Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Cheltenham
Trauma is a particular focus of my work, for which I apply a structured recovery model, that I tailor to meet client's needs.
Welcome to my profile. I hope you find the support you need, whether with me or another counsellor. For those who have taken that important step, I enjoy working alongside and celebrating with them when improvements in their mental health begin to show. This can involve getting to the root causes of symptoms, which is typically connected with 'what has happened to you'. We are shaped by our past, which is key to our understanding of 'self'. By giving attention to the feelings that play out in the present we can learn how to take back control of our emotions to live a better life, including in how we relate to self and others.
Trauma is a particular focus of my work, for which I apply a structured recovery model, that I tailor to meet client's needs.
Welcome to my profile. I hope you find the support you need, whether with me or another counsellor. For those who have taken that important step, I enjoy working alongside and celebrating with them when improvements in their mental health begin to show. This can involve getting to the root causes of symptoms, which is typically connected with 'what has happened to you'. We are shaped by our past, which is key to our understanding of 'self'. By giving attention to the feelings that play out in the present we can learn how to take back control of our emotions to live a better life, including in how we relate to self and others.
I have worked with clients who have lost someone close to them; who have experienced a suicide in the family or sudden trauma associated to loss.
We all need help as it can be hard when you are struggling with issues in life and with stressful situations. You might be feeling anxious, stuck or even overwhelmed and unable to tackle life's challenges on your own. I'm a qualified, BACP registered and experienced Humanistic counsellor practising in Cheltenham and West London. I offer non-judgemental, supportive and understanding counselling, provided in a safe space, where you can explore and express what is troubling you. I am committed to helping my clients make sense of and work through their difficulties to make changes that are important to them.
I have worked with clients who have lost someone close to them; who have experienced a suicide in the family or sudden trauma associated to loss.
We all need help as it can be hard when you are struggling with issues in life and with stressful situations. You might be feeling anxious, stuck or even overwhelmed and unable to tackle life's challenges on your own. I'm a qualified, BACP registered and experienced Humanistic counsellor practising in Cheltenham and West London. I offer non-judgemental, supportive and understanding counselling, provided in a safe space, where you can explore and express what is troubling you. I am committed to helping my clients make sense of and work through their difficulties to make changes that are important to them.
I am highly experienced in supporting people to adjust to life-limiting and/or degenerative health conditions and have particular interest in working with medically unexplained symptoms and physical health trauma.
Life is full of challenges, and we can all struggle to cope with the impact of difficult events or circumstances. Therapy can be a useful support in navigating tricky periods and can help people deal with distress in a way that minimises its impact on quality of life. I work with individuals in a collaborative way, using a process of formulation to develop a shared understanding of psychological difficulties. The direction and content of our work will depend on an individual’s personal goals for the future and can range from exploratory work to a more structured approach focusing on the development of self-management skills.
I am highly experienced in supporting people to adjust to life-limiting and/or degenerative health conditions and have particular interest in working with medically unexplained symptoms and physical health trauma.
Life is full of challenges, and we can all struggle to cope with the impact of difficult events or circumstances. Therapy can be a useful support in navigating tricky periods and can help people deal with distress in a way that minimises its impact on quality of life. I work with individuals in a collaborative way, using a process of formulation to develop a shared understanding of psychological difficulties. The direction and content of our work will depend on an individual’s personal goals for the future and can range from exploratory work to a more structured approach focusing on the development of self-management skills.
Hi! I'm Naomi. I am a qualified counsellor based in Cheltenham, offering face-to-face or online counselling sessions. I work in a person-centred way, I strongly believe that everyone can find their own answers to their problems and that counselling can help client's to identify these answers. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship with clients based on trust and respect. I provide a non-judgemental, welcoming and confidential space for you to explore any issues that you may be experiencing.
Hi! I'm Naomi. I am a qualified counsellor based in Cheltenham, offering face-to-face or online counselling sessions. I work in a person-centred way, I strongly believe that everyone can find their own answers to their problems and that counselling can help client's to identify these answers. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship with clients based on trust and respect. I provide a non-judgemental, welcoming and confidential space for you to explore any issues that you may be experiencing.
I offer specialist fast treatment for trauma and phobias.
I offer a compassionate space where you can learn more about yourself, reengage with your strengths and resources, and develop new skills to move towards change quickly. If you choose to work with me, my commitment to you is to help you feel a little better after every session and to give you the tools to maintain good mental health beyond therapy.
I offer specialist fast treatment for trauma and phobias.
I offer a compassionate space where you can learn more about yourself, reengage with your strengths and resources, and develop new skills to move towards change quickly. If you choose to work with me, my commitment to you is to help you feel a little better after every session and to give you the tools to maintain good mental health beyond therapy.
If you are worrying more than usual, having nightmares or flashbacks to a traumatic event, suffering from disturbed sleep or are more feeling irritable and hyper-vigilant than usual, you may be suffering from a reaction to trauma.
I use a number of therapeutic approaches that acknowledge the mind and the body. I am an EMDR therapist, have extensive training in third wave CBT and underpin all this with an integrative, contemporary approach to therapy based on current research. If this means nothing to you, don't worry I can explain if you get in touch.
