I am a therapist and sociologist with over 20 years of experience in trauma-informed and evidence-based practice. I am passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing through trauma sensitive therapy, supervision, research and training. I bring experience working with complex trauma across a range of sectors, including public health, mental health, children and youth services, domestic and family violence, sexual violence, and maternity care. I am available for online counselling, mentoring, supervision and research support Australia-wide.
My areas of expertise include:
- Childhood abuse, neglect, trauma and stress
- Sexual violence, including child sexual abuse
- Domestic and family violence, and intimate partner violence
- Living with, or caring for someone with, mental illness
- Relationships and communication, including in workplaces
- Managing teams, vicarious trauma and burnout
- Coping with change across the lifespan
- Recovery from cults and other highly controlled or coercive groups
- Women’s health, pregnancy and birth
- Parenting
- LGBTQ+
For counselling and therapy
Associate Professor Dominiek Coates (Dom) is a compassionate counsellor who can help you process complex and overwhelming experiences.
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For research support services
Dom brings 20 years of research experience in the area of mental health and trauma, supporting the implementation of evidence into practice.
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For supervision and mentoring
Dom is available for professional supervision, mentoring and coaching for professionals who work with vulnerable populations or in the trauma field.
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For training and meeting facilitation
Dom brings extensive experience in teaching, training, meeting facilitation, and curriculum or course development across a range of health and social care settings.
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