Psychology Treatments Melbourne

PTSD & Trauma Treatment Melbourne

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Understanding PTSD and Trauma

Experiencing trauma can leave deep emotional marks that are hard to navigate alone. Whether it’s a single life-threatening event or prolonged, complex trauma, the impact can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to face it on your own.
At Core Life Psychology in Carlton, I provide compassionate, one-to-one therapy for people across Melbourne seeking to heal from trauma. Together, we work gently and thoughtfully to process painful experiences, ease distress, and rebuild a sense of safety, connection, and confidence.

What is PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event — such as violence, abuse, accident, disaster, or assault. It’s natural to have stress responses after trauma, but sometimes these responses persist, causing distress and affecting daily life. In complex trauma (often linked to prolonged or repeated trauma, especially in childhood), symptoms of PTSD occur alongside challenges with emotion regulation, self-identity, and relationships.

Common Signs PTSD and Trauma

Everyone’s experience of trauma is unique, but common signs can include:

Re-experiencing Symptoms

Distressing intrusive memories or thoughts
Nightmares or vivid dreams related to the trauma
Flashbacks or feeling like the trauma is happening again

Avoidance

Avoiding thoughts, memories, or reminders of the trauma
Steering clear of certain places or people
Using substances to numb feelings

High Arousal

Constant sense of alertness (hypervigilance)
Irritability or anger outbursts
Trouble sleeping, relaxing, or concentrating
Exaggerated startle response

Negative Changes in Mood and Beliefs

Persistent fear, guilt, shame, or anger
Feeling detached, numb, or estranged from others
Negative beliefs about self, others, or the world (e.g., “I can’t trust anyone,” “I’m permanently damaged”)
Difficulty feeling positive emotions

A deeper, more meaningful approach to therapy

How I Help: PTSD & Trauma Therapy in Melbourne

My approach to PTSD and trauma treatment is gentle, supportive, and tailored to your unique experience. Together, we’ll work at your pace to:

Manage distress and anxiety — helping you feel safer and more grounded
Process the trauma — exploring and making sense of the emotional impact
Challenge unhelpful beliefs — gently shift assumptions formed during or after the trauma
Support emotional regulation — build skills for managing intense feelings
Strengthen relationships and self-worth — reconnect with yourself and those around you

Therapy that honours your emotional depth

Evidence-Based Approaches for Anxiety

I draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, including:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
learning to relate to anxious thoughts with openness and flexibility
Mindfulness-Based Strategies
cultivating present-moment awareness and calm
AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)
exploring deeper emotional responses in a safe, supported space

Therapy that's Grounded in What Matters

Why Choose Core Life Psychology

Compassionate, trauma-informed care
Evidence-based, integrative therapy
Over 15 years’ experience supporting people with trauma and PTSD
Located in Carlton, accessible across Melbourne
Safe, respectful space to heal and grow

Looking to Start Therapy in Melbourne?

If you're looking for a Melbourne psychologist who works with emotional depth, presence, and care — I invite you to reach out. Therapy can be a place to feel, reflect, and return home to yourself.

📍 In-person in Carlton (Melbourne) or via telehealth across Australia
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