All of our Trauma Warriors trauma therapists have training in at least Level 1 Psychosynthesis and specialist training in either attachment, early childhood, complex or developmental trauma.
Andrea is a Psychodynamic and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Clinical Supervisor and Associate Clinical Lecturer at the Sydney University’s Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy training. She is a Clinical Member of PACFA, runs workshops based on Brené Brown’s work and offers assessment in the Adult Attachment Interview. Currently, she is also working on her PhD. Andrea works online from a home office and in Bondi Junction, Sydney at her Brave Therapy™ headquarters. Connect with Andrea.
Andrea is a Psychodynamic and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Clinical Supervisor and Associate Clinical Lecturer at the Sydney University’s Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy training. She is a Clinical Member of PACFA, runs workshops based on Brené Brown’s work and offers assessment in the Adult Attachment Interview. Currently, she is also working on her PhD. Andrea works online from a home office and in Bondi Junction, Sydney at her Brave Therapy™ headquarters. Connect with Andrea.
Andrea is a Psychodynamic and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Clinical Supervisor and Associate Clinical Lecturer at the Sydney University’s Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy training. She is a Clinical Member of PACFA, runs workshops based on Brené Brown’s work and offers assessment in the Adult Attachment Interview. Currently, she is also working on her PhD. Andrea works online from a home office and in Bondi Junction, Sydney at her Brave Therapy™ headquarters. Connect with Andrea.
Cait’s passion and specialisation is in the trauma of loss, grief and bereavement. She has helped clients learn to cope with loss across the lifespan including the loss of relationships, pets, careers, miscarriage, parents, grandparents, employment, independence, dreams and much more. Cait helps people with their bereavement so that they can rediscover joy and happiness again. Her extensive training and experience mean that she works creatively to help people access their deepest strengths and resilience. Cait’s rich and varied professional and family life has provided her with skills and a wealth of personal and professional experience to her work, so that her clients get the best help possible. Cait’s practice is currently full, please sign up to her list to be updated on online offerings. Connect with Cait.
Cait’s passion and specialisation is in the trauma of loss, grief and bereavement. She has helped clients learn to cope with loss across the lifespan including the loss of relationships, pets, careers, miscarriage, parents, grandparents, employment, independence, dreams and much more. Cait helps people with their bereavement so that they can rediscover joy and happiness again. Her extensive training and experience mean that she works creatively to help people access their deepest strengths and resilience. Cait’s rich and varied professional and family life has provided her with skills and a wealth of personal and professional experience to her work, so that her clients get the best help possible. Cait’s practice is currently full, please sign up to her list to be updated on online offerings. Connect with Cait.
Cait’s passion and specialisation is in the trauma of loss, grief and bereavement. She has helped clients learn to cope with loss across the lifespan including the loss of relationships, pets, careers, miscarriage, parents, grandparents, employment, independence, dreams and much more. Cait helps people with their bereavement so that they can rediscover joy and happiness again. Her extensive training and experience mean that she works creatively to help people access their deepest strengths and resilience. Cait’s rich and varied professional and family life has provided her with skills and a wealth of personal and professional experience to her work, so that her clients get the best help possible. Cait’s practice is currently full, please sign up to her list to be updated on online offerings. Connect with Cait.
Daniela is a gestalt psychotherapist with a strong interest in somatic therapies. She has years of experience working with clients from disadvantaged backgrounds, victims of violence and other relational trauma. She is passionate about supporting her clients in finding their way to thrive in life through providing an empathic space for exploration, healing and growth. In the safe container of the therapeutic space Daniela works with her clients to discover what stands in their way of living a fulfilling and meaningful life in which they can be fully themselves. Daniela works in private practice in Sydney's Northern Beaches and offers face-to-face, online and walk-and-talk sessions. Connect with Daniela.
Daniela is a gestalt psychotherapist with a strong interest in somatic therapies. She has years of experience working with clients from disadvantaged backgrounds, victims of violence and other relational trauma. She is passionate about supporting her clients in finding their way to thrive in life through providing an empathic space for exploration, healing and growth. In the safe container of the therapeutic space Daniela works with her clients to discover what stands in their way of living a fulfilling and meaningful life in which they can be fully themselves. Daniela works in private practice in Sydney's Northern Beaches and offers face-to-face, online and walk-and-talk sessions. Connect with Daniela.
Daniela is a gestalt psychotherapist with a strong interest in somatic therapies. She has years of experience working with clients from disadvantaged backgrounds, victims of violence and other relational trauma. She is passionate about supporting her clients in finding their way to thrive in life through providing an empathic space for exploration, healing and growth. In the safe container of the therapeutic space Daniela works with her clients to discover what stands in their way of living a fulfilling and meaningful life in which they can be fully themselves. Daniela works in private practice in Sydney's Northern Beaches and offers face-to-face, online and walk-and-talk sessions. Connect with Daniela.
