Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Buckhurst Hill
I specialise in working with children, young people and young adults experiencing anxiety and/or trauma.
I worked in the NHS and third sector for over ten years, with children and adults with a range of mental health issues. My experience includes local and national specialist CAMHS (adolescent, at-risk & forensic service) and a specialist trauma service. I work a lot with OCD, using CBT with ERP.
I specialise in working with children, young people and young adults experiencing anxiety and/or trauma.
I worked in the NHS and third sector for over ten years, with children and adults with a range of mental health issues. My experience includes local and national specialist CAMHS (adolescent, at-risk & forensic service) and a specialist trauma service. I work a lot with OCD, using CBT with ERP.
Hello, my name is Bernadette and I’m a trauma informed integrative therapist.
I work in a compassionate and collaborative way so you can begin to make sense of your experiences. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or the lingering effects of trauma, I support you in exploring the thoughts, feelings and patterns that may be holding you back.
Hello, my name is Bernadette and I’m a trauma informed integrative therapist.
I work in a compassionate and collaborative way so you can begin to make sense of your experiences. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or the lingering effects of trauma, I support you in exploring the thoughts, feelings and patterns that may be holding you back.
You may be living with the effects of trauma, anxiety, or long-standing emotional distress, alongside feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood due to ADHD or autistic traits.
I offer trauma-focused, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs. I specialise in CBT and EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, and provide autism and ADHD assessments using recognised gold-standard tools. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and paced to help you feel safe while creating meaningful change.
You may be living with the effects of trauma, anxiety, or long-standing emotional distress, alongside feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood due to ADHD or autistic traits.
I offer trauma-focused, evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs. I specialise in CBT and EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, and provide autism and ADHD assessments using recognised gold-standard tools. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and paced to help you feel safe while creating meaningful change.
My clients require trauma-informed and person-centred support, or someone experienced in working with the nuances that come with cultural diversity and neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, ASD, ID).
My specialisms are trauma, emotional dysregulation, abuse, relationships, anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, self-esteem, eating problems, grief. I provide assessment followed by goal-focused therapy (e.g. CBT, DBT, IFS, schema-informed, EMDR). For young people I also offer input for children in care, challenging behaviours, neurodivergence and parenting input.
My clients require trauma-informed and person-centred support, or someone experienced in working with the nuances that come with cultural diversity and neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, ASD, ID).
My specialisms are trauma, emotional dysregulation, abuse, relationships, anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, self-esteem, eating problems, grief. I provide assessment followed by goal-focused therapy (e.g. CBT, DBT, IFS, schema-informed, EMDR). For young people I also offer input for children in care, challenging behaviours, neurodivergence and parenting input.
These early or later experiences can also lead to PTSD‑related symptoms such as feeling on edge, easily triggered, or struggling with intrusive memories.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who supports clients with any life events causing emotional distress, including abuse and bereavement. My approach is gentle and collaborative, helping clients build self‑awareness, develop self‑regulation, strengthen confidence, and find a way to move forward that feels manageable.
These early or later experiences can also lead to PTSD‑related symptoms such as feeling on edge, easily triggered, or struggling with intrusive memories.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who supports clients with any life events causing emotional distress, including abuse and bereavement. My approach is gentle and collaborative, helping clients build self‑awareness, develop self‑regulation, strengthen confidence, and find a way to move forward that feels manageable.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over six years’ experience working in the NHS. I provide evidence-based CBT to adults across the UK and specialise in depression and anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, phobias, and social anxiety. I also have extensive experience supporting people adjusting to long-term health conditions such as cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over six years’ experience working in the NHS. I provide evidence-based CBT to adults across the UK and specialise in depression and anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, phobias, and social anxiety. I also have extensive experience supporting people adjusting to long-term health conditions such as cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Confidential, warm and friendly. I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, the effects of abuse, ADHD and autism. My aim is to help support clients in bringing back the happiness, confidence, normality and strength to their lives. I operate my private practice in Buckhurst Hill, offering both individual, couples and family counselling. Using the person centred approach I aim to build rapport with my clients and empathise with them using a compassionate and nurturing style.
Confidential, warm and friendly. I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, the effects of abuse, ADHD and autism. My aim is to help support clients in bringing back the happiness, confidence, normality and strength to their lives. I operate my private practice in Buckhurst Hill, offering both individual, couples and family counselling. Using the person centred approach I aim to build rapport with my clients and empathise with them using a compassionate and nurturing style.
Individuals who appear successful on the outside but are struggling with anxiety, depression, relentless low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, loss, or a sense of feeling stuck.
I work psychodynamically, paying close attention to unconscious processes, early relationships, and the ways past experiences continue to shape emotional life in the present. This approach can be particularly helpful for longstanding or complex difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, struggles linked to identity, success and visibility.
Individuals who appear successful on the outside but are struggling with anxiety, depression, relentless low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, loss, or a sense of feeling stuck.
I work psychodynamically, paying close attention to unconscious processes, early relationships, and the ways past experiences continue to shape emotional life in the present. This approach can be particularly helpful for longstanding or complex difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, struggles linked to identity, success and visibility.
