Treatment approach

Cognitive behavioural therapy is used to help reduce the negative effects of trauma. It is an evidence-based approach that has been developed over many years, which is widely used in the treatment of trauma and which continues to evolve.

Cognitive behavioural therapy is a collaborative approach. This means you and your psychologist will work together to understand how trauma has impacted you. From there, a plan will be developed to target the negative effects of trauma. Your psychologist will work at a pace that is suitable for you.

As part of the treatment approach, your psychologist will explore how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours have been impacted by trauma. It is through this understanding that you and your psychologist can begin to work towards positive change.

Treatment can be challenging at times and can involve exposure to distressing or feared events. Any procedure that involves such challenges will be carefully developed with your psychologist, who will guide and support you through the process. The primary aim of such procedures is to reduce the distress or fear associated with these events and will only be implemented when a person is ready. Your psychologist can provide you with tools to help you cope with challenging emotional states.