Trauma Counselling
While different people respond differently to traumatic events, one thing is certain – the impact of trauma, left untreated, can have permanent emotional scars. These extremely stressful events can often shatter your sense of security and belonging.
Our team of compassionate and qualified psychologists on the Sunshine Coast aims to create a non-judgemental space in which you can feel understood and cared for. We’ll help you cope with trauma in healthy ways through the use of psychotherapeutic techniques specifically tailored to your needs.
No matter the level and variety of your medical presentation, we’re here to reassure you that there is hope. Taking the first step of seeking help is a major leap to self-discovery and eventual full recovery.
Symptoms of trauma
Everyone’s response to trauma is different. There are, however, common symptoms irrespective of the type of traumatic events. If you experience or know anyone that experiences any of the following signs, it may be time to seek professional help.
- Intrusive memories and flashbacks – Memories of the traumatic event can often be triggered by things like a person, a place, or an image that remind you of the event.
- A state of alertness – Following a traumatic event, your natural safety mechanism is going to be on high alert. You’ll be more on-guard and on edge.
- Sense of insecurity – Your sense of security will be affected. Places you once felt secure may no longer feel that way. This goes along with feeling hyper-vigilant and feeling more keyed up.
Following a traumatic event, these feelings are not only common but natural because they are part of your body’s natural response to a traumatic event. However, when these feelings become prolonged and intense, it may be time to seek professional help.
- Are you losing interest in activities you used to enjoy?
- Are your avoidance behaviours becoming more severe?
- Are you using or considering using unhealthy coping mechanisms?
These and many other patterns you show after a traumatic event can be a sign of worsening presentations. Seek professional help and start your journey to full recovery today!
Seek professional therapy for trauma
Whether you’ve been a victim of abuse, sexual assault, or have witnessed the death of a loved one, accident, or terrorism, you can start your path to full recovery.
When you come to us for help, we’ll first seek to understand your symptoms and thus better be able to give you a correct diagnosis. The treatment we recommend will depend on the symptoms you’re showing. We’ll tailor each treatment plan to your individual needs.
Our certified and compassionate team of clinical and general psychologists seeks to create a therapeutic environment that is warm, authentic and transparent. We endeavor to help our clients heal from psychological and emotional trauma and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Get in touch with us or Visit Our Offices
- 07 5211 0544
- 07 5335 1697
- admin@thepsychologycompany.com.au