Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Nottingham
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Leigh Manning
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced, fully qualified person-centered psychotherapist, educated to MA level. I have experience working with a range of issues including abandonment, addiction, anxiety, bereavement, depression, complex trauma,
PTSD
, relationship problems, and victims/perpetrators of abuse. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP).

Ash-Tree Counselling Service
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a BACP registered counsellor. I am committed to providing a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for clients to help explore issues that are troubling them. My experience includes working as a therapist for the NHS both in general mental health and counselling patients with chronic health issues. I also have specialised experience of working with depression,
PTSD
, couples counselling, family issues, bereavement, anxiety and suicidal clients. I have experience of delivering employee counselling for insurance companies. If change is what you desire then please get in touch.

Karima Susi
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I predominantly work in the NHS with adults experiencing severe and enduring mental distress including complex trauma/
PTSD
.
If you are struggling with overwhelming anxiety, feeling low or lost, finding it difficult to forget the past, or unsure of who you are or what you want to do with your life then I may be able to help. I'm a clinical psychologist with years of experience in working with adults with complex difficulties. I draw on a range of models and work in a way that is termed as "integrative", which means I can adapt evidence-based interventions to meet your specific goals and needs. I always ensure therapy is a collaborative experience. My clients say I am easy to talk to, and therapy sessions often include laughter as well as tears.

Steve Coupe
Psychologist, MSc, AFBPSsS
Verified
Verified
I am a Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist having worked as a psychologist since 1988. During this time, I have worked in a range of settings, clinical, forensic and organisational, where one of my main interests has been the impact of stressful life events on individuals, whether that be in the form of work-related stress,
post-traumatic stress
disorder (
PTSD
) following a major trauma or the effects of more prolonged experiences of trauma resulting in underlying personality difficulties and complex
PTSD
. I offer a range of therapies which I tailor to meet the needs of my clients.

Natalie Brunning
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hi my name is Natalie. I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working in Nottingham. I offer a friendly, safe and confidential space to enable you to work through any difficulties you may be experiencing. I work within the Humanistic person centered approach and I believe that given the right conditions, through therapy, positive changes can be made. I offer counselling for all ages, individuals, couples, EAP, and group work. I work with both long and short term clients. I have extensive experience working with depression, complex mental health and
PTSD
Not accepting new clients

Kerry Cope
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to cope with your thoughts, emotions, or behaviours? Have you experienced traumatic or painful events, which you are struggling to make sense of or move on from? I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist with over 12 years experience of supporting people with mental health difficulties including anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma reactions, including
PTSD
. Alongside my private practice I also work in an NHS perinatal mental health service.

Sabrina Marie Taylor
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified
Verified
Do you feel overwhelmed and as though your problems are getting on top of you? Or maybe you would just like to steer your life into a more positive direction. Either way I am here to provide you with psychotherapeutic support. I provide a non judgemental space for you to explore your feelings. A space that you will feel accepted, safe and empowered to talk through your feelings and find the solutions to your most troubling concerns. I work with a variety of issues - trauma,
ptsd
and stress. I work with people from a range of different races, ages, and sexualities. It is my unique gift to empower people, we are all human afterall.

Lucy T
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
But survivors aren't just their abuse, so I have plenty of experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, been diagnosed with personality disorders,
PTSD
, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, or have difficulty with relationships, self esteem and/or emotional regulation.
Therapy can be a tough enough undertaking without sitting across from somebody furiously scribbling in a notebook, poker faced whilst you try your best to open up. So, I run my practice with a few core values: acceptance, kindness, empathy, compassion and a touch of humour and humanity to lighten the load a bit. No chaise longue necessary. The type of therapy I do is called integrative psychotherapy. It means I incorporate a few different types of therapy (person centred, attachment theory and cut) to create a style tailored specifically to you and your needs.

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.

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.
Waitlist for new clients

Maya Patrizia Gagni
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Please note my practice is a women only service. I am an experienced and accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner, Supervisor, Dramatherapist and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist with an extensive experience in working with a number of presenting issues including: abuse, domestic violence, addiction(s), depression,
PTSD
, self-harm, trauma, child related issues, cultural issues, eating disorders, general counselling, identity issues, sexual identity and spirituality. I work with short and long term contracts and I provide one-to-one and couple counselling both face to face and online.
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Christina Elizabeth Lee
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
If you want to feel happier, less stressed, more appreciative about yourself and your life, then I am here to support you. With 20 years experience in counselling, I believe therapy is a creative act that can change your life. My clients often tell me how much they enjoy our sessions together. I can assist you to understand your inner self, and teach you some great tools to help you move past anxiety or low mood or low self esteem, and start to make the changes you want to. I have plenty of tools to help you with OCD,
PTSD
or trauma. Please have a look at my website and feel welcome to give me call and have a free chat.

