Trauma Counselling Services in Sydney
Trauma can leave deep, invisible wounds that affect your sense of safety, trust, and wellbeing. Our trauma counselling services provide a structured, supportive environment to help you process these experiences and begin your journey toward healing and empowerment.
A Safe Space to Heal, Grow, and Reclaim Your Life
Trauma impacts daily life in ways that can feel overwhelming and isolating. Our tailored counselling services help you regain control, build coping skills, and develop resilience. With evidence-based therapies delivered in a secure and confidential setting, we support your journey toward renewed strength and wellbeing.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
You may not have chosen your trauma, but you can choose healing. With guidance from experienced therapists, you can regain control and rediscover your resilience
Compassionate, Expert Care Tailored to You
We understand that every trauma story is unique. Our clinically trained therapists offer trauma-informed care using evidence-based methods such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and more. Whether you seek individual therapy or group support, we walk alongside you with respect, sensitivity, and professional guidance.
Accessible and Convenient
Our trauma counselling is available both in-person and through secure telehealth sessions, ensuring you can receive support no matter where you are. We uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical care, making your privacy a top priority.
How to Book Your Appointment
Step 1: Visit Our Secure Client Portal to Book Online
The most direct way to get started is to use our online booking portal. This allows you to see available appointment times and choose a time that works for you and your partner.
Step 2: Select the Right Counselling Service for Your Family
Our portal lists all of our available services. To ensure you are connected with a counsellor who specializes in family dynamics, it is important to select the correct service type. As you go through the booking process, please look for and choose an option under "Relationship Counselling".
Step 3: Begin Your First Session
Once partnered, we provide your staff with direct, confidential access to our counsellors. We handle the process seamlessly, allowing your team to get the support they need, when they need it.
Meet the Team
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Chris Cipollone
Founding Director
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David Schofield
Clinical Psychologist (Clinical Director)
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Monica Cook
Head of Sex & Relationships
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Sonia Judd
Registered Pyschologist
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Emily O’Hanna
Children, Adolescents & Adults
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Steve McAlpine
Head of Christian Thought
Our Foundations
Christian
All of our services are available to be delivered within a Christian worldview, if this is something you are looking for.
Professional
All psychologists, counsellors, coaches and theologians are suitably qualified and members of their respective accrediting bodies.
Holistic
We love working together as a team, each harnessing the strengths of our various disciplines to bring you the most holistic level of care.
Welcoming
If you don’t identify as Christian, we will always respect your spiritual boundaries. You’re definitely welcome here.
FAQs
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Life to the Full (LTF) defines Christian counselling as the process of integrating evidence-based psychology with a Christian worldview. Our clinically trained practitioners help you explore your challenges through the lens of faith, aiming to provide a deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and hope in the healing process. The service is professional, holistic, and welcoming, respecting the spiritual boundaries of clients who do not identify as Christian.
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At Life to the Full, trauma counselling primarily addresses a variety of trauma through clinical psychological services, focusing on experiences like abuse, loss, PTSD, and complex trauma. Their specialized clinical psychologists tailor treatment to your needs, integrating both clinical and spiritual perspectives if desired.
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Yes, confidentiality is a cornerstone of our practice. Everything shared in your sessions is kept private within strict ethical guidelines. Our goal is to create a secure and non-judgmental space where both partners feel safe to speak openly and honestly.
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LTF provides services in person at our office in Belrose NSW 2085. We also offer online telehealth counseling nationwide across Australia. This allows us to serve clients in regional areas or those seeking our specialized Christian focus across the country.
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Telehealth is widely regarded as an effective form of therapy. Evidence, including the extension of government Medicare subsidies, suggests that remote sessions are very close to being as effective as in-person sessions, making them thoroughly worthwhile. This delivery method is particularly crucial for providing access to specialized Christian psychological support across remote Australian areas.
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The duration varies by individual and trauma complexity. Typically, clients start with weekly sessions with adjustments over time. The therapeutic relationship can range from several sessions to one or two years, depending on progress and goals.
Book an appointment.
Taking a proactive step to work on your relationship is a sign of strength and commitment. If you are ready to begin the process, our team is here to provide professional guidance in a safe and supportive environment.