Ms. Helen Werts, Psych, BA; Psych, Grad, Dip, Psych, M.
(She/her)
About Me
After nearly 30 years as an emergency first responder (volunteer and paid), I now work in private practice as a trauma informed psychologist treating adults who are struggling with their experiences of trauma.
Education & Experience
I have been a psychologist for 7 years, as well as an Accredited EMDR Practitioner (EMDRAA). I extend past the traditional talk therapy and bring the body into healing from trauma, I am in the final stages of Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (Advanced II/III) n training and NeuroAffective Touch training. I also use Internal Family Systems in the work that I do.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Member of Australian Psychological Society Member of EMDR Australia Member of Somatic Experiencing International
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- Seniors
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English