Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Chelmsford
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Mark Prestney (He Him)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
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Mark is enthusiastic in working with the wide range of issues with CBT such as Anxiety – generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, death anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, hoarding, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, body dysmorphic disorder and phobias. Mark worked in the NHS for 15 years, working in a range of settings including mental health secure units, prisons, and various community mental health teams including early intervention and specialist work and later in management. Mark has also worked in an IAPT service, social care and the corporate sector.

Tamsin Cullen
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
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I use an integrative approach as I do not believe that one style fits all. This means that I will suggest utilising the most appropriate approach according to individual needs and wants. The main approaches I work with, but not limited to, are TA (Transactional Analysis), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Humanistic Therapies. I am also a qualified Europe and UK EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) therapist, a treatment with great success for different types of trauma,
PTSD
, assaults, rape, phobias, illness, injury, anxiety, self-esteem, stage fright/ performance/ tests and relationship issues.
Not accepting new clients

Belinda Allen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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I have expertise in school refusal, OCD, impact of divorce, childhood abuse,
trauma and PTSD
.
Specialist Child, Adolescent & Family Counsellor, Mental Health Professional, CAMHS, NHS. Thank you for clicking on my profile, I’m not sure why you are here, but I wonder if you wish something in your life could be different? Perhaps you or a loved one is struggling with their mental health, maybe there are problems in your important relationships? Looking for help is a sign of strength and I appreciate it can feel scary reaching out for emotional support. If you would like to understand how talking therapy works and the types of support I can provide, please feel free to contact me either by email or the number listed above.

Gillian Strutton
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
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I am Senior Accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant and a Integrative Clinical Supervisor. I am registered on the approved Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (License 055765) and have experience working with adults, adolescents and couples. I am DBS and UK Gov National Security approved. I have over 17 years of experience and offer clinical assessment and treatment for a range of mental health presenting problems. These include anxiety, depression,
PTSD
, OCD, Bi-polar, stress, phobias, self esteem, anger, relationship problems etc

Karen Tottman-Napier
Counsellor, MBACP
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Post traumatic stress disorders known as
PTSD
.
Life can be difficult, and counselling can help explore your thoughts and feelings. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have over 18 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, children, young people and adults up to any age. I trained at St Luke's Hospice and also volunteered after I qualified. I feel I use my skills to help you explore your difficult times to help you understand your situation. I offer counselling, short term or long term. I have worked with many different issues such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and difficulties with relationship issues.

Angie Smithson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
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I work with those struggling with self-destructive behaviour, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation,
PTSD
, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder and eating disorders. By uniting the person-centred approach alongside dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) I work alongside you within the therapeutic relationship, practising new life skills seeking to identify, accept and change negative thinking patterns by looking at four key areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Relationships. The aim is to support individuals find new ways to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in life.

Chelmsford Talking Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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I am the founder of Chelmsford Talking Therapy and an experienced, fully qualified Registered and Accredited Counsellor. Whilst my core approach to counselling is psychodynamic, I am flexible in my practice and always open to exploring client options in line with your own individual needs. My client base is wide ranging. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, work related and personal stress, anger problems and difficulties relating to trauma/
PTSD
. I offer counselling to children, young people, Adults, couples and families, in person and online.

Marta Knycinska
Psychologist, GMBPsS
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I'm a Psychologist with over eight years of experience in working with diversified groups of people - experiencing anxiety,
PTSD
, drugs misuse, relationship problems, prolonging fatigue, fibromyalgia, recurring existence issues, low self-esteem, low mood and/or motivation, life-goal searching.
You've already made a great step - you look for help. I know looking for a support can be both overwhelming and daunting. I want to create a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can freely express yourself. I'm here to help you in exploring your strengths and create new skills to let you be an independent individual, where none of the external factor will have an impact on your self-esteem. I'm also integrally trained to provide a holistic insight into the situation.

Laura Butler Psychological Therapy Ltd.
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
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We specialise in Depression (including low mood and low self-esteem), Anxiety Disorders (including OCD, Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobias, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Worry, Stress, Work related Stress), and
PTSD
.
Are you fed up of feeling anxious, stressed or low in mood? Are you struggling with a trauma that has affected your life? Or would your child or teenager benefit from some therapeutic support? Invest in your or your families' mental health and be able to start living the life you would like to. We have no waiting lists, sessions available weekdays, evenings and weekends, a choice of therapists who work from different therapeutic approaches and with adults, young people or children. All of our sessions are remote meaning that you can conveniently fit them into your life and from the comfort of your own home.

