Meet Gretta – Brisbane based trauma therapist and professional supervisor
With a deep understanding of the complexities of developmental and relational trauma, I support adults as they navigate their healing journeys. I am committed to providing compassionate guidance and therapeutic approaches to assist in increasing emotional stability, resilience and peace.
Contemporary, evidence-based holistic trauma approaches designed to address overwhelm and support resilience.
I provide interventions that help regulate the autonomic nervous system, restore a sense of safety in the body, and rebuild healthy attachment patterns.
My approach combines cognitive processing and body-based interventions to develop self-regulation skills, process traumatic memories at a manageable pace, and gradually reclaim an increased capacity for joy, connection, and meaningful engagement with life.
Committed to Trauma-Informed Care Principles
My work is grounded in three core values that guide my practice and inform how I work with every client.
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Safety
Safety is a fundamental aspect of the therapeutic environment. Within therapy sessions, emphasis is placed on establishing clear communication, professional boundaries, respect for individual decisions, and support for developing internal safety.
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Compassion
In therapy, I meet you where you are and recognise that your responses and survival strategies reflect your strength and resilience. I validate experiences and emotions, and maintain a supportive presence within clear professional boundaries.
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Authenticity
I bring authenticity to the therapy space. This means being honest about the therapeutic process, acknowledging when something is not working, and admitting limitations or mistakes. I offer genuine, transparent interactions within professional boundaries.
The deeper why behind my work
I am drawn to this work because I find deep meaning in helping others navigate life's challenges and reorienting towards positive change.
The process of therapy presents opportunities whereby a genuine difference can be made in people's lives, whether supporting individuals through mental health struggles, relationship issues, grief and loss, or personal growth. I have a genuine commitment to healing and resilience.
Working therapeutically I am offered a unique opportunity where I am able to combine compassion and listening skills alongside professional training and counselling experience. This is the base from which I provide structured support and evidence-based interventions.
This work requires ongoing study in areas, such as, mindfulness, neuroscience, polyvagal therapy, somatic therapy and other psychological approaches that supports my continued professional development and practice growth.
I am also curious about the intersection between individual healing, collective healing and broader societal change. This curiosity further shapes my approach to therapy and my focus on understanding personal recovery within the broader social environment.
Qualifications and Training
Experience & Core Qualifications:
25+ years working in trauma
Accredited Social Worker
Social Work Bachelor and Master (with Hons) degrees
Specialised Training & Certificates:
Somatic Therapy (Abi Blakeslee) - in process
Parts Work for Trauma (Stacy Ruse)
Foundations of Polyvagal-Informed Practice (Deb Dana)
Trauma Treatment (Janina Fischer)
The Body Keeps the Score: Trauma, Attachment & Neuroscience (Bessel van der Kolk)
Sandplay Therapy (Portiuncula Centre) and Art Therapy (JCU)
Advanced Experiential CBT Techniques (Matis Miller)
Interpersonal Therapy (Nitin Shulka)
Additional Workshops:
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy in Action (Pat Ogden), Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine), and many other specialised areas.
Find the right therapy approach for your needs
Contemporary evidenced based holistic trauma treatment that aims to reduce overwhelm and build resilience.