At Kind Mind Psychology, we offer EMDR trauma-informed therapy for adults, grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming and non-weight-focused approach.

Most of us are born feeling at home in our bodies and with food, and somewhere along the way we become disconnected from them or feel shame about them. - Cassie Krajewski,

Monique Pittas (She/Her)

I’m a Melbourne-based registered psychologist and EMDR Accredited Practitioner providing EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD. I work with adults who are experiencing the ongoing effects of overwhelming or distressing experiences, whether that shows up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, feeling constantly on edge, or a sense of being stuck in patterns that are hard to shift.

My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and paced with care. Therapy begins with building a sense of safety and stability, so that when we move into trauma processing, it feels manageable and contained rather than overwhelming. If you’re looking for an EMDR therapist in Melbourne, I offer a structured and evidence-based approach that is grounded in both safety and long-term change.

EMDR THERAPY

Trauma doesn’t always relate to a single event. For many people, it reflects an accumulation of experiences that continue to shape how they feel, relate, and respond to the world.This might look like a persistent sense of being on edge, difficulty regulating emotions, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. It can also show up as harsh self-criticism, shame, or relational patterns that feel difficult to change despite insight or effort.EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy for PTSD and trauma. It helps the brain process distressing memories so they become less overwhelming and less intrusive over time.

EMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD

EMDR therapy can support with:

PTSD and complex PTSD
Childhood trauma and attachment wounds
Anxiety and hypervigilance
Distressing or “stuck” memories
Shame and negative core beliefs
Relationship difficulties linked to past experiences

How Trauma Can Present

Trauma can show up in a range of ways, not always linked to a single event. You might notice:

feeling constantly on edge or unsafe
emotional overwhelm or shutdown
difficulty trusting others
harsh self-criticism or shame
patterns that feel difficult to change

Trauma-focused therapy helps make sense of these responses and supports gradual, meaningful change.

Who I Work With

Referrals for EMDR Therapy

I welcome referrals for EMDR therapy in Melbourne, particularly where trauma or PTSD is a primary concern.

I work with:

single-incident trauma
complex trauma presentations
clients requiring a paced, stabilisation-first approach

In the spirit of reconciliation Kind Mynd Psychology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. I pay my respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. I am greatful to live and work on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Kind Mynd Psychology is dedicated to fostering allyship with the LGBTIQ+ community and is firmly committed to creating a supportive and welcoming therapeutic environment for everyone, including those with diverse and fluid orientations, bodies.

Kind Mynd Psychology recognises and honours the unique perspectives of Neurodivergent individuals. I am committed to creating a space that values and respects the diverse ways in which neurodivergent individuals experience the world.