Sexual Abuse Counselling in Abbotsford, VIC

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Accredited E.M.D.R Practitioner with more than 16 years experience working in the area of Trauma. I have experience working with adults who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, as well as those who have been affected by a recent traumatic event. I have a particular interest in trauma and how it impacts on a person's ability to have a harmonious relationships with themselves and others. https://www.breathcounselling.com.au/

My areas of interest are couples counselling, trauma and anxiety. I work primarily using CBT, Schema, EMDR and Gottman Method.

Caring & non-judgemental counselling for LGBTQIA+ folk. You may have been feeling bad about yourself and have noticed that you have been acting in inauthentic ways. Perhaps you are worried others won’t accept the real you. It’s been difficult to share your self-critical thoughts with others. I help LGBTQIA+ folk with a non-Judgmental and caring space to explore and better understand and process their distress.

Finding someone who has expertise, but importantly can connect, and quickly understand your issues, is critical. Clients tell me these qualities set me apart from others. My experience includes working with the full spectrum of life challenges, and mental health difficulties: from anxiety & depression, to relationships, ADHD, ASD, & chronic illness. From the young to older folk, parents and families, we create a safe space to explore the tricky places that maybe keeping you stuck, and find an easier path forward. With compassion and curiosity, I enjoy supporting each person to build a greater sense of self worth and confidence.

Life can be challenging - professionally and personally. Having worked in corporate, private and forensic environments, I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to address current situations and work towards a better life. I love learning about my clients - and tailoring my knowledge/skill based to assist to achieve positive outcomes reduced anxiety, improved sleep, mood, self-esteem/sef-efficacy, phobias, eating disorder and interpersonal effectiveness. Combining counselling, biofeedback/neurofeedback, EMDR & VR to help provide you greater understanding of yourself and others, increased skills and coping strategies.

Sherena studied at The University of Melbourne. She is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Board-approved Supervisor. She has worked extensively in the public & private settings with individuals experiencing: •Mood, Anxiety, Trauma & stressor-related & Personality disorders •Acquired brain injuries •Pain management, Relationship, Grief, Cross cultural & Lifestyle adjustment issues. She has special interest in BPD, trauma-focused work, and couple therapy.

Dr Vesna Newman-Morris works collaboratively with her clients to tailor treatment specific to their individual needs in helping them achieve and maintain a state of psychological and emotional well-being. She has expertise, both in clinical practice and in research, on the impact of complex trauma on personality function and mental health. This includes: longstanding issues associated with early childhood trauma and abuse, difficulties following a traumatic event, identifying intergenerational risk and protective factors in parent-infant relationships; improving attachment, resilience and well-being.

Zac is a clinical psychologist who typically works with clients experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, managing emotions, coping with stress or dealing with conflict in relationships. He enjoys working with clients to increase understanding of how they got to where they are now, reduce suffering, build skills, develop goals and meaning. Clients often come in crisis, when they have tried everything and struggled for a long time, but continue treatment long after crisis has resolved to work on creating a fuller and better life. Zac enjoys developing a deeper therapeutic relationship and working long-term.

If a psychoanalyst is in a position to listen, then the patient - the one said to be 'in analysis', is certainly in a position to speak. Nevertheless, there is very little that is certain about being in a position to speak, especially speaking under the directive of the fundamental rule: Say whatever comes to mind, censor nothing, no matter how insignificant, Idiotic, perverse, or crazy you think it is. Proceeding in this manner for a while would it be at all surprising if we came to learn something?

House of Grace Therapy is a Christian private practice based in Melbourne and Online, supporting individuals, couples and families to heal, grow, and improve relationships. My therapy style balances warmth and nurturing with straightforwardness. This creates a safe space where uncomfortable emotions and truths are gently held, and grounded in a strong knowing of our potential for transformation. I integrate cognitive, emotional, somatic (body), and relational strategies to address different needs. Coaching is also used to work towards your goals, while making the most of your strengths.

Hello there! I'm an experienced counselling psychologist and registered supervisor, dedicated to helping individuals find their path and unlock new possibilities through therapeutic engagement and evidence-informed techniques. I'm really passionate about emotionally focused therapies. Why? Because I've seen how exploring emotional patterns can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and others, paving the way for tackling life's hurdles with greater clarity and resilience.

Nav is a skilled and compassionate clinical psychologist with extensive experience. Nav is also a board-approved supervisor and is available to supervise psychologists, provisional psychologists and clinical registrars in a broad range of therapies. Nav is passionate about working with individual adult clients to promote their well-being, helping them to develop the tools to effectively manage challenges and build meaningful relationships with themselves and others. Nav aims to develop a rich and fulfilling therapeutic space with his clients and has a particular focus on helping his clients to create meaningful change and growth.

Savleen is a clinical psychologist with experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Her practice is guided by genuine care for her clients. She works with individual adults and couples with a wide range of issues. Savleen focuses on engaging her clients to achieve long-term meaningful growth in a compassionate, safe, supportive and culturally sensitive environment. She has a warm and collaborative approach to therapy and encourages her clients to identify their strengths whilst they examine and compassionately reflect on their lives. She is dedicated to supporting her client's in experiencing improved wellbeing.