What We Help With
Domestic & family violence counselling
Specialist, trauma-informed support for people who have experienced domestic or family violence. You are not alone, and this was not your fault.
Trauma-informed · Confidential · Creswick, Brisbane & Online
Safe Support
Healing after domestic and family violence
Domestic and family violence takes many forms including physical, emotional, psychological, financial, and sexual abuse. The impacts can be profound and long-lasting, affecting how you see yourself, relate to others, and move through the world.
Our therapists specialise in trauma and have experience working with people affected by domestic and family violence at all stages, whether you are still in the situation, have recently left, or are working through the longer-term impacts years later.
All sessions are confidential. We work at your pace, with your safety as the priority. You don't have to be ready to talk about everything right away.
We support people experiencing
- Emotional and psychological abuse
- Physical violence and its aftermath
- Coercive control
- Financial abuse
- Trauma from leaving a violent relationship
- Co-parenting after domestic violence
- Complex trauma and PTSD
- Fear, shame, and self-blame
- Rebuilding safety, trust, and identity
Our Approach
How we work with you
Trauma-informed care
Everything we do starts with your safety. We understand how trauma affects the body and mind, and we pace the work to match what feels manageable for you.
EMDR therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach that helps reduce the distress of traumatic memories without requiring you to talk through every detail.
Parts work
Resource Therapy helps you understand and work with different parts of yourself, parts that protected you during the violence, and parts that are ready to heal.
Safe and Together model
Our therapist Bicarra Gazanis is a certified Safe and Together trainer, specialising in supporting children and families affected by family violence.
Who Can Help
Therapists with DFV experience
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
I'm not sure if what I experienced counts as abuse. Can I still get support?
Yes. You don't need to meet a definition or have a label for what happened in order to access support. If something felt wrong, if you've been controlled, frightened, or hurt — that's enough. You don't have to have it all figured out before coming to therapy.
I'm still in the relationship. Can I still access therapy?
Yes. You don't have to have left or made any decisions to access support. Therapy can help you make sense of what's happening, think through your options, and strengthen your sense of self — whatever you decide to do next.
Will my information be kept confidential?
Yes. Everything you share in sessions is confidential. The only exceptions are mandated reporting obligations — if there is immediate risk to you or someone else. Your therapist will explain these limits at the start, and will always aim to discuss any concerns with you first where it's safe to do so.
Do I need to involve police or services to access therapy?
No. Therapy is independent of any legal or police process. You can access support without reporting, without leaving, and without involving any other services. What you share in sessions stays between you and your therapist.
Ready to Begin?
You deserve safe, compassionate support
Reach out confidentially. There's no pressure and no judgement. We'll guide you from there.