Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Leicester
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Chris Parker
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with clients with a variety of issues, including trauma, shame, guilt, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, EUPD, child and adult abuse,
PTSD
and many others.
Hi I'm Chris and based in Leicester. At Leicester Therapy if you are struggling with something in your life at the moment and want to take that first step towards change I am here to help you. My priority is to provide you with a safe, confidential space and to support you through the whole process. As a humanistic therapist I practice in a non-judgemental, ethical, structured way and can help you to develop your solutions that will help you change and grow. I work from Office 5 above Leicester Coffee House Company , 110 Granby Street Leicester LE1 1DL

Rima Sidhpara
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer an initial consultation, which is also an opportunity to assess whether my style of working is for you. My aim is to help individuals and couples address the causes of their problems, reduce symptoms and move forward in life. I can work with most issues including borderline personality disorder/EUPD, Trauma,
PTSD
, Relationship issues, Low self-esteem and confidence, unresolved childhood issues, abuse, body image issues, anger management, depression, anxiety, stress, cultural issues and work-place difficulties.

A&F Psychological Services Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified
Verified
We specialise in working with complex/longer-term psychological difficulties such as trauma,
PTSD
, CPTSD, and relationship issues.
We understand that everyday life is stressful and have worked to make our services as flexible as possible, and adapted to your needs. Our aim is to provide quality assessment, support and psychology services for individuals and their families, to improve mental and emotional well-being. We're a collection of chartered and HCPC registered Psychologists experienced in working with adult and adolescent clients. Our clinicians can support you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.

Dr Victoria Horwood
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I specialise in complex trauma,
post-traumatic stress
disorder, emotional and relational difficulties, grief, loss, anxiety and depression.
Are you finding it difficult to cope? Are you experiencing problems with your emotions, relationships, thoughts or behaviours? Have you experienced painful events that you are struggling to process or make sense of? Are these traumas interfering with yours or your families well-being and happiness? I am able to provide a comprehensive service that can support you or your child to heal and begin to live the life you deserve. I use a number of psychological therapies that are effective, individually tailored to your needs and are backed by scientific research.

Rita Clare
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Verified
Verified
If you have
PTSD
, or any upsetting memories, there is no need for you to divulge any details at all.
Are you feeling stuck about the past? Perhaps the present is a source of stress? Or maybe you have a general feeling of uncertainty about the future? I am a very empathic and non-judgemental therapist with the benefit of a practical and solution-focused mind. I can help you identify and meet your missing emotional needs so that you can heal and stay mentally balanced; moving you on from states such as stress, anxiety, OCD, depression, anger, or addiction. This is a modern therapy with the added advantage of an optional guided imagery at the end of each session, as an extra 'boost' for feeling emotionally calm and in control again.

Kim Thomas
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MHGI
Verified
Verified
As a Human Givens therapist I am trained in the most up-to-date evidence-based approach to counselling and psychotherapy. Human Givens therapy is a safe, fast and a highly effective way to make positive changes in life. With years of experience supporting countless clients I provide reliable practical help for a variety of Issues including •Depression/low mood •Panic attacks •Phobias •Low self-esteem •Self-harming •Eating disorders •Poor concentration •Anxiety and Stress •
Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder (
PTSD
) •Addictions (all kinds) •Obsessions (OCD) • Poor Sleep

Serendipity Psychology Services Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Serendipity Psychology is a team of clinical psychologists established by Dr Lauren Sayers. Our team of specialists are able to work with a variety of complex issues in children, young people and adults and help individuals, couples and families. Just some of the issues we work with include: anxiety; depression; personality difficulties; post traumatic stress disorder (
PTSD
) and complex trauma; autistic spectrum conditions (ASD) and; eating disorders. Our goals are to reduce the symptoms of these difficulties and increase the amount of time our clients feel relief from challenging emotions, quickly enhancing their quality of life.

Andrelax
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Verified
Verified
I deal with all issues: depression, anxiety, relaxation, panic disorders, phobias, school refusal, anger,
PTSD
, OCD, public speaking, children, well-being, grief counselling, relationship counselling and adoloscents.
Human givens practitioners offer practical, solution-focused help that deals with mental and emotional distress in the here and now. They won’t waste time just endlessly listening to you or attempting to dredge up real or imagined miserable memories from the past. Nor do they deal in time-wasting so-called voyages of ‘self-discovery’… Their psychotherapy training ensures that they have a sound body of evidence-based knowledge and the proven skills to help both adults and children as quickly as possible with a wide variety of emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Sunila John
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Sunila a registered Psychotherapist. I hold a Master of Science in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy along with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. My clinical experience includes working with clients on various issues such as
PTSD
, anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss, low self-esteem, body image, interpersonal issues, suicidal and self-harm tendencies, childhood trauma, etc. I commit to providing a non-judgemental and safe space for my clients to explore their experiences, inner processes of thoughts and emotions, and past memories.

