A car accident can leave significant psychological wounds, from PTSD to intense driving anxiety. In Victoria, the TAC can fund specialised psychological treatment to help you recover. This article explains how therapy within the TAC framework, including evidence-based approaches like imaginal and real-life exposure therapy, can help you process the trauma, manage fear, and confidently get back on the road.

Experiencing a crime, including historical childhood abuse, can have a lasting traumatic impact. In Victoria, the Financial Assistance Scheme (which replaced VOCAT) provides crucial support to eligible victims by helping to cover the costs of psychological therapy. This article explains how the scheme works, who can apply, and how our Melbourne clinic can support you in accessing specialised trauma counselling funded through this vital resource.

For many survivors, trauma doesn't travel alone. It's very common for trauma to be linked with anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, or behavioural addictions. These conditions can develop as ways to cope with overwhelming trauma-related emotions. Effective recovery, therefore, often requires an integrated treatment approach that addresses both the trauma and the co-occurring condition simultaneously. Learn more about how integrated care in Melbourne can help you heal.

Frightening public events can cause a "ripple effect," leading to vicarious or secondary traumatic stress even if you weren't directly involved. This article explores how community trauma impacts our sense of safety and well-being in Melbourne. Learn practical strategies for managing media exposure, coping with anxiety, fostering resilience, and knowing when to seek professional support.

If you've endured prolonged or repeated trauma, you might find that standard descriptions of PTSD don't fully capture your struggle. Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) often involves deeper difficulties with emotions, relationships, and your sense of self. It requires a specialised, phased therapeutic approach that prioritises safety and understands the profound impact of relational trauma. Learn more about C-PTSD and how specialised support in Melbourne can help you heal.

Experiencing a traumatic event can shake your world. If you find yourself struggling with intrusive memories, avoiding reminders of what happened, or feeling constantly on edge, you might be experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Understanding PTSD and knowing how to access effective treatment and funding support here in Melbourne through Medicare, TAC, or the Financial Assistance Scheme for victims of crime is the first crucial step towards recovery.