Sometimes your body reacts before you have time to remind yourself that you are safe

A sound, message, memory or ordinary situation can suddenly bring everything back.

You may become tense, feel your heart racing or notice yourself checking your surroundings. Perhaps you avoid certain places, struggle to trust people or feel as though you are always waiting for something to happen.

Other people may assume that because the event is over, you should be able to move forward. But for you, it may not feel over.

What happened may still affect how safe you feel, how you relate to others and how you move through everyday life.

You will not be pressured to tell me everything at once

You may be worried that counselling means retelling the entire experience before you are ready. Perhaps you are concerned that talking about it will make things worse or leave you feeling exposed after the session.

You remain in control of what you share.

We can begin with what is affecting you now and move at a pace that feels manageable. You do not have to provide every detail for your experience to be taken seriously.

Counselling may help you:

• feel safer and more grounded

• manage anxiety and hypervigilance

• understand your responses to trauma

• cope with intrusive thoughts or memories

• reduce emotional shutdown or overwhelm

• rebuild trust in yourself

• develop greater stability in everyday life

There is no correct way to respond to trauma and no set timeline for recovery. We will focus on what you need, one step at a time.

Funding pathways

Mind Haven Counselling provides funded counselling through:

✔ Victim Services NSW
✔ Victim Assist Queensland

If you have received an approval but are unsure what to do next, I can help you understand the process.

For professionals and referrers

You can expect a trauma-informed approach, consistent communication and reliable completion of required reports and documentation. You are welcome to get in touch with us to put a referral through.

Start Here

You do not need to decide everything before reaching out.

You are welcome to get in touch with us to learn more or book a complimentary 15-minute discovery call. We can talk about your funding approval, what support you are looking for and what the next steps may involve.

📍 Telehealth counselling available across NSW and Queensland