Specialised therapeutic support for children and young people affected by sexual abuse, trauma, and violence

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Nurtured Minds Toowoomba provides specialised, child-focused counselling for children and adolescents who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence, complex trauma, and related emotional and behavioural difficulties.

 

Therapy is delivered within a safe, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed framework, supporting children to process their experiences, rebuild emotional safety, and strengthen resilience.

 

This program is child-led, meaning therapy progresses at a pace that feels safe and appropriate for the child. Engagement remains flexible to ensure the child feels in control of their therapeutic journey.

The Trauma Recovery Program provides structured, evidence-based therapeutic intervention while remaining responsive to each child’s individual needs and readiness.

 

The program includes:

• Comprehensive parent intake session to understand the child’s history, needs, and safety considerations
• Individual therapeutic sessions using Trauma-Informed CBT and play therapy (where developmentally appropriate)
• Emotional regulation skill development and trauma processing
• Safety planning and risk management for self-harm or suicidal ideation where required
• Development of coping strategies, emotional expression, and resilience
• Parent session after Session 6 to review therapeutic goals, progress, and support strategies
• Ongoing therapeutic monitoring and adjustment of intervention goals
• Formal therapeutic report summarising interventions, goals, progress, and recommendations

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Therapy focuses on restoring emotional safety, strengthening protective factors, and supporting healthy development.