In our sessions, we will talk through past experiences, trauma, and relationship patterns — but therapy with me is also embodied.
Welcome! I am glad you are here.
I offer online and in-person sessions in Chelmsford and Buckhurst Hill.
Anxiety can be debilitating for the body!
I specialise in understanding how anxiety shows up physically. With over 15 years of experience working with the body, my background as a Sports Therapist and Clinical Pilates teacher has given me a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and movement mechanics. I’ve supported clients experiencing back, neck and shoulder pain, hip pain, Fibromyalgia, and Scoliosis, experiences I now integrate into my work as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
In our sessions, we will talk through past experiences, trauma, and relationship patterns — but therapy with me is also embodied.
Welcome! I am glad you are here.
I offer online and in-person sessions in Chelmsford and Buckhurst Hill.
Anxiety can be debilitating for the body!
I specialise in understanding how anxiety shows up physically. With over 15 years of experience working with the body, my background as a Sports Therapist and Clinical Pilates teacher has given me a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and movement mechanics. I’ve supported clients experiencing back, neck and shoulder pain, hip pain, Fibromyalgia, and Scoliosis, experiences I now integrate into my work as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
This may include trauma, family expectations, cultural pressures, relationship difficulties, couple conflict, loss, or long-term emotional stress that affects wellbeing and daily life.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Therapist specialising in trauma-informed practice, neurodiversity, and supporting children, young people, and families. I provide a compassionate, person-centred approach, helping individuals understand their experiences, build resilience, improve emotional wellbeing, and develop practical strategies to navigate life's cha
This may include trauma, family expectations, cultural pressures, relationship difficulties, couple conflict, loss, or long-term emotional stress that affects wellbeing and daily life.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Therapist specialising in trauma-informed practice, neurodiversity, and supporting children, young people, and families. I provide a compassionate, person-centred approach, helping individuals understand their experiences, build resilience, improve emotional wellbeing, and develop practical strategies to navigate life's cha
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming — whether it’s anxiety, low mood, family conflict, or the pain of loss. You may feel stuck in cycles of worry, struggling to cope, or disconnected in your relationships. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can be truly heard, without judgment. Together, we will work to restore balance, build resilience, and support you in creating a clearer path forward, one step at a time."
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming — whether it’s anxiety, low mood, family conflict, or the pain of loss. You may feel stuck in cycles of worry, struggling to cope, or disconnected in your relationships. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can be truly heard, without judgment. Together, we will work to restore balance, build resilience, and support you in creating a clearer path forward, one step at a time."
We hear so much about the benefits of looking after our physical health but often forget our mental health is just as important. In the fast paced, stressful world we live in today, we face many struggles and often find our emotions can start to feel overwhelming. Counselling provides a safe space to talk through whatever you may be going through to help improve your wellbeing. I am a fully qualified Counsellor with a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and I have experience of working with both adults, young people and children.
We hear so much about the benefits of looking after our physical health but often forget our mental health is just as important. In the fast paced, stressful world we live in today, we face many struggles and often find our emotions can start to feel overwhelming. Counselling provides a safe space to talk through whatever you may be going through to help improve your wellbeing. I am a fully qualified Counsellor with a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and I have experience of working with both adults, young people and children.
I work relational first believing that the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of the work we do together, and then often blend CBT, Psychodynamic, existential and person centred to my approach with mindfulness, self compassion and trauma based practices.
I tend to work with women to reduce anxiety symptoms, burnout, and perfectionism. Symptoms can look /feel like you can't rest, it's never enough, overthinking, unwanted thoughts, sleep issues, panic attacks, nervousness, feeling out of control, tearful or fearful.
I can help you understand why this is happening and support you in reducing these symptoms. Book a free 20-minute call or message me.
I work relational first believing that the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of the work we do together, and then often blend CBT, Psychodynamic, existential and person centred to my approach with mindfulness, self compassion and trauma based practices.
I tend to work with women to reduce anxiety symptoms, burnout, and perfectionism. Symptoms can look /feel like you can't rest, it's never enough, overthinking, unwanted thoughts, sleep issues, panic attacks, nervousness, feeling out of control, tearful or fearful.
I can help you understand why this is happening and support you in reducing these symptoms. Book a free 20-minute call or message me.
She is dedicated to valuing diversity in her practice and is trauma informed.
Hello, I’m Louisa, and I warmly welcome you to the beginning of your journey towards potential change. Change often requires courage. With over ten years of experience in therapeutic work, I aim to support you as you navigate a range of life’s transitions. My experience is in supporting those who identify as neurodiverse, as well as individuals facing loss, anxiety, and relationship difficulties including inner child work such as ‘the glass’ child. You are the most important person in this space, if you feel this may connect then make contact. Through deep exploration and reflection, you will gain valuable insight and resilience.
She is dedicated to valuing diversity in her practice and is trauma informed.
Hello, I’m Louisa, and I warmly welcome you to the beginning of your journey towards potential change. Change often requires courage. With over ten years of experience in therapeutic work, I aim to support you as you navigate a range of life’s transitions. My experience is in supporting those who identify as neurodiverse, as well as individuals facing loss, anxiety, and relationship difficulties including inner child work such as ‘the glass’ child. You are the most important person in this space, if you feel this may connect then make contact. Through deep exploration and reflection, you will gain valuable insight and resilience.
