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Trauma Counselling

Process Stressful Life Events and Experiences 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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I am Trauma-informed and focus on deepened Trauma awareness. As Dr Gabor Mate puts it, Trauma is not the physical events that happen, but it is the wound sustained inside as a result of what happened to you. It is understanding and responding to the issues and essential needs that person facing Trauma might have. I recognise the importance of providing compassionate trauma therapy and PTSD therapy services for individuals in their healing journey. 

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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. 

Consultation

Signs that may indicate the need for Trauma Therapy include:

  • Flashbacks or intrusive memories of the traumatic events including physical abuse, sexual violence and rape.

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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

  • A strong urge and need to do something to numb emotional pain

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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, some of which may be unseen and internal, 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 I offer a space to work collaboratively with you. It means working with you believing in your journey towards a solution to understand the emotions, memories and experiences related to the trauma. You are welcome to reach out if this resonates with you.

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