, ACT

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Indigo Melrose
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Canberra, ACT 2600
As an experienced psychotherapist, I work with people navigating major life transitions. My therapeutic space is warm and compassionate allowing you to be curious and explore what matters to you. As a PACFA Reg. Clinical member I engage in supervision and professional development. All are essential for me to show up in practice and hold space. My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating 'Grief & Loss' groups.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I work with people navigating major life transitions. My therapeutic space is warm and compassionate allowing you to be curious and explore what matters to you. As a PACFA Reg. Clinical member I engage in supervision and professional development. All are essential for me to show up in practice and hold space. My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating 'Grief & Loss' groups.
(02) 3816 2220 View (02) 3816 2220
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Jayde Smith
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2600  (Online Only)
I am a genuine, warm, and collaborative clinician who has experience with, and a passion for, working with clients from all walks of life. I have worked across a variety of environments including the education department, youth suicide prevention, mining and extraction, employment services, employee assistance provision and NDIS environments.I appreciate and acknowledge the courage it takes for an individual to seek assistance. I endeavour to support and empower clients to navigate and grow through adversity and change.Please contact me for session times I look forward to hearing from you.
I am a genuine, warm, and collaborative clinician who has experience with, and a passion for, working with clients from all walks of life. I have worked across a variety of environments including the education department, youth suicide prevention, mining and extraction, employment services, employee assistance provision and NDIS environments.I appreciate and acknowledge the courage it takes for an individual to seek assistance. I endeavour to support and empower clients to navigate and grow through adversity and change.Please contact me for session times I look forward to hearing from you.
(08) 6117 8458 View (08) 6117 8458
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Paula Garrido
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canberra, ACT 2600  (Online Only)
Welcome! Clinical Psychologist Paula Garrido is registered with the NDIS and provides evidence-based treatment via Telehealth/video call therapy to NDIS Participants. She Certified Autism, PTSD and ADHD practitioner and provides neurodiverse affirming therapy. She is a warm, gentle,understanding, non-judgmental psychologist that provides a safe therapeutic space, to assist patients rebuild their self-confidence and successfully work towards their goals. She has experience working in public hospitals, private psychology clinics with people with mild to severe mental illness & with the NDIA/NDIS including writing NDIS patient reports.
Welcome! Clinical Psychologist Paula Garrido is registered with the NDIS and provides evidence-based treatment via Telehealth/video call therapy to NDIS Participants. She Certified Autism, PTSD and ADHD practitioner and provides neurodiverse affirming therapy. She is a warm, gentle,understanding, non-judgmental psychologist that provides a safe therapeutic space, to assist patients rebuild their self-confidence and successfully work towards their goals. She has experience working in public hospitals, private psychology clinics with people with mild to severe mental illness & with the NDIA/NDIS including writing NDIS patient reports.
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Inner Worlds Arts Therapy
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canberra, ACT 2600
Please reach out via email. Hello! I'm Lauren (she/they) and I am an Arts Psychotherapist and Counsellor based in the outer eastern suburbs of Naarm (Melbourne). I have lived experience of being multiply neurodivergent (AuDHD) and I am currently exploring my own queer identity. I am passionate about neuro-affirming care and psychoeducation around neurodivergence, and holistic care for children, youth, women and queer folk living with disability and trauma. I am a mum to one human teen and one elderly Siamese cat. I am an established artist who dabbles in art journaling, mixed media art, photography, dance and movement and more.
Please reach out via email. Hello! I'm Lauren (she/they) and I am an Arts Psychotherapist and Counsellor based in the outer eastern suburbs of Naarm (Melbourne). I have lived experience of being multiply neurodivergent (AuDHD) and I am currently exploring my own queer identity. I am passionate about neuro-affirming care and psychoeducation around neurodivergence, and holistic care for children, youth, women and queer folk living with disability and trauma. I am a mum to one human teen and one elderly Siamese cat. I am an established artist who dabbles in art journaling, mixed media art, photography, dance and movement and more.
(03) 8771 5199 View (03) 8771 5199
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Denis Leo McCarthy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2600
Senior Clinical Psychologist & Neurofeedback Certified (BCIA) in Fremantle Private-Practice, servicing Perth-metro & online clients AU-worldwide. Also specializing in Occupational & Sports Psych, online coaching. Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance assessment, coaching & consulting. Therapy offers an opportunity to be more self aware, to learn new skills or tool(s), to be better problem solvers, communicators, to heal relationships & old wounds, let go of old baggage, and move on to a richer, fuller life. I assist in all these dimensions, and more.
Senior Clinical Psychologist & Neurofeedback Certified (BCIA) in Fremantle Private-Practice, servicing Perth-metro & online clients AU-worldwide. Also specializing in Occupational & Sports Psych, online coaching. Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance assessment, coaching & consulting. Therapy offers an opportunity to be more self aware, to learn new skills or tool(s), to be better problem solvers, communicators, to heal relationships & old wounds, let go of old baggage, and move on to a richer, fuller life. I assist in all these dimensions, and more.
(08) 6219 3849 View (08) 6219 3849
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Paediatric Feeding International Dr. Tessa Taylor
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canberra, ACT 2600
Reclaim the joy of family mealtimes! Next to breathing, feeding is the first and most important thing we have to do in life, connected to almost every other aspect of a child’s life and development, occuring multiple times a day, everyday. No human behaviour has greater biological and social significance. We're available internationally for symptoms of paediatric feeding disorders (PFD), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), baby bottle or feeding tube dependence (tube weaning), food selectivity ('picky'/'fussy' eaters), mealtime behaviour, skills (utensils, cup drinking, chewing), medication refusal, and pica.
Reclaim the joy of family mealtimes! Next to breathing, feeding is the first and most important thing we have to do in life, connected to almost every other aspect of a child’s life and development, occuring multiple times a day, everyday. No human behaviour has greater biological and social significance. We're available internationally for symptoms of paediatric feeding disorders (PFD), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), baby bottle or feeding tube dependence (tube weaning), food selectivity ('picky'/'fussy' eaters), mealtime behaviour, skills (utensils, cup drinking, chewing), medication refusal, and pica.
(02) 9188 5084 View (02) 9188 5084
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lifeTurns24-7 Pty Ltd
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2600
(03) 8007 3074 View (03) 8007 3074

