Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Southwark, London

I offer evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health problems such as Depression, PTSD, OCD, GAD, Social Anxiety and non-underweight Eating Disorders.
Changing as a person, adjusting or becoming more accepting of problems can be a daunting process. So, in therapy we will develop a shared understanding of your needs, emotions and what contributes to your problems. I will motivate you to take steps in the direction that matters to you by applying CBT strategies. EMDR can also unstuck you from traumas.
I offer evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health problems such as Depression, PTSD, OCD, GAD, Social Anxiety and non-underweight Eating Disorders.
Changing as a person, adjusting or becoming more accepting of problems can be a daunting process. So, in therapy we will develop a shared understanding of your needs, emotions and what contributes to your problems. I will motivate you to take steps in the direction that matters to you by applying CBT strategies. EMDR can also unstuck you from traumas.

As a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, I provide compassionate and individualised psychological therapy for a range of difficulties, specialising in trauma and related difficulties, such as PTSD, attachment/relational difficulties, anxiety and low mood.
With a humanistic and systemic approach, I deeply value providing goal-driven, client-led and culturally sensitive care. My experience spans across NHS settings and third-sector organizations, and I have also worked with a diverse range of populations, including those from various cultural backgrounds and individuals with neurodiversity.
As a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, I provide compassionate and individualised psychological therapy for a range of difficulties, specialising in trauma and related difficulties, such as PTSD, attachment/relational difficulties, anxiety and low mood.
With a humanistic and systemic approach, I deeply value providing goal-driven, client-led and culturally sensitive care. My experience spans across NHS settings and third-sector organizations, and I have also worked with a diverse range of populations, including those from various cultural backgrounds and individuals with neurodiversity.

I offer specialised online and in person trauma therapy utilising EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing) therapy for trauma-related conditions such as PTSD, C- PTSD, phobias and fears, and complex grief.
I am a neurodivergent BACP Accredited integrative counsellor specialising in working with trauma utilising EMDR.
I offer specialised online and in person trauma therapy utilising EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing) therapy for trauma-related conditions such as PTSD, C- PTSD, phobias and fears, and complex grief.
I am a neurodivergent BACP Accredited integrative counsellor specialising in working with trauma utilising EMDR.

Specialising in LGBTQ+ issues Addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Issues.
I gave my Counselling business the name NuVista (new view/Horizon because it was born from my vision and indeed my own personal journey that counselling or talking therapy can give people a new view of life once they; with the therapists help have explored and untangled the issues that make them anxious, stressed, depressed, bereaved, feeling suicidal or simply struggling with day to day life, or their jobs, their relationships their family life, their sexuality or even historical events that have been rendered unconscious or hidden and never spoken about. For me the goal or vision was to have a new outlook on life - a New View.
Specialising in LGBTQ+ issues Addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Issues.
I gave my Counselling business the name NuVista (new view/Horizon because it was born from my vision and indeed my own personal journey that counselling or talking therapy can give people a new view of life once they; with the therapists help have explored and untangled the issues that make them anxious, stressed, depressed, bereaved, feeling suicidal or simply struggling with day to day life, or their jobs, their relationships their family life, their sexuality or even historical events that have been rendered unconscious or hidden and never spoken about. For me the goal or vision was to have a new outlook on life - a New View.

I have worked with a diverse variety of people that have experienced C- PTSD, depression, grief, anxiety, bipolar disorder, various personality disorders, identity-related issues (race, gender and sexuality), obsessive & intrusive states, hearing voices, paranoia, suicidality and many other attachment-based wounding and relational issues
After qualifying thirteen years ago I worked for City & Hackney Mind (Mental Health Charity) for seven years as the Clinical Services Manager of the Psychological Therapies Team as well as the Clinical Supervisor for a large team of trainee/qualified counsellors/psychotherapists. My approach mainly draws on Psychoanalysis, Somatic & Neurobiological approaches along with Philosophy & Critical Theory. My approach is GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity) affirmative meaning i have a passion for and extensive experience supporting Queer & LGBTQI+ as well as other non-heteronormative ways of living/being.
I have worked with a diverse variety of people that have experienced C- PTSD, depression, grief, anxiety, bipolar disorder, various personality disorders, identity-related issues (race, gender and sexuality), obsessive & intrusive states, hearing voices, paranoia, suicidality and many other attachment-based wounding and relational issues
After qualifying thirteen years ago I worked for City & Hackney Mind (Mental Health Charity) for seven years as the Clinical Services Manager of the Psychological Therapies Team as well as the Clinical Supervisor for a large team of trainee/qualified counsellors/psychotherapists. My approach mainly draws on Psychoanalysis, Somatic & Neurobiological approaches along with Philosophy & Critical Theory. My approach is GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity) affirmative meaning i have a passion for and extensive experience supporting Queer & LGBTQI+ as well as other non-heteronormative ways of living/being.

