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Complex Trauma WA Inc.

Building trauma-informed communities in Western Australia

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Who is COTWA meant for?

COTWA prioritises professional development for mental health clinicians to ensure best practices for trauma survivors, offering WA’s only trauma-informed clinical directory. Our goal is to lessen the impact of complex trauma through community education, practitioner training, promotion of best practices, and collaborative advocacy for those with lived experience.

Survivors seeking therapy can trust that every clinician featured in this directory has met The Blue Knot Foundations’s rigorous standards, demonstrating both the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise needed to work effectively with individuals experiencing Complex PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Professionals

For those supporting clients with complex trauma.

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Survivors

For those with a lived experience of complex trauma

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Loved ones

For those seeking to learn about complex trauma.

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Who we are and how we help

Complex Trauma WA is a not-for-profit association in Western Australia, run by dedicated volunteers with expertise in treating complex trauma, personal lived experience, or a strong commitment to improving outcomes for survivors.

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Important contacts when you need immediate help

Mental Health Emergency Response Line

Metro

1300 555 788

Peel Region


1800 676 822

Country/Rural link


1800 552 002

Child Protection and Family Support Crisis Care Helpline

Metro


08 9223 1111

Country Toll Free


1800 199 008

Suicide Call Back Service


1300 659 467

QLife

1800 184 527

Lifeline

13 11 14

1800RESPECT

(National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service)

1800 737 732

MensLine Australia

1300 789 978

Kids Helpline

1800 551 800

The Samaritans Crisis Line

1300 659 467