At Life Strategies, we understand that the effects of trauma can linger, shaping our thoughts, behaviours, and overall sense of self. From childhood experiences to life- altering events, these unconscious beliefs can weigh us down, hindering our ability to thrive and succeed.

According to the Australian Psychological Society, trauma can be the result of any stressful situation, experience, incident, or event that is powerful and upsetting which triggers a traumatic reaction and that intrude into daily life. They are usually experiences which are life threatening, pose a significant threat to a person’s physical or psychological wellbeing or witnessing a distressing event, however, situations or experiences which appear less severe can also lead to psychological trauma. Some of the common, and cumulative reasons that underlying trauma may develop include:

* Childhood adversity, abuse, or neglect

* Childhood adversity, abuse or neglect

* Psychological, emotional abuse or narcissistic abuse

* Systems abuse through court, legal or police system

* Miscarriage, infertility or complicated labour/birth

* Bullying or harassment

* Relationship breakdown or divorce

* Domestic violence

* Financial instability or loss that impacts security or safety

* Family ostracization or estrangement

* Acts of violence such as an armed robbery, war or terrorism 

* Natural disasters such as bushfires, earthquakes or floods 

* Interpersonal violence such as rape, child abuse, or the suicide of a family member or friend

* Involvement in a serious motor vehicle or workplace accident

* Witnessing a distressing event

* Any circumstances that cause you to feel chronically unsafe, whether physically or psychologically

Consciously, you may not even be aware of what actual event caused your symptoms. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.These feelings prevent you moving on with your life. Your internal thoughts rule your life, become a ‘hidden’ part of you that you have to cope with every day. Even those closest to you are unaware of this part of you.

You may be searching for answers of why ‘you are always on edge’, often feeling frantic or fearful. These emotions run your life and affect every decision you make. Perhaps you are on medication for depression, anxiety, panic attacks…not knowing why, but desperately wanting to be free from the weight of these emotions. If this is you then there is hope. The Richards Process is a cutting edge therapy process that can assist you in overcoming these challenges quickly and safely forever, without drugs.

…. But there is hope! ….

With The Richards Trauma Process™ (TRTP), we offer a transformative journey towards healing and liberation. Our evidence-based approach targets the root causes of stress, anxiety, PTSD, and depression, clearing the path for lasting change. In our personalised sessions, we guide you through three powerful stages: