Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Liverpool
After I qualified in 2017, I became interested in helping people who have experienced trauma, and people who have anxiety and depression.
I specialise in: trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, personality difficulties. I am a Chartered Forensic Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. I am trained in Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I also conduct psychological assessments.
After I qualified in 2017, I became interested in helping people who have experienced trauma, and people who have anxiety and depression.
I specialise in: trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, personality difficulties. I am a Chartered Forensic Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. I am trained in Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I also conduct psychological assessments.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and I provide psychological therapy for adults facing challenges with emotional difficulties such as anxiety, grief, trauma related issues and low mood.
Psychological therapy involves working with you to build understanding of how emotional difficulties have developed and then working together to help you towards the goals you have for the therapy. Clinical health psychology is an area of psychology that focuses on the emotional and psychological aspects of physical health and illness.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and I provide psychological therapy for adults facing challenges with emotional difficulties such as anxiety, grief, trauma related issues and low mood.
Psychological therapy involves working with you to build understanding of how emotional difficulties have developed and then working together to help you towards the goals you have for the therapy. Clinical health psychology is an area of psychology that focuses on the emotional and psychological aspects of physical health and illness.
I often help those with severe low mood, anxiety or past trauma experiences which derail them from their personal, social and vocational goals.
Over the past 20+ years the NHS, I have applied various psychological therapies and models to a wide range of emotional difficulties across the life span with a particular interest in trauma. I specialise in trauma-informed approaches including CBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalization Based Therapy, and EMDR.
I often help those with severe low mood, anxiety or past trauma experiences which derail them from their personal, social and vocational goals.
Over the past 20+ years the NHS, I have applied various psychological therapies and models to a wide range of emotional difficulties across the life span with a particular interest in trauma. I specialise in trauma-informed approaches including CBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalization Based Therapy, and EMDR.
A warm welcome to my Counselling and Psychotherapy Private Practice. Thank you for finding me. I understand with certainty that it is overwhelming to feel “stuck” and suffer emotionally, with a constant cycle of intrusive thoughts that can hurt and harm you. This can lead to feeling low, lost and alone. As a integrative counselling psychotherapist I can provide an experienced therapeutic space where respect and acceptance towards you are firmly embedded in my practice enabling me to really hear the uniqueness of the experience you bring to therapy. I offer a complimentary 15 minute conversation to see how we might engage in therapy
A warm welcome to my Counselling and Psychotherapy Private Practice. Thank you for finding me. I understand with certainty that it is overwhelming to feel “stuck” and suffer emotionally, with a constant cycle of intrusive thoughts that can hurt and harm you. This can lead to feeling low, lost and alone. As a integrative counselling psychotherapist I can provide an experienced therapeutic space where respect and acceptance towards you are firmly embedded in my practice enabling me to really hear the uniqueness of the experience you bring to therapy. I offer a complimentary 15 minute conversation to see how we might engage in therapy
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious or navigating a period of change.
I am an experienced therapist with experience in both the third sector and private practice supporting clients with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship pressures and life transitions. I am deeply committed to inclusivity and embrace working with difference. I understand the importance of feeling seen and valued just as you are. Sessions are paced, relational and tailored for you. Whatever brings you here, you are welcome.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious or navigating a period of change.
I am an experienced therapist with experience in both the third sector and private practice supporting clients with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship pressures and life transitions. I am deeply committed to inclusivity and embrace working with difference. I understand the importance of feeling seen and valued just as you are. Sessions are paced, relational and tailored for you. Whatever brings you here, you are welcome.
I am a mental health practitioner specialising in trauma and attachment based work.
I have experience within specialist residential settings, frontline social work and within CAMHS services in NHS. I am a therapist for children and my approach combines yoga, breath-work, meditation and use of psychological techniques with the use of sensory input. Using the mind-body connection to soothe the nervous system and regulate emotions.
I am a mental health practitioner specialising in trauma and attachment based work.
I have experience within specialist residential settings, frontline social work and within CAMHS services in NHS. I am a therapist for children and my approach combines yoga, breath-work, meditation and use of psychological techniques with the use of sensory input. Using the mind-body connection to soothe the nervous system and regulate emotions.
