Living with the effects of trauma or PTSD? Our Kingswood psychologists help Kingswood adults process difficult experiences and find relief. Medicare rebates available.
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Trauma can change how you experience the world. If you're a Kingswood adult living with flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, or a persistent sense of being on guard, these are signs that your brain is still trying to process something it wasn't able to at the time.
Unwanted images or sensations related to traumatic events
Avoiding conversations, places, or activities connected to what happened
Feeling cut off from others or unable to experience positive emotions
Physical tension, jumpiness, or an exaggerated startle response
Difficulty sleeping, concentrating, or feeling present in the moment
Guilt, shame, or self-blame connected to the traumatic experience
Healing from trauma is possible. With the right therapeutic support, the intensity of these symptoms can decrease significantly, and you can start to feel safe and present in your own life again.
Our trauma-informed psychologists use evidence-based approaches like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT. We work at your pace, in a safe and controlled environment.
Our client care team will match you with the right psychologist right here at our Kingswood clinic. No travel needed.
Ask your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. This unlocks Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
Using evidence-based techniques, you'll gradually process the traumatic memories in a way that reduces their intensity and allows you to move forward with your life.
Using evidence-based techniques, you'll gradually process the traumatic memories in a way that reduces their intensity and allows you to move forward with your life.
Questions Kingswood adults ask about trauma and PTSD therapy.
Not necessarily, and not right away. Some trauma therapies like EMDR don't require you to describe the event in detail. Your psychologist will explain the options and let you choose an approach that feels manageable. You're always in control of the pace.
Trauma refers to the experience itself. PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a specific diagnosis given when trauma symptoms persist and significantly affect your daily functioning. You don't need a formal PTSD diagnosis to benefit from trauma-focused therapy.
It's possible to experience some temporary discomfort as you begin to process difficult memories. However, a skilled trauma therapist will pace the work carefully and equip you with coping strategies before any trauma processing begins. The goal is always progress, not overwhelm.
It varies depending on the nature and complexity of the trauma. Single-incident trauma may respond to treatment within eight to twelve sessions. Complex or repeated trauma often requires longer support. Your psychologist will discuss realistic timelines with you.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer trigger intense emotional and physical reactions. It's one of the most effective treatments for trauma and PTSD available.
