Psychological Support for Trauma

Signs Trauma May Be Affecting You

Trauma can show up in many ways, sometimes long after the event has passed.

You might notice:

• Feeling constantly on edge, alert, or easily startled
• Emotional numbness or disconnection
• Irritability, anger outbursts, or feeling reactive
• Avoiding reminders of what happened
• Difficulty trusting people or feeling safe in relationships
• Intrusive memories or distressing dreams
• Shame, self-blame, or feeling “broken”
• Changes in sleep, appetite, or concentration

Trauma can overlap with concerns such as anxiety, depression, and ongoing stress.

Trauma and the Nervous System

One of the most validating things many clients learn is that trauma symptoms are often not “overreactions”. They are nervous system responses.

After trauma, your brain and body may stay in survival mode, even when you logically know you are safe. This can look like:

• Fight (anger, defensiveness, irritability)
• Flight (avoidance, overworking, restlessness)
• Freeze (shutting down, numbness, disconnection)
• Fawn (people-pleasing, fear of conflict, difficulty saying no)

This is why trauma therapy often includes grounding strategies, body-based calming tools, and emotional regulation support. Some people benefit from structured approaches like relaxation training as part of their recovery.

Trauma and Relationships

Trauma can deeply affect how safe it feels to be close to others.

You may notice:

• Fear of abandonment or rejection
• Difficulty setting boundaries
• Feeling emotionally distant, guarded, or mistrustful
• Conflict cycles, shutdowns, or intense emotional reactions
• Feeling “too much” or “not enough” in relationships

Support may involve working on communication and emotional safety, sometimes with a partner or family member, through family counselling. For many people, rebuilding confidence also includes strengthening self-esteem and self-worth.

Trauma and Anger

Anger is a common trauma response. It may be a protective emotion, especially for those who feel powerless, unsafe, or unheard.

If anger is affecting your well-being or relationships, psychological support can help you understand the function of anger and develop healthier ways to respond. Our clinicians can support clients with anger management in a way that is trauma-informed and non-shaming.

Childhood Trauma and Family Impacts

Trauma in childhood can influence emotional development, learning, and behaviour. Sometimes it looks like anxiety. Other times it looks like aggression, withdrawal, perfectionism, or difficulties with friendships.

Support for children may include:

• Helping them feel safe and regulated
• Building emotional vocabulary and coping strategies
• Supporting caregivers with consistent, calming responses
• Working with schools where appropriate

This can be supported through child psychology and, when helpful, integrated into psychological support for parenting.

Social impacts may also overlap with shyness and social skills and peer relationship difficulty.

Trauma, Sleep, and Exhaustion

Trauma often affects sleep. This can include difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night, nightmares, or feeling alert and unsafe at bedtime.

When sleep is disrupted, emotional resilience is harder to maintain. Support may include sleep strategies and nervous system regulation through psychological support for sleep difficulties.

Trauma After Sexual Abuse

Some people experience trauma responses related to sexual abuse, including shame, hypervigilance, avoidance, dissociation, or difficulty feeling safe in their body and relationships.

Support is paced, respectful, and guided by your boundaries. Therapy may involve stabilisation skills, meaning-making, and rebuilding a sense of safety. Logic Lounge provides psychological support for people affected by sexual abuse within trauma-informed care.

Coping Skills That Support Recovery

Trauma recovery often involves building skills first, before exploring painful memories.

This may include:

• Grounding strategies for distress and dissociation
• Managing triggers and flashbacks
• Emotional regulation and self-soothing
• Boundary setting and communication
• Building supportive routines

Many clients benefit from building practical coping skills alongside therapy.

Assessments and Understanding What’s Going On

Sometimes trauma symptoms can overlap with other concerns, such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, or personality patterns. When appropriate, psychological assessments can help clarify what is contributing to your experiences and guide treatment planning.

This is not about labelling. It is about understanding and supporting the most helpful next steps.

Trauma Support Through Victims Services

If you have experienced trauma related to violence, abuse, or crime, you may be eligible for government-funded counselling through victims’ support schemes.

Logic Lounge clinicians can provide support under Victims Services and Victim Assist programs, depending on your state and eligibility criteria.

When Psychiatry Support May Be Helpful

For some people, trauma-related symptoms can be severe, persistent, or complicated by mood instability, dissociation, or sleep disruption. In those cases, coordinated care may be helpful.

If needed, support may include access to a Sydney psychiatrist as part of a broader treatment plan. This does not replace therapy, but may complement it for some clients.

Trauma Therapy at Logic Lounge Psychology

Trauma therapy is not about forcing you to relive painful experiences. It is about helping you feel safer, more grounded, and more in control.

At Logic Lounge Psychology, we aim to provide trauma support that is:

• Choice-led and paced
• Emotionally safe and respectful
• Evidence-informed and practical
• Focused on stability and well-being

You do not have to go through it alone. Support is available, and recovery is possible with the right approach and support network.