What is Betrayal Trauma and how can counselling help?

Betrayal trauma occurs when someone's trust is shattered by a partner's secret addiction or infidelity. In counselling, we focus on establishing safety and stabilization first, using psycho-education to normalize your experience of rage, hyper-vigilance, and paranoia before moving into deep healing and boundary work.

Do you offer in-person addiction counselling in Melbourne?

Yes. I provide face-to-face specialist counselling for addiction and betrayal trauma at my office in Croydon, in Melbourne’s South East. I also offer Telehealth sessions for clients Australia-wide.

How does lived experience improve addiction recovery outcomes?

Lived experience creates a 'bridge of trust' that clinical-only approaches often lack. By combining my Bachelor of Counselling with my own recovery journey, I offer an empathetic, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly seen while utilizing evidence-based frameworks like CBT and Motivational Interviewing.

Can you help with sex, porn, or gambling addictions?

Absolutely. I specialize in process addictions, including sex, porn, gambling, and shopping. We work together to identify unique triggers and use Polyvagal Theory and psychodynamic techniques to understand and rewire the neurological processes behind addictive cycles.

Resources for Betrayal Trauma — Sammy Molloy Counselling

Partner Trauma Specialist Resources

APSATS (The Association of Partners and Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists):
The premier body for the Multidimensional Betrayal Trauma Model

‍ ‍https://apsats.org

BTR.org Betrayal Trauma Recovery :
Daily online support and trauma informed information
btr.org
Women’s Healing Sanctuary:
Regular workshops and retreats for women experiencing grief and loss
womenshealingsanctury.com.au
PACFA Trauma Support Directory:
Links to professional Australian trauma supports
pacfa.org.au
SANON
12 Step Meetings for the partners of Sex Addicts
sanon.org

Addiction Support Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous
12 Step Support groups for those wanting to stop drinking

‍ aa.org.au

Narcotics Anonymous :
12 Step Support groups for those wanting to stop using drugs
na.org.au
SHARC
Victorian Peer led service supporting people to recover from drugs and alcohol
www.sharc.org.au
Steve Stokes
CSAT and Sex Addiction Specialist
stevestokesconsulting.com
DirectLline
Drug and Alcohol referral for rehabilitation programs, counselling etc.
directline.org.au

Partner Trauma Specialist Resources

Addiction Support Resources

Sammy Molloy Counselling

hello@sammymolloycounselling.com.au