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Trauma is a natural response to experiences that overwhelm your ability to cope. Whether it stems from a single event, such as an accident or natural disaster, or ongoing challenges like childhood neglect or toxic relationships, its effects can linger long after the initial danger has passed. Yet, trauma does not have to shape your future. Healing is about more than revisiting the past—it’s about learning to navigate the present in a way that nurtures safety, stability, and growth.
At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology in Graceville, QLD, we provide compassionate trauma counselling because we believe trauma does not define your story. You're so much more than your fears, recurring memories, or feelings of brokenness. With the right care and understanding from a skilled trauma psychologist in Brisbane, healing is possible—a journey where you can reclaim your sense of safety, self-worth, and personal power.
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Recognising
the Signs of Trauma
Trauma can manifest differently for each person. You might experience
Avoidance Behaviours
Steering clear of people, places, or situations that trigger painful memories.
Heightened Reactivity:
Feeling on edge, easily startled, or constantly alert for danger.
Emotional Numbness
A sense of disconnection, making it tough to experience closeness or joy
Flashbacks or Nightmares
Sudden, vivid replays of distressing moments.
Difficulty Concentrating
Struggling to stay focused or complete tasks.
Relationship Struggles:
Feeling detached from loved ones or having difficulty trusting others.
Recognising
the Signs of Trauma
Trauma can manifest differently for each person. You might experience
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Avoidance Behaviours: Steering clear of people, places, or situations that trigger painful memories.
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Heightened Reactivity: Feeling on edge, easily startled, or constantly alert for danger.
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Emotional Numbness: A sense of disconnection, making it tough to experience closeness or joy
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Flashbacks or Nightmares: Sudden, vivid replays of distressing moments.
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Difficulty Concentrating: Struggling to stay focused or complete tasks.
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Relationship Struggles: Feeling detached from loved ones or having difficulty trusting others.
Our trauma-informed psychologists help you recognise these symptoms without judgment, guiding you towards healing and growth.
Our trauma-informed psychologists help you recognise these symptoms without judgment, guiding you towards healing and growth
Common Causes of
Trauma
Trauma arises from diverse experiences such as
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Life-Threatening Events: Natural disasters, accidents, assaults, or sudden losses.
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Chronic Adversity: Ongoing harm, such as abuse, neglect, or toxic relationships
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Significant Life Transitions: Major shifts like divorce, relocation, or the death of a loved one.
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Environmental & Lifestyle Considerations: Lack of support systems, unsafe environments, or financial stressors.
Types of Trauma
We Help With
At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, our team of dedicated trauma therapists in Brisbane support various types, including
Acute Trauma
The aftermath of a single, distressing event.
Chronic Trauma
Ongoing exposure to stressful or abusive situations over time.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Persistent symptoms like flashbacks, heightened anxiety, and avoidance after a traumatic event
Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
Repeated experiences of harm or adversity, often in close relationships.
Developmental Trauma
Childhood experiences that continue to affect self-image and wellbeing in adulthood.
Secondary (Vicarious) Trauma
Develops from exposure to other people’s traumatic experiences, common in professionals like healthcare workers, first responders, or therapists.
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The Benefits of Therapy for Trauma
Engaging with our experienced psychologists specialising in trauma or a certified trauma therapist provides you with
Emotional Freedom:
Reduced intrusive memories, flashbacks, and overwhelming fear.
Renewed Self-Worth:
Recognising your resilience and feeling empowered to make meaningful choices.
Healthier Relationships:
Healing emotional wounds that may be affecting how you connect with others.
Greater Sense of Ease:
Shifting from a constant state of vigilance to a calmer, more grounded way of living.
The Benefits of
Therapy for Trauma
Common Causes of Trauma
Trauma arises from diverse experiences such as
Life-Threatening Events
Natural disasters, accidents, assaults, or sudden losses.
Chronic Adversity
Ongoing harm, such as abuse, neglect, or toxic relationships.
Significant Life Transitions
Major shifts like divorce, relocation, or the death of a loved one.
Environmental & Lifestyle Considerations
Environmental & Lifestyle Considerations
Understanding your trauma allows our psychologists and trauma experts to customise a healing roadmap tailored to your needs.
Our compassionate trauma therapy approaches provide validation and safety tailored to your specific experience.
Understanding your trauma allows our psychologists and trauma experts to customise a healing roadmap tailored to your needs.
Types of Trauma We Help With
At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, our team of dedicated trauma therapists in Brisbane support various types, including
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Acute Trauma: The aftermath of a single, distressing event.
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Chronic Trauma: Ongoing exposure to stressful or abusive situations over time.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Persistent symptoms like flashbacks, heightened anxiety, and avoidance after a traumatic event.
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Complex Trauma (C-PTSD): Repeated experiences of harm or adversity, often in close relationships.
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Developmental Trauma: Childhood experiences that continue to affect self-image and wellbeing in adulthood
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Secondary (Vicarious) Trauma: Develops from exposure to other people’s traumatic experiences, common in professionals like healthcare workers, first responders, or therapists.
Our Approach to Trauma Care
We believe in a person centred approach, blending evidence-based therapies that respect your pace and personal strengths. Depending on your needs, we may integrate
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
Practical tools to reframe unhelpful thought patterns and regain a sense of control.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Encouraging compassionate self-awareness and guiding you to act in line with your values, even in the presence of difficult emotions.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
Addressing stress responses linked to past traumas.
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Practices that build resilience by fostering a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself.
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Somatic Therapy
Techniques that address how trauma is stored in the body, promoting physical and emotional balance.
Our Approach to
Trauma Care
The Benefits of Therapy for Trauma
Engaging with our experienced psychologists specialising in trauma or a certified trauma therapist provides you with
Emotional Freedom:
Reduced intrusive memories, flashbacks, and overwhelming fear.
Renewed Self-Worth:
Recognising your resilience and feeling empowered to make meaningful choices.
Healthier Relationships:
Healing emotional wounds that may be affecting how you connect with others.
Greater Sense of Ease:
Shifting from a constant state of vigilance to a calmer, more grounded way of living.
The Benefits of
Therapy for Trauma
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