I can help with trauma-related difficulties, including acute stress disorder, chronic trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD. 

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Trauma and PTSD often arise after distressing, frightening or dangerous events. Because trauma is subjective, any experience that threatens our personal sense of safety, security or survival can lead to it.

While trauma is a normal response to a disturbing event, it becomes PTSD when a person's nervous system gets 'stuck' on the fight, flight or freeze response and they remain in a state of high alert and fear, unable to make sense of what happened or process their experience.

Since each individual experiences trauma and PTSD differently, symptoms vary from person to person. Symptoms also vary depending on the type of trauma, but some common symptoms include:​

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• feeling anxious, afraid or panicky

• flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, images or memories

• having nightmares

• loss of interest in activities, social gatherings or life in general

• feeling numb or disconnected

• sleep disruptions or insomnia 

• physical symptoms like sweating, nausea, shaking or pain

• feeling guilty or ashamed

• loss of self-confidence or self-esteem  

• constantly on guard and on the lookout for threat and danger 

 

These symptoms can appear immediately after a traumatic event, or they can take weeks, months or even years to surface.

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Therapy for Trauma & PTSD

 

Trauma and PTSD affect everyone differently, so effective treatment must be tailored to your unique experiences, needs, and goals. I offer a compassionate and supportive space where you can safely explore your traumatic experiences, understand how they have shaped your life, and begin the recovery journey. Together, we will build trust and work at a pace that feels right for you, helping you navigate the trauma in a way that nurtures lasting and transformative change.  

 

I will guide you through the process of working through your traumatic memories and feelings, assisting you in making sense of your experiences in a way that encourages healing. Alongside this, we will develop new, healthier coping strategies and practical skills that allow you to manage triggers and the emotional aftermath of trauma, ultimately reducing your trauma symptoms.  

 

Through fostering your resilience and helping you restore a sense of safety and control, we will work together to rebuild your strength and confidence. This process will empower you to reclaim your life, moving forward with a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and meaning. 

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