Karen Louise Hardy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
With this comes
PTSD
, self harm, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and self loathing.
Everyone is an individual who experiences life and the issues it throws, in very different ways. No 'one' sure way fits all - that is my Moto. We are individuals. Whatever anyone is feeling they shouldn't believe that they can "just cope" because everyone else seems to be doing ok. Its all relative! Depression/anxiety/stress/ lack of self worth and esteem are all problems in todays society and many suffer in silence. You don't need to. Often by talking and getting your problems out in the open is the first step to healing. Their voice to be heard and feelings to be listened to. Trust and the therapeutic relationship are key.

Nadia Wyatt
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
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I'm a highly experienced CBT Counsellor, Trauma Specialist & EMDR Therapist (14 years+ of expertise) around helping people with Trauma (Complex
PTSD
&
PTSD
), long term illness and disease & oncology (Cancer), severe Anxiety & Depression & relationship problems (Couples & Family Therapy). In addition, my specialism, include Suicide & Self harm & ADHD & Autism Coaching. The main reason is because I suffered badly with my mental health when my 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with Cancer, Leukaemia, (a few years ago). My approach to therapy is holistic in nature exploring cognitive, emotional, cultural & environmental aspects.

Blossom Therapeutic Services
MA
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I offer a safe, judgement-free space for you to explore your experiences and feelings. It can be an ongoing issue that you or a young person has been suffering from, or, it may be a more recent concern. I am flexible and adaptable in my approach. I work with clients who have a wide range of experiences/difficulties, including; Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse, Anxiety & Depression, Suicide, Self-harm, Attachment difficulties, Addiction, Autism, Looked-After-Children, ADHD and Bereavement.

Rachel Maker
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
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This may be your first time seeking support from a counsellor, or you may have already experienced counselling before. Either way, I understand that looking for the right counsellor can sometimes feel a little daunting. I would like to reassure you that what ever it is that's troubling you, you don’t have to do it alone. We would work through your counselling journey together and at your own pace.

Sarah MacLean
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
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Hi. My name is Dr. Sarah MacLean. I’m a highly trained and experienced Clinical Psychologist providing a professional psychology service based in Chelmsford, Essex and also online. I work with people with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties including but not limited to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosis, personality disorder, relationship and interpersonal difficulties. Within my practice, I will work collaboratively with you in order to help you understand your difficulties and distress and help you find relief and make the changes towards the life you seek.

Chelmsford Counselling and Therapy Centre
Counsellor, MBACP
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Our aim at the Chelmsford Counselling and Therapy Centre is to inspire growth , help clients bring about change leading to self - fulfilment. I work along side a group of Counsellors and Therapists so be can be very responsive to client needs. We work with adults, children as well as couples.We also offer a low cost Counselling Service for individual adults provided by Counsellors in training.

Leanne Pitts
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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As my client, I will provide you with the space and time to talk freely about your thoughts, feelings, history and experiences. By doing this we may learn more about who you are, your behaviour and crucially how you can become happier and more content in your life. I will support you to explore yourself more deeply and identify the hurdles that stand between you and your goals and ideals. My work has helped people who are suffering with prolonged anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, OCD, low self-esteem, disordered eating, feelings of self harm and suicide and with a focus on past trauma amongst other presentations.

Jane Ford
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I’m an integrative therapist working in the Chelmsford area but I also offer remote sessions. I work with children, adolescents and adults supporting them through a range of difficulties they may be experiencing including anxiety, low mood, relationship issues or trauma. My role as therapist, is to help individuals develop their own understanding of their situation to help them manage their difficulties more effectively.

Billie Clark
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
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Life can be unpredictable and often things are put in our paths that have an impact on our psychological & Emotional wellbeing. Sometimes these issues can take their toll and cause us pain and suffering, partly due to pushing them to the back of our minds, bottling up or just trying to ignore them in the hope they may just go away. Quite often we try to maintain a brave face and show the world that we can cope, but the reality is, when we ignore difficult experiences, feelings and thoughts they are trapped inside. Never really disappearing, they stay just in the background within continuing to impact our view of self & our world.

Nathalie Macleod
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
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Welcome. I am a BACP Accredited counsellor with experience working with adults, couples and young people. At times in our lives, events can swamp us and we can struggle to cope. I have experience working with clients with various backgrounds. I can help you with anxiety, stress, self esteem issues, low mood, depression, relationship issues, experiencing chronic illness, along with suicidal ideation. My approach can help you understand yourself better and explore ways to bring about positive change.

humanskind - stuart dean
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified
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I know how it feels. I’ve trawled these sites looking for something that stands out, someone a bit different. Someone real. Feeling lost, feeling alone, feeling so down. Wanting to find that person I could, just perhaps, take a leap of faith with. I won’t promise I’ve been exactly where you are or where you’ve been, because I can’t. Nobody can. As humans we are all unique; each of us is a special, individual creature.
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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.