Whilst in London, I worked as a specialist trauma therapist at the Traumatic Stress Service at the Maudsley Hospital.
I believe therapy is a life-affirming process which can support you through difficult times and enable you face your future with greater insight, confidence and preparedness. I work with people to help them to find their way, make changes and move forward. I am committed to identifying and working with what it is that blocks us and what it is that helps us to change and cope with the losses, hardships and conflicts internally and in our relationships with others and the world. Troubles and problems may arise when we are stuck or feel overwhelmed and isolated.
Whilst in London, I worked as a specialist trauma therapist at the Traumatic Stress Service at the Maudsley Hospital.
I believe therapy is a life-affirming process which can support you through difficult times and enable you face your future with greater insight, confidence and preparedness. I work with people to help them to find their way, make changes and move forward. I am committed to identifying and working with what it is that blocks us and what it is that helps us to change and cope with the losses, hardships and conflicts internally and in our relationships with others and the world. Troubles and problems may arise when we are stuck or feel overwhelmed and isolated.
Anxiety, overthinking, low mood, trauma or OCD may be affecting everyday life.
I offer evidence-based CBT without the one-size-fits-all feel. Together, we’ll understand what’s keeping difficulties going and use proven approaches to create meaningful change. I’m warm and person-centred, adapting CBT around you, your experiences and what matters to you – rather than expecting you to fit the therapy.
Anxiety, overthinking, low mood, trauma or OCD may be affecting everyday life.
I offer evidence-based CBT without the one-size-fits-all feel. Together, we’ll understand what’s keeping difficulties going and use proven approaches to create meaningful change. I’m warm and person-centred, adapting CBT around you, your experiences and what matters to you – rather than expecting you to fit the therapy.
I work with people facing:
Anxiety - including panic, social anxiety etc
Trauma/ PTSD
Phobia
OCD
Panic
Parenting support and family concerns.
Hello! My name is Lynsey and I am a CBT & EMDR Therapist. I am also a clinical supervisor. My approach is integrative and I use other modalities to tailor the therapy to the client.
I offer warm, evidence based therapy to help children, teens, and adults feel calmer, more confident, and back in control. Online sessions available across the UK.
With over 20 years experience supporting, children and young people with ages appropriate practical therapy that helps young people understand emotions, and build coping skills. I also work closely with parents and offer parent sessions.
I work with people facing:
Anxiety - including panic, social anxiety etc
Trauma/ PTSD
Phobia
OCD
Panic
Parenting support and family concerns.
Hello! My name is Lynsey and I am a CBT & EMDR Therapist. I am also a clinical supervisor. My approach is integrative and I use other modalities to tailor the therapy to the client.
I offer warm, evidence based therapy to help children, teens, and adults feel calmer, more confident, and back in control. Online sessions available across the UK.
With over 20 years experience supporting, children and young people with ages appropriate practical therapy that helps young people understand emotions, and build coping skills. I also work closely with parents and offer parent sessions.
I work with anxiety, low mood, trauma, and relational difficulties, especially when patterns feel stuck or unclear.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself or others, without fully understanding why. Anxiety, low mood, relational difficulties, or repeating patterns may be leaving you wanting more than just coping. You’re curious about how past experiences, relationships, and the body shape your present life. You’re seeking a thoughtful, co-creative therapeutic space, informed by somatic psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis, where awareness can support meaningful change.
I work with anxiety, low mood, trauma, and relational difficulties, especially when patterns feel stuck or unclear.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself or others, without fully understanding why. Anxiety, low mood, relational difficulties, or repeating patterns may be leaving you wanting more than just coping. You’re curious about how past experiences, relationships, and the body shape your present life. You’re seeking a thoughtful, co-creative therapeutic space, informed by somatic psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis, where awareness can support meaningful change.
Life can feel heavy sometimes, and it’s not always easy to carry everything on your own. Counselling gives you a safe and gentle space where you can let some of that weight down. This is your time — a place where you can talk openly, be truly heard, and know that you won’t be judged.
I believe each of us is unique. We all experience challenges differently, and there isn’t one “right way” to cope. That’s why I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach — I work with you, at your pace, in a way that feels supportive and comfortable for you.
