Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Birmingham
You are the expert in your own experience, and my role is to support you in becoming your own therapist. I believe in empowering individuals to take charge of their mental health and wellbeing, giving you the tools and confidence to navigate life's challenges independently.
Finding the right therapist can be an important—and sometimes difficult—first step. Whether you are seeking healing, aiming to maintain or improve your wellbeing, or simply want space for yourself, I am here to offer a supportive and client-led environment.
You are the expert in your own experience, and my role is to support you in becoming your own therapist. I believe in empowering individuals to take charge of their mental health and wellbeing, giving you the tools and confidence to navigate life's challenges independently.
Finding the right therapist can be an important—and sometimes difficult—first step. Whether you are seeking healing, aiming to maintain or improve your wellbeing, or simply want space for yourself, I am here to offer a supportive and client-led environment.
Those with histories of trauma and abuse, seeking to understand how difficult past experiences might be impacting them today.
I offer a compassionate space to explore your thoughts, feelings and identity and to make life-affirming changes to support your mental health. We might focus on immediate life issues, improve awareness of ongoing patterns, and examine how your past impacts your present. Sessions will be supportive, collaborative, explorative and challenging where helpful.
Those with histories of trauma and abuse, seeking to understand how difficult past experiences might be impacting them today.
I offer a compassionate space to explore your thoughts, feelings and identity and to make life-affirming changes to support your mental health. We might focus on immediate life issues, improve awareness of ongoing patterns, and examine how your past impacts your present. Sessions will be supportive, collaborative, explorative and challenging where helpful.
I help individuals with the symptoms of depression and anxiety, the pressure of undigested trauma, and the weight of always being “the strong one
Ising CBT and counselling skills, I help clientpresenting with symptoms of depression or an anxiety disorder, due to carrying pressure, trauma, and the weight of always being “the strong one.” My specialty is trauma‑focused, culturally intelligent, faith‑rooted therapy that restores emotional safety and identity. I offer structured, evidence‑based treatment.
I help individuals with the symptoms of depression and anxiety, the pressure of undigested trauma, and the weight of always being “the strong one
Ising CBT and counselling skills, I help clientpresenting with symptoms of depression or an anxiety disorder, due to carrying pressure, trauma, and the weight of always being “the strong one.” My specialty is trauma‑focused, culturally intelligent, faith‑rooted therapy that restores emotional safety and identity. I offer structured, evidence‑based treatment.
I am also interested in trauma and the treatment of self-harm and suicidal behaviours.
I am an innovative psychologist. I trained in several therapeutic models including CBT, DBT, ACT and Behaviour Family Therapy (BFT). I have recently trained in Mindful Interbeing Mirror Therapy (MIMT) which is a new and revolutionary psychotherapy in which both therapist and patient work in front of the mirror with the aim of rebuilding an integrated Self.
I am also interested in trauma and the treatment of self-harm and suicidal behaviours.
I am an innovative psychologist. I trained in several therapeutic models including CBT, DBT, ACT and Behaviour Family Therapy (BFT). I have recently trained in Mindful Interbeing Mirror Therapy (MIMT) which is a new and revolutionary psychotherapy in which both therapist and patient work in front of the mirror with the aim of rebuilding an integrated Self.
We work with trauma, identity, neurodivergence, mental illness, gender, race, sexuality and emotional distress.
There are times in life when we can feel disconnected from ourselves – going through the motions, carrying anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of past experiences, whilst feeling unsure how to move forward.
We believe healing involves more than talking. Our team of Embodied (Somatic) and Arts Psychotherapists works with the wisdom of the soul, mind and body, helping you explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Through conversation, creativity, movement, imagery and reflection, we support deeper understanding, connection and lasting change.
Sessions available online across major UK cities.
We work with trauma, identity, neurodivergence, mental illness, gender, race, sexuality and emotional distress.
