Therapy and counselling for adults and adolescents
190 Cheapside Street, Maryborough QLD, Australia
Prefer to speak first? Call or text 0411 957 640.
Trauma & Stress-Related Difficulties
Support for the emotional and psychological impact of difficult life experiences
It is common for people to experience ongoing emotional, psychological, or physical effects following difficult or overwhelming life experiences. While some recover with time and support, others may continue to feel impacted long after the event has passed.
Trauma can arise from a single distressing event or from ongoing experiences such as childhood adversity, domestic and family violence, emotional neglect, or grief and loss.
Common experiences may include:
- Feeling constantly on edge or in survival mode
- Anxiety or hypervigilance
- Emotional overwhelm
- Low self-worth
- Difficulties with relationships or trust
- Avoidance or emotional shutdown
- Grief and loss
- Intrusive thoughts or difficulty switching off
- PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
Trauma can affect both the mind and body. Many people notice impacts on sleep, concentration, emotional regulation, mood, relationships, and overall wellbeing. I have written more about how trauma can affect the nervous system and why some people continue to feel on edge even after the danger has passed in Why Am I Still on Edge When the Danger Has Passed? Understanding Trauma and Survival Mode.
Areas I commonly support:
- Trauma-related experiences (including childhood and relational trauma)
- Domestic and family violence (FDV)
- Emotional neglect or invalidating environments
- Grief and loss
- Attachment and relational difficulties
- Emotional regulation and self-worth difficulties
- Anxiety and trauma-related stress responses
A trauma-informed approach
Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to make sense of your experiences and work toward greater emotional stability and wellbeing.
My approach is trauma-informed, person-centred, and evidence-based, drawing from approaches such as:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Emotional regulation and grounding strategies
- Somatic processing and body‑based approaches to support nervous system regulation
- Strengths-based and biopsychosocial approaches
If this feels relevant to what you’re experiencing, you’re welcome to book an appointment online via our homepage or reach out by phone or enquiry form if you’d like to ask any questions first.
