Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Ealing, London
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Hayrish Mut
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Observing how unresolved transgenerational, developmental and racial trauma, and post traumatic stress disorder (
PTSD
) shape the development of personalities in children and in adults led me to speciality training and education in this field.
Is undealt anxiety spoiling your daily life? Going through problems alone can be challenging at times and therapy can offer a new perspective into opportunities for personal growth and in-depth self-discovery, handling difficult thoughts, feelings, and belief systems that we may find too complicated to discuss with loved ones? My role as a therapist is to help you understand yourself better. In the sessions, I create a safe, confidential and non-judgemental setting in which you may explore and freely express your current and past difficulties that may be causing feelings of ‘stuck-ness’ or difficulty to move forward in your life.

Virginia M Geffroy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My experience includes working with low moods, anxiety, stress, bereavement, relationship & identity difficulties, diagnosed mental health conditions such as eating disorders,
Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorders (
PTSD
), Dissociation, General Anxiety Disorders and depression.
I am an integrative psychotherapist. My approach is flexible so that it can be adapted to your needs. I work relationally, which means that, through the therapeutic relationship, you are encouraged to explore and understand how early experiences and past relationships impact on your present difficulties. In order to access emotional pain and past traumatic experiences trapped in the body I sometimes use a more mindful approach focused on the body in addition to traditional talking therapies. Of special interest to me is how unresolved and traumatic experiences can be healed and transformed by a greater integration of the mind and

Joanna Kalapus
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have specialist training and a lot of experience supporting individuals with mental health issues such as; Depression,
PTSD
, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and supporting people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
I am a compassionate and a fully qualified Person-Centred / Humanistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a wide range of clinical and life experience. Since 2014 I've helped my clients break through the difficulties that seem to be holding them back in life. Divorce, affairs, relationship problems, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence, those are some of the issues I was able to helped. I work with people who want to find more motivation, emotional stability and feelings of self-worth. My goal is to enable you to feel safe enough to explore the obstacles that might be preventing you from living your best life.

Harvey Lidstone-Lane
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Harvey and I am a therapist working in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and West London. I currently work for Here for you Counselling, a private practice therapeutic service I founded. I have experience working with many different presenting issues, including; depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, bereavement, low self-esteem,
PTSD
, abuse and many more. I have worked with I wide range of clients, however I have particular experience working with young people, aged 18-35. I am able to work in a traditional face-to-face setting at my office in Chiswick or remotely via Skype/Zoom.

Julia Sinclair
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I see adolescents, adults and older adults with anxiety disorders (phobias, social anxiety, health anxiety, OCD,
PTSD
, panic attacks, GAD), depression (acute, chronic, SAD), personality disorders, bereavement, loss, abuse, neglect, anger and relationship problems.
I know how difficult it is to find a therapist you can trust for help with your emotional and psychological difficulties. Sometimes our suffering is concealed from friends, family or colleagues because we are good at hiding it but deep inside, we are left feeling far from happy, fulfilled or content. At other times our difficulties are more noticeable. I am passionate about helping people live better lives. I help them discover what matters to them, what type of person they want to be and how they would like to behave. Once their values are clarified I help them make sustainable changes towards the things that are important to them.

Lucy Peppiatt
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have also worked with a domestic violence charity, counselling women who have experienced childhood trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety/panic, low self-esteem and
PTSD
.
If you are suffering from acute anxiety or are finding your relationships or home life situation extremely stressful, it can be very helpful to talk about it in a safe, accepting place. As an experienced person-centred counsellor, I provide a confidential, non-judgemental environment where you can talk about what is troubling you. I can help you understand the turmoil you are experiencing and help you manage your anxieties. The therapy sessions I offer are online, on a weekly basis for individuals, and can be either short-term or long term, for as long as you need.

Leela Faezeh Emadi
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
These are just some of the reasons why you may want to try counselling with me: Couple therapy or other relationships issues, Depression, Anxiety, Panic attacks,
Trauma and PTSD
, Neurodivergence, Illness, Bereavement, Self-esteem and self-confidence, Gender and Sexuality, Anger, Self-harming/Destructive thoughts and behaviour and loneliness.
Welcome to my page. I’m Leela. How brave of you for showing up for yourself and having made the decision of taking the first steps towards a change. Many people come to counselling for different reasons including myself when I sent a text to a “therapist” about 12 years ago when my transformative personal journey began. In my counselling work today, I aim to support you to make more conscious decisions and choices about your life and embody the unique being you are. I celebrate the differences and my life has been enriched by interacting with different cultures, religions, race, beliefs, age, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

Dr Emma Arora
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Great to meet you! You may have been thinking about therapy for a while or wonder if it's for you. I am happy to talk this through and answer any questions you may have. I am a HCPC registered clinical psychologist, experienced in working with people with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and emotion regulation difficulties. You might be struggling in response to current life circumstances or have longer standing issues which are causing distress. I look forward to hearing from you. We can discuss your goals for therapy and what I can offer to meet your needs.

