Empathy-Based Trauma Therapy in Elsternwick

PTSD counselling for Elsternwick locals

For a trustworthy post-traumatic stress disorder psychologist in Elsternwick, turn to Your Psychologist. Unresolved trauma can become a psychiatric disorder known as PTSD, typically in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. PTSD might manifest in the form of:

● Distressing nightmares

● Feeling intense distress in response to certain triggers

● Blaming yourself for the traumatic event 

● Thoughts of suicide or self-harm

● Finding it hard to trust and connect with others 

● Aggressive behaviour

● Panic attacks

● Insomnia

● Physical health issues

Our therapy for PTSD helps Elsternwick locals work through their traumatic experience in a safe and confidential space. Using schema therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and mindfulness, we help you approach your trauma and the effects it has continued to have on your life. Specifically, by integrating neurobiology of emotion regulation and trauma therapy, we seek to help you to better manage your PTSD symptoms, and regain control of your day-to-day life. Trauma therapy can also help you:

● See yourself, other people and the world in a more positive light 

● Develop healthy coping mechanisms should any symptoms arise again

● Treat unhealthy coping mechanisms you may have developed, such as misusing alcohol or drugs. 

Other tips for anyone suffering from PTSD include:

● Practicing self-care by eating healthy, resting well and exercising

● Avoiding the temptation to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol 

● Developing a positive coping strategy, such as going for a walk or picking up your journal when you feel symptoms creeping in 

● Staying close to loved ones, even if you don’t talk about your trauma itself 

● Finding a support group specifically for PTSD.

Start your journey by booking an appointment

If you are ready to understand your trauma and the effect it’s had on your life, reduce negative feelings and experiences relating to your trauma, and improve your everyday life, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Your Psychologist. 

In addition to PTSD, Your Psychologist can also assist with a variety of other concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction and phobias. From personalised counselling to group therapy, there will be a number of different options available to you at Your Psychologist. After a series of sessions, you will be better equipped with the skills necessary to handle life’s myriad challenges. 

From ongoing support to just a handful of sessions, Your Psychologist can help. Contact us today to book an appointment or have your questions answered.