Esra Erkilic
Provisional Psychologist
Esra has significant experience working with individuals, families, adolescents, and children who have experienced crisis or complex trauma. Over the past decade, Esra has dedicated herself to supporting both victims and perpetrators of crime, particularly those affected by complex trauma.
Creating a safe, transparent, inclusive, respectful and judgment free space is at the core of Esra’s practice philosophy, as she believes it lays the foundation for effective therapy. Her work spans across diverse crisis and community settings, including working with women and children in refuges and crisis environments, crisis care, domestic and family violence systems, and within the prison system. Esra is deeply passionate about trauma and complex trauma, and she is committed to helping individuals heal and thrive.
Esra’s therapeutic areas of interest include:
• Trauma and complex trauma
• Anxiety (Generalised anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and selective autism)
• Depression and emotional regulation difficulties
• Personality disorders
• Addiction
• Attachment disorders
• Couples counselling
• Family therapy
• Mediation
• Children’s behavioural concerns
• Self-harm and suicidal ideation
• Anger management and aggressive behaviour
• Family and domestic violence
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• ADHD
• Intrusive thoughts
In her practice Esra draws from various counselling interventions and approaches, ensuring they are tailored to meet the unique and specific needs of each individual. She utilises therapies such as:
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Therapy (CT)
• Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Dialetical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Play therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Schema Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Furthermore, Esra has experience conducting clinical assessments, including diagnostic assessments for personality disorders, ADHD/ADD, behavioural concerns, intelligence testing, educational concerns/developmental delays, gifted and talented, and specific learning difficulties (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia).
Esra is dedicated to continuous professional development and prioritises ongoing learning throughout her career journey. Active participation in various Australian Psychological Society (APS) committees and boards has provided her with comprehensive professional development opportunities and valuable networking experiences.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to explore how Esra can work together with you towards your healing and growth journey.
Appointment Duration: 51 minutes
Session Rates: $180 per appointment
Telehealth: Yes
Cancellation Policy: We highly value your scheduled appointments and kindly request a minimum of 24 hours advance notice if you need to cancel. If cancellations occur within 24 hours of the appointment, a fee equivalent to 50% of the session rate will be charged.
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
