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Meet Hannah Khan

Hannah is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR Practitioner offering trauma-focused psychotherapy and clinical supervision via telehealth. Her grounded and compassionate approach creates a safe space for clients to process their experiences and move toward healing.

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Professional Background

Trained in the UK, Hannah moved to Australia in 2014, where she worked in children’s services across Victoria and the Northern Territory. Her work involved staff mentoring, case consultations, and training.

Mental Health and Trauma Expertise

Hannah has worked across inpatient units and acute multidisciplinary teams, engaging with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions and supporting individuals impacted by complex trauma. Her therapeutic work has included specialisation within sexual assault and family violence services. She provides EMDR and CBT to adults recovering from trauma-related experiences. Hannah also offers consultation to counsellors, social workers, and psychologists working in family violence and education settings.

Therapeutic Approach

Hannah recognises that trauma therapy can take great courage but believes it offers the potential for profound healing and a renewed sense of freedom. Her work focuses on resolving trauma-related symptoms, enhancing daily functioning, and maintaining safety and stability throughout the process.

If Hannah’s approach resonates with you, she offers a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and answer any questions.

  • AASW Advanced Supervision Course (2025)

    EMDR Therapy: Addictions and Parts, Addictions and Compulsive Behaviours, Working with Dissociation, Structural Dissociation (2024-2025)

    EMDR Therapy: Master Class Training (2024)

    EMDR Therapy: Basic Training (2023)

    Social Work Mental Health Accreditation (2023)

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Training (2023)

    Developmental Psychiatry Course (2023)

    Trauma-Informed Care Training (2023)

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Advanced Training (2022)

    Psychological Therapies for Psychosis (2022)

    Motivational Interviewing (2022)

    Mental Health Assessment Training (2021)

    Suicide Risk: Engaging, Understanding and Responding (2021)

    Australian Registered Social Worker (2016)

    Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (2016)

    Certificate IV Assessment and Training (2015)

    Bachelor of Social Work (2014)

Areas of Expertise

  • Results from one overwhelming or life-threatening event, such as an accident, assault, natural disaster, or sudden loss. Even a single experience can disrupt a person’s sense of safety and leave lasting emotional, cognitive, or physical effects.

  • Develops from repeated or ongoing exposure to distressing situations, for example, long-term abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or bullying. Complex trauma often begins in childhood and can deeply influence emotional regulation, relationships, and self-worth.

  • Occurs when early experiences of insecurity or harm affect attachment, growth, and emotional development. These patterns can also pass between generations through family dynamics, cultural narratives, or collective historical events.

  • Experienced indirectly by caregivers, therapists, or professionals exposed to others’ trauma stories. Over time, this secondary exposure can mirror the emotional and physical symptoms of direct trauma, impacting wellbeing and professional resilience.

  • Involves harm or the threat of harm to one’s body, boundaries, or sense of self. It can include physical abuse, sexual assault, harassment, or emotional manipulation. Such experiences may deeply affect a person’s ability to trust, lower self-esteem, and disrupt feelings of safety in relationships and everyday life.