Natasha Kolas is an experienced Mental Health Accredited Social Worker, providing specialist Trauma Informed therapeutic counselling for young people and adults.
Natasha is known for her calm and gentle approach and in-depth knowledge of treating Developmental trauma and Complex post traumatic stress disorder.
Natasha works from a Trauma Informed, Person-centred, Holistic and Somatic approach.
Natasha is a EMDR Institute (Level 2) trained - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapist.
https://emdraa.org/emdr-resources/
Natasha has completed a Bachelor of Social Work, an Associate Diploma in Social Science Child Studies and draws on training in Specialist Sexual Assault Services, Treating Complex trauma, Developmental theory throughout the life span, Attachment theory, Mindful self-compassion, Trauma sensitive yoga and Expressive art therapies. As well as draws on knowledge of Cognitive behavioural theory, Sensorimotor psychotherapy, Polyvagal theory and Internal Family Systems.
Natasha has 10 years experience working with Northern NSW Local Health District, Integrated Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect Services – Richmond and Clarence Sexual Assault Service (Indigo House) providing crisis response, therapeutic counselling and court support to children, young people and adults who have experienced interpersonal violence.
Natasha trained as an Animal Assisted Therapist, previously certified by Therapy Dogs Australia.
Natasha has facilitated group work for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, worked at Central Coast NSW Health – Perinatal care team with vulnerable families. As well as had many years experience working in the NGO sector including respite care services for people with disabilities, children in out of home care and women’s refuges.
Natasha has worked in her private practice in Bangalow NSW since 2022.
Natasha is experienced in the area's of -
Adults abused as children
Adult sexual assault
Child abuse
Domestic and family violence
Intergenerational trauma - First Nations people
Mental health - PTSD, Dissociative, Bi-Polar, Depressive and Anxiety symptoms and disorders.
Natasha is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and member of -
Australia Association of Social Workers
Member # 474906
Approved NSW Victims Services Counsellor:
Fees:
Anyone who has experienced a violent crime, abuse or assault as a child or adult in NSW (Police report not required) is eligible for an initial 22 hours of fully funded/no cost counselling hours.
Click the link to apply:
https://www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/
Approved provider of Mental Health Services under Medicare.
Provider # 1845721H
Please see your GP for a Mental Health Care Plan, up to 10 sessions per year - Medicare rebate of $85.20 per session and GAP fee applies.
NDIS provider for Plan and Self-Managed participants.
Biopsychosocial Reports, Counselling reports and Support letters (at agreed fee)