Experiences that overwhelm your sense of safety can have lasting effects on the mind and body. You may find yourself feeling constantly on edge, emotionally shut down, easily triggered, or disconnected from yourself or others — even if the event happened long ago. I offer trauma‑informed therapy in Brisbane for adults who want to understand their reactions, feel safer in their body, and regain a sense of control and stability.

What Is Trauma‑Informed Therapy?

Trauma‑informed therapy recognises that distressing experiences can shape how the nervous system responds to the world. Rather than asking “What’s wrong with you?”, a trauma‑informed approach asks “What happened to you?”

This approach prioritises:

• Physical and emotional safety

• Choice, consent, and collaboration

• Understanding nervous system responses

• Working at a pace that feels manageable

You do not need to have experienced a single, obvious traumatic event to benefit from trauma‑informed therapy.

When Trauma Shows Up

Trauma can result from many experiences, including:

• Childhood emotional neglect or relational trauma

• Birth trauma or medical trauma

• Sudden loss or bereavement

• Accidents or frightening events

• Ongoing stress, instability, or feeling unsafe over time

Common signs trauma may be affecting you include:

• Hypervigilance or feeling constantly on edge

• Emotional numbness or disconnection

• Strong reactions that feel out of proportion

• Difficulty trusting others or yourself

• Anxiety, panic, or shutdown responses

• Feeling stuck in survival mode

These responses are not flaws — they are adaptive survival responses.

How Trauma‑Informed Therapy Can Help

Trauma‑informed therapy focuses on building safety and regulation before exploring difficult experiences in more depth.

Our work may involve:

• Understanding your nervous system and trauma responses

• Developing grounding and regulation skills

• Increasing tolerance for emotions and bodily sensations

• Gently processing past experiences when appropriate

• Rebuilding a sense of agency, trust, and self‑compassion

Therapy is not about re‑living trauma. It’s about helping your nervous system learn that the threat has passed.

My Therapeutic Approach

My work is trauma‑informed, compassionate, and evidence‑based. I draw on approaches such as:

• Trauma‑informed CBT

• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

• Attachment‑informed therapy

• Nervous‑system–informed strategies

Sessions are collaborative and paced carefully, with your sense of safety guiding the process at all times.

What to Expect in Trauma-Informed Therapy

Therapy is a supportive, non-judgemental space where we move at a pace that feels manageable. You are always in control of what you share and when. Therapy proceeds at a pace that feels supportive rather than overwhelming.

Many clients are relieved to learn that they don’t need to remember everything, disclose details, or "push through" distress for therapy to be effective.

Medicare, Referrals & Fees

You may be eligible for Medicare rebates with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. Private fee options are also available.

If you’re unsure whether anxiety therapy is right for you, or how referrals work, you’re welcome to get in touch.

Convenient Chermside location in Brisbane

Body Sense Psychology is only a short drive from Chermside shopping centre with easy access from Gympie Road, Rode Road, and surrounding suburbs such as Wavell Heights, Stafford, and Kedron.

Appointments are available:

• During business hours

• Evenings and weekends (by request)

• In-person, by phone or video

You can choose the format and time that feels most comfortable.

Book a Session

I work with adults across Brisbane. Telehealth can be an effective option for trauma‑informed work when safety and flexibility are important. If past experiences are still affecting how you feel, think, or respond, support is available.

If you’re looking for a psychologist near Chermside, I’d be honoured to support you.
You can book online anytime or contact me with questions.