Victims of Crime, Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence
Experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or being the victim of a crime can profoundly disrupt your sense of safety, autonomy, and trust. These experiences frequently leave a lasting imprint on your nervous system, shaping how you perceive yourself, relate to others, regulate your emotions, and navigate daily life.
It is common to carry heavy burdens of anxiety, panic, hyper-vigilance, mistrust, and emotional dysregulation.
Beyond the physical and emotional distress, trauma also often generates deep-seated feelings of shame, guilt, self-blame, or a sense of feeling “dirty.” These reactions are common protective responses from a nervous system that experienced intense negativity and is trying its best to make sense of what happened – and these are reactions that can be changed.
For many survivors, particularly those whose trauma was inflicted by a male figure, the prospect of working with a male practitioner can feel intimidating. While perpetrators of violence can be of any gender, statistically many survivors have experienced harm at the hands of men.
Engaging in therapy with a male psychologist can, when appropriate and felt as safe, become a powerful part of the therapeutic journey.
Within a structured, respectful, and safe therapeutic environment, experiencing consistent professional boundaries, transparent communication, and genuine respect provides an opportunity to observe and interact with safe male behaviours.
Over time, this can help repair the ability to trust, improve relational fears, and rebuild confidence in interpersonal dynamics.
Funding & Financial Support (Victims Assist QLD)
I support clients who have available funding through Victims Assist QLD.
How to access:
You can apply online at: https://www.qld.gov.au/justice/victims-of-crime/financial-assistance-for-victims/apply. Alternatively you can speak with your General Practitioner (GP) to determine your eligibility for financial assistance covering psychological therapy. If approved, your sessions will be fully funded.
Therapeutic Approach & Long-Term Healing
Clear and Healthy Boundaries
Therapy is conducted at your pace. You remain in control of what you share and when, anchored by strict ethical standards and clear boundaries.
Processing Trauma
Utilising evidence-informed approaches such as EMDR, TF-CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we gently process traumatic memories so they lose their overwhelming intensity.
Restoring Emotional Balance
We work on down-regulating the nervous system to ease panic and chronic anxiety, while dismantling self-blame, shame, and guilt.
Who I Support
I provide trauma-informed support for individuals navigating the aftermath of:
Domestic and family violence (physical, emotional, sexual, or coercive control)
Recent or historical sexual assault and sexual abuse
Physical violence, armed robbery, and other traumatic criminal incidents
Working with PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorders, and more
Location & Services
I offer both secure online psychology sessions across Australia and in-person appointments at my office in Griffin, servicing North Brisbane, North Lakes, and surrounding regions.
Get in touch
Reach out today to schedule your first appointment. Email directly or fill out the form below.
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