Beata Wierzbicka
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a humanistic psychotherapist who offers supportive therapy, helping to resolve emotional difficulties and struggles in your life, and enabling you to live the life you want to live. I work with your individual life experiences, utilising your personal strengths and unique identity to enable personal growth and emotional well-being. In all cases, my aim is to enhance your quality of life through self-fulfilment and personal development. I work with adult individuals and couples, offering both short-term counselling and longer-term, open-ended therapy. As well as seeing people in private practice, I work extensively in the NHS.

A Way to Be Therapy
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am Dr Samantha Richards and I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) based in Ealing, West London. I am a member of the EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Association of UK and Ireland. I have over 10 years’ experience and have worked in various settings including NHS Mental Health Services. In my private practice I aim to provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to explore any challenges, difficult thoughts and emotions you may be experiencing currently or which may have links to the past.

Paolo Di Venanzi
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
Verified
Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. Through the therapeutic relationship I aim to create a safe space to understand your thoughts and feelings, strengthening your ability to make decisions and gain autonomy in life. I work in partnership with my clients and I believe a relationship of mutual respect and trust is of paramount importance. I have experience in working with clients suffering with anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, stress, relationship difficulties, loss and bereavement and issues with self-esteem. I am interested in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities.

Erika Mancini
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Erika Mancini. I am a Relational Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist and a Certified Transactional Analyst. My practice is based in Ealing W5. I work with individuals and couples presenting with a wide range of psychological and emotional issues with a particular focus on trauma, anxiety and relationships. I believe we are all shaped by the relationships we experienced while growing up and that we develop from them the ways we relate to ourselves, to others and form relationships in adult life. Sometimes this can result in adaptations or coping mechanisms that may prevent us from becoming who we really are.

Nada Khader
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
At the heart of my approach to therapy is a belief that the answer to life’s dilemmas is not ‘out there’ but within us. When we start to love and accept ourselves as we are, we can begin to feel more empathy for others, our relationships will improve, and we will find it easier to have the sort of life we want. It is my view that most people could benefit from therapy. It is a space where you can speak your mind without fear of upsetting friends or family. It is a chance to talk over problems with someone who is not going to be judgemental or tell you what to do. It is a place where you can consider your options and make choices.

Kenneth Day
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Seeking therapy can be a scary decision. I do believe however that the issues prompting you to come to me have the potential to enable you to move into a new level of self-understanding. A key principle of my particular therapy - Psychosynthesis, suggests that the symptoms of our problems can indicate a deeper meaning or potential trying to emerge in our lives. Our work together will try to discover what that might be. To achieve this I offer a focused approach for a specific issue in short-term work or we can go into more depth for work in the longer term.

Carroll Locke
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Because one size doesn’t fit all, one model or approach to counselling is not going to suit everyone. I provide an integrative approach that uses Person-centred and trauma-focused counselling on each individual for your unique goals and needs. It can be quite anxiety provoking coming to counselling, especially if this is your first time. I offer a free 30 minute telephone consultation to answer any questions you may have, giving you the opportunity to decide if counselling with me is for you, with no obligation to continue.

Anoushka Beazley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Life is not always easy. You may be struggling with an event in your life today, or perhaps in your past, that has you unable to move forward. You may be struggling with a family or relationship issue, you may be having problems at work, with a bereavement or with an issue of sexuality. Or does it feel like you are too much? Too sensitive? I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore how you can make the changes you need to live a more fulfilled and happier life. I place the therapeutic relationship at the very heart of what I do. Every individual is unique so my approach is tailored to the individual.

Hanna Shariatzadeh
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed Psychotherapist, with experience in a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression, life changes, relationship issues and addiction. Whether you have been in counselling before, or this the first time you are approaching counselling, it can be a big step to take and I am here to support you in the process.

Angela Felecity Bryant
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome to my profile. You have made the courageous decision taking the first steps towards positive change and healing old wounds by reaching out for support. Many people come to counselling for different reasons, you are not alone. Counselling gives you a safe confidential space ,where you can explore thoughts and feelings, gaining awareness on unhelpful behaviour and perspectives by exploring healthier ways of coping and helps you make positive changes and move forward in life.

Geraldine Noel
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to cope with the hurt and pain in your relationship? Feeling emotionally drained? Negative experiences happen to us all. Learning how to cope with them is an invaluable skill. I help you overcome betrayal, infidelity, conflict, and others to restore your trust by removing fear and help you on your journey of healing and self-discovery to gain victory over your problems, and live a healthy, happy and fulfilled life.

Dr Mazda Beigi
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing challenges that have been with you so long it feels hopeless to confront them? Are you feeling down or anxious about circumstances that seem out of your control? Together, we will develop models and draw on theories to explore your specific goals and apply principles that will establish a clear pathway to rediscovering your needs. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental environment to facilitate thought provoking discussions and help empower you to take back your quality of life. Through integration of techniques, we will open discussions and unravel untapped beliefs to help you transition towards your values.
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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.