Living with the effects of trauma or PTSD? Our Kingswood psychologists help Leonay adults process difficult experiences and find relief. Medicare rebates available.
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Trauma doesn't always look the way people expect. For many Leonay adults, it shows up as hypervigilance, emotional numbness, nightmares, or a constant sense of being unsafe, long after the event itself has passed. If the past keeps intruding on your present, trauma-focused therapy can help.
Flashbacks or intrusive memories that feel like they're happening again
Nightmares or disturbed sleep related to past experiences
Avoiding places, people, or situations that remind you of the trauma
Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected from people you care about
Being easily startled or constantly on alert for danger
Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe in everyday situations
Trauma responses are your brain's way of trying to keep you safe. But when they persist long after the danger has passed, they need targeted support to resolve. You don't have to live this way forever.
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 at our Kingswood clinic, just 10 min from Leonay.
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 Leonay 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.