There are times in life when we can feel disconnected from ourselves – going through the motions, carrying anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of past experiences, whilst feeling unsure how to move forward.
We believe healing involves more than talking. Our team of Embodied (Somatic) and Arts Psychotherapists works with the wisdom of the soul, mind and body, helping you explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Through conversation, creativity, movement, imagery and reflection, we support deeper understanding, connection and lasting change.
Sessions available online across major UK cities.
I’m Dr Jaleesa Carr, a HCPC-registered Senior Clinical Psychologist, MSc-qualified Child and Adolescent Therapist, and trauma specialist with extensive experience across health, education, and social care settings.
I provide therapy for children, adults, couples, and families, alongside specialist assessments, consultation, and training. I support adults impacted by trauma and PTSD, and parents of neurodiverse children or young people affected by developmental trauma or exploitation, using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, CFT, DBT, and DDP.
I’m Dr Jaleesa Carr, a HCPC-registered Senior Clinical Psychologist, MSc-qualified Child and Adolescent Therapist, and trauma specialist with extensive experience across health, education, and social care settings.
I provide therapy for children, adults, couples, and families, alongside specialist assessments, consultation, and training. I support adults impacted by trauma and PTSD, and parents of neurodiverse children or young people affected by developmental trauma or exploitation, using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, CFT, DBT, and DDP.
My areas of interest among others are depression and anxiety disorders, self-esteem, traumas, chronic health and relationship difficulties.
My therapeutic approach is practical, collaborative and experiential. During sessions, you will be learning and practising new skills to later use in your daily life. You will always be welcome to discuss any doubts, questions or reservations you may have as only if we work as a team we will succeed.
My areas of interest among others are depression and anxiety disorders, self-esteem, traumas, chronic health and relationship difficulties.
My therapeutic approach is practical, collaborative and experiential. During sessions, you will be learning and practising new skills to later use in your daily life. You will always be welcome to discuss any doubts, questions or reservations you may have as only if we work as a team we will succeed.
Hi I'm Sarah and I specialise in working anxiety, depression and trauma.
My approach can help you unpick why you are feeling how you are feeling and help you to start living more authentically and true to yourself. In order to do this we need to take an holistic approach and look at the whole picture of our lives, past and present.
Hi I'm Sarah and I specialise in working anxiety, depression and trauma.
My approach can help you unpick why you are feeling how you are feeling and help you to start living more authentically and true to yourself. In order to do this we need to take an holistic approach and look at the whole picture of our lives, past and present.
I have worked with children, young people and adults who have experienced trauma and abuse, whilst being trained in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
Seeing people walk away feeling more confident and making their own choices and decisions, without question, is the best feeling any therapist could experience. Throughout my career I have advanced training within CAMHS and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, enabling me to provide personalised and successful treatment of a range of mental health difficulties.
I have worked with children, young people and adults who have experienced trauma and abuse, whilst being trained in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
Seeing people walk away feeling more confident and making their own choices and decisions, without question, is the best feeling any therapist could experience. Throughout my career I have advanced training within CAMHS and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, enabling me to provide personalised and successful treatment of a range of mental health difficulties.
I work with adults with a variety of difficulties, but have specialist experience of working with PTSD, C- PTSD/complex trauma, anxiety issues, OCD, phobia, sexual assault, domestic violence, birth trauma and baby loss.
I use a number of therapy models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). As a Clinical Psychologist I can adapt to use one specific approach, or draw on different models depending on what you need and want.
I work with adults with a variety of difficulties, but have specialist experience of working with PTSD, C- PTSD/complex trauma, anxiety issues, OCD, phobia, sexual assault, domestic violence, birth trauma and baby loss.
I use a number of therapy models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). As a Clinical Psychologist I can adapt to use one specific approach, or draw on different models depending on what you need and want.
I work with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, including survivors of sexual abuse, as well as those navigating relationship difficulties, single parenting, weight-related concerns, and identity or cultural challenges.
