Trauma

Trauma Counselling in Strathfield & the Inner West

Difficult experiences can stay with us long after they’re over. Trauma counselling offers gentle, paced support to help you feel safer in yourself and in your life.

At a glance

  • In person: Fridays 1:30pm – 7pm, 11/58 The Boulevarde, Strathfield NSW 2135
  • Online: Thursdays 1pm – 7pm, Fridays 1:30pm – 7pm, anywhere in Australia
  • Sessions in English or Korean (한국어)
  • No referral needed
  • Fees: individual $110, couples $140 (details)

Does this sound familiar?

  • Memories, nightmares or flashbacks that feel hard to control
  • Feeling on edge, jumpy or unable to relax
  • Avoiding people, places or reminders
  • Feeling numb, disconnected or ashamed
  • Patterns from childhood that still affect your relationships
  • Ongoing effects of an accident, workplace incident or other frightening event

How counselling can help

How counselling can help

Trauma counselling starts with safety. We go at your pace, and you’re always in control of what you share and when.

Together we work on understanding how past experiences affect you now, building ways to calm your body and mind, and gradually making sense of what happened so it has less hold on your life. This includes complex trauma, which develops from repeated or ongoing experiences.

What to expect

What sessions look like

You won’t be pushed to tell your story before you’re ready. Many people spend the first sessions building trust and coping skills.

If you are unsafe right now, call 000. 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) offers 24-hour support for sexual assault, domestic and family violence. The Blue Knot Helpline (1300 657 380) supports adult survivors of childhood trauma.

Questions

Frequently asked

No. You decide what to share and when. Healing doesn’t depend on telling every detail.
Complex trauma develops from repeated or long-term experiences, often in childhood or in relationships. It can affect how you see yourself, trust others and manage emotions.
If you have an approved claim, sessions may be billed to the insurer. See the WorkCover and CTP pages.

Taking the first step is often the hardest. You don’t have to take it alone.

When you’re ready, send me a message and we can talk about where to start.