Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Brighton
The majority of my work is with people who have experienced trauma; including in early childhood or education.
Since graduating, as a Person-Centred counsellor in 2005, I have been committed to creating safe spaces for people to heal. As well as close, empathic listening I offer EMDR and IFS or ‘parts’ work. These methods treat the symptoms of trauma to reduce suffering, improve daily functioning and increase self compassion, clarity, creativity and confidence.
The majority of my work is with people who have experienced trauma; including in early childhood or education.
Since graduating, as a Person-Centred counsellor in 2005, I have been committed to creating safe spaces for people to heal. As well as close, empathic listening I offer EMDR and IFS or ‘parts’ work. These methods treat the symptoms of trauma to reduce suffering, improve daily functioning and increase self compassion, clarity, creativity and confidence.
I have worked extensively with trauma, as well as anxiety and depression that can arise from this.
I offer a protected space for you to explore your different needs and feelings, and reflect on your hopes and wishes - some of these may not yet be known. That's the magic: it's a place of discovery! I value working collaboratively to support your wellbeing and aspirations. This can include enhancing the quality of your relationships, being more creative in your life, and developing qualities that allow you to express what is most important to you. I have been in practice for nearly 30 years, working internationally with different cultures, and this has given me a broader perspective and appreciation of diverse points of view.
I have worked extensively with trauma, as well as anxiety and depression that can arise from this.
I offer a protected space for you to explore your different needs and feelings, and reflect on your hopes and wishes - some of these may not yet be known. That's the magic: it's a place of discovery! I value working collaboratively to support your wellbeing and aspirations. This can include enhancing the quality of your relationships, being more creative in your life, and developing qualities that allow you to express what is most important to you. I have been in practice for nearly 30 years, working internationally with different cultures, and this has given me a broader perspective and appreciation of diverse points of view.
Establishing clear goals is central to my work, emerging as we progress, working together to relieve anxieties, traumas and life-limiting internal & interpersonal issues.
Transactional Analysis theory and its philosophical approach inform my work, respecting people's dignity & autonomy. I specialise in addiction, trauma and relationship issues, giving me extensive experience in handling complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship & sexual difficulties, intimacy issues, shame, feeling stuck, and low self-esteem.
Establishing clear goals is central to my work, emerging as we progress, working together to relieve anxieties, traumas and life-limiting internal & interpersonal issues.
Transactional Analysis theory and its philosophical approach inform my work, respecting people's dignity & autonomy. I specialise in addiction, trauma and relationship issues, giving me extensive experience in handling complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship & sexual difficulties, intimacy issues, shame, feeling stuck, and low self-esteem.
EMDR for PTSD symptoms/ongoing difficulties connected to a single event or for multiple/repeated experiences.
As a Clinical Psychologist with 12 years NHS experience and additional specialist training in EMDR, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Systemic practice and CAT, I am able to use a range of evidence-based approaches which I use flexibly to ensure I best meet your needs and preferred way of working. I work in NHS adult mental health services, specialising in supporting individuals and their families/carers who are navigating complex mental health challenges and life's different stages and challenges, alongside neurodivergence. I can help by offering...
EMDR for PTSD symptoms/ongoing difficulties connected to a single event or for multiple/repeated experiences.
As a Clinical Psychologist with 12 years NHS experience and additional specialist training in EMDR, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Systemic practice and CAT, I am able to use a range of evidence-based approaches which I use flexibly to ensure I best meet your needs and preferred way of working. I work in NHS adult mental health services, specialising in supporting individuals and their families/carers who are navigating complex mental health challenges and life's different stages and challenges, alongside neurodivergence. I can help by offering...
My specialism is EMDR for PTSD/ complex trauma, which includes depression, anxiety disorders, relational issues and problems with emotional regulation.
I am an accredited EMDR therapist with a core training in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy. I have an attachment focussed, trauma informed approach for treating PTSD or the varying degrees of trauma symptoms; including panic attacks, sleep problems, hypervigilance/ feeling 'stuck' and experiencing reminders of distressing events. Trauma often accumulates
My specialism is EMDR for PTSD/ complex trauma, which includes depression, anxiety disorders, relational issues and problems with emotional regulation.