I specialise in integrative psychotherapy, tailoring therapy to each individual within a holistic framework. With a background in neuroscience and psychotherapy, I help clients understand the mind–emotion connection, process trauma, and develop coping strategies to improve wellbeing and relationships in a safe, supportive space.
I work with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, including survivors of sexual abuse, as well as those navigating relationship difficulties, single parenting, weight-related concerns, and identity or cultural challenges.
I specialise in integrative psychotherapy, tailoring therapy to each individual within a holistic framework. With a background in neuroscience and psychotherapy, I help clients understand the mind–emotion connection, process trauma, and develop coping strategies to improve wellbeing and relationships in a safe, supportive space.
I have considerable experience working with anxiety, stress, shame, bereavement, depression, trauma and relationship issues.
I am very passionate about my work and believe that everyone has the power to create change in their lives. I can offer you a space that is confidential, supportive, warm and free of judgement to help you explore what is going on for you or causing you problems. Don’t know where to start? That’s ok, we can work it out together.
I have considerable experience working with anxiety, stress, shame, bereavement, depression, trauma and relationship issues.
I am very passionate about my work and believe that everyone has the power to create change in their lives. I can offer you a space that is confidential, supportive, warm and free of judgement to help you explore what is going on for you or causing you problems. Don’t know where to start? That’s ok, we can work it out together.
I'm Matt, a UKCP psychotherapist and NCPS counsellor with experience in the voluntary sector and private practice since 2011. If you are experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties, then I can be of help. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential service. As a gestalt therapist I focus on developing your awareness of the issues or what troubles you that you wish to change. By helping you to more clearly identify patterns of your behaviour, thoughts and emotions, I aim to help in developing enough support and insight to make the changes or choices that, on your own, may have seemed elusive or impossible up until now.
I'm Matt, a UKCP psychotherapist and NCPS counsellor with experience in the voluntary sector and private practice since 2011. If you are experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties, then I can be of help. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential service. As a gestalt therapist I focus on developing your awareness of the issues or what troubles you that you wish to change. By helping you to more clearly identify patterns of your behaviour, thoughts and emotions, I aim to help in developing enough support and insight to make the changes or choices that, on your own, may have seemed elusive or impossible up until now.
I have over 14 years of experience working in mental health NHS services and can support people experiencing low mood, depression, generalised anxiety, phobias, PTSD, relationship difficulties, anger, loss, bereavement, trauma, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, OCD, identity and cultural issues.
I can offer both short term and long term support to individuals - adults and children, families and couples. I offer a free initial consultation over the phone to discuss your difficulties further and then arrange a session if this suits you.
I have over 14 years of experience working in mental health NHS services and can support people experiencing low mood, depression, generalised anxiety, phobias, PTSD, relationship difficulties, anger, loss, bereavement, trauma, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, OCD, identity and cultural issues.
I can offer both short term and long term support to individuals - adults and children, families and couples. I offer a free initial consultation over the phone to discuss your difficulties further and then arrange a session if this suits you.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a degree in Psychology and over ten years’ experience working in NHS mental health services across London and the West Midlands, supporting adults and children with depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma through effective, evidence-based treatment.
I offer evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), incorporating elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I support children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, and trauma, tailoring therapy to individual needs.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a degree in Psychology and over ten years’ experience working in NHS mental health services across London and the West Midlands, supporting adults and children with depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma through effective, evidence-based treatment.
I offer evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), incorporating elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I support children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, and trauma, tailoring therapy to individual needs.
I combine a Person Centred Approach with Somatic Trauma Psychotherapy to offer a therapeutic relationship that is able to be highly attuned, safe and adaptable to the varying needs of clients.
A core part of my way of being is my natural ability to hold a grounded space for those parts of ourselves we may fear, find shameful or wish to avoid. I am also actively interested in social justice and challenging systemic oppression, awareness of how these factors show up in our own experience can be a useful element in therapy.
