Trauma Counselling Perth

Energetics Institute provides evidence based trauma therapy in Perth using EMDR, Sensorimotor and CBT in a safe and supportive setting. We have over 20 years of clinical experience delivering practical coping strategies and measurable progress for clients.

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Trauma Counselling helps you process traumatic experiences and rebuild safety, confidence and control. At Energetics Institute, our trauma therapists support adults and couples across Perth and online Australia wide. We use evidence based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitisation And Reprocessing (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, body based regulation and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and complex trauma in a safe and supportive environment.

Key Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Facts

Who We Help: Adults and couples affected by traumatic events including single incident injuries, natural disasters, workplace incidents, vicarious trauma and experiences of abuse.
How We Work: Trauma informed therapies that combine bottom up nervous system regulation with top down psychological treatments to reduce trauma symptoms and promote healing.
Where We See You: Inglewood clinic, 82 Tenth Ave, WA 6052, or secure online counselling across Australia.
Session Length: Standard 55 minute consultation with clear goals and home practice.
What You Can Expect: Practical coping strategies, grounding techniques, emotional regulation skills and a tailored plan for treating PTSD or complex PTSD.

Do These Trauma And PTSD Signs Sound Familiar

Trauma affects daily life in many forms. Some people notice intrusive traumatic memories or distressing memories that arrive without warning. Others feel hypervigilance, sleep disruption or body based symptoms such as tension, numbness or shakiness. Many clients describe avoidance, emotional disconnection, negative thoughts and difficulty maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones. These trauma reactions are the nervous system’s attempt to keep you safe after traumatic situations. Effective trauma therapy helps your brain and body regain control so you can return to work, relationships and study with confidence.

Intrusive And Hyperarousal Symptoms

Flashbacks, nightmares, startle responses and constant scanning can exhaust the mind and body. We teach stabilisation and bilateral stimulation methods that calm the autonomic response and reduce the intensity of intrusive content.

Avoidance, Numbness And Dissociation

Avoiding places or conversations that remind you of past experiences can shrink your world. Gentle exposure hierarchies, mindfulness of bodily sensations and present moment anchoring help you stay engaged without overwhelm.

Relationship And Work Impacts

Irritability, low mood, shame and difficulty concentrating can strain families and teams. Our counsellors integrate practical coping strategies that improve communication, boundaries and emotional health at home and at work.

How Trauma Therapy Works At Energetics Institute

Our comprehensive approach blends evidence based treatments with individualised care. We combine psychological treatments that make sense of experience with somatic methods that resolve held patterns in the nervous system.

Somatic And Sensorimotor Approaches

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and other body based methods increase awareness of posture, breath and micro movements that accompany trauma symptoms. By tracking bodily sensations safely, you learn to down shift arousal, widen your window of tolerance and restore physical well being.

EMDR For Distressing Memories

Eye Movement Desensitisation And Reprocessing uses sets of eye movement or other bilateral stimulation to help the brain digest traumatic memories. EMDR therapy reduces the emotional charge of traumatic memories while strengthening adaptive beliefs such as “I am safe now” and “I can cope”.

CBT For Beliefs, Triggers And Behaviours

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy targets the negative thoughts and behaviour loops that maintain traumatic stress disorder PTSD. We map triggers, test beliefs and install coping strategies that support everyday functioning, sleep and relationships.

Polyvagal Informed Skills For Safety

Grounding techniques, paced breathing, orienting and gentle movement exercises help the nervous system detect safety. These trauma informed practices support emotional regulation and make deeper processing possible.

Our Trauma Counsellors

Energetics Institute brings together trauma therapists and psychotherapists with advanced training across EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, CBT and trauma informed therapies. We highlight a small team so you can choose a clinician who fits your goals.

Why Choose Energetics Institute For CBT Therapy

Integrated Somatic And Psychological Care

We combine bottom up body based regulation with top down cognitive work for a comprehensive approach that supports mind and body.

Evidence Based Methods With Clear Plans

Our work draws on EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, CBT, narrative therapy and prolonged exposure therapy where appropriate. You receive a structured plan, measurable goals and practical skills you can use immediately.

Trauma Informed Practices And Cultural Safety

Sessions proceed at your pace in a supportive environment. We respect identity, background and lived experience, and uphold professional standards through Australian Counselling Association membership.

Accessible In Perth And Online

See us at 82 Tenth Ave, Inglewood, or via secure online counselling anywhere in Australia. Flexible appointment times help therapy fit daily life.

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What Happens In Your First Three Sessions

1

Assessment Safety Plan And Goals

We clarify your story, current trauma symptoms and supports. You leave with a safety plan, two practical grounding techniques and a clear therapeutic process tailored to your needs.

2

Stabilisation Skills And Regulation

You build skills for emotional regulation, including breath pacing, sensory anchoring and cognitive reframing. We introduce body awareness so you can notice early signs of escalation and respond quickly.

3

Targeted Processing Pathways

When appropriate, we begin EMDR, narrative therapy or schema therapy for treating trauma memories. You practise home strategies that reinforce learning between sessions.

Results You Can Expect And Typical Timelines

Most clients notice improved sleep quality, reduced reactivity and better focus within four to six sessions when using consistent home practice. Treating PTSD or complex trauma arises from combining stabilisation, memory processing and integration. Single incident trauma may resolve in fewer sessions, while complex PTSD often benefits from longer phased care. Your counsellor reviews progress at regular intervals so the plan remains realistic, respectful and effective.

Our Services

Our certified and experienced Psychotherapists offer a wide range of specialised Psychotherapy and Counselling services for people in Western Australia.

Anxiety Counselling

Evidence based strategies that reduce worry, panic and avoidance while improving sleep and daily functioning.

Depression Counselling

Structured therapy that addresses low mood, negative thoughts and disengagement with clear goals and home practice.

Couples Counselling

Skills focused work that improves communication, boundaries and repair after relationship stress or traumatic events.

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Ready To Start Trauma Therapy

Book an appointment to begin your trauma counselling journey. Our team will answer your questions, help you choose a clinician and schedule a time that suits you. If you are supporting a loved one, we can also guide you on how to assist them to access care.

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FAQs About Trauma Counselling

What Is Trauma Counselling And How Can It Help

Trauma counselling is a structured therapeutic process that helps individuals process traumatic experiences, reduce trauma symptoms and rebuild safety. Your counsellor teaches coping strategies, guides memory processing when appropriate and supports emotional regulation so you can function better at home and at work.

Will I Have To Relive My Traumatic Experiences

No. Therapy proceeds safely and gradually. Early sessions focus on stabilisation, grounding techniques and emotional regulation. When we work with traumatic memories, methods like EMDR reduce distress while maintaining present moment safety.

How Long Does Trauma Therapy Take

Timeframes vary. Single incident trauma may resolve in a short block of sessions. Complex trauma and complex PTSD often require phased care across stabilisation, processing and integration. Your plan is reviewed regularly so you know what to expect.

What If I Feel Overwhelmed During Therapy

No, Your therapist will slow down, return to stabilisation and adjust methods. You will learn practical skills to regain control, such as paced breathing, sensory orienting and cognitive reframing.

What Is The Difference Between EMDR And Exposure

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories and install adaptive beliefs. Prolonged exposure therapy uses graded, therapist guided exposure to reduce avoidance and fear. Your plan may include one or both depending on goals and readiness.