I am an accredited EMDR therapist with a core training in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy. I have an attachment focussed, trauma informed approach for treating PTSD or the varying degrees of trauma symptoms; including panic attacks, sleep problems, hypervigilance/ feeling 'stuck' and experiencing reminders of distressing events. Trauma often accumulates
I’m a registered and accredited therapist with lots of experience of working with adults, young people, couples and families. I offer a secure and confidential space where we can address and navigate the concerns you bring, and together we'll delve into the impact of past events on your current life and relationships. My style is compassionate and non-judgemental but challenging enough to ensure positive change can occur. I will adapt my style, approach and methods according to your needs or situation, and I will work at your pace.
I’m a registered and accredited therapist with lots of experience of working with adults, young people, couples and families. I offer a secure and confidential space where we can address and navigate the concerns you bring, and together we'll delve into the impact of past events on your current life and relationships. My style is compassionate and non-judgemental but challenging enough to ensure positive change can occur. I will adapt my style, approach and methods according to your needs or situation, and I will work at your pace.
I’m an experienced practitioner: trauma-trained, integrative & creative working through Internal Family Systems.
Overwhelmed? Struggling to find your way, your self? The issues that you face may be complex and nuanced or plain, painful and bitter and anything in between. But be of good heart. You need not be alone with these challenges. I will work with you carefully and thoughtfully to unpack the difficulties you face. I will bring a wide knowledge base and rich life experience to your sessions and provide a confidential, non judgemental space where you will be met with respect and kindness.
I’m an experienced practitioner: trauma-trained, integrative & creative working through Internal Family Systems.
Overwhelmed? Struggling to find your way, your self? The issues that you face may be complex and nuanced or plain, painful and bitter and anything in between. But be of good heart. You need not be alone with these challenges. I will work with you carefully and thoughtfully to unpack the difficulties you face. I will bring a wide knowledge base and rich life experience to your sessions and provide a confidential, non judgemental space where you will be met with respect and kindness.
My ideal client is someone who’s been through difficult or overwhelming experiences—whether trauma, health challenges, or long-term stress.
I offer a flexible, supportive approach that helps you make sense of your experiences and find a way forward. I’m trained in evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, and specialise in trauma and the emotional impact of long-term health conditions. I also have experience supporting people with substance misuse and adjustment to later life.
My ideal client is someone who’s been through difficult or overwhelming experiences—whether trauma, health challenges, or long-term stress.
I offer a flexible, supportive approach that helps you make sense of your experiences and find a way forward. I’m trained in evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, and specialise in trauma and the emotional impact of long-term health conditions. I also have experience supporting people with substance misuse and adjustment to later life.
I work relationally to help clients understand how past experiences and relationships might be impacting current difficulties. Therapy can help make changes to these often hard-wired patterns and facilitate the development of more healthy fulfilling relationships. By building a relationship based upon trust, empathy and acceptance therapy enables a greater awareness and understanding of how and where difficulties have arisen and provides the conditions for change to occur.
I work relationally to help clients understand how past experiences and relationships might be impacting current difficulties. Therapy can help make changes to these often hard-wired patterns and facilitate the development of more healthy fulfilling relationships. By building a relationship based upon trust, empathy and acceptance therapy enables a greater awareness and understanding of how and where difficulties have arisen and provides the conditions for change to occur.
I am a specialist in working with trauma and sexual abuse, and, consequently, have extensive experience working with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, shame, feeling stuck and low self-esteem.
In my practice, the therapeutic relationship is a space where difficult life experiences can be worked through. I take an integrative approach, in which I encourage you to be curious about how your difficulties relate to previous experiences and your expectations for yourself and others. This often brings up feelings that can seem unwelcome and I work with you to help you understand unwanted emotions and connect to your body. My approach aims to deepen your self-awareness in the here-and-now as this helps you to understand and feel compassion for yourself, and be okay in who you are.
I am a specialist in working with trauma and sexual abuse, and, consequently, have extensive experience working with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, shame, feeling stuck and low self-esteem.
In my practice, the therapeutic relationship is a space where difficult life experiences can be worked through. I take an integrative approach, in which I encourage you to be curious about how your difficulties relate to previous experiences and your expectations for yourself and others. This often brings up feelings that can seem unwelcome and I work with you to help you understand unwanted emotions and connect to your body. My approach aims to deepen your self-awareness in the here-and-now as this helps you to understand and feel compassion for yourself, and be okay in who you are.
