Kiara Tsagkaris

My Approach

Trauma can significantly influence various aspects of our lives, including our relationships, self-image, and beliefs. You might feel that the world isn't a safe place or struggle with feelings of self-blame. In such times, it’s common to feel disconnected from your identity or overwhelmed by your emotions. However, change is still within reach, and I am here to offer steadfast support as you cultivate the skills, knowledge, and safety you need. My aim is to ensure you feel genuinely understood, recognized, and empowered to create the life you desire.

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Approach: 

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I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, as well as a bachelor’s (Honours) degree in psychology. With an educational background in counseling and gender and women’s studies, as well as years of experience in community services, I come to this work with a strong foundation of knowledge to help support the communities I serve. 

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As a queer therapist, my approach to counselling is founded on anti-oppressive, sex positive and affirming practices. Through my own life experiences, my focus has turned towards supporting people facing challenges related to identity, sexual trauma and perinatal mental health. Prior to my work as a therapist, I worked in community settings supporting sex workers, survivors of domestic violence and the 2SLGBTQ community. 

With training in trauma therapy, suicide prevention and perinatal mental health, I use a combination of structure and unstructured therapies to support you as you move towards healing. We will work collaboratively to find a treatment plan that honours your individual needs.

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Modalities: Relational-Cultural Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Humanistic Psychology

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