Specialist Victims of Crime Counsellor
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Professional Overview
Mission
PhD: Women of Courage
University Lecturer
Dr. Martina Zangger has worked at the frontline helping individuals and families impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence and coercive control for more than 20 years.
Dedicated to improving clients’ quality of life through empathic, strength-based counselling interventions, Martina uses a holistic, trauma-informed, feminist practice
Dr. Martina Zangger has worked at the frontline helping individuals and families impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence and coercive control for more than 20 years.
Dedicated to improving clients’ quality of life through empathic, strength-based counselling interventions, Martina uses a holistic, trauma-informed, feminist practice model, including EMDR and Self-Compassion therapy, allowing clients to find freedom and healing.
University Lecturer
PhD: Women of Courage
University Lecturer
Martina has worked for over a decade as a lecturer in the School of Medicine, University of Newcastle, where she helps medical students develop the personal and professional skills to become patient-centred communicators and sensitive and empathetic practitioners.
She teaches medical students to challenge stigma and provide a compassionat
Martina has worked for over a decade as a lecturer in the School of Medicine, University of Newcastle, where she helps medical students develop the personal and professional skills to become patient-centred communicators and sensitive and empathetic practitioners.
She teaches medical students to challenge stigma and provide a compassionate, holistic response to their patients. Now as an Honorary Lecturer, she provides guest lectures on sexuality, diversity, social justice and mental health.
PhD: Women of Courage
PhD: Women of Courage
PhD: Women of Courage
One of Martina’s proudest accomplishments has been completing her PhD. Her research – which she has presented at conferences around Australia and overseas – focuses on sexual assault and the legal system.
It includes an intervention called ‘Women of Courage,’ providing holistic, empowering and comprehensive court preparation and long-term
One of Martina’s proudest accomplishments has been completing her PhD. Her research – which she has presented at conferences around Australia and overseas – focuses on sexual assault and the legal system.
It includes an intervention called ‘Women of Courage,’ providing holistic, empowering and comprehensive court preparation and long-term support
for women taking legal action in relation to sexual assault. This program has been delivered successfully at sexual assault services across New South Wales.