When we are facing difficulties in life, a compassionate, caring and confidential space to talk can be so helpful. I offer clients a safe and non-judgemental approach for you to discuss whatever is troubling you. You may be feeling anxious or depressed and need some support. You may be feeling overwhelmed and need to find a sense of clarity about what you are thinking and how you are feeling. Counselling offers a regular space for you to make make decisions and any changes you feel will allow you to move forward with your life.
When we are facing difficulties in life, a compassionate, caring and confidential space to talk can be so helpful. I offer clients a safe and non-judgemental approach for you to discuss whatever is troubling you. You may be feeling anxious or depressed and need some support. You may be feeling overwhelmed and need to find a sense of clarity about what you are thinking and how you are feeling. Counselling offers a regular space for you to make make decisions and any changes you feel will allow you to move forward with your life.
The root cause could be unresolved trauma.
Are you struggling to manage feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, or any behaviour you feel stuck in? Do you find yourself in toxic or difficult relationships repeatedly? Or find work stress unmanageable?. Whatever your struggle, unresolved trauma could be behind these painful experiences. Therapy with me can help.
The root cause could be unresolved trauma.
Are you struggling to manage feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, or any behaviour you feel stuck in? Do you find yourself in toxic or difficult relationships repeatedly? Or find work stress unmanageable?. Whatever your struggle, unresolved trauma could be behind these painful experiences. Therapy with me can help.
Hello, I’m Catherine and I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist, specialising in child and family work. I qualified with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of East London in 2013, and have been working within the NHS, at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and privately with children and families since. I specialise in working with children and families to overcome difficulties and reach their preferred futures. I have expertise in working with children and families in Child and Adolescent Mental Health settings, Paediatrics and Schools.
Hello, I’m Catherine and I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist, specialising in child and family work. I qualified with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of East London in 2013, and have been working within the NHS, at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and privately with children and families since. I specialise in working with children and families to overcome difficulties and reach their preferred futures. I have expertise in working with children and families in Child and Adolescent Mental Health settings, Paediatrics and Schools.
I specialise in EMDR, which can be absolutely transformative in healing from trauma, as well as a large range of other emotional difficulties.
EMDR is an advanced psychotherapy which is included in the NICE guidelines and approved by the NHS and the World Health Organisation as an effective treatment for processing traumatic distress and emotional difficulties. These may present as negative emotions, beliefs, body sensations or mental images and can contribute to a variety of mental health issues.
I specialise in EMDR, which can be absolutely transformative in healing from trauma, as well as a large range of other emotional difficulties.
EMDR is an advanced psychotherapy which is included in the NICE guidelines and approved by the NHS and the World Health Organisation as an effective treatment for processing traumatic distress and emotional difficulties. These may present as negative emotions, beliefs, body sensations or mental images and can contribute to a variety of mental health issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just unsure of who you are anymore? Do you feel there’s a struggle between the many roles you have in your life?
I provide support to individuals facing personal and emotional struggles. I have a deep interest in all relationships within the family, and particularly in the physical and emotional journey of being a parent or caregiver.
I am committed to being part of a world where we are all valued, respected, and empowered to succeed and recognise that women often face unique challenges – social, cultural, and structural – that can make this journey difficult.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just unsure of who you are anymore? Do you feel there’s a struggle between the many roles you have in your life?
I provide support to individuals facing personal and emotional struggles. I have a deep interest in all relationships within the family, and particularly in the physical and emotional journey of being a parent or caregiver.
I am committed to being part of a world where we are all valued, respected, and empowered to succeed and recognise that women often face unique challenges – social, cultural, and structural – that can make this journey difficult.
With a particular interest in working with autism, ADHD, trauma, low mood, anxiety, self-esteem, bereavement and gender dysphoria.
I provide a non-judgemental, safe and contained space to begin to process difficult experiences and emotions. We can use creative expression, art making, metaphors, play, psychoeducation, and conversation to work through present challenges and current fears whilst also nurturing hopes for the future. I hold a welcoming space for clients from all backgrounds.
With a particular interest in working with autism, ADHD, trauma, low mood, anxiety, self-esteem, bereavement and gender dysphoria.
