Trauma Informed Therapy

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What is Trauma Therapy?

Trauma-informed care therapy is an approach that emphasises understanding the impact of trauma on an individual’s life and tailoring therapy accordingly. It focuses on creating a safe, empowering environment, building trust, and acknowledging the survivor’s experiences. This approach recognises the widespread prevalence of trauma and aims to avoid re-traumatization by integrating trauma awareness into all aspects of treatment.

Trauma-informed care achieves its goals by prioritising safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. It involves

Safety

Ensuring physical and emotional safety for you, which may involve creating a safe physical environment and establishing clear boundaries.

Trustworthiness & Transparency

Building trust through clear communication, honesty, and consistency.

Choice & Collaboration

Empowering you by involving you in decision-making about your treatment and respecting your autonomy.

Empowerment

Supporting you in recognising your strengths and resilience, and helping you regain a sense of control over your life.

Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues

Recognising and addressing the cultural, historical, and gender-related factors that may influence your experience of trauma.

Resilience & Recovery Orientation

Focusing on your strengths and resilience, and promoting recovery rather than solely addressing symptoms.

Understanding Trauma's Impact

Educating therapists and staff about the impact of trauma on individuals, communities, and society as a whole.

Find a Trauma Therapist

Jono Derkenne

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Jono (He/Him) is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.

Annabel Igoe

Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Yoga

Annabel (She/Her) is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (BSW, MSW), Psychotherapist & Yoga Teacher.

Brooke Smith

Registered Psychologist

Brooke is a Psychologist with a background in the not-for-profit mental health and LGBTIQ health sectors.

Carli McIntyre

Occupational Therapist

Carli is a registered Occupational Therapist with 22 years’ experience in community & hospital mental health.

Chauncey Sjostedt

Gestalt Therapist

Chauncey (She/Her) is a dedicated healthcare professional with over ten years of experience