Holly-Jane Thurgood, Optimism Therapy Services
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Optimism deliver online psychotherapy to teenagers & adults nationwide. I am the founder and lead therapist of Optimism. Energetic and enthusiastic, I will work with you to motivate and guide you through therapy. My approach is based on the latest evidence of successful therapy approaches. I am an experienced and highly trained mental health professional and accredited psychological therapist. I have over 15 years of military healthcare experience delivering care in the UK and whilst deployed on operations in Afghanistan and in maritime environments. I also work in community mental health within the NHS and Ministry of Defence.

Shirani Situnayake
Counsellor, MNCS Prof Accred
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience of working with a variety of issues, particularly those affecting women and bring a deep understanding and considerable empathy to my therapeutic work. Struggles with anger, child sexual abuse, self harm, anxiety, depression, sexual violence and domestic abuse, addictions, self esteem, cultural issues, identity issues, sexuality issues, eating issues and self confidence,
PTSD
and trauma.

Lindsey Kind
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Feeling depressed or anxious signals that your needs are not being met & I'm widely experienced to support you in discovering them. As well as this, I specialise working with those who have had difficult family, childhood and/or relationship histories including; Challenging/Toxic Family Dynamics, Abuse (inc. Narcissistic) Bullying (child/work/adult), Domestic Violence/Stalking, Assaults & Trauma Life Events. Our history shapes us & can lead to Self-Doubt, People-Pleasing, Attracting Entitled People, Guilt, Poor Boundaries, Poor Self-Esteem, Fear of Relationships, Trauma Responses (
PTSD
) & feeling Powerless to make a Change.

Sarah Hopton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
As an integrative therapist, I am relational in my approach, this style places great emphasis on the relationship between the client and the therapist. I believe the most important part of any therapy is to build a trusting relationship, where you can feel safe and secure so you feel able to share your story and experiences in a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can explore positive and challenging aspects of your life and any change you wish to explore or make. I have personal experience in sexual, physical, emotional and mental abuse; divorce; living with a narcissist; step-parenting; addiction and
PTSD
.

Clare Holmes
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I work with all mood disorders and problems and have experience working with OCD, generalised anxiety, phobias,
PTSD
, health anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, adjustment to long term health problems, chronic pain, low mood, self esteem and eating disorders.
I'm a fully accredited CBT therapist working with adults and children. If you are struggling with anxiety, OCD, a phobia, trauma memories, low mood or other mood disturbances and it is getting in the way of living your life as you want to then CBT can help. I'm a CBT therapist and Mental Health Nurse with 20 years experience in the NHS. I work with people using CBT to help identify problems and find solutions to those problems. CBT is an active therapy, where we will work together, at your pace, to make changes in thinking processes and behavioural responses to situations and your thoughts.

Andrew Howes
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have over 15 years experience working with organisations such as Mind and Priory amongst others and have extensive experience of dealing with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, trauma, phobias,
PTSD
in both long or short term therapy. Whatever your reason for finding yourself here, know that you’ve already taken a big step, and should you wish, I can help you take many more.

Elysian Psychology
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
We cover a range of issues including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bereavement &
post-traumatic stress
disorder.
The aim of Elysian Psychology is to relieve psychological distress and emotional pain by providing therapy which is individually tailored to your needs. We pride ourselves on the expertise of our specialist team of highly qualified Psychologists, alongside prompt and efficient customer service. We aim to provide you with the highest level of care at a time when you may need it most. We are a team of highly specialist Clinical Psychologists and therapists offering private psychological talking therapy in Nottingham.

Lauren Dalby
Counsellor, MA, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Lauren a person-centred psychotherapist and counsellor, educated to MA level. I work with clients 'face to face', online or on the telephone. I work with teenagers and adults of all ages. I have experience of working with wide a range of mental health related issues including bereavement and
PTSD
. I have an in-depth understanding of the impact that school and education can have on staff, students and their families; I can help you explore and understand your anxieties and fears in this area of your life. Making the decision to talk to a counsellor can be scary but counselling can really help you.
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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.