
Hello there, my name is Anthony Hansen. I am a registered Counsellor and an EMDR (Eye Movement Densensitization & Reprocessing) therapist.
I believe that healing happens in the context of healthy relationships, and that the relationship we have with ourselves, and others is essential to our psychological, emotional and physical wellbeing. This approach is at the heart of my therapy work.
I’ve received specialised mental health training to treat every person as a “whole” (rather than a diagnosis or their symptoms), combining holistic Eastern practices and more advanced techniques like Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy.
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Perhaps the bad days never seem to end?
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Maybe you're feeling more exhausted and tired than usual?
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Perhaps you're just not getting the same enjoyment out of life that you used to?
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Maybe you've experienced a traumatic event and are crippled by anxiety and worry?
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Perhaps you're turning to alcohol, drugs, comfort eating or avoiding your family and friends?
It's all getting too much, and you don’t want to feel like this anymore.
I understand you, you’re not alone. I get it, and I can help you. I focus on helping you to heal and process trauma to create a healthy and more meaningful life.
I work with individuals who have experienced and/or are experiencing:
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Trauma, including physical or emotional abuse, neglect and other significant adversities
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Social anxiety
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Relationship concerns
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Challenging physical symptoms like chronic pain, body tension, feeling on edge, zoning out.
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Anxiety and depression.
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Negative thoughts, e.g. I’m not good enough, I’m to blame, I’m unlovable.
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Difficulty managing emotions like anger, shame and fear.
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Intrusive memories or thoughts from the past.
Symptoms of trauma
My role is to support you to understand and heal the impacts of trauma.
As a trauma therapist, I work somatically with the body, brain, and nervous system to help guide you in effectively processing unresolved trauma so that you can live life in a way that is meaningful and fulfilling to you.
Why work with me?
Experienced and qualified
With tertiary qualifications in psychology, counselling and social work, I'm a registered clinical counsellor with close to 20 years' experience helping adults resolve and process trauma. Together, we get to the heart of emotional challenges so you can process unresolved trauma, experience transformation and heal.
Trauma-informed
We will work together in 3 phases: 1) Safety and stabilisation - you'll discover and develop somatic resources and mindfulness skills to manage symptoms of trauma, 2) Processing trauma memory (not reliving it) so it can take its place in the past, and 3) Making meaning and moving forward with your life and vision.
Evidence-based
I work with top-down (cognitive) approaches, as well as bottom-up (somatic/body-based) approaches. When we experience trauma, it can become "locked" in our bodies until it can be released. Both mind and body approaches can help you to effectively process trauma. Trauma is not the event, but is what happens inside of us - our bodies and minds.
Testimonials
Trauma causes structural, functional and chemical changes to the brain.
While many recover from trauma with support, some find it challenging to manage the impacts.
The wonderful news is:
Your brain is malleable and capable of creating new pathways that promote healing and recovery.
In the words of Peter Levine: “Human beings are born with the innate capacity to triumph over trauma. I believe not only that trauma is curable, but that the healing process can be a catalyst for profound awakening – a portal to emotional and genuine spiritual transformation.”

I’ve received specialised mental health training in psychology, counselling and social work to treat every person as a whole.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist to treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, social anxiety, depression and relationship concerns.
With 24/7 online scheduling, evening and weekend appointment availability and the ability to do online therapy through a secure platform, therapy has never been this easy.
Ready to start your journey towards personal growth and well-being? Book a session with me today, right from the comfort of your own home.
Therapy has never been this easy
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15 min
30 min - 2 hr
From 100 Australian dollars30 min - 2 hr
From 100 Australian dollars30 min - 2 hr
From 100 Australian dollars

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