Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Seaham
Counselling provides an opportunity to work through what is happening within your life, in a safe, accepted therapeutic space, where you are free to explore who you are and focus upon what brings you to counselling. Counselling enables you to gain support, to be truly heard and listened to, by a skilled professional, someone who is patient, present and focused upon supporting you without any judgement, with whatever your needs may be.
Counselling provides an opportunity to work through what is happening within your life, in a safe, accepted therapeutic space, where you are free to explore who you are and focus upon what brings you to counselling. Counselling enables you to gain support, to be truly heard and listened to, by a skilled professional, someone who is patient, present and focused upon supporting you without any judgement, with whatever your needs may be.
I have experience of working with autism, ADHD, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, self-harm, stress, trauma and dissociation.
I specialise in neurodiversity and I have additional training in autism, ADHD, and neuroscience. I offer a variety of methods of counselling and coaching, including online and telephone sessions, face to face counselling in our lovely therapy room, and a walk and talk option for those who might not feel comfortable in a traditional counselling environment.
I have experience of working with autism, ADHD, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, self-harm, stress, trauma and dissociation.
I specialise in neurodiversity and I have additional training in autism, ADHD, and neuroscience. I offer a variety of methods of counselling and coaching, including online and telephone sessions, face to face counselling in our lovely therapy room, and a walk and talk option for those who might not feel comfortable in a traditional counselling environment.
I have experience in supporting and helping clients overcome mental health issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.
I will offer you an accepting, compassionate and confidential space, where you can talk freely about anything that is troubling you without judgement. An opportunity for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and help you begin your journey towards a better and more positive future.
I have experience in supporting and helping clients overcome mental health issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.
I will offer you an accepting, compassionate and confidential space, where you can talk freely about anything that is troubling you without judgement. An opportunity for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and help you begin your journey towards a better and more positive future.
Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
Being an integrative therapist simply means I use a range of theoretical models tailored to your needs. This can aid your understanding of yourself and ultimately make new decisions in life. My practice is trauma informed, neurodiverse and LGBTQI+ affirming, and underpinned by a commitment to meet you where you are in this moment.
Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
Being an integrative therapist simply means I use a range of theoretical models tailored to your needs. This can aid your understanding of yourself and ultimately make new decisions in life. My practice is trauma informed, neurodiverse and LGBTQI+ affirming, and underpinned by a commitment to meet you where you are in this moment.
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Are you feeling low, anxious, unsure, stuck, not as productive or just not enjoining the beautiful gift of life - let me help you understand yourself and your difficulties more to allow you to become unstuck, more productive and lead a healthier and happier life within your current circumstances however difficult these may be. Low mood or anxiety can feel hard to overcome or ever break free from but even just starting therapy makes this easier to manage and regulate. Become clearer in your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and way of life through clear, structured therapy at a time, place and space comfortable to you.
Are you feeling low, anxious, unsure, stuck, not as productive or just not enjoining the beautiful gift of life - let me help you understand yourself and your difficulties more to allow you to become unstuck, more productive and lead a healthier and happier life within your current circumstances however difficult these may be. Low mood or anxiety can feel hard to overcome or ever break free from but even just starting therapy makes this easier to manage and regulate. Become clearer in your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and way of life through clear, structured therapy at a time, place and space comfortable to you.
Problems i have worked with are anxiety, depression, childhood abuse, domestic abuse, sexual violence, pregnancy loss, fertility issues, birth trauma, postnatal depression, low self esteem, low mood, eating distress, anger, loss, identity issues, family issues, self harm and suicidal ideation
I am an experienced Women focused Counsellor, who has worked in various sectors over my career.. I have a depth of experiencing in offering therapeutic space to explore issues arising and work in an integrative, compassion focused way to develop the therapeutic relationship. I work creatively with individual need allowing a range of therapeutic processes to be used. EMDR is a huge part of my practice using creative means to explore 'stuck memories'. Working in a EMDR process helps move memories quickly and focuses on primary target memories.
