PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as an accident, assault, natural disaster, or conflict. Those affected by PTSD may face symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and intrusive thoughts related to the event. Other common symptoms include emotional numbness, irritability, sleep disturbances, and avoidance of situations that trigger memories of the trauma.

Effective treatment for PTSD often involves a combination of therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and medications to help manage symptoms. Early intervention and professional support can play a crucial role in promoting recovery and enhancing the quality of life for those living with PTSD.

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Dr. Samari Jayarajah

Dr. Samari Jayarajah earned her medical degree from Monash University in 2002 with Honours. She completed her internship and medical residency at the Alfred Hospital. Her specialist training began in 2006 with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). Dr. Jayarajah has extensive experience in various psychiatric sub-specialties including consultation-liaison psychiatry psychotherapy perinatal psychiatry addiction medicine and occupational psychiatry.

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Jane Zimmerman

Jane is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. She has fifteen-years experience working as a senior clinical psychologist in the public health system and more recently she has established her private practice in 2022. She has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and utilises her person-centred skills of empathy and collaboration to develop an action plan with her clients. Jane is in the process of completing her studies to obtain her credentials for a HCANZA certification as a Health and Wellness Coach.

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Mahsa Anderson

Mahsa Anderson is a psychologist with over 22 years of experience in providing warm, compassionate, and confidential therapy. Her specialty lies in trauma therapy, and she is EMDR trained. Mahsa also has a keen interest in lifestyle medicine and incorporates lifestyle factors into her therapeutic work. She advocates for environmental consciousness and follows a whole food plant-based diet. Outside of work, she enjoys coffee dates, Scrabble, and running.

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