Healing Trauma Recovery and Consultancy Services
Based in Nedlands, WA
Nina Formentin Nina has been a Registered Psychologist since 2006 and has worked across Government and non-for-profit agencies
Nina Formentin is a registered psychologist with extensive experience spanning over 20 years. Nina has been dedicated to helping individuals of all ages cope with trauma and abuse. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, complemented by specialized training, with an Australian Childhood Foundation Vocational Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma.
“Healing from trauma is not about forgetting the past, but about learning to hold it gently—transforming pain into strength, and wounds into wisdom. In time, with care and support, the heart finds its way back to light.”
Currently, Nina runs her private practice Healing: Trauma Recovery and Consultancy Services (TRaCS), specialising in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among First Responders and Military Personnel. Nina also collaborates with the W.A. Centre for Trauma Treatment and Research, conducting assessments and facilitating group Trauma Programs.
Nina's prior employment at Parkerville Children and Youth Care (Inc.), saw her managing youth residential services, offered case management, and served as a treating psychologist for trauma-related services. Her expertise spans various psychological concerns, including trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and more. Nina employs evidence-based therapeutic interventions and holds specialized training in therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of trauma survivors is evident throughout her career.
Nina has experience in the use of a wide range of treatments, including:
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Imagery Rescripting
- Cognitive behaviour therapy
- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness-based therapy
Our Services
Trauma
Many people have traumatic experiences that can have a lasting impact, such as motor vehicle accidents, physical or sexual assault, war, natural disasters, work place and/or service trauma and childhood abuse.
Common reactions to traumatic experiences include:
- Nightmares
- Flashbacks
- Feeling unsafe
- Difficulty sleeping
- Feeling “on guard” or “superalert”
- Problems concentrating
While these are normal reactions, it is not normal for the symptoms to persist. There are treatments that are available to help.
NIna specialises in the treatment of trauma and has extensive experience in treating individuals with trauma and complex trauma experiences.
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Self-help and therapy resources to help with a range of mental health issues.
Centre for Clinical Interventions
Provides a range of self-help information and resources.
Living Proud
A WA LGBTI Health Strategy is being developed to raise awareness of the specific health and mental health challenges of LGBTI people.
QLife
Anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings, or relationships.
Headspace
Information for young people aged between 12-25 relating to general mental health, physical health, work and study, and alcohol and other drugs.
Reach Out
ReachOut.com helps under 25s with everyday questions through to tough times. Visit now to get the tools you need to make life easier.
1800 Respect
Sexual assault, domestic & family violence counselling, information & referrals. 24/7 Web Chat. National Support. 24/7 Counselling. Types: Counselling, Referrals, Web chat, Information, 24 hours a day.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Crisis Care
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Kids Helpline
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For assistance in the case of emergency call 000. Alternatively, present to the emergency department at your nearest hospital.
Mental Health Emergency Response line, for anyone involved in a mental health emergency in the community.