We work with people with the diagnosis of trauma and PTSD using a variety of evidence-based modalities, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Relaxation Therapy. For people who are not experiencing dissociative states, clinical hypnotherapy can also be useful to support emotional management following an experience of trauma.
I have an extensive background in trauma through my work with young people & adults around sexual abuse/assault, domestic violence & childhood trauma/neglect. My trauma informed practice gives me the basis for understanding & supporting people through trauma. My experience has helped me to understand that trauma is a very unique & individualized experience. For some people, trauma can appear small or unimportant (like a car accident) however to me, all trauma is experienced by the individual as traumatic for them, so whether it is perceived by others as small or unimportant it is important, & valid, for the person for whom the experience was traumatic. I have found that this understanding has been vital in my trauma work & has helped me to support people with all types of trauma. Building the therapeutic relationship, again, is important in this work to create a collaborative, safe & comfortable environment for my clients to share & heal.
Therapist, B Couns (Coaching), Grad Dip Couns, M App Soc Sc, Cert IV TAE, Cert IV BE (Community)
Over the past 15 years in private practice, and working with people and families after tragic life events, post-family loss, trauma and PTSD is a specialty of mine, where I work deeply through any difficult life circumstances you may have as a result of a tragedy, traumatic experience, or ongoing issue related to a past trauma. I'm here to help you find new ways to heal, whatever you may need, I'm here to assist you.