Psychotherapy Referrals — Schema Therapy & EMDR (Moonee Ponds)

David Temme is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist offering longer-term psychotherapy for adults experiencing complex trauma and persistent emotional and relational difficulties.

His work is relational, trauma-informed, and informed by Schema Therapy and EMDR.

This service supports adults presenting with longstanding emotional and relational difficulties, particularly where patterns appear entrenched or linked to earlier life experiences.

Common referral presentations include:

• complex or developmental trauma (including complex PTSD)
• longstanding relational or attachment difficulties
• persistent emotional dysregulation or distress
• entrenched coping patterns or personality-related difficulties
• limited response to brief or symptom-focused interventions

Therapy is offered within a longer-term relational psychotherapy framework, integrating Schema Therapy and EMDR where clinically appropriate.

The focus is on understanding and working with enduring emotional and relational patterns, including how they are maintained over time and expressed in current relationships and daily life.

The approach is collaborative, paced, and trauma-informed.

This service may be appropriate where patients:

• require longer-term psychotherapy for complex presentations
• would benefit from trauma processing alongside relational work
• have not responded fully to short-term interventions
• present with entrenched emotional or interpersonal patterns

Where appropriate, brief GP updates and liaison can be provided to support continuity of care.

Referrer collaboration is welcomed to ensure coordinated and appropriate treatment planning.

• Medicare-rebatable psychotherapy available under Better Access
• Mental Health Treatment Plans accepted
• Referrals may be sent directly or provided by the patient

Moonee Ponds, Melbourne
In-person and Telehealth appointments available

Phone: 0418 474 267
Email: david@northwestpsychotherapy.com.au