Online Therapists

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Daniel Martin
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Batemans Bay, NSW 2536
Dan's desire to help people and curiosity about different ways to improve people’s lives is what drew him to the field. This curiosity has led to him working in several areas of psychology over the years. This openness to new adventures has also led to him living in the USA, Australia, and Singapore. His experience includes individual, group, family and couples counselling. Assessments are offered for mental health, personality or career guidance. Assessment reports are also available for personal or court use.
Dan's desire to help people and curiosity about different ways to improve people’s lives is what drew him to the field. This curiosity has led to him working in several areas of psychology over the years. This openness to new adventures has also led to him living in the USA, Australia, and Singapore. His experience includes individual, group, family and couples counselling. Assessments are offered for mental health, personality or career guidance. Assessment reports are also available for personal or court use.
(02) 8776 3057 View (02) 8776 3057
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Amanda Joy Robb
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stanmore, NSW 2048
Joy Through Therapy is founded by Amanda Joy Robb, a renowned and innovative Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Amanda specialises in Trauma, Sexology, Sexual Health and Relationships, and Supervision. Throughout these three domains, Amanda offers services for Trauma based Therapies, Sex & Relationship Therapy and Clinical Individual and Group Supervision, as well as Consultation training services.
Joy Through Therapy is founded by Amanda Joy Robb, a renowned and innovative Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Amanda specialises in Trauma, Sexology, Sexual Health and Relationships, and Supervision. Throughout these three domains, Amanda offers services for Trauma based Therapies, Sex & Relationship Therapy and Clinical Individual and Group Supervision, as well as Consultation training services.
(02) 9158 6068 View (02) 9158 6068
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ArtFull Therapy
MA
Verified Verified
Ulladulla, NSW 2539
At ArtFull Therapy we see adults and children at all stages in life in Milton/Ulludulla. With a professional focus on additional needs/neurological challenges (incl. Autism/ADHD; Ageing well; Dementia, ABI; Carers). Also offering Clinical Supervision. Art Therapy does require an interest/ commitment to get to know yourself better and to identify thoughts and behaviours not serving you well. Clients are taught to identify those, regulate, communicate, self-observe, adapt, engage, change. This builds confidence and resilience allowing for a translation of this new awareness and learnt skills for better relationships and well-being.
At ArtFull Therapy we see adults and children at all stages in life in Milton/Ulludulla. With a professional focus on additional needs/neurological challenges (incl. Autism/ADHD; Ageing well; Dementia, ABI; Carers). Also offering Clinical Supervision. Art Therapy does require an interest/ commitment to get to know yourself better and to identify thoughts and behaviours not serving you well. Clients are taught to identify those, regulate, communicate, self-observe, adapt, engage, change. This builds confidence and resilience allowing for a translation of this new awareness and learnt skills for better relationships and well-being.
(02) 9053 4387 View (02) 9053 4387
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Shoalhaven Psychology Services
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
Berry, NSW 2535
Our team of psychologists work with people and schools across Nowra and the greater Shoalhaven and Illawarra regions to provide counselling and help people resolve issues they feel are getting in the way of reaching their potential. At Shoalhaven Psychology Services we believe in whole well-being and addressing all aspects of the self internally and externally to attain capacity for processing and adapting in life.
Our team of psychologists work with people and schools across Nowra and the greater Shoalhaven and Illawarra regions to provide counselling and help people resolve issues they feel are getting in the way of reaching their potential. At Shoalhaven Psychology Services we believe in whole well-being and addressing all aspects of the self internally and externally to attain capacity for processing and adapting in life.
(02) 4058 4743 View (02) 4058 4743

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Counsellors

When should someone seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury?

People should seek a diagnosis and treatment after a head injury, especially if they were unconscious, and an early diagnosis can lead to a better recovery. Signs of a concussion include headaches, nausea or vomiting, exhaustion, dizziness, vision problems, sensitivity to light and sound, problems with attention and memory, brain fog, unusual irritability or sadness, and unusual sleep patterns.

What’s the most common treatment for a traumatic brain injury?

Treatment for a traumatic brain injury will be different depending on the severity of the problem. For mild injuries, treatment may involve rest and over-the-counter pain or headache medication. For moderate or severe injuries, treatment may involve stabilisation, medication, and rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and counselling.

How long does it take to recover from traumatic brain injury?

The recovery time for a traumatic brain injury depends on the individual and the severity and nature of the injury; the length of time spent unconscious is often an indicator of severity. Recovery time for mild injuries may be a week or two while recovery time for more severe injuries may be six months to two years. Research suggests that the vast majority of recovery occurs in the first two years after an injury; recovery after that time frame is less certain.

What if a traumatic brain injury is left untreated?

If a traumatic brain injury is left untreated, it can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. Physical problems may include dizziness, headaches, vision, healing, or speech loss, and an elevated risk of dementia. Psychological problems may include impairments of memory, judgment, and decision-making, depression, aggression, poor impulse control, and personality changes.