Trauma Counselling
Process Stressful Situations Easily With Trauma Counselling
Trauma is a well-known condition that results from experiencing a distressing event or being exposed to distress around us. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop as a result of traumatic experiences. Trauma is a natural, biological response to distressing situations that can cause a person to feel disconnected from others, leading to an emotional response that negatively affects their life.
At Another Hope Counselling and Psychotherapy Service, I understand that dealing with the impact of long-term trauma and stress can be challenging. Trauma is often related to past or current relationships, including family, upbringing, and later life experiences. Sometimes, past traumatic experiences can manifest as unresolved health issues, such as unexplained pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and bowel issues, which are linked to the mind and body. I have worked with several clients who have reported significant improvement through our therapeutic relationship.
My approach towards Trauma Counselling
I offer Trauma-informed service, PTSD counselling, and CPTSD counselling with awareness of the potential impact of traumatic experiences on a person’s psychological, biological, neurological and social development. I work with you to discover solutions to your challenges, problems, and mental health issues that might have arisen in the way of what you want in your life. I offer trauma counselling in Leeds, Greater Manchester, West Midland, Yorkshire and the Humber.
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Trauma-informed care means understanding, expecting, and responding to the issues, expectations, and essential needs that a person facing trauma might have. As a trauma-informed counsellor, I recognise the importance of providing compassionate trauma therapy and PTSD therapy services for individuals in their healing journey.
What is trauma counselling?
Trauma counselling is a form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals who have been through Traumatic experiences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), CPTSD and adverse childhood experiences (ACE). Trauma therapy can help individuals process their experiences, manage their symptoms and develop coping strategies to help them move on from their Trauma towards healing.
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As an integrative counsellor and therapist, I draw my knowledge from various forms of therapy, such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Relational therapy. These help provide a safe and supportive therapeutic and emotional space for individuals to process their experiences and work towards healing.
Signs that may indicate the need for trauma counselling include:
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Flashbacks or intrusive memories of the traumatic event
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Avoidance of places, people, or activities that remind you of the trauma
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Feeling anxious, depressed, or irritable
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Difficulty sleeping or having nightmares
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Feeling numb or disconnected from others with unpredictable feelings and emotions
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Struggling with substance abuse or other harmful coping strategies
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If any of these symptoms are issues you are experiencing or have experienced trauma, Trauma counselling may be a helpful resource
Trauma and PTSD counselling is a journey; healing from it is not always easy for everyone, but recovery from these experiences is possible. As a Trauma-informed counsellor, I can assist you in advancing the process with interventions that support you, offering you a positive and safe space to help you feel empowered and in control of your healing process.
I understand that looking for trauma support can feel uneasy and vulnerable, and I seek to work collaboratively with you. It means working with you with my faith in your recovery towards a solution to understand the emotions, memories and experiences related to the trauma. You can reach out here if this relates to you.