Gledswood Hills, Kingswood and online

Therapy for adults with trauma and PTSD.

Trauma can keep your mind and body on high alert long after the event. Our psychologists work with adults at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.

We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.

  • No GP referral needed to book
  • Medicare rebates with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
  • NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome

What it can feel like.

Trauma can come from many experiences, including abuse, accidents, violence, loss, natural disasters or any event that overwhelms your ability to cope. For some people it leads to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), where memories, triggers and ongoing fear keep the nervous system on high alert. Living with trauma doesn’t mean you’re broken.

  • Flashbacks, nightmares or intrusive memories
  • Feeling on edge, easily startled or constantly on guard
  • Avoiding people, places or reminders of the event
  • Numbness, detachment or difficulty feeling present
  • Irritability, anger or intense mood swings
  • Difficulty concentrating or sleeping

These reactions aren’t weaknesses. They’re the body’s way of trying to protect itself.

How we approach trauma and PTSD

Our psychologists use approaches grounded in evidence, moving at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

  1. 1

    Understanding your experience

    Your psychologist starts with what’s going on for you, including what happened, how it affects you now and what feels safe to talk about. You’ll talk about what brought you here and what you’d like to change.

  2. 2

    Choosing an approach together

    Your psychologist explains the options and why they might suit you, then you agree on a plan together.

  3. 3

    Reviewing the plan together

    Along the way, your psychologist checks progress with you, using measures chosen for you and what you’re working on, and adjusts the plan if needed.

What support can include
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) Works through traumatic memories and the meaning they carry.
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) An evidence-based therapy that works with distressing memories.
  • Mindfulness and grounding Practical tools for flashbacks, anxiety and overwhelm.
  • Emotion regulation skills Ways to settle the body’s stress response.
  • Narrative and strengths-based approaches Placing what happened within your wider life story.
  • Family or relationship support Involving people close to you, where that fits.

Read about the types of therapy we use →

Who you’ll see

A psychologist who fits.

You’ll see one of our 25+ psychologists, at Gledswood Hills, Kingswood or online. All our psychologists are registered with AHPRA.

Psychologists who work with couples

Behind your psychologist

Depth behind the person you see

You see one psychologist. Behind them is a practice that invests in what they know: training through the year, supervision built in, and time set aside to keep up with the research.

  • Trained for the work in front of them

    Our psychologists train through the year, and we train together when we take on a new approach.

  • Enough of us to match you properly

    With 25+ psychologists, we can put you with someone who works with what you’re facing, your age group, and the way you like to work.

  • Keeping up, on purpose

    New research, new frameworks and new tools get tested against what we already do. What earns its place stays.

If something isn’t working.

Tell us, or tell your psychologist. Here’s what can happen next.

  • Ask for a different psychologist

    We aim to get it right first time. If not, tell us and we’ll match you with someone else. No reason needed, and you won’t have to start over.

  • Talk it through with your psychologist

    Your psychologist reviews the plan with you, and can talk your care through in supervision. All our psychologists work with regular supervision and shared clinical standards.

  • Wondering about medication?

    If medication might be worth considering, we can write to your GP with what we’ve found, with your consent.

Before you book.

  • Where

    Two locations, or online

    See your psychologist in person at Gledswood Hills or Kingswood, or have your sessions online.

  • Fees and rebates

    Medicare

    No GP referral needed to book. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, we process your Medicare rebate on the spot, and it’s usually paid into your account within 24–48 hours.

  • Funding

    NDIS and WorkCover

    NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome.

Questions, answered.

Can’t see yours? Our Client Care team can help on 1300 151 110.

How does Unbound Minds support adults with trauma or PTSD?

We create a safe and supportive space to talk about what you’ve been through, at a pace that feels manageable. Our psychologists use evidence-based approaches such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Do you only focus on the traumatic event itself?

No. While the trauma is part of the picture, we also focus on the impact it has on daily life: sleep, relationships, mood, and sense of safety. Therapy addresses both the memories and the way trauma continues to affect you now.

How do I know if I might have PTSD?

PTSD can include symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders, feeling constantly on edge, or difficulty trusting others. Our psychologists can assess for PTSD and talk you through what they find. If these experiences are disrupting your life, it's worth reaching out.

What can I expect in therapy for trauma?

Therapy is paced carefully and collaboratively. You won’t be pushed to share more than you’re ready to. Together you’ll work on coping skills and, when the time is right, on processing difficult memories.

Can therapy still help if the trauma happened a long time ago?

Yes. Trauma can affect people years or even decades after the event. Therapy can provide new ways of understanding and responding to these experiences, no matter when they occurred.

Start with a phone call.

We’ll listen, ask a few questions and match you with a psychologist who fits.

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.

We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.