Empax Centre offers advanced, evidence-based treatment programs for clients with PTSD and treatment-resistant depression - especially when current care has reached its limit. Combining medical treatment with specialist therapeutic support, we help you move from surviving to healing.
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Empax Centre is dedicated to developing and delivering new, effective treatments for serious mental illnesses - such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Treatment Resistant Depression (TR-Depression) - in a truly client-centred way.
We were established by a passionate group of innovators and clinicians who recognise the urgent need for new approaches in mental health care.
PTSD is a chronic, debilitating condition that can develop after experiencing, or repeatedly being exposed to, traumatic events. PTSD is common, affecting between 7% and 11% of all Australian adults but is twice as common amongst first responders. (Phoenix Australia, 2025)
Common treatments include drug treatments (usually anti-depressants) and various forms of psychotherapy.
Treatment-resistant depression is major depression that does not improve after trialling two or more medications.
The incidence of depression is common and an estimated 1 in 3 adults living with depression do not experience adequate relief from antidepressant medications. That's over 4% of all Australian adults. (Fifer, 2021)
If you have been referred to Empax Centre, it is likely that you are living with a condition that has not responded to your usual treatment. You may have tried antidepressants or other medications and might be considering options like ECT or TMS. Research shows that certain medications, when combined with supportive psychotherapy, can help alleviate suffering in individuals who have not benefited from their current care program.
At Empax Centre, we take an individualised approach - carefully assessing each client and, if appropriate, tailoring treatment to their unique needs and response.
Here, innovation meets compassion. Operating under the highest ethical standards set by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), we provide holistic, evidence-based care. Our mission is to continuously learn with every client's experience, refining our approach to achieve the best possible mental health outcomes.
We welcome clinical and client enquiries from those interested in learning more about our programs and clinical research, including referral pathways and costs.