I have a particular interest in helping people resolve trauma / PTSD.
I like helping people resolve trauma & also helping people with anxiety such as health concerns. I am also skilled in helping people experiencing depression and low self-esteem. CBT has much evidence to support it being effective in treating common mental health issues by unlocking unhelpful thoughts and unhelpful behaviours which keep people stuck. We would work together to help you achieve your goals. I find that approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) alongside CBT combined are often more effective and therapy needs to be at your pace to be successful.
I have a particular interest in helping people resolve trauma / PTSD.
I like helping people resolve trauma & also helping people with anxiety such as health concerns. I am also skilled in helping people experiencing depression and low self-esteem. CBT has much evidence to support it being effective in treating common mental health issues by unlocking unhelpful thoughts and unhelpful behaviours which keep people stuck. We would work together to help you achieve your goals. I find that approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) alongside CBT combined are often more effective and therapy needs to be at your pace to be successful.

I work with individuals and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and psychological issues with a particular focus on trauma, PTSD, neurodivergence, ADHD, anxiety, depression, sexuality and relationships.
Transactional Analysis is my main therapeutic frame, which emphasises collaboration and authenticity to help you become aware and possibly release old patterns that might no longer serve you in life. I integrate other approaches such as EMDR Therapy, Polyvagal, Attachment and Neurodivergence theory, to support your therapeutic experience and uniqueness.
I work with individuals and couples presenting with a wide range of emotional and psychological issues with a particular focus on trauma, PTSD, neurodivergence, ADHD, anxiety, depression, sexuality and relationships.
Transactional Analysis is my main therapeutic frame, which emphasises collaboration and authenticity to help you become aware and possibly release old patterns that might no longer serve you in life. I integrate other approaches such as EMDR Therapy, Polyvagal, Attachment and Neurodivergence theory, to support your therapeutic experience and uniqueness.

I work with adults and specialise in post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) and trauma related anxiety and depression such as social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, health anxiety, emetophobia (vomit phobia), specific phobias, agoraphobia, generalised anxiety disorder.
I integrate principles of acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focused therapy and polyvagal theory with CBT and EMDR. I am passionate about the integrative approach with the body and mind. If bringing yoga practices such as breath work, movement or philosophy is helpful and invited, this can bring a further holistic approach to your therapy.
I work with adults and specialise in post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) and trauma related anxiety and depression such as social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, health anxiety, emetophobia (vomit phobia), specific phobias, agoraphobia, generalised anxiety disorder.
I integrate principles of acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focused therapy and polyvagal theory with CBT and EMDR. I am passionate about the integrative approach with the body and mind. If bringing yoga practices such as breath work, movement or philosophy is helpful and invited, this can bring a further holistic approach to your therapy.

Some of the types of issues I work with include anxiety, depression, trauma ( PTSD & CPTSD), low self-esteem, family issues and ADHD.
I am a body-centred psychotherapist and counsellor. My approach combines both 'talking therapy' and 'somatic therapy' (Somatic Experiencing), to encompass mind and body and spirit.
I offer sessions in both short-term and open-ended formats, tailored to your needs.
Some of the types of issues I work with include anxiety, depression, trauma ( PTSD & CPTSD), low self-esteem, family issues and ADHD.
I am a body-centred psychotherapist and counsellor. My approach combines both 'talking therapy' and 'somatic therapy' (Somatic Experiencing), to encompass mind and body and spirit.
I offer sessions in both short-term and open-ended formats, tailored to your needs.

Maybe loss, trauma, PTSD, or other difficult life events are impacting you.
My approach is evidence-based and grounded in Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy, complemented by DBT coping skills coaching, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotion-focused Therapy for couples (EFT). I work collaboratively and integrate models to best suit your individual needs and goals. I offer services in English and German.
Maybe loss, trauma, PTSD, or other difficult life events are impacting you.
My approach is evidence-based and grounded in Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy, complemented by DBT coping skills coaching, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotion-focused Therapy for couples (EFT). I work collaboratively and integrate models to best suit your individual needs and goals. I offer services in English and German.

