Tammy Stander
Lead Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Specialist RI-EMDR Therapist focusing on complex trauma, dissociation, relational healing.
About Me
My Approach
I am a trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming RI-EMDR therapist. I seek to create a deepening awareness of self and enhance connection with others. I work primarily in the areas of complex trauma and dissociative disorders supporting individuals and their loved ones. I also have a strong passion for working alongside neurodivergent folk, offering a space that honours their unique lived experience.
Exploration of the human condition has always intrigued me. I am curious as to the driving force behind why we do what we do and what determines our path in life. In understanding our life's journey and what shapes it, we can begin to move towards a more content existence, creating a balanced relationship with the world and the connections it brings.
I offer a supportive, collaborative and confidential space tailored to your needs. My practice is grounded in ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and my own in-depth personal therapy, ensuring I bring my full presence to our work together.
My Story & Background
My journey to work as a psychotherapist, whilst always being my life's goal has not been easy. Like many, my life experience which has seen adversity, love and loss has shaped my practice and is the foundation of my empathy. I too have suffered and healed.
I am a mother to an Autistic child, a partner, daughter and a sister. I am also a survivor advocate, committed to driving change and raising community awareness. I am a passionate reader and seek stillness through my yoga practice. As an integrative therapist, I continue to do my own in-depth therapy alongside ongoing professional development and supervision.
Who I Work With
We all wish to be truly seen, let me listen with compassion and offer a space free of judgment where we can collaborate to enhance and strengthen your true self.
I am passionate about supporting adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, as well as adults navigating:
- Dissociation, pre-verbal, complex and relational trauma
- Ritual Abuse, Mind Control and Organised Abuse (RAMCOA)
- Embracing and understanding neurodivergent lived experiences including supporting parents of neurodivergent children
- Moving through chronic stress, anxiety, and nervous system burnout
- Chronic somatic symptoms, bodily distress, or difficulties with emotional regulation
Education
Academic Qualifications
Graduate Diploma of Psychology — Charles Darwin University Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) — ACAP University College Specialised Clinical Training
EMDR Level 1 & Level 2 RI-EMDR Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3 Resource Therapy — Foundation Professional Memberships & Registrations
PACFA — Clinical Member and Accredited Supervisor (Registration: 27106) ARCAP — Clinical Member EMDRAA — Member 
“Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul, be just another human soul.”