Kat O'Mara counsellor Safe Space Counselling Services

Trauma Counselling in Melbourne

Gently paced. Shame-sensitive. You set the pace; I hold the frame.

Trauma-informed counselling for people recovering from domestic and sexual abuse, family estrangement, and complex relationships. Available online and in person in Melbourne.

Many of the people I work with come to counselling after years of holding it all together, often without much support.

These are some of the experiences we gently work through together:

  • Relationship difficulties or toxic dynamics

  • Domestic and/or sexual abuse

  • Narcissistic abuse and coercive control

  • Estrangement from family members

  • Childhood trauma or emotional neglect

  • Low self-worth or confidence struggles

  • Anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm

  • Grief, loss, or major life transitions

  • The emotional toll of toxic friendships or workplaces

If any of these experiences feel familiar, therapy can be a space to begin untangling what happened — and to rebuild trust in yourself again.

Whether you're seeking in-person counselling in Melbourne or prefer the flexibility of online therapy, I'm here to support you.

Culturally Sensitive Care

As a counsellor, I recognise that culture shapes how we understand ourselves, our relationships, and our pain.


I provide culturally sensitive counselling for people from diverse backgrounds, including those from LGBTQI+ communities.


Having lived in several countries, I understand how migration, identity, and cultural expectations can influence well-being and self-esteem.


You deserve support from a therapist who genuinely values diversity and respects every aspect of who you are.

Trauma-Informed Counselling

I specialise in trauma-informed therapy, grounded in safety, compassion, and collaboration.


If you’ve experienced abuse, neglect, or other traumatic events, you might live with anxiety, hyper-vigilance, or difficulty trusting others.


Together we’ll work at a pace that feels manageable, helping you recognise trauma responses, regulate your nervous system, and rebuild a sense of safety and self-trust.


You don’t have to do this alone.

Holistic & Human-Centred Approach

I take a human-centred, integrative approach that honours the connection between mind, body, and relationships.


My aim is to create a space where you feel seen, grounded, and supported as you process what’s happened and move toward healing.


With a Master’s in Counselling and training in evidence-based, trauma-specific modalities, I bring both knowledge and presence to our work.


I also offer counselling in Polish for clients who feel more comfortable expressing themselves in their native language.

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Therapy isn't about what's wrong with you; it's about what happened to you, and what becomes possible when you meet yourself with compassion.

In our work together, we'll honour your survival strategies as the brilliant adaptations they are, reclaim parts of yourself that went underground, and discover that the worthiness you came into this world with was never extinguished. It is just waiting to be remembered.