If you are worrying more than usual, having nightmares or flashbacks to a traumatic event, suffering from disturbed sleep or are more feeling irritable and hyper-vigilant than usual, you may be suffering from a reaction to trauma.
I use a number of therapeutic approaches that acknowledge the mind and the body. I am an EMDR therapist, have extensive training in third wave CBT and underpin all this with an integrative, contemporary approach to therapy based on current research. If this means nothing to you, don't worry I can explain if you get in touch.
As your therapist it is important to me that we work together explore the problem, understand how it developed and through psychoeducation, developing strategies and coping mechanisms we can understand, and work towards enabling you to reach your goal to wellness.
As your therapist it is important to me that we work together explore the problem, understand how it developed and through psychoeducation, developing strategies and coping mechanisms we can understand, and work towards enabling you to reach your goal to wellness.
I specialise in working with people who have experienced complex trauma, including attachment/developmental and relational trauma.
As a clinical psychologist with several years of additional specialist training, I help people understand how their struggles typically make sense in the context of their experiences. Drawing on mainly experiential therapy models, I tailor my interventions to the individual I am working with, rather than offering a 'one size fits all' approach.
I specialise in working with people who have experienced complex trauma, including attachment/developmental and relational trauma.
As a clinical psychologist with several years of additional specialist training, I help people understand how their struggles typically make sense in the context of their experiences. Drawing on mainly experiential therapy models, I tailor my interventions to the individual I am working with, rather than offering a 'one size fits all' approach.
If you're feeling like you can't get control of your 'self' in some fundamental way, you might like to try IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy. This will give you a way of understanding all the different parts of yourself, and all your reactive thoughts and behaviours, so that you can live from a calm place inside - even if that feels impossible right now. Imagine being able to feel but calmly respond, rather than jumping between panicking reactions, or being able to clearly know what you want, rather than feeling stuck. IFS offers a way to gain a calm, clear and energised way of managing ourselves.
If you're feeling like you can't get control of your 'self' in some fundamental way, you might like to try IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy. This will give you a way of understanding all the different parts of yourself, and all your reactive thoughts and behaviours, so that you can live from a calm place inside - even if that feels impossible right now. Imagine being able to feel but calmly respond, rather than jumping between panicking reactions, or being able to clearly know what you want, rather than feeling stuck. IFS offers a way to gain a calm, clear and energised way of managing ourselves.
Contact me if you are looking for a safe person with whom you can explore matters that are important to you; this may include relationships, emotions, thoughts that concern you, or blocks you feel. The focus of our work would be you and your life. You may have goals you wish to achieve or feel hopeless and stuck. Whatever your concerns, our work may entail looking at the past or taking a more solution-focused approach. My approach assumes that the quality of our meeting is more important than any technique or theory I use and that different issues have meanings particular to the individual. Open communication is the key.
Contact me if you are looking for a safe person with whom you can explore matters that are important to you; this may include relationships, emotions, thoughts that concern you, or blocks you feel. The focus of our work would be you and your life. You may have goals you wish to achieve or feel hopeless and stuck. Whatever your concerns, our work may entail looking at the past or taking a more solution-focused approach. My approach assumes that the quality of our meeting is more important than any technique or theory I use and that different issues have meanings particular to the individual. Open communication is the key.
In 2022 I have completed the ' Contemporary Trauma Practice ' course with Relational Change.
Hi I'm Anna, being understood and cared for are deeply important to me, I listen attentively with acceptance and compassion. Perhaps you have noticed patterns in your life and you would like to understand yourself more? Talking things through can help you make sense of things. Sometimes past experiences can cause distress, having a space to share with a counsellor can help you process your feelings. Working together, we can look at choices available to you, helping you find hope again.
In 2022 I have completed the ' Contemporary Trauma Practice ' course with Relational Change.
Hi I'm Anna, being understood and cared for are deeply important to me, I listen attentively with acceptance and compassion. Perhaps you have noticed patterns in your life and you would like to understand yourself more? Talking things through can help you make sense of things. Sometimes past experiences can cause distress, having a space to share with a counsellor can help you process your feelings. Working together, we can look at choices available to you, helping you find hope again.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, CBT and Brainspotting Practitioner, providing help and guidance to adults, children, and teenagers. I use a variety of proven approaches and with 38 years of experience, I take great care to consider your specific needs to establish the best approach to help you with any emotional block or problem you are experiencing. My aim is to help you to achieve your goals for therapy and together we work collaboratively to achieve them. My office is situated in such a way that clients can access therapy in a private and confidential setting.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, CBT and Brainspotting Practitioner, providing help and guidance to adults, children, and teenagers. I use a variety of proven approaches and with 38 years of experience, I take great care to consider your specific needs to establish the best approach to help you with any emotional block or problem you are experiencing. My aim is to help you to achieve your goals for therapy and together we work collaboratively to achieve them. My office is situated in such a way that clients can access therapy in a private and confidential setting.
