Trauma & PTSD • Perth
PTSD and Trauma Therapy in Perth
Trauma therapy that moves at your pace, using approaches such as EMDR, Schema Therapy and Parts and Chairwork. Available at our West Leederville clinic or by telehealth.
What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after a single traumatic event or repeated exposure to trauma. It may show up as intrusive memories, nightmares, flashbacks, hypervigilance, avoidance, irritability, or feeling constantly “on edge”. PTSD can affect anyone — and with the right support, recovery is possible.
At ANIMA Health Network, you can work with experienced Clinical Psychologists who provide evidence-based PTSD treatment in a calm, trauma-informed setting, helping you feel safer, more grounded, and back in control.
PTSD can result from various traumatic experiences, including:
Combat or military service
Physical assault or violence
Natural disasters
Serious accidents or injuries
Sexual assault or abuse
Childhood abuse or neglect
Witnessing traumatic events
Childhood Trauma and the brain
PTSD symptoms can be distressing and impact daily life.
Common signs include:
Flashbacks: Reliving the traumatic event through vivid memories, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts.
Avoidance: Avoiding places, people, or situations that remind the individual of the trauma.
Negative Changes in Mood: Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, anger, fear, and difficulty experiencing positive emotions.
Hyperarousal: Feeling constantly on edge, being easily startled, having trouble sleeping, and experiencing irritability.
Isolation: Withdrawing from friends and family, feeling detached from others.
Difficulty Concentrating: Struggling to focus on tasks, make decisions, or recall important details.
Nightmares and Sleep Difficulties: Distressing recurrent dreams, and problems falling and staying asleep.
Effective Treatments for PTSD
Various forms of therapy can help individuals process trauma and develop coping skills.
These include:
Exposure-based therapies, and
Imagery Rescripting can help individuals process trauma and develop coping skills.
Medication: Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications may be prescribed in conjunction with therapy to manage symptoms
Taking the Next Step
If you’re considering getting treatment for PTSD/Trauma, please fill out our therapy enquiry form, and one of our friendly patient care team members will be in touch.