BROOK PSYCHOLOGY · KARRINYUP
A specialised workers’ compensation service at our secondary Karrinyup location. Our main Brook Psychology practice is based in Ellenbrook.
Enquire about this service ↗WORKPLACE INJURY & RECOVERY
Workplace injuries can affect far more than work. You may be dealing with pain, disrupted sleep, financial uncertainty, difficult interactions at work or a loss of confidence in activities that once felt straightforward.
Our Karrinyup service provides psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment for people experiencing the effects of a physical or psychological workplace injury. We aim to understand your circumstances, identify what is keeping difficulties going, and develop practical strategies that support recovery and everyday functioning.
Our main practice remains in Ellenbrook; Karrinyup is a secondary location with a particular focus on workers’ compensation clients.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Different workplace experiences can lead to similar difficulties. Treatment is tailored to the individual rather than assuming every injury requires the same approach.
Work-related anxiety, low mood, distress or trauma following events such as conflict, threatening incidents or prolonged workplace stress. Treatment may focus on stabilisation, emotional recovery and rebuilding confidence.
Repeated criticism, exclusion, intimidation or conflict can leave people anxious, hypervigilant and doubtful of themselves. We can help you process the experience, manage its ongoing effects and regain a sense of control.
When demands remain high for too long, people may feel exhausted, detached or unable to concentrate. Therapy explores contributing pressures and supports sustainable coping, boundaries and recovery.
Ongoing pain can disrupt sleep, mood, movement and confidence. Psychological treatment does not mean the pain is imaginary. It can help reduce fear of movement, manage flare-ups and support a gradual return to valued activities.
An injury can change your independence, family role, routine and sense of identity. We work with grief, frustration, uncertainty and reduced confidence while helping you adapt to current limitations.
Assaults, accidents and other frightening events may lead to intrusive memories, avoidance, sleep disturbance or heightened alertness. Following assessment, treatment may include trauma-focused approaches where appropriate.
Returning can feel daunting, particularly when the workplace, duties or physical demands are associated with injury. Therapy can help address understandable fears and develop confidence through realistic, graded steps.
Injury and prolonged stress can affect energy, relationships, motivation and enjoyment. We help identify manageable changes that support sleep, routine, mood and participation in everyday life.
Medical appointments, financial concerns, claim decisions and changing work arrangements can add stress. Psychological support can help you manage uncertainty and focus on actions within your control.
OUR APPROACH
We begin by understanding the injury, current symptoms, personal circumstances and goals. Treatment may draw on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-focused interventions and behavioural approaches to pain and activity, depending on the assessment.
For example, someone with persistent pain might become understandably worried that movement will cause further damage. Treatment can help them distinguish appropriate precautions from unhelpful fear, develop pacing strategies and gradually rebuild confidence in activities within medical guidance.
Someone who has experienced workplace bullying may benefit from addressing anxiety, self-doubt and avoidance while developing strategies to manage difficult memories, boundaries and future workplace interactions.
Our focus is on improvements that matter to you, such as sleeping better, participating in family life, managing symptoms and, where appropriate, preparing for sustainable work participation. Returning to work is not treated as the only measure of recovery.
YOUR TREATMENT JOURNEY
We aim to make the process collaborative, understandable and practical. Your treatment will be tailored to your circumstances.
We take time to understand your concerns, relevant history, current circumstances, strengths and what you would like to change. You can ask questions about confidentiality and the process.
Together we develop a working understanding of the difficulties and agree on realistic goals. We explain the treatment options and why an approach may be helpful.
Sessions may involve talking through experiences, learning skills, trying strategies between appointments and gradually practising changes that matter in everyday life.
We check what is improving, what remains difficult and whether the plan needs adjusting. The number and frequency of sessions depend on your needs and circumstances.
For workers’ compensation clients, we also discuss how psychological treatment may fit alongside medical care and rehabilitation, including appropriate communication with referrers and other providers.
RECOVERY & REHABILITATION
We consider symptoms alongside factors such as pain-related fear, avoidance, sleep, changes in routine, loss of confidence and the wider context of injury.
Goals are agreed collaboratively and may involve symptom reduction, improved daily functioning, participation in valued activities and preparation for work when appropriate.
Where relevant, we can communicate with GPs, insurers and rehabilitation providers about treatment goals, progress and barriers, while maintaining professional independence and confidentiality.
Returning to work is not the only measure of recovery. Client wellbeing, safety and meaningful participation remain central.
FOR REFERRERS
We welcome referrals for assessment and psychological treatment related to workplace injury. With appropriate consent and authority, we can provide clinically relevant updates about treatment goals, progress and barriers.
We recognise the importance of clear, focused communication regarding treatment rationale, functional progress and anticipated next steps. Information sharing remains subject to applicable consent, confidentiality and reporting obligations.
Where appropriate, we can collaborate on realistic recovery goals and identify psychological barriers to activity or work participation. Clinical treatment remains centred on the client’s needs and wellbeing.
Workers’ compensation arrangements and funding approvals vary. Please contact the practice to confirm referral requirements, treatment authorisation and appointment availability. We do not assume that a claim or particular service has been approved.
Detailed referral information ↗ Download one-page practice guide (PDF) ↓
VISIT KARRINYUP
Secondary location · Workers’ compensation focus
Parking: Parking is available across the road at Karrinyup Shopping Centre.
Finding Suite 10: Enter the building and take the lift to Level 1. Continue straight ahead, then turn left to Office Suite 10.
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For appointments at our main Ellenbrook practice, please refer to the contact page.
GETTING STARTED
Please contact us to discuss your referral and funding arrangements. Treatment authorisation and payment arrangements should be clarified before your appointment.
We will explain confidentiality, consent and any relevant reporting obligations as part of the intake process. We aim to communicate only information that is appropriate and relevant to the treatment and claim context.
Yes. Psychological treatment can help with the emotional and behavioural effects of physical injury, including persistent pain, disrupted sleep, reduced confidence and adjustment to changed abilities.
Call our reception team or use the general enquiry form. Please do not include clinical histories or sensitive health details in the website form.
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