I provide a non-judgemental, safe and contained space to begin to process difficult experiences and emotions. We can use creative expression, art making, metaphors, play, psychoeducation, and conversation to work through present challenges and current fears whilst also nurturing hopes for the future. I hold a welcoming space for clients from all backgrounds.
When life feels challenging, daunting or unfulfilling, it’s usually a result of trauma, difficult life events or relational issues.
You can overcome this. You can work through the coping mechanisms that no longer work for you. You can feel lighter and more at ease in life. You can fully believe and feel that you are good enough. I know because I’ve seen it happen many, many times — and now, I’d love to help you get there too.
When life feels challenging, daunting or unfulfilling, it’s usually a result of trauma, difficult life events or relational issues.
You can overcome this. You can work through the coping mechanisms that no longer work for you. You can feel lighter and more at ease in life. You can fully believe and feel that you are good enough. I know because I’ve seen it happen many, many times — and now, I’d love to help you get there too.
I am a Trauma informed EMDR Therapist and use EMDR to help people process Trauma and PTSD.
I am a BACP accredited Psychotherapist, Couples Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapist, trained in EFT and NLP, a Yoga Teacher and Sound Therapy Practitioner. I work within private practice with adults and young people face to face and remotely on a short or long-term basis within a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space. When working with individuals I work with what each individual brings to counselling. Some of the issues
I work with include:- depression, anxiety, stress, loss and bereavement, university life and homesickness, low self-confidence, worth and esteem.
I am a Trauma informed EMDR Therapist and use EMDR to help people process Trauma and PTSD.
I am a BACP accredited Psychotherapist, Couples Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapist, trained in EFT and NLP, a Yoga Teacher and Sound Therapy Practitioner. I work within private practice with adults and young people face to face and remotely on a short or long-term basis within a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space. When working with individuals I work with what each individual brings to counselling. Some of the issues
I work with include:- depression, anxiety, stress, loss and bereavement, university life and homesickness, low self-confidence, worth and esteem.
I am an EMDR Europe Accredited therapist, specialising in trauma and attachment-focused EMDR, which accesses deeply held core beliefs established in childhood.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my page. I am sorry if you or someone you care for is finding life difficult at the moment. My approach to therapy is very straightforward, I believe we all have the capacity to heal and feel better given the right tools and relational healing. If you are troubled by persistent negative thought patterns or traumatic experiences I will work together with you to process these and move forward with your life. Everybody needs help from time to time and therapy offers a collaborative space where I can enable you grow, change and challenge yourself with my support.
I am an EMDR Europe Accredited therapist, specialising in trauma and attachment-focused EMDR, which accesses deeply held core beliefs established in childhood.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my page. I am sorry if you or someone you care for is finding life difficult at the moment. My approach to therapy is very straightforward, I believe we all have the capacity to heal and feel better given the right tools and relational healing. If you are troubled by persistent negative thought patterns or traumatic experiences I will work together with you to process these and move forward with your life. Everybody needs help from time to time and therapy offers a collaborative space where I can enable you grow, change and challenge yourself with my support.
I have 10 years experience working with mental health issues, addiction, domestic abuse and trauma.
Hi I'm Louise, I'm a Humanistic counsellor, I am honest, approachable and authentic. Searching for the right therapist can be hard, finding someone you can trust and feel at ease with is the first step. To help you connect with me, I offer warmth and kindness, I really care for my clients. Many people see counselling as a place where they talk and the therapist listens, I will listen, but I will also support, resource you and help you find your way to wellbeing and calm. Together we can unpick any confusion, ease anxiety and bring light to the darker parts of your world. So let's work as a team to make things better.
I have 10 years experience working with mental health issues, addiction, domestic abuse and trauma.
Hi I'm Louise, I'm a Humanistic counsellor, I am honest, approachable and authentic. Searching for the right therapist can be hard, finding someone you can trust and feel at ease with is the first step. To help you connect with me, I offer warmth and kindness, I really care for my clients. Many people see counselling as a place where they talk and the therapist listens, I will listen, but I will also support, resource you and help you find your way to wellbeing and calm. Together we can unpick any confusion, ease anxiety and bring light to the darker parts of your world. So let's work as a team to make things better.
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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.