PTSD Counselling & Therapy – Adelaide, Online & Telehealth Across Australia
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Trauma may be emotionally or physically harmful, life-threatening, or profoundly distressing, impacting mental, physical, social, and spiritual wellbeing. Common causes include natural disasters, serious accidents, combat exposure, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, historical or intergenerational trauma, and bullying.
At Prime Path Psychology Adelaide, our clinical psychologists provide evidence-based PTSD counselling and therapy to support recovery and help individuals rebuild a sense of safety, stability, and connection. We offer in-person sessions in Adelaide and online PTSD therapy via telehealth across Australia and internationally.
Understanding PTSD
PTSD can lead to persistent distress or changes in thinking, mood, and behaviour following trauma. Symptoms may include:
- Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or distressing dreams
- Intense emotional or physical reactions to trauma reminders
- Avoidance of people, places, or situations associated with the trauma
- Feelings of fear, sadness, guilt, or emotional numbness
- Heightened alertness, irritability, or exaggerated startle responses
- Difficulty sleeping, concentrating, or relaxing
When these symptoms interfere with daily functioning, professional support is recommended. PTSD is a treatable condition, and evidence-based psychological therapies have strong research support for effectiveness.
PTSD Treatment Approaches
Our Adelaide-based psychologists deliver treatment grounded in empirically supported approaches. The first-line treatments for PTSD and trauma are Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), both endorsed by international clinical guidelines. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is also widely supported by research and clinical practice as an effective treatment for trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and distressing or intrusive memories.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Helps clients understand the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and develop more adaptive coping strategies.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
A structured, trauma-focused intervention that assists clients to identify and modify unhelpful trauma-related beliefs, facilitating cognitive and emotional recovery. Recognised as a first-line treatment for PTSD.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
A systematic approach involving gradual exposure to trauma-related memories and cues, reducing avoidance and promoting habituation to distressing experiences. Also recognised as a first-line treatment for PTSD.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
An evidence-based treatment that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they become less distressing. EMDR reduces emotional intensity, physiological arousal, and trauma-related triggers, supporting improved emotional regulation and stability.
Cognitive Therapy
Addresses maladaptive interpretations and self-blame related to trauma, fostering balanced perspectives and emotional regulation.
Online & Telehealth PTSD Counselling
Our PTSD psychologists in Adelaide also provide telehealth and online counselling for clients across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin, regional Australia, and internationally.
Telehealth counselling offers:
- Access to experienced trauma psychologists regardless of location
- Secure and confidential online sessions
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate individual needs and time zones
- Continuity of care for clients who travel or live remotely
Current research demonstrates that telehealth PTSD therapy is as effective as in-person treatment, making evidence-based psychological care widely accessible.
Evidence-Based PTSD Therapy at Prime Path Psychology
Dr Reza Nejad, Clinical Psychologist, Certified Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapist and PE Supervisor/Consultant, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) provider, and EMDR-trained clinician, leads our PTSD and trauma services. He has received advanced training from the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA), University of Pennsylvania (USA), an international leader in trauma research and education, and completed EMDR training through the EMDR Institute, which provides standardised training in EMDR therapy.
Our team provides:
- Evidence-based PTSD and trauma treatments including CBT, CPT, Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for PTSD, complex trauma, and distressing memories
- Individualised treatment plans tailored to each client’s goals
- Therapy for adults, couples, and families affected by trauma
- In-person EMDR therapy in Adelaide and online EMDR telehealth services for clients across Australia and internationally
We are dedicated to providing professional, ethical, and culturally responsive care that supports recovery, resilience, and wellbeing.
Book an Appointment with a PTSD Psychologist
To arrange a confidential appointment with a PTSD psychologist in Adelaide or via online telehealth across Australia, please contact us:
- Phone: (08) 7079 9529
- Email: admin@primepathpsychology.com.au
Appointments are available face-to-face in Adelaide or online via secure telehealth, offering flexible access to evidence-based care for trauma and PTSD recovery.