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David G Broadbent
Psychology

Helping People
Rebuild Their Lives After Trauma, Stress
and Adversity

For more than 35 years, I’ve helped veterans, first responders, injured workers and everyday Australians overcome trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety and life’s toughest challenges.

Veterans & Defence Personnel

Specialist psychological support for serving members, veterans and their families.

First Responders

Support for police, paramedics, firefighters, emergency services and frontline personnel.

Trauma & PTSD Recovery

Understand why trauma reactions persist and what recovery can look like beyond symptom management.

Advanced Trauma Therapies

EMDR, Eye Movement Integration Therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy tailored to the individual.

Why Work With David Broadbent

Psychological support grounded in experience, understanding and recovery.

David brings together decades of psychological practice, military understanding and real-world recovery experience to support people facing trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, injury, stress and major life disruption.

35+ Years Experience

Decades working with trauma, rehabilitation, chronic pain, workplace injury and complex psychological presentations.

Former Infantry Soldier

A practical understanding of military culture, service identity, transition and the challenges many veterans face.

Trauma-Informed Practice

A deep understanding of trauma, PTSD, operational stress, cumulative exposure and the ways adversity can affect people long after the original event.

Advanced Therapeutic Training

Advanced training in EMDR, Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMIT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), allowing treatment to be tailored to the individual.

Practical Recovery Approach

Therapy focused on stability, function, resilience and rebuilding life beyond symptoms.

Recovery Is More Than Symptom Management

Many people seek psychological support because something in life has become difficult to carry alone. Trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, injury, military transition, workplace stress, anxiety, grief and major life changes can affect confidence, relationships, wellbeing and the ability to move forward.

While reducing symptoms is important, meaningful recovery involves much more. It is about restoring stability, rebuilding confidence, strengthening resilience and creating a pathway towards a life that feels purposeful again.

David's approach combines evidence-based psychological practice with practical real-world understanding to help people navigate challenges, recover from adversity and regain a sense of direction.

Understand

Understanding what has happened and how it continues to affect life.

Recover

Developing practical strategies that reduce distress and increase stability.

Rebuild

Creating a pathway toward confidence, resilience and renewed purpose.

Who This Is For

Support for People Carrying More Than They Should Have To

Many of the people who seek support have spent years carrying responsibilities, stress, trauma or challenges that have gradually become difficult to manage alone.

Veterans & Defence Personnel

For those navigating trauma, transition, service-related stress, PTSD or life after military service.

First Responders & Frontline Workers

For people exposed to cumulative stress, critical incidents, burnout, grief or operational trauma.

Injured Workers & People Living With Pain

For people rebuilding confidence, identity, function and wellbeing after injury or chronic pain.

Taking The First Step

What Happens Next?

Reaching out for support can feel difficult. The first conversation is simply an opportunity to understand what is happening, discuss your goals and determine whether David is the right fit for your needs.

1

Initial Contact

Complete the secure online enquiry form to begin the process.

2

Understanding Your Situation

Discuss your circumstances, concerns and goals.

3

Develop A Plan

Identify practical and evidence-based pathways forward.

4

Recovery & Growth

Build stability, resilience and confidence over time.

Start A Conversation

Ready To Take The First Step?

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