Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Dereham
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma.
I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your specific difficulties. I specialise in anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias and trauma, and also support people experiencing burnout, stress and low mood. Our work is both compassionate and practical to help you understand how patterns developed, what maintains them, and build tools to create meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma.
I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your specific difficulties. I specialise in anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias and trauma, and also support people experiencing burnout, stress and low mood. Our work is both compassionate and practical to help you understand how patterns developed, what maintains them, and build tools to create meaningful change.
Life can feel exhausting when you’ve spent years carrying anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties while trying to hold everything together on the outside.
I offer sessions from a private countryside setting in Beeston, near King’s Lynn, as well as online and telephone appointments. I work with adults, children, and young people, offering both short and longer-term therapy depending on individual needs.
Life can feel exhausting when you’ve spent years carrying anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties while trying to hold everything together on the outside.
I offer sessions from a private countryside setting in Beeston, near King’s Lynn, as well as online and telephone appointments. I work with adults, children, and young people, offering both short and longer-term therapy depending on individual needs.
If you're struggling with difficulties related to traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these and to understand why you're feeling overwhelmed.
CBT and EMDR have a good evidence base in helping people with trauma related symptoms/ PTSD/traumatic bereavement, or where people need to process painful memories from the past. Both are also great for treating anxiety - it is daunting to leave your comfort zone, but the results of less fear/anxiety, and higher confidence in yourself are worth it!
If you're struggling with difficulties related to traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these and to understand why you're feeling overwhelmed.
CBT and EMDR have a good evidence base in helping people with trauma related symptoms/ PTSD/traumatic bereavement, or where people need to process painful memories from the past. Both are also great for treating anxiety - it is daunting to leave your comfort zone, but the results of less fear/anxiety, and higher confidence in yourself are worth it!
I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety.
I work in a trauma-informed, relational way, specialising in complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. With thousands of hours supporting survivors, I understand the care and safety this work requires. I draw on person-centred, attachment-informed and somatic approaches, tailoring therapy to you.
I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety.
I work in a trauma-informed, relational way, specialising in complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. With thousands of hours supporting survivors, I understand the care and safety this work requires. I draw on person-centred, attachment-informed and somatic approaches, tailoring therapy to you.
Playful Nurture offers Trauma informed (Tavistock and Beacon House trained) and SEN aware practice ( former Play Therapist at Outstanding Complex Needs School).
Playful Nurture exists to support children in need, be they struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues. I am committed to co-creating meaningful and safe strategies with children and young people that will enable them to move forward in their life journey in such a way that they can identify, value and use their strengths to work with their difficulties.
I am delighted to also share that I was awarded the role of Ambassador for Play Therapy by PTUK.
Playful Nurture offers Trauma informed (Tavistock and Beacon House trained) and SEN aware practice ( former Play Therapist at Outstanding Complex Needs School).
Playful Nurture exists to support children in need, be they struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues. I am committed to co-creating meaningful and safe strategies with children and young people that will enable them to move forward in their life journey in such a way that they can identify, value and use their strengths to work with their difficulties.
I am delighted to also share that I was awarded the role of Ambassador for Play Therapy by PTUK.
Seeking help can feel quite daunting, send me an email and we can have a free consultation over the telephone. I offer pluralistic counselling, which means I can use Person Centered, Psychodynamic and CBT approaches. Dealing with a range of issues whether it is stress, anxiety, depression or trauma, abuse or grief, talking therapy can help. I have experience working with Domestic Abuse, grief, anxiety and depression. I look forward to offering you a safe space to be heard in a non judgmental and compassionate manner.
Seeking help can feel quite daunting, send me an email and we can have a free consultation over the telephone. I offer pluralistic counselling, which means I can use Person Centered, Psychodynamic and CBT approaches. Dealing with a range of issues whether it is stress, anxiety, depression or trauma, abuse or grief, talking therapy can help. I have experience working with Domestic Abuse, grief, anxiety and depression. I look forward to offering you a safe space to be heard in a non judgmental and compassionate manner.
Perhaps you struggle with not feeling ‘good enough’ or getting past trauma.
I'm an integrative therapist, which means i work with different theories and ways of working - but ultimately i work with you and how you feel above everything. We will explore and use your Attachment patterns to understand your relationships with self and others. I’m Person Centred, so believe in the innate wisdom you hold about you.
Perhaps you struggle with not feeling ‘good enough’ or getting past trauma.
I'm an integrative therapist, which means i work with different theories and ways of working - but ultimately i work with you and how you feel above everything. We will explore and use your Attachment patterns to understand your relationships with self and others. I’m Person Centred, so believe in the innate wisdom you hold about you.
My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I offer both individual and couples counselling. With individual clients, we will work to understand the origins of current challenges – like anxiety, negative thinking and depression – and develop better coping mechanisms. With relationship counselling, I help the couple to reconnect and build a stronger, healthier and sustainable relationship.
