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PTSD & Trauma Support
Living with the effects of trauma can touch every part of daily life — how you feel, how you sleep, how you relate to the people around you. Some people recover well with support from loved ones, while others find the effects linger and get in the way of coping and functioning day to day. Whatever your experience has been, our psychologists provide a safe, trauma-informed space to help you process what’s happened and move toward feeling safe and steady again.
How Trauma and PTSD Can Show Up
Trauma symptoms can appear across a number of areas, including:
- Emotional: anxiety, panic, emotional numbness, low mood, anger and irritability
- Physical: hypervigilance, a heightened startle response, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances and unexplained pain
- Behavioural: avoiding reminders or triggers, withdrawing socially, losing interest in things you used to enjoy
- Cognitive: confusion, intrusive thoughts or memories, nightmares, difficulty concentrating and memory problems
These reactions are a natural response to distressing experiences — not a sign that something is wrong with you. When they persist and start affecting your day-to-day life, that’s when specialist support can make a real difference.
How We Help
Our psychologists are trained to diagnose and support people experiencing both Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). Treatment approaches may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) — one of the most well-researched treatments specifically for trauma. We tailor the approach to you, at a pace that feels manageable, always working from a trauma-informed, non-judgemental foundation.
Trauma-focused therapy can help reduce symptoms of PTSD like anxiety and re-experiencing, while also building lifelong coping skills you can draw on well beyond therapy itself.
PTSD Assessment
If you need a formal assessment — for example, to support a claim, a report, or simply to better understand what you’re experiencing — our psychologists can conduct a thorough PTSD assessment, combining clinical interview with standardised tools to build an accurate, evidence-based picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between PTSD and Complex Trauma?
PTSD is generally associated with a specific traumatic event, while Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) relates to prolonged or repeated trauma, often occurring in childhood or within relationships. Both are treatable, and our psychologists are experienced in working with each.
Do I need a referral to start trauma therapy?
No formal referral is required to book with us directly. If you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, let us know so we can confirm any Medicare rebates that may apply.
Is EMDR available for trauma treatment?
Yes — EMDR is one of the approaches our team uses for trauma and PTSD. You can read more on our Trauma & EMDR Therapy page.
How much does trauma therapy or a PTSD assessment cost?
Costs vary depending on individual needs. We offer a free intake call to talk through your situation, explain your options and give you clear pricing before you commit to anything.
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