Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Hadleigh

Lorraine Anne Bygrave
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to healing.
I also offer intensive therapy, where we can work 3 hours per day over 3 consecutive days, equivalent to 9 weeks of therapy in just 3 days. Together, we’ll uncover your inner strength and create lasting, meaningful change.
I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to healing.
I also offer intensive therapy, where we can work 3 hours per day over 3 consecutive days, equivalent to 9 weeks of therapy in just 3 days. Together, we’ll uncover your inner strength and create lasting, meaningful change.
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Dr Juliette Attwood
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
EMDR is also recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as an evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C- PTSD).
My approach is collaborative and client-led. After a free initial telephone call to see if I might be a good fit for you, I will take time to understand what has brought you to therapy, what you hope to gain, your life experiences, and your strengths. We will then work together to make sure you feel safe and fully prepared before moving forwards with EMDR.
EMDR is also recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as an evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C- PTSD).
My approach is collaborative and client-led. After a free initial telephone call to see if I might be a good fit for you, I will take time to understand what has brought you to therapy, what you hope to gain, your life experiences, and your strengths. We will then work together to make sure you feel safe and fully prepared before moving forwards with EMDR.
01702 967420 View 01702 967420
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Clare Avery
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Each of us gets thrown off balance at times by events and by difficult feelings and thoughts. Each of us benefits from, and deserves, close attention and support. As an experienced counsellor, I provide a quiet, safe space in an often disorderly world. You might be anxious, stressed, sleepless, fearful, sad, overwhelmed and/or feeling stuck. Together we can explore, understand and manage your concerns. By helping you understand your motivations, values and style of relating, I can also help with your professional development and confidence. I work in private practice in Hadleigh (Suffolk) and Sudbury. I also work online.
Each of us gets thrown off balance at times by events and by difficult feelings and thoughts. Each of us benefits from, and deserves, close attention and support. As an experienced counsellor, I provide a quiet, safe space in an often disorderly world. You might be anxious, stressed, sleepless, fearful, sad, overwhelmed and/or feeling stuck. Together we can explore, understand and manage your concerns. By helping you understand your motivations, values and style of relating, I can also help with your professional development and confidence. I work in private practice in Hadleigh (Suffolk) and Sudbury. I also work online.
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Karen Haynes
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I specialise with anxiety, Trauma, and addiction and am a trained Life coach and nutritional therapist.
I am an Integrative therapist which means I use various therapies and tailor the therapy to your needs, as we all are individuals and I feel an indIvidual approach offers the bespoke service clients require. Some people may respond well to CBT or DBT, others prefer a more Humanistic approach. The Psychodynamic approach works well when looking into our core thoughts and TA works wonders with communication. I work collaboratively with the client to get the best results for you.
I specialise with anxiety, Trauma, and addiction and am a trained Life coach and nutritional therapist.
I am an Integrative therapist which means I use various therapies and tailor the therapy to your needs, as we all are individuals and I feel an indIvidual approach offers the bespoke service clients require. Some people may respond well to CBT or DBT, others prefer a more Humanistic approach. The Psychodynamic approach works well when looking into our core thoughts and TA works wonders with communication. I work collaboratively with the client to get the best results for you.
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Juliet Messenger
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Serves Area
I’m a senior accredited psychosexual and relationship therapist with COSRT. I'm an accredited member of BACP and an accredited Supervisor with COSRT. I offer therapy to couples and individuals who wish to talk about their relationships and sexual lives and to explore any difficulties within them. Some of the relationship and sexual difficulties I work with include communication issues, affairs, separation and divorce, anxiety about dating, body confidence concerns, loss of desire, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, issues with arousal, impact of sexual abuse, compulsive behaviours, substance and pornography use.
I’m a senior accredited psychosexual and relationship therapist with COSRT. I'm an accredited member of BACP and an accredited Supervisor with COSRT. I offer therapy to couples and individuals who wish to talk about their relationships and sexual lives and to explore any difficulties within them. Some of the relationship and sexual difficulties I work with include communication issues, affairs, separation and divorce, anxiety about dating, body confidence concerns, loss of desire, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, issues with arousal, impact of sexual abuse, compulsive behaviours, substance and pornography use.
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Amanda Barnes
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Counselling is a personal experience, I believe in giving you the space to lead the way. I won’t tell you what to do or rush your process, I will listen, reflect, and help you uncover insights that empower you to make meaningful changes. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, loss, self-esteem issues, or past experiences, I am here to support you as you work toward greater clarity and emotional well-being. Whether you are facing personal struggles, relationship difficulties, or emotional challenges, I offer a calm and confidential environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with respect and understanding.