Problems i have worked with are anxiety, depression, childhood abuse, domestic abuse, sexual violence, pregnancy loss, fertility issues, birth trauma, postnatal depression, low self esteem, low mood, eating distress, anger, loss, identity issues, family issues, self harm and suicidal ideation
I am an experienced Women focused Counsellor, who has worked in various sectors over my career.. I have a depth of experiencing in offering therapeutic space to explore issues arising and work in an integrative, compassion focused way to develop the therapeutic relationship. I work creatively with individual need allowing a range of therapeutic processes to be used. EMDR is a huge part of my practice using creative means to explore 'stuck memories'. Working in a EMDR process helps move memories quickly and focuses on primary target memories.
EMDR - PTSD & CPTSD (specifically sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse)
CBT - PTSD, OCD, SAD & Panic Disorder
Psychotherapy - Neuro-Diversity, Bereavement, Anxiety
I am BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner Accredited with EMDR Association, BACP Accredited CBT Therapist and BACP Couples Therapist.
I am only working online.
I feel that therapy is relational and as such I always offer a free telephone call in which you can get a sense of me and how I work, and we can find out if I am the right therapist for you.
EMDR - PTSD & CPTSD (specifically sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse)
CBT - PTSD, OCD, SAD & Panic Disorder
Psychotherapy - Neuro-Diversity, Bereavement, Anxiety
I am BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner Accredited with EMDR Association, BACP Accredited CBT Therapist and BACP Couples Therapist.
I am only working online.
I feel that therapy is relational and as such I always offer a free telephone call in which you can get a sense of me and how I work, and we can find out if I am the right therapist for you.
Safe Space Psychology - Dr Stephanie
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients struggling with relational difficulties, trauma and other emotional and other psychological difficulties such as complex grief, low mood and anxiety.
I have a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for individuals suffering a range of difficulties across the lifespan, with a particular specialism working with clients to managing the impact of developmental and relational trauma, as well as complex PTSD. I am a DBT, SCM and EMDR therapist with foundation systemic practitioner status and DDP L2
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients struggling with relational difficulties, trauma and other emotional and other psychological difficulties such as complex grief, low mood and anxiety.
I have a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for individuals suffering a range of difficulties across the lifespan, with a particular specialism working with clients to managing the impact of developmental and relational trauma, as well as complex PTSD. I am a DBT, SCM and EMDR therapist with foundation systemic practitioner status and DDP L2
I have over 20 years experience working as an Integrative Counsellor and over 9 years as an EMDR therapist working with a diverse range of issues relating to personal and work life. I also work as a Couples Therapist and have a background in health and fitness, therefore, work from a holistic perspective with clients to enhance self-care. I will work with you together to explore the relationship between your thoughts, emotions and behaviour's enabling you to progress through the process of therapy helping you overcome the problems or issues and feel more in control of your daily life.
I have over 20 years experience working as an Integrative Counsellor and over 9 years as an EMDR therapist working with a diverse range of issues relating to personal and work life. I also work as a Couples Therapist and have a background in health and fitness, therefore, work from a holistic perspective with clients to enhance self-care. I will work with you together to explore the relationship between your thoughts, emotions and behaviour's enabling you to progress through the process of therapy helping you overcome the problems or issues and feel more in control of your daily life.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with experience working with a wide range of mental health difficulties with adolescents and adults including anxiety, anger, phobias, mood difficulties, trauma, neurodiversity, relationship difficulties and unusual experiences (often referred to as psychosis).
If you’re weighed down by anxiety, difficult life events, uncertainty, or challenges in relationships, I can help you to make sense of what’s driving those feelings and make a plan together to create the change you hope for.
To achieve this I draw upon a range of models and theory in therapy, ensuring an individualised approach. I have a warm and compassionate approach and understand how daunting coming to therapy can be. I hold our therapeutic relationship at the centre of our work, and we will explore what has brought you to therapy at a pace you feel comfortable with.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with experience working with a wide range of mental health difficulties with adolescents and adults including anxiety, anger, phobias, mood difficulties, trauma, neurodiversity, relationship difficulties and unusual experiences (often referred to as psychosis).
