Ramsay Clinic Thirroul

TAS 

on Google

3 months ago

Telling patients they cannot talk about trauma or their trauma in a trauma centre is equivalent to telling an alcoholic at alcoholics anonymous NOT to talk about alcohol. I am unable to find any evidence-based research that supports this harmful rule. In fact,the research I found says this kind of approach is an act of suppression reinforcing avoidance and shame. To allow other patients the power and opportunity to shut down others' voices and thoughts IS toxic and does not make group therapy safe. I endured and witnessed it... read more

Mays Aljaberi 

on Google

5 months ago

My experience with this hospital was extremely disappointing. Despite clearly stating my need for trauma processing on my submission form, the program offered only basic techniques like breathing exercises and meditation, which did not address my needs at all. There was a strict prohibition on discussing trauma, even within the group or with other patients. The head psychologist, Meryan (if I recall her name correctly), seemed unaware of my diagnosis or different mental health conditions, which was concerning given her role.... read more

Angelina Raappana 

on Google

5 months ago

Unfortunately, I have witnessed the re-traumatization of my one of my closest friends at this terrible "trauma facility". Ramsay Clinic Thirroul misdiagnosed her, overdosed her and isolated her. Her limited psychiatric appointments were abrupt, belittling and unhelpful. In art therapy she was asked not to share her artwork as it would be to traumatic for the other participants. Patients were not allowed to share in group (what's the point of group?) because it could traumatise other participants. Nor were they able to discus... read more

B W 

on Google

5 months ago

It's taken sometime to post my review as this place caused more trama than I went in with. Given the wrong medication, overdosed, misdiagnosed. This place should be shut down 

Jackie Rogers 

on Google

7 months ago

I agree that no one in distress should come here. It is not at all trauma informed, there's a lot of CBT pushed and I witnessed literal gaslighting from higher up staff. Staff are not trained in any additional way to engage with patients with trauma (confirmed by staff themselves). I think it's changed now but there was no social worker and there were patients playing social worker for others to try and fill the gap, patients without homes being disregarded and no real attempts to find places for them to stay because staff a... read more