I value the uniqueness of each individual experience and will tailor my approach to meet you where you are in your life – working with you so that you no longer feel stuck, unhappy or alone, reducing your anxiety, stress or depression and finding ways to make positive changes that improve your self-acceptance, self-esteem and personal confidence. We can work together so that you are able to address difficult past experiences and gain positive ways to manage your future thoughts, feelings and behaviour. I work with people who are neurodivergent, adapting my practice to ensure specific needs of autism and ADHD are met.
I value the uniqueness of each individual experience and will tailor my approach to meet you where you are in your life – working with you so that you no longer feel stuck, unhappy or alone, reducing your anxiety, stress or depression and finding ways to make positive changes that improve your self-acceptance, self-esteem and personal confidence. We can work together so that you are able to address difficult past experiences and gain positive ways to manage your future thoughts, feelings and behaviour. I work with people who are neurodivergent, adapting my practice to ensure specific needs of autism and ADHD are met.
With over 30 years of experience in clinical work and 20 years of expertise in supervising and teaching psychotherapy and counselling, I have a strong track record of success. For 10 years, I served as the head of Training at a British Psychoanalytic Council accredited program, where I developed the curriculum and helped expand the course into a self-sustaining charity. Alongside my role as a supervisor I also maintain a private practice. Additionally, I am a recognized training analyst and supervisor for doctoral students at both Exeter and Essex universities.
With over 30 years of experience in clinical work and 20 years of expertise in supervising and teaching psychotherapy and counselling, I have a strong track record of success. For 10 years, I served as the head of Training at a British Psychoanalytic Council accredited program, where I developed the curriculum and helped expand the course into a self-sustaining charity. Alongside my role as a supervisor I also maintain a private practice. Additionally, I am a recognized training analyst and supervisor for doctoral students at both Exeter and Essex universities.
I am an HCPC Registered and Chartered Psychologist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, and therapist with over 10 years experience in mental health services. With previous NHS experience in a specialist hospital for adults with personality disorders, as well as at Great Ormond Street Hospital and psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults with mental and physical health conditions, I have the knowledge and professional experience to help with a wide variety of difficulties. I offer specialist assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am an HCPC Registered and Chartered Psychologist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, and therapist with over 10 years experience in mental health services. With previous NHS experience in a specialist hospital for adults with personality disorders, as well as at Great Ormond Street Hospital and psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults with mental and physical health conditions, I have the knowledge and professional experience to help with a wide variety of difficulties. I offer specialist assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
NOW Therapy is a contemporary & dynamic therapeutic service which sees you as an equal - a HUMAN being who's figuring life out in a messy, complicated world - not as someone who's broken and needs fixing. Whatever's going on for you, NOW Therapy can work with you. There's no time like NOW! Contact via Email or WhatsApp today.
NOW Therapy is a contemporary & dynamic therapeutic service which sees you as an equal - a HUMAN being who's figuring life out in a messy, complicated world - not as someone who's broken and needs fixing. Whatever's going on for you, NOW Therapy can work with you. There's no time like NOW! Contact via Email or WhatsApp today.
I also help clients who are going through trauma recovery, addiction recovery or spiritual crisis.
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I provide a unique mix of talking therapies & energy healing. Combining counselling theory with coaching skills, positive psychology & a spiritual/holistic approach, I tailor sessions to the needs of each individual to optimise results.
As well as coaching & counselling, I offer Reiki and other energy therapies which provide powerful relief from physical pain & bodily symptoms while helping with mental/emotional issues.
I also help clients who are going through trauma recovery, addiction recovery or spiritual crisis.
Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Life Coach, Reiki Master-Teacher, Meditation Teacher, Spiritual Mentor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I provide a unique mix of talking therapies & energy healing. Combining counselling theory with coaching skills, positive psychology & a spiritual/holistic approach, I tailor sessions to the needs of each individual to optimise results.
As well as coaching & counselling, I offer Reiki and other energy therapies which provide powerful relief from physical pain & bodily symptoms while helping with mental/emotional issues.
Anxiety Depression ,Sexual issues , Trauma, Habits And Disorders Addiction, Stress ,Couples Therapy ,Systemic Family Therapy C
I am an integrative psychotherapist With qualifications in psycho dynamic, psychoanalytic counselling. C.B.T E.M.D.R ACT and a senior qualified accredited hypnotherapist . My practice is in Clacton on Sea i offer evening and afternoon appointments on Mon and Tues i also offer a full range of remote online appointments
Anxiety Depression ,Sexual issues , Trauma, Habits And Disorders Addiction, Stress ,Couples Therapy ,Systemic Family Therapy C
I am an integrative psychotherapist With qualifications in psycho dynamic, psychoanalytic counselling. C.B.T E.M.D.R ACT and a senior qualified accredited hypnotherapist . My practice is in Clacton on Sea i offer evening and afternoon appointments on Mon and Tues i also offer a full range of remote online appointments
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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.