Life can feel heavy sometimes, and it’s not always easy to carry everything on your own. Counselling gives you a safe and gentle space where you can let some of that weight down. This is your time — a place where you can talk openly, be truly heard, and know that you won’t be judged.
I believe each of us is unique. We all experience challenges differently, and there isn’t one “right way” to cope. That’s why I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach — I work with you, at your pace, in a way that feels supportive and comfortable for you.
I offer client centred approaches for particular presenting symptoms such as PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Being able to connect and have meaningful engagement is an important part of our lives. We can often find times through life that we struggle to make sense of who we are, and how we fit in. We may face challenges whilst navigating events in our lives we did not expect or anticipate. Therapy can assist you to be more robust and adaptive to changes whilst being more accepting of yourself.
I'm Sarah a psychotherapist with 15 year's experience working with adolescent, adults, and couples. I am skilled working with presentations of generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic, health anxiety and phobias.
I offer client centred approaches for particular presenting symptoms such as PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Being able to connect and have meaningful engagement is an important part of our lives. We can often find times through life that we struggle to make sense of who we are, and how we fit in. We may face challenges whilst navigating events in our lives we did not expect or anticipate. Therapy can assist you to be more robust and adaptive to changes whilst being more accepting of yourself.
I'm Sarah a psychotherapist with 15 year's experience working with adolescent, adults, and couples. I am skilled working with presentations of generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic, health anxiety and phobias.
I specialise in ADHD, OCD and trauma, with extensive experience supporting Police, Firefighters and Ambulance personnel across the UK.
I’m a Trauma-Focused Psychotherapist who draws on multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, ACT, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Internal Family System. I tailor these approaches to each client to help understand and overcome long-standing unhealthy patterns, emotional cycles and coping behaviours.
I specialise in ADHD, OCD and trauma, with extensive experience supporting Police, Firefighters and Ambulance personnel across the UK.
I’m a Trauma-Focused Psychotherapist who draws on multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, ACT, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Internal Family System. I tailor these approaches to each client to help understand and overcome long-standing unhealthy patterns, emotional cycles and coping behaviours.
Whether it be the impact of past trauma from childhood/adulthood, bereavement, a chronic illness or a diagnosis of ASD/ADHD.
One thing is certain, we all live lives of colour, of ups and downs, experiencing both the dark and the light, stagnation and change, moving a few steps forward while at times feeling pulled back.
There are times we can pull through, and times we can't. We look inside ourselves for meaning, look to family or friends for support and answers.
But there are times when maybe that isn't quite enough. When our ways of coping fall short or fail us. Overwhelm or stuckness win over, anxiety stops us from doing the things we love or depression keeps us from making the connections to people and things that give us meaning and purpose.
Whether it be the impact of past trauma from childhood/adulthood, bereavement, a chronic illness or a diagnosis of ASD/ADHD.
One thing is certain, we all live lives of colour, of ups and downs, experiencing both the dark and the light, stagnation and change, moving a few steps forward while at times feeling pulled back.
There are times we can pull through, and times we can't. We look inside ourselves for meaning, look to family or friends for support and answers.
But there are times when maybe that isn't quite enough. When our ways of coping fall short or fail us. Overwhelm or stuckness win over, anxiety stops us from doing the things we love or depression keeps us from making the connections to people and things that give us meaning and purpose.
I have passion for restoring clients who are experiencing emotional trauma.
I am a highly experienced therapist. I describe myself as integrative therapist & draw on modalities like cognitive therapies, trauma based therapies, mindfulness, neuroscience to help guide clients back to themselves. Of course if people are feeling they just simply need space to be and to be heard, I am happy to offer a safe space to do that
I have passion for restoring clients who are experiencing emotional trauma.
I am a highly experienced therapist. I describe myself as integrative therapist & draw on modalities like cognitive therapies, trauma based therapies, mindfulness, neuroscience to help guide clients back to themselves. Of course if people are feeling they just simply need space to be and to be heard, I am happy to offer a safe space to do that
Dr May Sarsam Cons Clin Psyc
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Liverpool L18
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced consultant with over 20 years practice in the NHS supporting adults experiencing the impacts of trauma / PTSD, OCD, anxiety, panic, neurodivergence, workplace stress, depression, moral injury, burnout or combinations of the above.
