Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Perth
Tristan Abba was founded to help individuals navigate complex emotional challenges through personalized psychotherapy. With over two decades of experience in mental health, our practice integrates evidence-based modalities like CBT, EMDR, and DBT to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. We prioritize trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming care, tailoring interventions to each client's unique needs. Our approach emphasizes collaboration, self-compassion, and practical skill-building to foster lasting emotional resilience.Located in Perth, we serve clients seeking to break cycles of stress, improve interpersonal dynamics, and reclaim agency over their mental well-being. As a registered AHPRA practitioner and Board Approved Supervisor, we maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering an authentic, non-judgmental therapeutic environment.
Services
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in mental health therapy across diverse clinical settings.
- Our practice integrates multiple evidence-based modalities tailored to individual needs.
- Trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming care is central to our therapeutic approach.
- We emphasize practical skill-building and self-compassion for lasting emotional resilience.
- Registered AHPRA practitioners with Board Approved Supervisor accreditation.
Associations and certifications
- AHPRA
Services
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) addresses emotional and behavioural challenges through structured, goal-oriented sessions. We help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical coping strategies. This evidence-based approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy resolves trauma symptoms through guided bilateral stimulation. We help clients reprocess distressing memories, reducing their emotional impact. This modality is particularly effective for PTSD, childhood trauma, and anxiety disorders.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) builds emotional regulation skills for intense emotions and relationship difficulties. We teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to improve daily functioning and self-respect.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing helps resolve ambivalence about personal change through empathetic counselling. We support clients in overcoming addictive behaviours and health-related challenges by strengthening intrinsic motivation for positive life changes.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy addresses the lasting effects of adverse experiences with sensitivity and validation. We create safe therapeutic environments to process trauma while prioritizing client autonomy and emotional safety throughout the healing journey.
People
Tristan
Psychologist & Founder
Tristan is a registered AHPRA psychologist with 20+ years of experience in public and private mental health. Specializing in trauma recovery and neurodiversity-affirming care, they combine clinical expertise with personal insights from raising three children.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate CBT, EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based therapies tailored to individual needs.
Do you specialise in trauma treatment?
Yes, we offer trauma-informed care including EMDR therapy for PTSD and complex trauma recovery.
Are sessions available online?
Face-to-face sessions are available in Hillarys, Perth. Online options may be offered based on individual circumstances.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended options available for intensive therapy needs.
What issues do you commonly treat?
We specialise in anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma, and self-esteem challenges.
Can you prescribe medication?
As a psychologist, we cannot prescribe medication but can collaborate with psychiatrists for comprehensive care.