My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I offer both individual and couples counselling. With individual clients, we will work to understand the origins of current challenges – like anxiety, negative thinking and depression – and develop better coping mechanisms. With relationship counselling, I help the couple to reconnect and build a stronger, healthier and sustainable relationship.
Additional courses include Trauma/Suicide Awareness, Attachment Theory, ADHD, Autism/ASD, working with children/young adults and anger.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
Additional courses include Trauma/Suicide Awareness, Attachment Theory, ADHD, Autism/ASD, working with children/young adults and anger.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
I’m Kim Bucher, a BACP-registered, psychotherapeutic counsellor based near Dereham, Norfolk, offering confidential counselling for adults and young people aged 13+, both in-person and online.
I'm passionate about mental well-being and support people with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, and feeling emotionally stuck, as well as issues such as OCD, ADHD, ASD/autism, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
I offer a 20 minute, no obligation chat to clients who are thinking about having some counselling.
I’m Kim Bucher, a BACP-registered, psychotherapeutic counsellor based near Dereham, Norfolk, offering confidential counselling for adults and young people aged 13+, both in-person and online.
I'm passionate about mental well-being and support people with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, and feeling emotionally stuck, as well as issues such as OCD, ADHD, ASD/autism, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
I offer a 20 minute, no obligation chat to clients who are thinking about having some counselling.
More Therapists Nearby
Anxiety, low mood, trauma, or persistent overthinking may be affecting your relationships, work, or sense of self.
I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with extensive NHS experience, specialising in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, stress, relationship difficulties, and neurodiversity. I offer evidence-based, integrative therapy focused on understanding what keeps difficulties going and supporting meaningful, practical change.
Anxiety, low mood, trauma, or persistent overthinking may be affecting your relationships, work, or sense of self.
I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with extensive NHS experience, specialising in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, stress, relationship difficulties, and neurodiversity. I offer evidence-based, integrative therapy focused on understanding what keeps difficulties going and supporting meaningful, practical change.
Lisa integrates her expertise as a Yoga Therapist, Educator, and EMDR Trauma Therapist to support individuals, couples, and polycules in achieving greater emotional, mental, physical, and sexual well-being.
Consensual non- monogamy/ erection problems/ inability to orgasm/ low sexual desire/ painful sex/ premature or early ejaculation/ problematic porn use/ relationship problems (inc. couples and poly)/ sex, gender, erotic and relationship identity concerns/ sexual compulsions/ specific sexual interests (BDSM, kink, fetishes)/ vaginismus/ EMDR Trauma Therapy.
Lisa integrates her expertise as a Yoga Therapist, Educator, and EMDR Trauma Therapist to support individuals, couples, and polycules in achieving greater emotional, mental, physical, and sexual well-being.
Consensual non- monogamy/ erection problems/ inability to orgasm/ low sexual desire/ painful sex/ premature or early ejaculation/ problematic porn use/ relationship problems (inc. couples and poly)/ sex, gender, erotic and relationship identity concerns/ sexual compulsions/ specific sexual interests (BDSM, kink, fetishes)/ vaginismus/ EMDR Trauma Therapy.
My main area of expertise lies within varying types of trauma including sexual physical or emotional abuse, but it's important to note that trauma comes in all shapes and sizes.
Starting your counselling journey can be daunting. You have already taken the biggest step in looking for therapy. It’s important to ensure that you can choose a counsellor with whom you feel comfortable and heard. I offer a safe space where there is no judgement and an environment to explore any issues you may be experiencing in a confidential setting. Perhaps something has brought you here, but you aren't sure what you need - I'm available to help you through your counselling journey.
My main area of expertise lies within varying types of trauma including sexual physical or emotional abuse, but it's important to note that trauma comes in all shapes and sizes.
Starting your counselling journey can be daunting. You have already taken the biggest step in looking for therapy. It’s important to ensure that you can choose a counsellor with whom you feel comfortable and heard. I offer a safe space where there is no judgement and an environment to explore any issues you may be experiencing in a confidential setting. Perhaps something has brought you here, but you aren't sure what you need - I'm available to help you through your counselling journey.
I specialise in supporting adults with trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, and emotional overwhelm through tailored, integrative therapy.
Hi, I'm Leigh, and I believe people usually come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with them, but because life has become overwhelming or difficult to carry alone. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, anger, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties and feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental. Together we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface, develop greater self-understanding, and begin finding ways forward that feel more manageable and empowering.
I specialise in supporting adults with trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, and emotional overwhelm through tailored, integrative therapy.
Hi, I'm Leigh, and I believe people usually come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with them, but because life has become overwhelming or difficult to carry alone. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, anger, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties and feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental. Together we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface, develop greater self-understanding, and begin finding ways forward that feel more manageable and empowering.
I work with what you wish to explore in your therapy sessions, including amongst many presentations; complex PTSD, borderline personality disorder (PBD), generational trauma, ASD, childhood adversity.
