Meet Natasha
“I have genuine compassion for people whose lives have been impacted by trauma and am passionate about providing quality therapeutic care. I believe that every human being has the right to live freely and in connection with their true self”
Natasha is known for her gentle approach and in-depth knowledge of treating developmental and complex trauma.
Her holistic approach recognises the connection between the mind and body and supports clients to develop greater self- understanding, resilience and capacity for healing and recovery.
Therapeutic Approaches
There is no single way to respond to trauma, and no single therapeutic approach that works for everyone. Natasha draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to develop a personalised approach to counselling.
Her aim is not simply to focus on what has happened in the past, but to help you understand how those experiences may be affecting you now and support you to develop greater safety, connection and wellbeing.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing a specialised therapy that can help you to process distressing or traumatic experiences.
CBT
Cognitive behaviour therapies can help you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, while developing practical strategies to respond in more helpful ways.
Parts work approaches
Helps you explore the different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion, fostering greater self-understanding and emotional balance.
Somatic therapy approaches
Drawing on neuroscience somatic therapies recognise the interplay between mind and body. Gentle body-based practices can help release tension and trauma responses held in the body.
Attachment-based approaches
Explores how early relationships shape the way we connect with ourselves and others, helping to build greater trust, safety and healthier relationships.
Mindful self-compassion
Brings awareness to negative self-beliefs and patterns of self criticism shaped by difficult experiences. Develops self-acceptance, loving presence and increased emotional resilience.
Experience
Natasha has over 20 years’ experience providing trauma-informed therapeutic counselling and support.
Natasha has extensive experience providing, therapeutic counselling, crisis and court support to children, young people and adults who have experienced interpersonal violence.
She has facilitated group work for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and has worked in perinatal care with vulnerable families.
Her broader experience includes working in the NGO sector, including respite care services for children in out-of-home care and women's refuges.
Natasha has been working in private practice providing Trauma-informed therapeutic counselling in the Northern Rivers since 2022.
Experience with NSW Health:
Northern NSW Local Health District: Richmond Sexual Assault Service — IPARVAN Integrated Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect Services
Central Coast Local Health District — Perinatal Care
Non Government Organisations:
Bankstown Women’s Refuge
Bondi Beach Cottage Respite Care for children in out of home-care.
Heartfelt House - Therapeutic Group Program
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work University of NSW 2000
Associate Diploma in Social Science (Child Studies) TAFE NSW Randwick 1995
EMDR Institute (Level 2) training Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapist 2024
EMDR Institute Structural Dissociation Training 2026 (see emdraa.org for more information)
Animal Assisted Therapist, certified by Therapy Dogs Australia 2021
Trauma Centre Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) 2018
Ongoing Training
Natasha undertakes annual professional development and training in accordance with AASW requirements, ensuring her practice remains informed by current research and evidence-based psychological strategies.
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work University of NSW 2000
Mental Health Social Work Accreditation 2025
Associate Diploma in Social Science (Child Studies) TAFE NSW Randwick 1995
EMDR Institute (Level 2) training Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapist 2024
EMDR Institute Structural Dissociation Training 2026
Animal Assisted Therapist, certified by Therapy Dogs Australia 2021
Trauma Centre Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) 2018
Ongoing Professional Training
Natasha undertakes annual professional development and training in accordance with AASW requirements, ensuring her practice remains informed by current research and evidence-based psychological strategies
Experience
Natasha has over 20 years’ experience providing trauma-informed therapeutic counselling and support.
Natasha has extensive social work experience providing therapeutic counselling, crisis response and court support to children, young people and adults who have experienced interpersonal violence.
She has worked in an early intervention multi-disciplinary perinatal care team with vulnerable families and facilitated group work for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Her broader experience includes working in the NGO sector, including respite care services for children in out-of-home care and women's refuges.
Natasha has been working in private practice providing Trauma-informed therapeutic counselling in the Northern Rivers since 2022.
Experience with NSW Health:
Northern NSW Local Health District: Richmond Sexual Assault Service — IPARVAN Integrated Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect Services
Central Coast Local Health District — Perinatal Care
Non Government Organisations:
Bankstown Women’s Refuge
Bondi Beach Cottage Respite Care for children in out of home-care.
Heartfelt House - Therapeutic Group Program
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work University of NSW 2000
Mental Health Social Work Accreditation 2025
Associate Diploma in Social Science (Child Studies) TAFE NSW Randwick 1995
EMDR Institute (Level 2) training Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapist 2024
EMDR Institute Structural Dissociation Training 2026 — emdraa.org
Animal Assisted Therapist, certified by Therapy Dogs Australia 2021
Trauma Centre Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) 2018
Ongoing Professional Training
Natasha undertakes annual professional development and training in accordance with AASW requirements, ensuring her practice remains informed by current research and evidence-based psychological strategies.
