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Trauma and PTSD Psychologists in Eastern Melbourne

Trauma can have a lasting impact following frightening, overwhelming or deeply distressing experiences, particularly when our sense of safety has been threatened. You may find yourself troubled by memories, feeling constantly on guard, avoiding reminders, or reacting in ways that seem hard to control or understand. For some people these responses gradually settle, while for others they can persist and significantly affect everyday life.

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What is Trauma and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?

People can respond to traumatic experiences in many different ways. It is common to feel distressed, unsettled or on edge, and for many people these reactions gradually ease. When they persist, however, trauma can affect how safe you feel, how you respond to reminders, your relationships, and your sense of yourself and the world around you.

PTSD is one particular pattern of ongoing trauma related difficulties. It can involve unwanted memories or nightmares, feeling as though aspects of the experience are happening again, avoiding reminders, feeling emotionally numb or disconnected, and remaining unusually alert to possible danger.

These responses can be deeply disruptive, but effective treatments can help people process what they have experienced, reduce the hold it has on their present life, and begin to feel safer and more able to engage with life again.

Signs of Trauma and PTSD

Trauma and PTSD shows up differently for everyone, but there are some common threads. If a few of these feel familiar, it might be worth talking to someone.

  • Unwanted or distressing memories
  • Nightmares related to what you experienced
  • Feeling as though it’s happening again
  • Strong reactions to reminders
  • Avoiding reminders of what you experienced
  • Feeling constantly on guard
  • Being easily startled or feeling jumpy
  • Difficulty feeling safe
  • Feeling numb or emotionally disconnected
  • Feelings of shame or self-blame
  • Difficulty trusting or feeling close to others
  • Trouble sleeping or concentrating

Find a Psychologist for Trauma and PTSD

These psychologists and therapists have experience supporting people with Trauma and PTSD. Explore their profiles to find someone who feels like the right fit for you.

Enquire about seeing a psychologist for Trauma and PTSD

Please feel welcome to share with us what’s been going on. We’ll take the time to understand your needs during a free 15-minute chat and help you identify the psychologist who’s the best match for you.

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