EXPLORE - EXPERIENCE - ENGAGE - EMPOWER How we feel can impact on our world significantly. Talking through thoughts and feelings at our own pace can be a helpful way to explore what may lie at the root of pain and difficulty. My endeavour as a PERSON CENTRED NATURE THERAPIST is to work alongside you in finding your way back to a space of balance and wellbeing within. PERSON CENTRED therapy is at the very core of how I work therapeutically and NATURE deepens and inspires that process. Combining these approaches can be a way to explore thoughts and feelings and facilitate healing.
I work with what you wish to explore in your therapy sessions, including amongst many presentations; complex PTSD, borderline personality disorder (PBD), generational trauma, ASD, childhood adversity.
EXPLORE - EXPERIENCE - ENGAGE - EMPOWER How we feel can impact on our world significantly. Talking through thoughts and feelings at our own pace can be a helpful way to explore what may lie at the root of pain and difficulty. My endeavour as a PERSON CENTRED NATURE THERAPIST is to work alongside you in finding your way back to a space of balance and wellbeing within. PERSON CENTRED therapy is at the very core of how I work therapeutically and NATURE deepens and inspires that process. Combining these approaches can be a way to explore thoughts and feelings and facilitate healing.
Offering equine therapy. maylandequinetherapy.
I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist. I offer an integrative approach, working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I offer an open minded and non judgmental space for clients to explore what’s troubling them. I work with all client issues. My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues. Im also a neurodiversity specialist supporting both adults and children.
Offering equine therapy. maylandequinetherapy.
I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist. I offer an integrative approach, working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I offer an open minded and non judgmental space for clients to explore what’s troubling them. I work with all client issues. My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues. Im also a neurodiversity specialist supporting both adults and children.
I help adults handle trauma, grief and big life changes.
Together, we’ll figure out why you feel the way you do and what you need in order to become clearer, calmer or more confident making choices that are right for you. With curiosity and compassion, we’ll work to understand critical internal voices, connect with parts of you that maybe got a bit lost, and help you find ways to cope with difficult emotions.
I help adults handle trauma, grief and big life changes.
Together, we’ll figure out why you feel the way you do and what you need in order to become clearer, calmer or more confident making choices that are right for you. With curiosity and compassion, we’ll work to understand critical internal voices, connect with parts of you that maybe got a bit lost, and help you find ways to cope with difficult emotions.
One of the main issues I work with is Trauma and PTSD.
Life can be full of ups and downs, and all too often there is little or no opportunity to take time for yourself to work through these changes and adapt…leading to problems becoming bigger and more consuming. There may be times when you are suddenly faced with your own vulnerabilities and mortality and may feel like you have no one who you can confide in. As an integrative counsellor, I can offer you the time to talk about what worries you, or what feels too much to deal with alone and can walk alongside you on your chosen path.
One of the main issues I work with is Trauma and PTSD.
Life can be full of ups and downs, and all too often there is little or no opportunity to take time for yourself to work through these changes and adapt…leading to problems becoming bigger and more consuming. There may be times when you are suddenly faced with your own vulnerabilities and mortality and may feel like you have no one who you can confide in. As an integrative counsellor, I can offer you the time to talk about what worries you, or what feels too much to deal with alone and can walk alongside you on your chosen path.
Person centred, trauma informed therapy, CBT.
Coming into therapy is a positive decision to move forward in life and embark on a journey to a happier and more fulfilled future. I will stay with you on your journey, listening and hearing your thoughts and feelings guiding and following you as you determine, moving towards optimising your journey. Therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and issues, I can use a range of therapeutic strategies to meet these needs. I can offer an empathetic listening space, non judgemental and safe.
Person centred, trauma informed therapy, CBT.
Coming into therapy is a positive decision to move forward in life and embark on a journey to a happier and more fulfilled future. I will stay with you on your journey, listening and hearing your thoughts and feelings guiding and following you as you determine, moving towards optimising your journey. Therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and issues, I can use a range of therapeutic strategies to meet these needs. I can offer an empathetic listening space, non judgemental and safe.
Here, I offer a respectful and compassionate space.
A space where ways of thinking and feeling can be examined, perhaps old patterns of behaviour no longer feel good to you? Are relationships becoming destructive? Are your boundaries being broken? You may have experienced a loss or a life changing event and need support and space to unpack and understand where you are now.
My aim for my work with my clients is to help them understand what is important for them, to assist and empower clients, to be alongside them as they navigate change or discomfort or something else?
Here, I offer a respectful and compassionate space.
A space where ways of thinking and feeling can be examined, perhaps old patterns of behaviour no longer feel good to you? Are relationships becoming destructive? Are your boundaries being broken? You may have experienced a loss or a life changing event and need support and space to unpack and understand where you are now.
My aim for my work with my clients is to help them understand what is important for them, to assist and empower clients, to be alongside them as they navigate change or discomfort or something else?
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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.