Workers Compensation & Psychological Injury Support

Supporting Recovery Following Workplace Injury, Trauma, and Significant Life Events

At Positive Outcomes Psychology, we provide evidence-based psychological support for individuals experiencing psychological injury, workplace stress, trauma, adjustment difficulties and emotional distress following significant life events.

Our psychologists have experience working with clients within workers compensation and insurance-funded settings, including referrals through WorkCover Queensland and EML. We understand that psychological injury can affect emotional wellbeing, confidence, relationships, physical health, day-to-day functioning and the ability to return to work.

Treatment is tailored to each individual, with a practical and collaborative approach focused on recovery, functioning and meaningful progress

Areas We Commonly Support

We support individuals experiencing:

• Workplace stress and burnout

• Psychological injury claims

• Workplace bullying and harassment

• Anxiety and depression related to work

• Trauma and PTSD

• Occupational stress injuries

• Adjustment difficulties following workplace incidents

• Return-to-work anxiety

• Chronic pain and associated psychological impacts

• Emotional distress following workplace conflict or organisational change

We also support individuals experiencing psychological difficulties following:

• Motor vehicle accidents

• Physical injuries

• Traumatic events

• Victims of crime matters

• Sudden life changes or stressful experiences

These experiences can contribute to anxiety, trauma responses, hypervigilance, sleep difficulties, low mood, reduced confidence and difficulties returning to everyday activities.

Experience Within Workers Compensation & Insurance Settings

We have experience working within workers compensation, insurance and rehabilitation settings and collaborating with the professionals involved in a client's recovery.

This includes working with:

• EML

• Workcover QLD

• Comcare

• Rehabilitation providers

• General practitioners

• Insurers

• Employers

• Other allied health professionals

We understand the importance of balancing psychological treatment with functional recovery and, where appropriate, return-to-work goals.

Our Approach

Our psychologists use evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's needs and circumstances, including:

EMDR
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Psychometric assessment
Trauma-informed interventions
Anxiety and stress management
Emotional regulation and coping strategies
Supportive psychotherapy

EMDR is one of the core approaches used within our practice and may be considered where clinically appropriate, particularly when distressing experiences or trauma continue to affect a person's emotional and physical responses.

Treatment may focus on reducing symptoms, processing distressing experiences, improving day-to-day functioning, rebuilding confidence and developing effective coping strategies.

Where appropriate, we can also work with clients experiencing workplace anxiety, return-to-work concerns and psychological barriers affecting their confidence and functioning.

Collaborative and Professional Care

We work collaboratively with the professionals involved in a client's care and rehabilitation, with appropriate client consent.

This may include GPs, rehabilitation providers, insurers, case managers, employers, support coordinators and other allied health professionals.

Our practice aims to provide clear communication, professional reporting and treatment recommendations that support the client's psychological and functional recovery.

Telehealth appointments may also be available for suitable clients.

Referrals

Referrals may be made by:

General practitioners
Insurers
Rehabilitation providers
Employers
Other treating professionals
Self-referral, where appropriate

For referral enquiries or to discuss appointment availability, please contact our administration team.