Information for GPs & Referring Practitioners
At Sexual Trauma Counselling Perth, we recognise the important role general practitioners and healthcare professionals play in identifying and supporting individuals affected by sexual trauma and complex trauma histories.
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We provide trauma-informed, evidence-based counselling for adolescents (13+) and adults, available face-to-face in Perth and via secure telehealth across Western Australia.
Patients We Support
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 Therapeutic Approach
Our therapeutic approach is grounded in:
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Trauma-informed practice
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Phase-Oriented trauma 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
Treatment is collaboratively paced according to client readiness, emotional safety, and therapeutic goals.
Referrals & Medicare
Clients may access counselling via:
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Self-referral
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GP referrals under a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)
Eligible clients may recieve Medicare rebates under Better Access Initiative.
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Provider Number: 5382386B
How to Refer
Please include:
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Mental Health Treatment Plan (if applicable)
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Relevant clinical history or background information
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Fax: (08) 9388 8790
Email: danni@sexualtraumacounsellingperth.com
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Urgent and Crisis Support
Please note that we are not a crisis service.
If your patient requires urgent psychiatric, crisis, or safety support, please refer to:
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Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL): 1300 555 788
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Lifeline: 13 11 14
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Emergency Services: 000
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