What is Family Trauma?

Family trauma is trauma (long-term negative effects on functional capacity and well-being) resulting from a traumatic experience shared by an entire family.

What is a Family Trauma Psychologist?

A family trauma psychologist is a mental health professional who is qualified to provide family trauma therapy.

What is Family Trauma Therapy?

Family trauma therapy is a series of mental health treatments that a family participates in to process and heal from trauma caused by a shared traumatic experience.

What is Childhood Trauma Therapy for Adults?

Childhood trauma therapy for adults is a series of mental health treatments that an adult participates in to process and heal from childhood trauma.

Why Get Couples Therapy in Brisbane?

You don’t necessarily need to be having problems in your relationship to seek couples therapy in Brisbane.

Therapy for Adults and Families

Adults and families Happy Brain psychologists can help through therapy:

People who want therapy for any other mental health reason

We have a strong understanding of neurodiversity and how conditions such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dysgraphia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Autistic-Like Traits (ALTs) impact individuals
People who have an intellectual disability
People who have a mood disorder (e.g., clinical depression, etc.)
People who are suffering from anxiety, burnout, bullying, or discrimination
People with trauma, including those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Adult Therapy

Types of therapy we offer for individual adults:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Generational Trauma Therapy
Childhood Trauma Therapy
Other Individual Trauma Therapies

We work with adults to support them through a range of difficulties such as at-home or work stress, at-home or work conflict, grief/loss, trauma, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, problems in their personal relationships with others, emotional dysregulation, and dealing with a physical or mental health condition.

Family Therapy

Types of therapy we offer for families:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Generational Trauma Therapy
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Family Trauma Therapy
Other Family Therapies
Couples Therapy

At Happy Brain, we know it can take a village for a family to thrive. We embrace and celebrate your family’s differences, dedicate time to getting to know them and understanding what’s important to them, and together create a therapy plan that’s just right for your family.

Why go to Happy Brain for Therapy

Happy Brain is a top-rated mental health clinic based in Queensland. We have psychologists who specialise in different kinds of therapy for adults and families in Brisbane and Ipswich, as well as through telehealth for others elsewhere. We provide trauma-informed and neuro-affirming therapy that focuses on each person’s unique story and strengths. Our inclusive and collaborative approach to therapy means that we partner with you and your support system to ensure you receive holistic care. Learn more about our psychologists or book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit.

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