Garry Rollins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with clients with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addictions, emotional disregulation, child abuse issues,
PTSD
, and so many others.
Hello. I am a trained and qualified therapist and counsellor, working within a whole range of issues, especially focusing on clients with hard to address issues. My priority is providing a safe, professional and yet friendly service. Whatever issues you have, give me a call and we can talk and I can let you know whether I am honestly able to help.

Imbeko Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an Integrative Counsellor who qualified from the University of Leicester and is a member of the BACP. I have a friendly & trustworthy personality and has experience in working with clients with a wide range of issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Trauma,
PTSD
, Low Confidence and problems arising from childhood. By applying an integrative approach; Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Cogitative Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transitional Analysis (TA), Gestalt etc. I would feel honoured to listen empathetically to your individual concerns.
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Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
This therapist prefers to be identified as CBT Practitioner. I aim to work emphatically and collaboratively engage the client. If you are experiencing the following : Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Abuse , Bereavement, Depression, Marriage or Relationship breakdown,
PTSD
, Self-Esteem, Stress , and Eating disorders call this practitioner for help. Don't leave it too late. My therapeutic approach using CBT model provides a short-term, goal focused and highly structured approach to therapeutic Assessment, Stabilisation, Planning, Intervention, Resilience and Evaluation. Call now for help. Do not leave it too late.

Paul Garner
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with Anxiety, Depression, Self Worth,
PTSD
and Couples Therapy.
I am passionate about counselling and what offering you a safe, non judgemental space can do to explore those internal conflicts impacting your life. I am fully aware, that your anxiety can spike at the thought of talking therapy, so making that appointment can be very difficult. I can offer you a free informal, face to face or telephone chat to see how I work might help you. Your safety and care is my highest priority.

Adriana Pavelescu
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy : CBT Treatment: People involved in RTA, Loneliness, Couple therapy, Divorce, Abuse, Anxiety, Panic attack, Depression, Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, Trauma, Passive aggressive behavior, Behavior problems, Postnatal depression, Self-harming, Separation anxiety,
PTSD
, Phobias, Panic Attack, etc.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist(HCPC Registered) &hypnotherapist, owner of Psychotherapy&Hypnotherapy. My passion is assisting traumatized and distressed patients in their healing. I am experienced in providing psychological therapy and hypnotherapy to individuals, couples and families with a wide range of distressing feelings, including childhood trauma, anxiety disorder, panic attack, depression, stress, anger, confidence building, self esteem, phobia's, insomnia. I also offer CBT treatment session for RTA accident and Psychological Medical Report For Court. I use modalities such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy

AGS Counselling Services Limited
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I am experienced and compassionate and have been working as a therapist for over 15 years. I work to a high standard of professional ethics and I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I practice according to their code of professional ethics and practice.

Caitlyn St John
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Caitlyn. I know how overwhelming the search for a therapist can be - especially when life can already feel overwhelming. Many people turn to therapy because they are struggling with depression and anxiety, processing a loss, wanting to understand themselves better, longing to shift areas of stuckness, living with relational difficulties, or experiencing the aftermath of trauma. Therapy can be a place to engage with your story, be met in your pain, understand your patterns of relating, and feel seen.

Aisha Bettridge
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Do you sometimes feel crushed under the weight of traumatic experiences from your past? These experiences can prevent you from moving forwards and keep you hostage, repeating unhelpful patterns. I would like to support you on your journey to becoming who you really are and in trusting that inner voice. Working together towards self love with gentle compassion we can create a space where you can go beyond just surviving. At your own pace we will challenge stories and patterns of behaviour that block the path to meaningful change, wholeness and healing.

Kerry Martine Corbett
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Qualified Psychologist and Psychotherapist specialising in Childhood Trauma and sexual/domestic abuse, leading to a whole range of developmental problems such as; dissociation, psychosis, suicide ideation/attempts, self harm, substance misuse, sexual violence, domestic violence, a range of mental health disorders, emotional dysregulation, relationship and personal issues. Trauma can get very complex but you can heal, and move forward, you just may need support to help you. The most important thing about starting this process is that you choose a therapist that you feel safe/comfortable. Please contact me with any queries.

Cara Cramp, MBACP at Freedom Creative Arts Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA
Hello, my name is Cara, I’m a Creative Arts Therapist and I am guessing you are here because you're worried about a child or teenager in your life. Maybe your child/teenager is acting out and you just don’t know what to do next, maybe they’ve been through a difficult experience recently or in the past and need some help processing what happened to them. I’ve worked with many children and I want to be able to offer your child a safe and confidential environment to explore what is going on for them right now They can then begin to feel better about themselves and continue to have the positive experiences from life that they deserve.

Louise Gamble
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified experienced counsellor, always had a passion in supporting people with mental health, sexual identify, trauma and attachment. i would like to share my knowledge, experiences and qualifications to help those to progress in life and offer support throughout any challenges they may face
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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.