Counselling is a personal experience, I believe in giving you the space to lead the way. I won’t tell you what to do or rush your process, I will listen, reflect, and help you uncover insights that empower you to make meaningful changes. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, loss, self-esteem issues, or past experiences, I am here to support you as you work toward greater clarity and emotional well-being. Whether you are facing personal struggles, relationship difficulties, or emotional challenges, I offer a calm and confidential environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with respect and understanding.
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Michael Fieldhouse Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement, and major life transitions.
Whatever has brought you to counselling, it is likely something important and personal to you. Reaching the point of seeking professional help often means something has become too difficult to carry alone. There are few experiences more grounding than being truly listened to, without judgement or expectation. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to explore whatever troubles you, at your own pace. Therapy can help you make sense of difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences, and support you in finding greater clarity, understanding, and emotional balance.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement, and major life transitions.
Whatever has brought you to counselling, it is likely something important and personal to you. Reaching the point of seeking professional help often means something has become too difficult to carry alone. There are few experiences more grounding than being truly listened to, without judgement or expectation. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to explore whatever troubles you, at your own pace. Therapy can help you make sense of difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences, and support you in finding greater clarity, understanding, and emotional balance.
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Nicky Moxey
Counsellor, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I trained as a relational and integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, with a specific interest in attachment theory, childhood trauma, and boarding school syndrome.
I am particularly interested in the way that things that go wrong in childhood can bite us as adults - it might show as low self esteem, high anxiety levels, feeling overwhelmed by things you could deal with once. If there's a residue of pain from earlier in your life that is causing you problems now - maybe relationship issues, or perhaps you can't grieve for someone you've lost, or you simply feel that life is too much - we can work with that. You will decide what your aims are - but maybe a life lived in colour and ease would be a good start.
I trained as a relational and integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, with a specific interest in attachment theory, childhood trauma, and boarding school syndrome.
I am particularly interested in the way that things that go wrong in childhood can bite us as adults - it might show as low self esteem, high anxiety levels, feeling overwhelmed by things you could deal with once. If there's a residue of pain from earlier in your life that is causing you problems now - maybe relationship issues, or perhaps you can't grieve for someone you've lost, or you simply feel that life is too much - we can work with that. You will decide what your aims are - but maybe a life lived in colour and ease would be a good start.
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Kim Strong
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I provide a safe, supportive and confidential space in which clients can seek insight into any issues of concern. My individual clientele spends all ages including children. I also work with couples and families. Short or long-term therapy is offered. My extensive training allows me to draw upon multiple disciplines to tailor the support to the needs of the client.
I provide a safe, supportive and confidential space in which clients can seek insight into any issues of concern. My individual clientele spends all ages including children. I also work with couples and families. Short or long-term therapy is offered. My extensive training allows me to draw upon multiple disciplines to tailor the support to the needs of the client.
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Kay Marina Cohen Mncps
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I practices in Southend on Sea. I am a senior professional accredited counsellor, accredited, registered member MNCPS working with clients with a variety of different issues such as relationships and couples, addictions; domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, work related stress, building confidence, self esteem, loss and bereavement. I'm honoured to share the journey with my clients. You choose your own goals then we collaborate to achieve them.
I practices in Southend on Sea. I am a senior professional accredited counsellor, accredited, registered member MNCPS working with clients with a variety of different issues such as relationships and couples, addictions; domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, work related stress, building confidence, self esteem, loss and bereavement. I'm honoured to share the journey with my clients. You choose your own goals then we collaborate to achieve them.
01702 967729 View 01702 967729
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Angela McCleave
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a BACP Accredited therapist with a wealth of life experience, as well as experience with counselling people going through a wide range of emotional life events. You do not have to do this on your own. The first step is the hardest and that is to make the call to reach out for help. I offer sessions via telephone, video, or face-to-face. I am A qualified EMDR therapist . Please contact me for more information.
I am a BACP Accredited therapist with a wealth of life experience, as well as experience with counselling people going through a wide range of emotional life events. You do not have to do this on your own. The first step is the hardest and that is to make the call to reach out for help. I offer sessions via telephone, video, or face-to-face. I am A qualified EMDR therapist . Please contact me for more information.
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Katy Acton Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Together, we can work to set goals, make changes, identify and break behavioural patterns, validate your feelings, process past trauma and reframe thoughts.
I choose to work using an integrative approach, as I believe this gives me the freedom to tailor therapy to your needs. We will explore your past to see how that’s impacting your present situation. Consider all aspects of your life and if you are living a life that is true to your values. And evaluate the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing.
Together, we can work to set goals, make changes, identify and break behavioural patterns, validate your feelings, process past trauma and reframe thoughts.
I choose to work using an integrative approach, as I believe this gives me the freedom to tailor therapy to your needs. We will explore your past to see how that’s impacting your present situation. Consider all aspects of your life and if you are living a life that is true to your values. And evaluate the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing.
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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.