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.
Registered Psychotherapist, Amanda Guilfoyle. M.Gestalt T. B.SocSci (Couns)
As a trauma informed therapist I hold your experience gently and work at a pace that is suitable for you to move through your deepest , darkest and most shattering experiences. I use psycho education to keep you informed about the changes in the brain from trauma. Using a combination of Gestalt therapy , Poly vagal theory and other modalities which might suit your particular experience you are taught new ways to navigate triggers and self regulate. With the right support you may be able to integrate what has happened to you rather than the event continually getting in the way of how you would like to be .
Whether you are suffering from a recent traumatic event or something painful from the past, I believe the only way out is through. For highly sensitive people, this trauma can often have an even more dramatic effect. Together in a safe setting, we will work through it and release its hold on you in a unique multi-modal approach to calm the nervous system and entire body, to clear the controlling influence the event(s) have had on you, and to reclaim your inner peace and joy for life.
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.