I combine a Person Centred Approach with Somatic Trauma Psychotherapy to offer a therapeutic relationship that is able to be highly attuned, safe and adaptable to the varying needs of clients.
A core part of my way of being is my natural ability to hold a grounded space for those parts of ourselves we may fear, find shameful or wish to avoid. I am also actively interested in social justice and challenging systemic oppression, awareness of how these factors show up in our own experience can be a useful element in therapy.
Hello, and welcome to my profile. You may be at a crossroads in life, struggling with anxiety/stress or depression. You may be looking to change something, find clarity, or find relief from the pain. Or you may simply want to be and feel heard. I am a fully qualified psychodynamic therapist (Masters University of Oxford) and psychologist (BSc), with 17 years experience of working with people. I have enormous respect for those who dare to seek help. This takes courage, but it will also likely be the most rewarding work you will ever do. And you do not have to do it alone.
Hello, and welcome to my profile. You may be at a crossroads in life, struggling with anxiety/stress or depression. You may be looking to change something, find clarity, or find relief from the pain. Or you may simply want to be and feel heard. I am a fully qualified psychodynamic therapist (Masters University of Oxford) and psychologist (BSc), with 17 years experience of working with people. I have enormous respect for those who dare to seek help. This takes courage, but it will also likely be the most rewarding work you will ever do. And you do not have to do it alone.
I support individuals with trauma, abuse and anxiety, and work sensitively with people from South Asian backgrounds exploring identity, belonging and sense of self and offering a safe and validating space for reflection and growth.
Welcome to my profile. Making sense of yourself as a whole can feel daunting, especially when you are trying to do it alone. Exploring your sense of identity and building confidence is something we can work through together in therapy. I offer an open, empathic, and safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain a deeper understanding of yourself within your world, and feel supported in growing and developing your self-esteem.
I support individuals with trauma, abuse and anxiety, and work sensitively with people from South Asian backgrounds exploring identity, belonging and sense of self and offering a safe and validating space for reflection and growth.
Welcome to my profile. Making sense of yourself as a whole can feel daunting, especially when you are trying to do it alone. Exploring your sense of identity and building confidence is something we can work through together in therapy. I offer an open, empathic, and safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain a deeper understanding of yourself within your world, and feel supported in growing and developing your self-esteem.
It is likely that you experienced emotional neglect or trauma as a child.
I specialise in helping people to deal with traumatic experiences such as childhood trauma (emotional neglect or one of the many forms of abuse), or traumatic experiences you have been through in adulthood. I also help people with relationship problems, depression, anxiety problems, phobias, PTSD, obsessions and compulsions, grief and loss.
It is likely that you experienced emotional neglect or trauma as a child.
I specialise in helping people to deal with traumatic experiences such as childhood trauma (emotional neglect or one of the many forms of abuse), or traumatic experiences you have been through in adulthood. I also help people with relationship problems, depression, anxiety problems, phobias, PTSD, obsessions and compulsions, grief and loss.
I also offer EMDR, which is an effective trauma therapy.
Hello. I am a child and adult psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist.
Often people don't fully understand why they feel bad and this can lead to confusion and feeling ashamed. The feelings are experienced throughout the whole body and can be so overwhelming. I help clients understand how things are for them right now, validate their challenges and help them see their unique strengths, all within the context of an accepting and compassionate relationship.
I am experiened in supporting people who are LGBTQ including transgender, and people who are neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia).
I also offer EMDR, which is an effective trauma therapy.
Hello. I am a child and adult psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist.
Often people don't fully understand why they feel bad and this can lead to confusion and feeling ashamed. The feelings are experienced throughout the whole body and can be so overwhelming. I help clients understand how things are for them right now, validate their challenges and help them see their unique strengths, all within the context of an accepting and compassionate relationship.
I am experiened in supporting people who are LGBTQ including transgender, and people who are neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia).
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.