Jodie is the founder of Trauma Warriors and is the host of the Trauma Warriors with Jodie Gale® podcast. She is an Eco-Psycho-Spiritual Psychotherapist, an Inner Child & Trauma Therapist, a Mind Body Eating & Plant-Based Nutrition Coach. Jodie is a leading specialist in women’s emotional, psychological and spiritual health & wellbeing. Over the last 20+ years, she has helped women transform and heal their lives from childhood trauma, disordered eating and the trance of unworthiness. Jodie has a private psychotherapy, counselling & life-coaching practice in Allambie, Frenchs Forest & Manly on the Northern beaches of Sydney, and online. She is passionate about helping women befriend, connect and nourish their whole selves: body, feelings, mind & soul. When Jodie’s not working, she spends time in nature bush or coastal walking, doing puzzles, eating out and travelling. Connect with Jodie.
Jodie is the founder of Trauma Warriors and is the host of the Trauma Warriors with Jodie Gale® podcast. She is an Eco-Psycho-Spiritual Psychotherapist, an Inner Child & Trauma Therapist, a Mind Body Eating & Plant-Based Nutrition Coach. Jodie is a leading specialist in women’s emotional, psychological and spiritual health & wellbeing. Over the last 20+ years, she has helped women transform and heal their lives from childhood trauma, disordered eating and the trance of unworthiness. Jodie has a private psychotherapy, counselling & life-coaching practice in Allambie, Frenchs Forest & Manly on the Northern beaches of Sydney, and online. She is passionate about helping women befriend, connect and nourish their whole selves: body, feelings, mind & soul. When Jodie’s not working, she spends time in nature bush or coastal walking, doing puzzles, eating out and travelling. Connect with Jodie.
Jodie is the founder of Trauma Warriors and is the host of the Trauma Warriors with Jodie Gale® podcast. She is an Eco-Psycho-Spiritual Psychotherapist, an Inner Child & Trauma Therapist, a Mind Body Eating & Plant-Based Nutrition Coach. Jodie is a leading specialist in women’s emotional, psychological and spiritual health & wellbeing. Over the last 20+ years, she has helped women transform and heal their lives from childhood trauma, disordered eating and the trance of unworthiness. Jodie has a private psychotherapy, counselling & life-coaching practice in Allambie, Frenchs Forest & Manly on the Northern beaches of Sydney, and online. She is passionate about helping women befriend, connect and nourish their whole selves: body, feelings, mind & soul. When Jodie’s not working, she spends time in nature bush or coastal walking, doing puzzles, eating out and travelling. Connect with Jodie.
Karen is a registered therapeutic counsellor and trauma coach, based in Melbourne, Australia and online. She is currently studying for her Master’s in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy. She works with the grief associated with relationship and betrayal trauma. Karen’s passion is to provide a safe space for clients suffering with betrayal trauma to be heard, to process their pain, find hope in their grief, and create a life they can love again. She uses a person-centred approach, as she strongly believes that clients are the experts in their own lives. Her role is to support her clients in that process by bringing her professional training to the therapeutic relationship and helping her clients to reconnect to their internal resources. She seeks to provide a warm, empathic, non-judgmental space in which her clients can find hope and meaning again. Connect with Karen.
Karen is a registered therapeutic counsellor and trauma coach, based in Melbourne, Australia and online. She is currently studying for her Master’s in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy. She works with the grief associated with relationship and betrayal trauma. Karen’s passion is to provide a safe space for clients suffering with betrayal trauma to be heard, to process their pain, find hope in their grief, and create a life they can love again. She uses a person-centred approach, as she strongly believes that clients are the experts in their own lives. Her role is to support her clients in that process by bringing her professional training to the therapeutic relationship and helping her clients to reconnect to their internal resources. She seeks to provide a warm, empathic, non-judgmental space in which her clients can find hope and meaning again. Connect with Karen.
Karen is a registered therapeutic counsellor and trauma coach, based in Melbourne, Australia and online. She is currently studying for her Master’s in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy. She works with the grief associated with relationship and betrayal trauma. Karen’s passion is to provide a safe space for clients suffering with betrayal trauma to be heard, to process their pain, find hope in their grief, and create a life they can love again. She uses a person-centred approach, as she strongly believes that clients are the experts in their own lives. Her role is to support her clients in that process by bringing her professional training to the therapeutic relationship and helping her clients to reconnect to their internal resources. She seeks to provide a warm, empathic, non-judgmental space in which her clients can find hope and meaning again. Connect with Karen.
