Michael Guy

Life After Trauma Specialist Psychological Therapy, headed by Clinical Psychologist Michael Guy, is a Hobart-based practice dedicated to providing specialised psychological therapy for trauma. Our mission is to help individuals regain control of their lives and overcome the challenges brought about by traumatic experiences.

We specialise in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other psychological effects of trauma. Our therapeutic approach aims to reduce the effects of trauma, leading to a better quality of life by minimising or eliminating its impacts. We understand that putting trauma behind oneself can be a difficult process, and we are here to help make it more manageable.

Our practice caters to individuals who:

• Experience trauma repeating in their mind
• Live in fear of the trauma happening again
• Experience anxiety, depression, and/or anger due to trauma
• Have disturbed sleep, often accompanied by nightmares
• Avoid activities they used to enjoy or want to do
• Turn to excessive alcohol consumption and/or drug use to cope with trauma effects

At Life After Trauma Specialist Psychological Therapy, we focus on providing evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to each individual's needs. Our therapeutic process involves:

1. Developing a strong therapeutic relationship with our clients, ensuring a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for healing.

2. Utilising a range of therapeutic techniques, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, and hypnotherapy.

3. Integrating Schema Therapy principles, enabling us to draw from various psychotherapy schools to provide personalised strategies for change and growth.

Meet Michael Guy (BSc MA MClinPsych DipCH MACPA)

Michael Guy is a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of professional experience. He specialises in providing psychological therapy for those with a history of trauma, including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Michael is dedicated to helping clients change the feelings, thoughts, and behaviours that trouble them, enabling them to lead more fulfilling lives.

Michael's expertise includes:

• Trauma and PTSD
• Life adjustment problems
• Depressed mood
• Anxiety
• Personality issues
• Drug and alcohol abuse / dependency
• Grief

Michael is a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association and the Australian Psychology Board. He is committed to utilising his extensive training and experience to assist clients in identifying and confronting patterns in their lives that may be sabotaging or unhelpful. He works collaboratively with clients to provide strategies to change these negative patterns, enabling them to realise their potential and improve their quality of life.