Supporting Trauma Recovery Through Collaborative Care
At Sexual Trauma Counselling Perth, we understand the critical role general practitioners and healthcare professionals play in the early identification and ongoing support of individuals impacted by sexual trauma and complex trauma histories. Our counselling service provides trauma-informed, evidence-based care to adolescents (13+) and adults, offered both face-to-face in Perth and via secure telehealth across Western Australia.
GP Information – Referring Patients for Trauma Counselling
Patients who we work with
We support clients who have experienced:
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Childhood sexual abuse
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Sexual assault or recent sexual trauma
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Complex trauma and PTSD
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Co-occurring issues including anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, emotional dysregulation, relational difficulties, and dissociation
Many of our clients present with:
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Difficulty trusting others or engaging in care
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Shame and self-blame
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High levels of distress and emotional dysregulation
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Trauma-related somatic symptoms​
Our Approach
Our therapeutic approach is grounded in:
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Trauma-informed Practice
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Phase-Oriented Therapy
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EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
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Attachment-Based and Relational Frameworks
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Psychoeducation and Stabilisation Techniques
We work collaboratively with clients to pace treatment appropriately and maintain emotional safety throughout. ​
Referrals & Medicare
Referral Options & Medicare Rebates
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Self-referrals
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GP referrals under a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) for Medicare rebates
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Medicare rebates are available for eligible clients under the Better Access Initiative. ​
Making a Referral
How to Refer:
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Fax: (08) 9388 8790
Email: danni@sexualtraumacounsellingperth.com
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Please include the Mental Health Treatment Plan (if applicable) and any relevant background information.
Urgent and Crisis Support
Please note that we are not a crisis service. If your patient requires urgent psychiatric or safety support, refer them to:
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Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL): 1300 555 788
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Police or Ambulance: 000
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