Therapy for PTSD and Trauma

What Is Trauma?

Trauma is your mind and body's response to overwhelming or frightening events. These may include:

• Accidents or medical emergencies

• Violence, abuse, or assault

• Childhood neglect or emotional harm

• Loss, grief, or sudden shock

• Birth trauma or medical trauma

• Ongoing stress or threat

Everyone responds to trauma differently. It's not about how "big" the event was -- if it affected you deeply, it matters.

What Is PTSD?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after trauma and may involve:

• Flashbacks or nightmares

• Feeling constantly alert or jumpy

• Avoiding reminders of what happened

• Emotional numbness or disconnection

• Trouble sleeping or concentrating

• Feelings of shame, anger, or guilt

You may also have Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), which can result from prolonged or repeated trauma -- often in childhood or close relationships.

How Therapy Helps

We provide gold-standard treatments for trauma in a safe, respectful space to process what you've been through and move toward recovery.

Our approaches may include:

• Trauma-focused CBT -- to reduce flashbacks, avoidance, and anxiety

• Compassion-Focused Therapy -- to support healing from shame and self-blame

• EMDR -- a gold-standard treatment for trauma

• ACT and grounding tools -- to manage triggers and reconnect with your life

In therapy, you can:

• Understand how trauma has affected you

• Learn tools to calm your body and mind

• Rebuild a sense of safety and trust

• Regain confidence and emotional strength

What to Expect

• Sessions are 50 minutes, usually weekly

• Available in clinics across London or online

• We start with a gentle, non-judgemental assessment

• Therapy is always paced with your comfort and safety in mind

Take the First Step

Trauma doesn't have to define your future. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, supported, and in control of your life again.