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Bron is joined by Patricia Gallagher (psychologist & EMDR consultant) to unpack how early-career clinicians can safely and confidently support survivors of family and domestic violence.

They chat about:
👉🏽 The difference between toxic relationships and coercive control
👉 How to respond when clients don’t recognise they’re in an abusive relationship
👉🏿 Managing rescuer instincts and countertransference as therapists
👉🏾 Supporting clients who cannot safely leave a relationship yet
👉🏼 EMDR, stabilisation, and trauma recovery for victim survivors

Guest: Patricia Gallagher, Psychologist, EMDR Consultant, and Board-Approved Supervisor

LINKS
Patricia's psychology practice, Gallagher Psychology
Understanding EMDR podcast with Tracy Lynch
Neurodivergent Women podcast episode with Patricia
See What You Made Me Do by Jess Hill

THE END BITS

Mental Work is the podcast for psychologists about the realities of working in mental health, with an early-career focus. Hosted by psychologist/researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🍵

Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram, leave a comment on the Spotify episode, or email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com

Apply to be a guest / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website

CREDITS

Producer: Michael English

Music: Home

Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja.

Disclaimer: Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here.

&gt;&gt; Join us for a LIVE online episode recording on Friday 12th June 2026 to celebrate Mental Works' 200th episode! Register at&nbsp;<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/mental-work-podcast-200th-episode">Humantix</a> &lt;&lt;
Bron is joined by Patricia Gallagher (psychologist &amp; EMDR consultant) to unpack how early-career clinicians can safely and confidently support survivors of family and domestic violence.
They chat about: 👉🏽 The difference between toxic relationships and coercive control 👉 How to respond when clients don&rsquo;t recognise they&rsquo;re in an abusive relationship 👉🏿 Managing rescuer instincts and countertransference as therapists 👉🏾 Supporting clients who cannot safely leave a relationship yet 👉🏼 EMDR, stabilisation, and trauma recovery for victim survivors
Guest: <a href="https://www.gallagherpsychology.com.au/">Patricia Gallagher</a>, Psychologist, EMDR Consultant, and Board-Approved Supervisor
LINKS
<ul>
<li>Patricia's psychology practice, <a href="https://www.gallagherpsychology.com.au/">Gallagher Psychology</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.tracylynch.com.au/understanding-emdr-podcast">Understanding EMDR podcast with Tracy Lynch</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ndwomanpod.com/blog/domestic-and-family-violence-with-patricia-gallagher">Neurodivergent Women podcast episode with Patricia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/see-what-you-made-me-do-0">See What You Made Me Do by Jess Hill</a></li>
</ul>
THE END BITS
Mental Work is the podcast for psychologists about the realities of working in mental health, with an early-career focus. Hosted by psychologist/researcher <a href="https://www.mentalworkpodcast.com/about/">Dr Bronwyn Milkins</a>.
Support the show by <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mentalwork">buying me a virtual coffee</a> ☕🍵
Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_mentalworkpodcast/">DM Bron on Instagram</a>, leave a comment on the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ifKADwT3mw6yYDZb9rHji">Spotify episode</a>, or <a href="mailto:mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com">email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com</a>
<a href="https://www.podpage.com/mentalwork/p/guest/">Apply to be a guest</a> / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MentalWorkPodcast">YouTube (with captions &amp; transcript)</a> / <a href="https://www.mentalworkpodcast.com/">Website</a>
CREDITS
Producer: Michael English
Music: <a href="https://home96.bandcamp.com/">Home</a>
Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja.
Disclaimer: Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via <a href="mailto:mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com">email</a>. Further information can be found <a href="https://www.mentalworkpodcast.com/p/disclaimer/">here</a>.

Mental Work is the podcast about working in mental health for psychologists, with an early-career focus. Hosted by Psychologist Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

Mental Work is the podcast about working in mental health for psychologists, with an early-career focus. Hosted by Psychologist Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

A closer look at the everyday challenges faced by early-career mental health workers, so they don’t have to go it alone.