This could be understood as complex trauma, complex PTSD, PTSD, ongoing or prolonged stressful/ traumatic or abusive events or a one off event, along with DID, self harm, sucicidality, addiction and Borderline/ Emotionally Unstable Personality disorders.
Currently sessions are available online only. We are able to offer both short and long term therapy for a broad range of needs and goals. We can work together once weekly or more, for an hour or more, alternative weeks/ monthly and one off sessions. We tailor the therapy to your individual needs and goals, combining a structured professional approach that will feel comfortable and safe. As a team of psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors, we can offer a range of psychological approaches and evidence based therapy to support your healing.
This could be understood as complex trauma, complex PTSD, PTSD, ongoing or prolonged stressful/ traumatic or abusive events or a one off event, along with DID, self harm, sucicidality, addiction and Borderline/ Emotionally Unstable Personality disorders.
Currently sessions are available online only. We are able to offer both short and long term therapy for a broad range of needs and goals. We can work together once weekly or more, for an hour or more, alternative weeks/ monthly and one off sessions. We tailor the therapy to your individual needs and goals, combining a structured professional approach that will feel comfortable and safe. As a team of psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors, we can offer a range of psychological approaches and evidence based therapy to support your healing.

My areas of expertise include the psychological treatment of OCD, paranoia, psychosis, PTSD, anxiety/phobias, and sleep problems.
I offer specialist psychological assessment and therapy. The therapy I offer is based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and EMDR, whilst always being tailored to the individual client and based on a personalised formulation of their needs. I offer sessions online or in person in London near Monument station and in East Dulwich.
My areas of expertise include the psychological treatment of OCD, paranoia, psychosis, PTSD, anxiety/phobias, and sleep problems.
I offer specialist psychological assessment and therapy. The therapy I offer is based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and EMDR, whilst always being tailored to the individual client and based on a personalised formulation of their needs. I offer sessions online or in person in London near Monument station and in East Dulwich.

This means that I am trained to work with the most complex of issues including CPTSD, PTSD, and even personality disorders.
I am Dr Carla Rainbow, and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and a registered Counselling Psychotherapist (Dip TC, Dip SP&C, FD, BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc, DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, Reg, MBACP, MSfDBT, EuroPsy). That means I am qualified to the very highest level, and experienced to be able to help you with even the most complex problems that you might be experiencing. On top of my experience (including in the NHS and prison services), and my qualifications, I work really hard at building effective working relationships, because research suggests that can be one of the most effective indicators for good therapeutic outcomes.
This means that I am trained to work with the most complex of issues including CPTSD, PTSD, and even personality disorders.
I am Dr Carla Rainbow, and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and a registered Counselling Psychotherapist (Dip TC, Dip SP&C, FD, BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc, DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, Reg, MBACP, MSfDBT, EuroPsy). That means I am qualified to the very highest level, and experienced to be able to help you with even the most complex problems that you might be experiencing. On top of my experience (including in the NHS and prison services), and my qualifications, I work really hard at building effective working relationships, because research suggests that can be one of the most effective indicators for good therapeutic outcomes.

For trauma and PTSD I offer EMDR or trauma focused CBT.
I am passionate about supporting my clients through their mental health journeys. My approach is warm, approachable, and empathetic, fostering a safe space for collaboration and growth. I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship, and I strive to empower my clients to develop practical strategies that lead to meaningful change.
With more than a decade of experience in the NHS, I have spent the last five years working in an NHS talking therapies service and most recently in a specialist NHS anxiety service with a particular focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
For trauma and PTSD I offer EMDR or trauma focused CBT.
I am passionate about supporting my clients through their mental health journeys. My approach is warm, approachable, and empathetic, fostering a safe space for collaboration and growth. I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship, and I strive to empower my clients to develop practical strategies that lead to meaningful change.
With more than a decade of experience in the NHS, I have spent the last five years working in an NHS talking therapies service and most recently in a specialist NHS anxiety service with a particular focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

I have extensive experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Phobias, Depression, Bereavement, Stress, Low Self Esteem and much more.
I have 14 years counselling experience, short term with Anxiety and Depression within NHS services and longer term within my private practice and community charities. My Integrative approach is a humanistic one, providing Rogers core conditions while using useful tools like CBT, mindfulness, TFT tapping and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing EMDR
I have extensive experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Phobias, Depression, Bereavement, Stress, Low Self Esteem and much more.
I have 14 years counselling experience, short term with Anxiety and Depression within NHS services and longer term within my private practice and community charities. My Integrative approach is a humanistic one, providing Rogers core conditions while using useful tools like CBT, mindfulness, TFT tapping and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing EMDR