I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma.
I have completed extensive post qualification training in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and attachment work. I am currently completing my doctorate on a part- time basis, and have an ongoing interest in research in practice, neuropsychology and neuroscience. Our sessions together can include eco therapy, so you prefer we can work outdoors.
I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma.
I have completed extensive post qualification training in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and attachment work. I am currently completing my doctorate on a part- time basis, and have an ongoing interest in research in practice, neuropsychology and neuroscience. Our sessions together can include eco therapy, so you prefer we can work outdoors.
Children in Mind - Psychiatric & Psychological
Psychotherapist, PsychD, ACP
1 Endorsed
Cheltenham GL52
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more.
Our in-depth clinical trainings enables us to understand young people and respond sensitively and understand complex multi-layered communications. We work with parents/carers/networks to support young people. We treat everyone as an individual and provide interventions/treatment holistically with this in mind.
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more.
Our in-depth clinical trainings enables us to understand young people and respond sensitively and understand complex multi-layered communications. We work with parents/carers/networks to support young people. We treat everyone as an individual and provide interventions/treatment holistically with this in mind.
I have experience in a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, low self-esteem, body image, feeling 'stuck' and coping with change.
Hello, I am a qualified, experienced counsellor offering face-to face counselling in Cheltenham as well as online sessions, to suit your needs. I work compassionately and empathically, without judgement, to create a confidential and safe space for you to talk and explore your experiences. There may be something particular you would like to work through, or, maybe you're not sure what you need to focus on? I can help you to understand your thoughts and feelings to create a better understanding of yourself, others, and your relationships, to promote healing and growth at a pace that suits you.
I have experience in a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, low self-esteem, body image, feeling 'stuck' and coping with change.
Hello, I am a qualified, experienced counsellor offering face-to face counselling in Cheltenham as well as online sessions, to suit your needs. I work compassionately and empathically, without judgement, to create a confidential and safe space for you to talk and explore your experiences. There may be something particular you would like to work through, or, maybe you're not sure what you need to focus on? I can help you to understand your thoughts and feelings to create a better understanding of yourself, others, and your relationships, to promote healing and growth at a pace that suits you.
I have extensive experience with a range of difficulties and mental health problems, including; complex trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and burnout, bereavement and relationship difficulties.
Welcome, my name is Sammie, I am a Counselling Psychologist offering online therapy. Starting therapy can be a daunting step, but my aim is to offer a safe, supportive space, where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
At the heart of my practice is a deep commitment to offering a compassionate, warm and non-judgemental space, where you can explore life’s difficulties. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is central to the work we do together and can often be the vehicle for change.
I have extensive experience with a range of difficulties and mental health problems, including; complex trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and burnout, bereavement and relationship difficulties.
Welcome, my name is Sammie, I am a Counselling Psychologist offering online therapy. Starting therapy can be a daunting step, but my aim is to offer a safe, supportive space, where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
At the heart of my practice is a deep commitment to offering a compassionate, warm and non-judgemental space, where you can explore life’s difficulties. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is central to the work we do together and can often be the vehicle for change.
If you are experiencing self-criticism, low mood, anxiety, or struggling with the impact of trauma, then I can help you.
I aim to offer a confidential, compassionate, and empathic approach, using therapies we know work for people such as EMDR, CBT, Compassion-focussed Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We will talk together about your goals and needs and develop a clear plan to help you.
I am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner which marks my demonstrated competence.
If you are experiencing self-criticism, low mood, anxiety, or struggling with the impact of trauma, then I can help you.
I aim to offer a confidential, compassionate, and empathic approach, using therapies we know work for people such as EMDR, CBT, Compassion-focussed Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We will talk together about your goals and needs and develop a clear plan to help you.
I am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner which marks my demonstrated competence.
I work with a range of issues, including anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties (past and present), life transitions, low self-esteem, and trauma.
I work with clients collaboratively, paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and the body, to enable them to build self-awareness and resilience, and develop a greater sense of security and peace. I am particularly interested in how clients think about their past relationships and losses, and how this impacts their functioning in the present day.
I work with a range of issues, including anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties (past and present), life transitions, low self-esteem, and trauma.
I work with clients collaboratively, paying attention to thoughts, feelings, and the body, to enable them to build self-awareness and resilience, and develop a greater sense of security and peace. I am particularly interested in how clients think about their past relationships and losses, and how this impacts their functioning in the present day.
I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, to support trauma recovery, manage anxiety and mood, and explore deeper emotional patterns.
Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with children, teenagers, and adults. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to each individual’s needs.
I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, to support trauma recovery, manage anxiety and mood, and explore deeper emotional patterns.
Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with children, teenagers, and adults. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to each individual’s needs.
As you know our mental health has a direct impact on our wellbeing which can be hugely detrimental. Together we will use whichever therapy we feel will be of most benefit to you - such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you overcome your difficulties.
As you know our mental health has a direct impact on our wellbeing which can be hugely detrimental. Together we will use whichever therapy we feel will be of most benefit to you - such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you overcome your difficulties.
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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.