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Trauma, PTSD & EMDR Therapy In Shepparton
A sound, place or ordinary conversation can bring a traumatic experience back into focus. You may find yourself on alert at home, at work or when you’re trying to sleep. Carrying that tension takes effort, and talking about what happened can feel daunting. There’s room to start with what is affecting you today.
Collette Caffrey, a registered psychologist in Shepparton, offers trauma-informed therapy. Your first conversations with Collette can focus on how you’re managing now and what helps you feel steadier.
When Trauma & PTSD Support May Be Helpful
People enquire after a single event, repeated experiences or a long period of stress. You might notice distressing memories, avoidance, sleep difficulties, feeling numb or difficulty trusting that you’re safe. An intake appointment gives us time to understand your circumstances without expecting you to decide whether a particular diagnosis applies.
Making Sense Of Your Current Responses
We’ll explore what triggers distress, how it affects work, relationships or daily routines, and what already helps. You can start with what’s happening now. You’ll have a say in what you discuss and when.
How Trauma Therapy & EMDR Are Considered
EMDR stands for eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing. Collette has training in EMDR and may consider it after the intake and formulation.
What EMDR Involves
EMDR uses guided eye movements or other alternating stimulation while you focus on a distressing memory. Before any EMDR work, we’ll discuss your goals, readiness and ways to manage distress, and provide a separate consent form. You can enquire without deciding whether it’s right for you.
Choosing An Approach Together
Collette also draws on approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy and chair work where appropriate. We’ll discuss the work with you and review its pace as your needs change. At times, the first steps focus on feeling more settled in daily life before any focused trauma work.
Make an enquiry
Call 0456 410 183 or send an enquiry online.
What To Expect At Your Psychology Appointments
Your First 50-Minute Appointment
The first appointment is usually a 50-minute intake. We’ll ask about your current concerns, relevant history, strengths and supports. You can tell us what you need help with without going through every detail of an experience at the first meeting.
Planning & Reviewing Therapy Together
Collette develops a psychological formulation with you, considering what may have contributed to your difficulties, what may be maintaining them and the strengths you can draw on. We’ll agree on a starting point and review goals, pace and appointment frequency throughout the work. There’s no fixed number of sessions.
Trauma Therapy Fees, Referrals & Medicare Rebates
A 50-minute psychology appointment costs $270. You can self-refer. #Thoughts doesn’t bulk bill or offer concession rates. The full fee confirms the appointment; any eligible rebate is claimed after payment.
With an eligible referral, you may be able to claim a Medicare rebate of $101.55 for an eligible 50-minute session.
Please mention TAC, WorkSafe or FAS funding when you enquire so we can explain the relevant process.
Appointments are arranged in advance at 174 Corio Street, Shepparton, and on Saturdays at Belmont Counselling Rooms, 44 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, Geelong. Get directions to Shepparton · Get directions to Belmont
Emergency & Crisis Support
This psychology practice doesn’t provide crisis or emergency services, and messages may not be reviewed immediately.
If you or another person is in immediate danger, call 000 or attend the nearest hospital emergency department. For confidential crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Enquire About Trauma & PTSD Support
To discuss an initial appointment and ask whether EMDR may be considered, call 0456 410 183 or send an enquiry online. We’ll explain available appointments, fees and the information needed to get started.
Shepparton
174 Corio Street, Shepparton VIC 3630 Get directions
Geelong
Belmont Counselling Rooms, 44 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont (Saturdays) Get directions
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FAQs About Trauma, PTSD & EMDR Therapy
Do I Have To Describe The Trauma In Detail At My First Appointment?
No. You can begin with what’s affecting you now. The first appointment helps us understand your concerns and plan a starting point together.
Is EMDR Available At The First Psychology Appointment?
EMDR is considered after the intake and formulation. We’ll discuss your goals, readiness and consent before any EMDR work begins.
Is EMDR Suitable For Everyone With PTSD?
Suitability depends on your circumstances, goals and readiness. Collette will discuss whether EMDR or another approach may fit your needs.
Can I Book Trauma Therapy In Shepparton Without A Referral?
Yes. You can self-refer. An eligible referral is needed if you want to claim a Medicare rebate for an eligible therapy session.
How Much Does A Trauma Therapy Appointment Cost?
A 50-minute psychology appointment costs $270. An eligible Medicare rebate may be available after payment.