Discover Healing and Growth With PTSD Treatment in Melbourne

Experience supportive, sincere trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapy.

Reduce anxiety and flashbacks.
Rebuild trust and safety.
Start healing sooner with support.

Experienced and Informed PTSD Treatment in Melbourne

Solace Psychology is a client-focused psychology practice offering PTSD treatment in Melbourne’s inner north.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can develop after any traumatic event or experience. The symptoms and behaviours that can form from PTSD are often severely impactful on an individual’s daily life and can result in the emergence of other mental health issues.

The most important thing to remember is that seeking support from informed therapies weeks to a few months after the trauma event can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the treatment.

At Solace Psychology, our team have extensive experience in treating complex trauma and PTSD with sincerity and compassion while using evidence-based therapies to achieve impactful results.

Understanding PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, sometimes referred to as Acute Trauma, occurs after an intense traumatic event where there is a threat to one’s safety/life. These can be experiences like a natural disaster, domestic violence, physical or sexual assault or a car accident.

Following a traumatic event, our psychological and even physical well-being can be impacted as our nervous system works hard to process our past experiences.

At Solace Psychology, we offer evidence-based treatment to help you manage your nervous system responses, symptoms of PTSD and improve your mental well-being.

We also offer trauma counselling for other trauma-related mental health concerns.

Some of the common trauma symptoms are:

Flashbacks and ‘reliving’ the event

Panic attacks

Emotional numbness or detachment from your reality

Intrusive memories and thoughts

Difficulty sleeping

Physical symptoms such as heart palpitations

These PTSD symptoms can vary in severity but still cause extreme difficulty and distress to mental well-being.

The Impact of Trauma on Mental and Physical Health

If left untreated, PTSD and trauma can impact our mental and physical health and add strain to our relationships and work life. Individuals may not recognise their experience as PTSD, becoming critical and agitated at their inability to function. Identifying the signs that you may require psychological treatment is the first step towards recovery.

Individuals with PTSD may be experiencing effects on their mental health, self-esteem, emotional regulation and physical health as our brain and nervous system struggle to process our experience due to the acute nature of the situation flooding our mind and hindering our brain from processing the event in an adaptive way.

If any of these difficulties resonate with you, consider seeking support from a mental health professional.

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What To Expect From PTSD Treatment

At Solace Psychology, we take a considered approach to PTSD treatment and trauma therapy.

Safe and Trustworthy Space

We understand the importance of a safe and supportive environment for therapy. Establishing trust and comfort between our psychologist and you is always our top priority.

Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship

We take a collaborative approach to our therapeutic relationship with you. This means we ask for your feedback on your treatment to ensure it is effective and aligned with your needs.

Holistic Approach

Our team takes a holistic approach to your treatment to ensure we address all aspects of you. This could involve techniques that focus on emotional stabilisation, thought challenging or reshaping and behaviour change.

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PTSD Treatment Options At Solace Psychology

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Therapy<br />

Our practice is proud to offer trauma-informed care and evidence-based approaches. From your first session, we establish a personalised treatment plan that suits your individual needs. Some of our treatment approaches include:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):

Commonly used to reframe negative thoughts/beliefs, feelings and behaviours shaped by trauma.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR):

EMDR Therapy helps the client reprocess traumatic memories through guided eye movements intended to relieve stress.

Schema Therapy:

Used to identify, discuss and dismantle negative mental frameworks and unhelpful coping mechanisms that relate to or are caused by PTSD and traumatic incidents.

We will work closely with you to identify the right approach (which may not just be one) for your treatment with us.

Key Goals of PTSD Treatment With Us

PTSD treatment and therapy are designed not only to give you the tools and strategies to help you recover from traumatic events but to be practical in applying the skills in session so they are accessible and embedded to apply out of session. Three identifiable aims of treatment are:

Improving emotional regulation by stabilising your Central Nervous System

Coping with intrusive thoughts and memories, and addressing sleep.

Minimising unhelpful coping mechanisms which add strain on relationships and perpetuate the trauma cycle.

We understand the healing process is different for every individual. We account for your situation, needs, and prior experiences to provide the optimal treatment plan for you.

We help you restore self-esteem and improve mental well-being for a better quality of life.

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Why Choose Solace Psychology for PTSD Treatment in Melbourne?

Experienced and Genuine Team of Psychologists

At Solace Psychology, we house an experienced team of psychologists, clinical psychologists and Mental Health Social Workers who bring genuine warmth and understanding to every session.

Evidence-Based Therapies For Long-term Results

Our team exclusively uses evidence-based treatment methodologies such as schema therapy, CBT and EMDR. We are trauma-informed and work to identify the best approach to suit your needs within a supportive, safe space.

Convenient Practice With Comprehensive Mental Health Services

You can access our experienced psychologists at our Carlton North and Coburg practices. We offer a range of mental health services such as treatment for anxiety disorders, couples counselling, ADHD assessments, depression treatment and trauma counselling.