Trauma Counselling and Therapy – Adelaide, Online & Telehealth Across Australia

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At Prime Path Psychology Adelaide, our experienced psychologists, therapists, and trauma counsellors provide trauma counselling and therapy in Adelaide and online across Australia. We support adults recovering from childhood trauma, child abuse, sexual assault, domestic and family violence (DV), motor vehicle accidents (MVA/MVC), workplace trauma, medical trauma, and natural disasters.

Our trauma psychologists in Adelaide also provide specialised therapy and counselling for first responders, emergency service personnel, police officers, and veterans affected by occupational trauma and critical incidents.

We offer a safe, confidential, and evidence-based therapeutic environment tailored to individual needs. Trauma therapy is available in-person in Adelaide and via secure online telehealth for clients across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, regional Australia, and internationally.

Types of Traumas We Support

Our clinicians provide specialist trauma therapy and counselling for a wide range of experiences, including:

  • Childhood trauma and child abuse counselling/therapy
  • Sexual assault therapy and counselling
  • Domestic and family violence (DV) counselling
  • Workplace and occupational trauma therapy
  • First responder and emergency service trauma counselling
  • Motor vehicle accident (MVA/MVC) trauma therapy
  • Medical trauma counselling
  • Natural disaster and community trauma therapy
  • Grief, loss, and traumatic bereavement support
  • Vicarious or secondary trauma counselling

Whether the trauma is recent or from the past, our trauma psychologists and therapists provide evidence-based therapy to support recovery, resilience, and wellbeing.

How Trauma Can Affect Mental Health

Trauma can significantly impact mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Its effects may include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma (CPTSD), anxiety, depression, or difficulties regulating emotions.

Common signs and symptoms include:

  • Persistent fear, guilt, or shame
  • Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories
  • Avoidance of reminders or situations associated with the trauma
  • Emotional numbness or detachment
  • Hypervigilance, irritability, or heightened startle response
  • Sleep difficulties or poor concentration

These experiences may arise from single traumatic events such as sexual assault, motor vehicle accidents, or workplace incidents, or from prolonged exposure to childhood trauma, domestic violence, or occupational trauma. Early professional support can significantly improve wellbeing, resilience, and everyday functioning.

Trauma Treatment at Prime Path Psychology

Evidence consistently shows that psychological therapy is the most effective treatment for trauma recovery. Our psychologists provide first-line, evidence-based interventions, including:

Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)

A gold-standard treatment that helps individuals safely confront trauma-related memories and situations, gradually reducing avoidance and distress. PE is highly effective for childhood trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, occupational trauma, and MVA-related trauma.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

A first-line therapy that supports clients in identifying and restructuring unhelpful thoughts and beliefs about traumatic experiences. CPT is effective for childhood trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, and PTSD.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

An evidence-based trauma therapy that facilitates the reprocessing of distressing memories so they become less emotionally overwhelming. EMDR therapy is effective for PTSD, complex trauma, childhood trauma, and trauma-related anxiety.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)

An integrative therapy combining cognitive and behavioural strategies, especially effective for childhood trauma, sexual assault survivors, and domestic violence victims.

Evidence-Based Trauma Therapy at Prime Path Psychology

Dr Reza Nejad, Principal Clinical Psychologist, is a Certified Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapist and Supervisor (trained at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, University of Pennsylvania, USA) and a Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Provider, trained through recognised international CPT programs. He has also completed EMDR training through the EMDR Institute and provides EMDR Therapy for PTSD and trauma in Adelaide and via telehealth across Australia.

Our clinicians provide:

  • Specialist trauma counselling for adults, couples, and families
  • Expertise in childhood trauma counselling, sexual assault counselling, domestic violence recovery, motor vehicle accident trauma, and first responder/veteran trauma
  • Evidence-based trauma therapies including PE, CPT, EMDR, and TF-CBT
  • Individualised treatment plans tailored to each client’s recovery goals
  • Culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and confidential care

We aim to help clients process trauma, restore safety, and achieve long-term recovery.

Book an Appointment with a Trauma Psychologist

If you or someone you know is experiencing the effects of childhood trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, MVA-related trauma, or occupational trauma, you can contact Prime Path Psychology to arrange a confidential consultation with an experienced trauma and EMDR therapy psychologist in Adelaide or via online telehealth across Australia.

We deliver professional, evidence-based, and accessible care wherever you are.