Zikra Armeda – Psychologist

Zikra is an authentic and transparent psychologist who is deeply passionate about supporting individuals to better understand the impacts of both trauma and general life challenges upon physiological, emotional and psychological wellbeing as well as collaboratively finding strategies to help navigate and manage these impacts.Zikra's therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, neurodiverse-affirming, strengths-based and client-centred, creating a safe and supportive space for meaningful healing. In this approach, they're known to be honest and open as well as direct in their communication style. They work with a diverse range of adult clients (18 years +) and presentations, including; trauma, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, developmental trauma, neurodiversity support and management, grief & loss, identity support, domestic and family violence, sexual violence, LGBTIQA+ support and emotional dysregulation.Zikra is a somatic therapist (body-based), drawing from a broad range of evidence-based practice, modalities and frameworks, including; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Herman's trauma recovery model, Polyvagal theory, Cultural Stress Theory,  Minority Stress Theory, CBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Structural Dissociation Model and Parts-informed models to provide an integrative approach for true person-centred support. They are a current member of the Australian Psychological Society and have a strong commitment to walking alongside clients as they navigate their individual journeys.