I support clients with common mental health problems, such as adjustment to stressful life experiences including becoming a parent; post-traumatic stress disorder; anxiety; depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder
Current availability: In-person appointments on Thursday evenings, Clapham North; Remote appointments on Thursday daytime. At times life can become overwhelming and the strategies which used to help us cope can get in the way of us living the life that we aspire towards. I provide evidence-based therapies to support you in recovering from difficulties with your mental health and pursuing a life that is personally meaningful and worthwhile. If you would like to arrange therapy with me then please visit my website.
I support clients with common mental health problems, such as adjustment to stressful life experiences including becoming a parent; post-traumatic stress disorder; anxiety; depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder
Current availability: In-person appointments on Thursday evenings, Clapham North; Remote appointments on Thursday daytime. At times life can become overwhelming and the strategies which used to help us cope can get in the way of us living the life that we aspire towards. I provide evidence-based therapies to support you in recovering from difficulties with your mental health and pursuing a life that is personally meaningful and worthwhile. If you would like to arrange therapy with me then please visit my website.

Her areas of expertise lie in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders, confidence and low self-esteem, relationship issues and trauma.
Dr Samina works safely and deeply with clients and is powerfully equipped to help you get to the root of the problem so that you can make lasting changes as quickly as possible. She is currently only providing online counselling, psychotherapy and CBT to clients across the UK and internationally.
Her areas of expertise lie in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders, confidence and low self-esteem, relationship issues and trauma.
Dr Samina works safely and deeply with clients and is powerfully equipped to help you get to the root of the problem so that you can make lasting changes as quickly as possible. She is currently only providing online counselling, psychotherapy and CBT to clients across the UK and internationally.

I specialise in treating trauma, PTSD, and attachment related difficulties.
I work with adults with a range of mental health and relationship difficulties. I take a trauma informed and attachment-based approach to understanding the roots of these difficulties, and how they continue to impact in the present. I specialise in working with trauma whether this be a single incident or multiple events in childhood or adulthood.
I specialise in treating trauma, PTSD, and attachment related difficulties.
I work with adults with a range of mental health and relationship difficulties. I take a trauma informed and attachment-based approach to understanding the roots of these difficulties, and how they continue to impact in the present. I specialise in working with trauma whether this be a single incident or multiple events in childhood or adulthood.

EMDR can offer a brief, focused treatment where you remain in control of your self-healing process and can empower you to make life changes. NICE and WHO recognize EMDR for the treatment of PTSD, but it also helps with various MH conditions. If you are a young person, adult, or elder that have experienced a traumatic event, is dealing with sleep difficulties, anxiety, emotional/self-confidence issues, intrusive memories/thoughts, or suffering from a phobia. You have wanted to act on this but have not found the time or the therapy that suits you. NOW might be the time. EMDR the approach, and I am right here to guide you through.
EMDR can offer a brief, focused treatment where you remain in control of your self-healing process and can empower you to make life changes. NICE and WHO recognize EMDR for the treatment of PTSD, but it also helps with various MH conditions. If you are a young person, adult, or elder that have experienced a traumatic event, is dealing with sleep difficulties, anxiety, emotional/self-confidence issues, intrusive memories/thoughts, or suffering from a phobia. You have wanted to act on this but have not found the time or the therapy that suits you. NOW might be the time. EMDR the approach, and I am right here to guide you through.

I have over 7 years experience practising somatic therapy, with additional extensive training in existential analysis, logotherapy, interpersonal neurobiology, internal family systems (IFS), trauma/ PTSD/CPTSD, psychedelics assisted therapy, Buddhism, Classical Tantra, and transpersonal psychology.
Transformation begins with awareness, listening deeply to what is already within, and expanding that awareness to unlock new possibilities. My work supports you in reconnecting with your authentic self in grounded, embodied, and profoundly human ways. Together, we explore the core motivations that drive your existence, guiding you to make authentic choices and live in alignment with your true self.
I have over 7 years experience practising somatic therapy, with additional extensive training in existential analysis, logotherapy, interpersonal neurobiology, internal family systems (IFS), trauma/ PTSD/CPTSD, psychedelics assisted therapy, Buddhism, Classical Tantra, and transpersonal psychology.
Transformation begins with awareness, listening deeply to what is already within, and expanding that awareness to unlock new possibilities. My work supports you in reconnecting with your authentic self in grounded, embodied, and profoundly human ways. Together, we explore the core motivations that drive your existence, guiding you to make authentic choices and live in alignment with your true self.
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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.