Trauma

Approximately 12% of Australians experience trauma during their lifetime. Severe psychological distress can persist after life-threatening or violent events - including accidents, violent attacks, sexual harassment, abuse or natural disasters - have occurred.

After experiencing a traumatic event, people can experience a range of emotional reactions including shame, guilt, anger, helplessness, fear, numbness, and flashbacks.

Intrusive symptoms include:

  • Recurring and intrusive recollections of the traumatic event, including reliving the event or dissociative flashbacks

  • Severe distress due to internal or external cues that mimic an aspect of the trauma.

  • Distressing dreams related to the trauma

  • Poor sleep

How we can help you

Psychological interventions play a crucial role in helping individuals who have experienced trauma to heal and regain control over their lives. We at SWITCH are here to help you by providing evidence-based therapy and interventions, so individuals can find hope, resilience, and a path toward recovery. Some of our strategies to help you acheive your full potential include:

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy

  • EMDR Therapy

  • Exposure Therapy

  • Mindfulness-based interventions

    Psychological interventions offer a range of effective tools to help individuals heal from trauma. While each person's journey is unique, trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, exposure therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and group therapy can all play essential roles in the recovery process. By tailoring interventions to the individual's specific needs and goals, mental health professionals strive to empower survivors, allowing them to regain control, rebuild their lives, and pave the way for a brighter future.

At SWITCH, we are here to help you through this process and tailor interventions to your specific needs and goals. Our team want to empower you, allowing you to regain control, rebuild your life, and pave the way for a brighter future.