Therapy for Developmental Trauma
Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology | Menai and Sutherland Shire
Developmental trauma refers to the impact of chronic stress, neglect, or abuse during a child’s early years. Children exposed to trauma in infancy or early childhood may develop difficulties with trust, emotional regulation, attachment, and cognitive development. Without early, targeted intervention these challenges often continue into adolescence and adulthood.
At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in Menai, we have extensive experience supporting children and families affected by developmental trauma across the Sutherland Shire, including Bangor, Illawong, Engadine and surrounding suburbs, as well as the greater Sydney region. Our registered psychologists and counsellors recognise how early trauma can shape a child’s development, behaviour, and sense of safety. We work collaboratively with parents, carers, and key support networks to ensure care remains consistent and trauma-informed across home, school and community settings.
Therapy for developmental trauma focuses on helping children and young people feel safe, seen and supported. Many children present with heightened vigilance, strong emotional reactions, difficulties with boundaries, or shutdown responses. Others may experience difficulties with learning and attention, physical complaints or sleep disturbances. Our work aims to reduce these symptoms by supporting co-regulation, restoring a sense of internal safety, and gradually building emotional resilience.
Our team includes trauma psychologists and counsellors with postgraduate training in developmental and childhood trauma, who are widely experienced in delivering therapies such as EMDR, attachment-focused therapy and trauma-informed care. We also draw on body-based and sensory interventions to support regulation in younger children and those with neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD or ASD.
Childhood Trauma Therapy in the Sutherland Shire is delivered from our practice in Menai, where we provide a safe, calm and supportive environment. We offer early intervention and longer-term support for children and adolescents navigating the ongoing effects of trauma, and we place a strong emphasis on working in partnership with caregivers.
To learn more, contact our team at Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in Menai on 02 8519 4197, or click the button below to request an appointment with one of our experienced clinicians. You can also visit our Child Counselling and Trauma Therapy pages to learn more about our approach.