Your time in therapy with me will be a safe, non-judgemental space, allowing you to explore, make links, express emotions and talk about the things that might be difficult to talk about in everyday life. I work using very well established psychological models, so it is likely that you will see some benefit even if you feel your problems are complex.
I am an experienced consultant with over 20 years practice in the NHS supporting adults experiencing the impacts of trauma / PTSD, OCD, anxiety, panic, neurodivergence, workplace stress, depression, moral injury, burnout or combinations of the above.
Your time in therapy with me will be a safe, non-judgemental space, allowing you to explore, make links, express emotions and talk about the things that might be difficult to talk about in everyday life. I work using very well established psychological models, so it is likely that you will see some benefit even if you feel your problems are complex.
I'm James Marquis – Psychology Coach, Registered Hypnotherapist, Integral Eye Movement Therapist, NLP Practitioner, Trauma informed.
I empower people to become capable in responding to the challenges that they find themselves facing.
The most effective approach in my experience, is to assist a person to learn about themselves, what they have experienced & are experiencing. How the mind-body system works. Enabling them to be choiceful & self-assured in how they can reach a better place.
I'm James Marquis – Psychology Coach, Registered Hypnotherapist, Integral Eye Movement Therapist, NLP Practitioner, Trauma informed.
I empower people to become capable in responding to the challenges that they find themselves facing.
The most effective approach in my experience, is to assist a person to learn about themselves, what they have experienced & are experiencing. How the mind-body system works. Enabling them to be choiceful & self-assured in how they can reach a better place.
Most people find themselves in dark or confusing places at times throughout their lives, questioning who they are, wrestling with difficult questions, trauma, illness, addiction or bereavement.
I will try to work with you in a way that you want. Primarily I work within the person centred philosophy. Behind the jargon that means in sessions I will strive to create a relationship with you based on understanding, acceptance and honesty. It is through this sort of relationship I hope to help you feel safe enough to truly explore your experiences.
Most people find themselves in dark or confusing places at times throughout their lives, questioning who they are, wrestling with difficult questions, trauma, illness, addiction or bereavement.
I will try to work with you in a way that you want. Primarily I work within the person centred philosophy. Behind the jargon that means in sessions I will strive to create a relationship with you based on understanding, acceptance and honesty. It is through this sort of relationship I hope to help you feel safe enough to truly explore your experiences.
I also have a good working of OCD, ADHD and Asperger's and how negative patterns of behaviours and Childhood traumas and PTSD.
Beautiful Minds Talking Therapy Service has been providing counselling for many years. I understand that taking the first step can be scary and overwhelming. But if you can find the courage to take that first step, it can be life changing. Let me help you explore, understand, and unpick the things that are causing your difficulties in your life. I will help you to take back control of your life and take action to find solutions and resolutions that will empower you. I will help you gain a better understanding of your difficulties and develop your knowledge and awareness of your internal constructs. let me help you.
I also have a good working of OCD, ADHD and Asperger's and how negative patterns of behaviours and Childhood traumas and PTSD.
Beautiful Minds Talking Therapy Service has been providing counselling for many years. I understand that taking the first step can be scary and overwhelming. But if you can find the courage to take that first step, it can be life changing. Let me help you explore, understand, and unpick the things that are causing your difficulties in your life. I will help you to take back control of your life and take action to find solutions and resolutions that will empower you. I will help you gain a better understanding of your difficulties and develop your knowledge and awareness of your internal constructs. let me help you.
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives.
I will work with you to find the best fit of approach to your needs. I tend to use a carefully crafted mix of the following approaches: EMDR, CBT, CFT, CAT, DBT, Systemic Theory, Internal Family Systems and Psychodynamic concepts. Don't worry about all the acronyms, we can discuss what you are looking for and identify the best way forward.
I am passionate about trauma informed practice: making every effort to understand the impact of people’s lived experiences on their daily lives.
I will work with you to find the best fit of approach to your needs. I tend to use a carefully crafted mix of the following approaches: EMDR, CBT, CFT, CAT, DBT, Systemic Theory, Internal Family Systems and Psychodynamic concepts. Don't worry about all the acronyms, we can discuss what you are looking for and identify the best way forward.
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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.