Ms Elizabeth Sachse, MPsych (Clinical):

Director, Trauma and Stress Specialists Centre – Medicare Provider

Elizabeth developed the Trauma and Stress Specialists Centre to provide a dedicated team of private practice team of mental health professionals to assist people who have are experiencing mental distress; trauma; or stress; to support mental health practitioners; and develop community awareness.

Elizabeth has a degree in Clinical Psychology and specialist training in Clinical Neuropsychology. She has a special interest, and significant experience, in working with individuals, couples, and groups who are suffering from the impact of trauma or stress. She is experienced in the areas of:

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
    o Chronic PTSD
    o Acute Trauma Response (the first weeks after a traumatic event)
    o Critical Event Intervention (immediate response to trauma) 
        Individuals 
        Groups 
        In the workplace
    o Combat trauma
    o Sexual abuse
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mood disorders including Bi Polar Disorder
• Medical, Work, School stress
    o Pain Management
    o Grief and Loss
    o Physical Disabilities o Work place harassment o Problem solving
• Relationship issues: Emotion Focused Couple Therapy
    o Couples o Parent/Child o Family
• Sexual Issues o Male and female sexual dysfunction
    o Sexual Orientation concerns
• Dissociative Disorders o Dissociative Identity Disorder o Dissociation
• Addictions
• Cognitive Assessments

Elizabeth works with Psychiatrists and General Practitioners, and Allied Mental Health Professionals to assist with issues including:

• Mental Health Care Plans - Medicare
• Maintaining prescribed medication regime
• Exercise/Diet motivation
• Patient/Client review incorporating her knowledge and experience in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, and her understanding of Psycho-pharmacology.

Elizabeth has worked in public and private practice over the last ten years, including at the Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service. She has developed, facilitated, and evaluated groups for clients; community seminars for family and friends of people with mental illness; and professional development events for mental health practitioners and associated professionals.

Elizabeth is one of a few formally trained Emotion Focused Couple Therapists in private practice in Perth, WA. She trained with Dr Sue Johnson at the Ottawa Family and Couple Institute, Ottawa, Canada, and is accredited as an EFT Couple therapist.

As immediate past Chair of the Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, WA, Elizabeth has worked in a voluntary position to increase awareness about the impact and treatment of trauma. She has organized and convened a National Conference with several International Speakers; seminars; professional development forums; and has presented at professional development events.