Maria is an EMDR Therapist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience. Maria's passion is helping people to process and heal trauma so they can break free from the past, reconnect with themselves and enjoy life in the here and now. As an animal and nature lover, Maria has integrated horses, dogs and nature into her therapeutic services. This provides people with the opportunity to attend therapy sessions in a relaxed, outdoor setting and to partner with animals in the process if they choose. Maria also provides a powerful and evidence-based trauma therapy called EMDR both face to face in The Hunter Valley, NSW, and online via Zoom sessions. Connect with Maria.
Maria is an EMDR Therapist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience. Maria's passion is helping people to process and heal trauma so they can break free from the past, reconnect with themselves and enjoy life in the here and now. As an animal and nature lover, Maria has integrated horses, dogs and nature into her therapeutic services. This provides people with the opportunity to attend therapy sessions in a relaxed, outdoor setting and to partner with animals in the process if they choose. Maria also provides a powerful and evidence-based trauma therapy called EMDR both face to face in The Hunter Valley, NSW, and online via Zoom sessions. Connect with Maria.
Maria is an EMDR Therapist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience. Maria's passion is helping people to process and heal trauma so they can break free from the past, reconnect with themselves and enjoy life in the here and now. As an animal and nature lover, Maria has integrated horses, dogs and nature into her therapeutic services. This provides people with the opportunity to attend therapy sessions in a relaxed, outdoor setting and to partner with animals in the process if they choose. Maria also provides a powerful and evidence-based trauma therapy called EMDR both face to face in The Hunter Valley, NSW, and online via Zoom sessions. Connect with Maria.
Psychotherapist, Couple Counsellor and Channel 9 Couple Expert, Melissa Ferrari, runs a private practice in Pyrmont, Sydney. She has worked for nearly 25 years with individuals in long term psychotherapy and couples from all over the world. Melissa uses a range of proven approaches in her practice to help couples heal and reconnect. She is one of the few therapists in the country to have received training from the world’s most renowned pioneer in couples counselling, Dr Stan Tatkin, founder of the PACT Training Institute. She has used this innovative Psychological Approach to Couple Therapy for over 8 years, is trained as a Level 3 PACT Therapist, a PACT Level 1 and 2 coach, is a PACT Ambassador. Known for her warm and engaging personality, Melissa’s ability to identify and help people work through many of the key issues facing couples today has had a profound and transformative effect on many of her clients’ lives. She has helped thousands of individuals and couples gain insight into their relationship problems, resolve ongoing conflict, re-create sexual connection and work towards maintaining and developing a secure functioning relationship. Connect with Melissa.
Psychotherapist, Couple Counsellor and Channel 9 Couple Expert, Melissa Ferrari, runs a private practice in Pyrmont, Sydney. She has worked for nearly 25 years with individuals in long term psychotherapy and couples from all over the world. Melissa uses a range of proven approaches in her practice to help couples heal and reconnect. She is one of the few therapists in the country to have received training from the world’s most renowned pioneer in couples counselling, Dr Stan Tatkin, founder of the PACT Training Institute. She has used this innovative Psychological Approach to Couple Therapy for over 8 years, is trained as a Level 3 PACT Therapist, a PACT Level 1 and 2 coach, is a PACT Ambassador. Known for her warm and engaging personality, Melissa’s ability to identify and help people work through many of the key issues facing couples today has had a profound and transformative effect on many of her clients’ lives. She has helped thousands of individuals and couples gain insight into their relationship problems, resolve ongoing conflict, re-create sexual connection and work towards maintaining and developing a secure functioning relationship. Connect with Melissa.
