PRA Psychology

09/09/2025

07/09/2025

What is EMDR ? Check out the brief but clear video. PRA has four EMDR practitioners ready to help.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to briefly focus on the trauma memory and simultaneously experience bilateral stimulation (usually eye movements).

03/09/2025

Several of our team have substantial experience with first responders and the field of trauma.

Our Principal Paul Rushton has 30 years of experience with military, ambulance, police and fire personnel.

Four of our team are also experienced EMDR practitioners.

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Our National Emergency Worker Support Service achieves 70–80% PTSD recovery rates using trauma-focused CBT tailored for emergency service workers. But demand is growing and continued collaboration + investment are essential.

👉 First responder PTSD rates are higher than ever. Read our full article: https://bit.ly/45Ghh9C

29/08/2025

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Geelong star Bailey Smith has used his All-Australian acceptance interview to share that he spent four weeks in a mental health facility.

20/08/2025

We recently updated our team photo with new team members. A few of the team couldn’t make it so we’ve added their individual photos.

Meet our team here https://www.praconsulting.com.au/

19/06/2025

Are you wondering if you might have ADHD? Stephanie Plan offers ADHD testing and personalised coaching, with immediate availability to support you.
Call today if you have any questions or would like to book in.

13/06/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Helen Morris will be joining the PRA team on Saturday, July 5th. With her extensive knowledge and experience, we are confident that she will make a valuable addition to our team.

11/06/2025

First Responder Day 2025: Thank you to all the First Responders in our community 🙏

24/04/2025

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”

LEST WE FORGET

04/04/2025

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🔬 Autistic individuals may have an “Intense World” rather than a “Social Deficit.”

Traditionally, ASD has been viewed as a disorder of social communication deficits. However, research suggests that sensory hypersensitivity and hyperconnectivity in the brain may lead to an “intense world” experience. This means that rather than lacking social interest, many autistic individuals may withdraw due to overwhelming sensory input and emotions.

💡 Clinical Insight:

Studies have shown hyperactivity in the amygdala (responsible for processing emotions) in some autistic individuals, leading to intense emotional responses.

Hyperconnectivity in local brain circuits may contribute to enhanced pattern recognition and detail-oriented thinking, often seen in autistic individuals.

This perspective shifts the focus from “fixing deficits” to creating environments that reduce sensory overload and support individual strengths.

🧠 On this World Autism Awareness Day, we’re excited to announce the launch of special sessions on neurodiversity!

Stay connected as we explore how to support and celebrate neurodivergent minds, both in clinical settings and beyond.

Would you like to discuss how to make clinical environments more autism-friendly? Let’s talk!