Psychotherapist, Couple Counsellor and Channel 9 Couple Expert, Melissa Ferrari, runs a private practice in Pyrmont, Sydney. She has worked for nearly 25 years with individuals in long term psychotherapy and couples from all over the world. Melissa uses a range of proven approaches in her practice to help couples heal and reconnect. She is one of the few therapists in the country to have received training from the world’s most renowned pioneer in couples counselling, Dr Stan Tatkin, founder of the PACT Training Institute. She has used this innovative Psychological Approach to Couple Therapy for over 8 years, is trained as a Level 3 PACT Therapist, a PACT Level 1 and 2 coach, is a PACT Ambassador. Known for her warm and engaging personality, Melissa’s ability to identify and help people work through many of the key issues facing couples today has had a profound and transformative effect on many of her clients’ lives. She has helped thousands of individuals and couples gain insight into their relationship problems, resolve ongoing conflict, re-create sexual connection and work towards maintaining and developing a secure functioning relationship. Connect with Melissa.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor, Mindfulness Facilitator and Trainer, Miranda Egan is ‘a hope bringer, space giver and nature lover’. With over 15years of clinical practice, Miranda has worked extensively in the trauma field specialising in childhood wounding, toxic relationships, and sexual assault and abuse. She has a private practice on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland where she delivers a trauma-informed three-phased therapeutic approach working with clients both online and face to face. Her values are compassion, connection and authenticity. Miranda is passionate about providing depth work that is accessible, strength-based and integrative which enables clients to move beyond the impacts of trauma and to create transformational change and inner calm. Connect with Miranda.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor, Mindfulness Facilitator and Trainer, Miranda Egan is ‘a hope bringer, space giver and nature lover’. With over 15years of clinical practice, Miranda has worked extensively in the trauma field specialising in childhood wounding, toxic relationships, and sexual assault and abuse. She has a private practice on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland where she delivers a trauma-informed three-phased therapeutic approach working with clients both online and face to face. Her values are compassion, connection and authenticity. Miranda is passionate about providing depth work that is accessible, strength-based and integrative which enables clients to move beyond the impacts of trauma and to create transformational change and inner calm. Connect with Miranda.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist/Counsellor, Mindfulness Facilitator and Trainer, Miranda Egan is ‘a hope bringer, space giver and nature lover’. With over 15years of clinical practice, Miranda has worked extensively in the trauma field specialising in childhood wounding, toxic relationships, and sexual assault and abuse. She has a private practice on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland where she delivers a trauma-informed three-phased therapeutic approach working with clients both online and face to face. Her values are compassion, connection and authenticity. Miranda is passionate about providing depth work that is accessible, strength-based and integrative which enables clients to move beyond the impacts of trauma and to create transformational change and inner calm. Connect with Miranda.
Toni is a Gestalt Psychotherapist trained in a number of trauma therapy modalities, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the treatment of trauma, Guided Drawing and Deep Brain Reorienting. She has over 20 years experience working in the field of trauma and specialises in supporting the LGBTQI+ community, with a special interest in childhood wounds and attachment trauma and how these experiences affect adult life. Toni is based in Fremantle, Western Australia and sees clients in person and also from far flung places online. Connect with Tony.
Toni is a Gestalt Psychotherapist trained in a number of trauma therapy modalities, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the treatment of trauma, Guided Drawing and Deep Brain Reorienting. She has over 20 years experience working in the field of trauma and specialises in supporting the LGBTQI+ community, with a special interest in childhood wounds and attachment trauma and how these experiences affect adult life. Toni is based in Fremantle, Western Australia and sees clients in person and also from far flung places online. Connect with Tony.
Toni is a Gestalt Psychotherapist trained in a number of trauma therapy modalities, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the treatment of trauma, Guided Drawing and Deep Brain Reorienting. She has over 20 years experience working in the field of trauma and specialises in supporting the LGBTQI+ community, with a special interest in childhood wounds and attachment trauma and how these experiences affect adult life. Toni is based in Fremantle, Western Australia and sees clients in person and also from far flung places online. Connect with Tony.
Tracey is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, EFT Tapping Practitioner and Mindfulness Educator in her women-only North Canberra business, Empathic. She sees adolescents and adults in her trauma and neurodivergent focused practice: “We work together, and we work through things together. In the safety and containment of the therapy room we explore the concerns, thoughts, and feelings that are triggered by past traumas and the external world. We work together to untangle and understand and describe the patterns – the psychodynamics – that sits underneath the formation of these issues.” When not seeing clients, Tracey sings in a choir, bakes sourdough, and draws, paints and takes photographs to unwind. Connect with Tracey.
Tracey is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, EFT Tapping Practitioner and Mindfulness Educator in her women-only North Canberra business, Empathic. She sees adolescents and adults in her trauma and neurodivergent focused practice: “We work together, and we work through things together. In the safety and containment of the therapy room we explore the concerns, thoughts, and feelings that are triggered by past traumas and the external world. We work together to untangle and understand and describe the patterns – the psychodynamics – that sits underneath the formation of these issues.” When not seeing clients, Tracey sings in a choir, bakes sourdough, and draws, paints and takes photographs to unwind. Connect with Tracey.
Tracey is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, EFT Tapping Practitioner and Mindfulness Educator in her women-only North Canberra business, Empathic. She sees adolescents and adults in her trauma and neurodivergent focused practice: “We work together, and we work through things together. In the safety and containment of the therapy room we explore the concerns, thoughts, and feelings that are triggered by past traumas and the external world. We work together to untangle and understand and describe the patterns – the psychodynamics – that sits underneath the formation of these issues.” When not seeing clients, Tracey sings in a choir, bakes sourdough, and draws, paints and takes photographs to unwind. Connect with Tracey.