If you’re weighed down by anxiety, difficult life events, uncertainty, or challenges in relationships, I can help you to make sense of what’s driving those feelings and make a plan together to create the change you hope for.
To achieve this I draw upon a range of models and theory in therapy, ensuring an individualised approach. I have a warm and compassionate approach and understand how daunting coming to therapy can be. I hold our therapeutic relationship at the centre of our work, and we will explore what has brought you to therapy at a pace you feel comfortable with.
My key area of interest is self- esteem issues and childhood trauma.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
My key area of interest is self- esteem issues and childhood trauma.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
Having practised as a therapist for twenty years I have had the privilege to work with many creative, resilient, courageous and resourceful people. However, very few felt that way when they first came for therapy. Life can be challenging and we all struggle at times to cope with problems and stressful situations. Different people obviously find different things difficult but what everyone shares are the natural responses of feeling distressed, confused, anxious and lost. Psychotherapy can help you to express your feelings, work through anxiety and depression and develop positive responses to the challenges you are facing.
Having practised as a therapist for twenty years I have had the privilege to work with many creative, resilient, courageous and resourceful people. However, very few felt that way when they first came for therapy. Life can be challenging and we all struggle at times to cope with problems and stressful situations. Different people obviously find different things difficult but what everyone shares are the natural responses of feeling distressed, confused, anxious and lost. Psychotherapy can help you to express your feelings, work through anxiety and depression and develop positive responses to the challenges you are facing.
My specialist area is working with neurodivergence (either self diagnosed or officially), in an affirmative way, so you can feel free to be yourself.
Do you feel like you’ve spent most of your life masking — trying to appear “fine” while inside you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly overthinking?
You might relate to:
Racing thoughts or executive dysfunction
Sensory overwhelm or shutdown
Cycles of burnout
Struggling to communicate your needs
Rejection sensitivity or intense self-criticism
Masking so well that other people don’t see how much you’re struggling
Grief, anger or confusion around a late ADHD or autism diagnosis
My specialist area is working with neurodivergence (either self diagnosed or officially), in an affirmative way, so you can feel free to be yourself.
Do you feel like you’ve spent most of your life masking — trying to appear “fine” while inside you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly overthinking?
You might relate to:
Racing thoughts or executive dysfunction
Sensory overwhelm or shutdown
Cycles of burnout
Struggling to communicate your needs
Rejection sensitivity or intense self-criticism
Masking so well that other people don’t see how much you’re struggling
Grief, anger or confusion around a late ADHD or autism diagnosis
I also have specialist experience in anxiety, OCD, and trauma, and have completed advanced training in Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder through University of Oxford.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, including CBT and EMDR to help you understand unhelpful patterns, make sense of difficult experiences, whilst processing them or targeting them, from a cognitive, behavioural and emotional level.
I also have specialist experience in anxiety, OCD, and trauma, and have completed advanced training in Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder through University of Oxford.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, including CBT and EMDR to help you understand unhelpful patterns, make sense of difficult experiences, whilst processing them or targeting them, from a cognitive, behavioural and emotional level.
The difficulties I support are varied, such as trauma (single / complex, PTSD), driving and travel anxiety, anxieties, phobias, depression and low self-esteem.
Life can be overwhelming at times, and sometimes talking therapy can help you get 'unstuck'. Let us collaboratively work together and create manageable steps towards the goals you want to achieve.
The difficulties I support are varied, such as trauma (single / complex, PTSD), driving and travel anxiety, anxieties, phobias, depression and low self-esteem.
Life can be overwhelming at times, and sometimes talking therapy can help you get 'unstuck'. Let us collaboratively work together and create manageable steps towards the goals you want to achieve.
I work with a wide range of clients, particularly clients who live with the aftermath of trauma.
I make it safe for clients to talk about what has happened to them and work to resolve their symptoms and to help them thrive. I use Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Solutions Focused Therapy and tailor my approach to each unique client.
I work with a wide range of clients, particularly clients who live with the aftermath of trauma.
I make it safe for clients to talk about what has happened to them and work to resolve their symptoms and to help them thrive. I use Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Solutions Focused Therapy and tailor my approach to each unique client.
I support adults recovering from trauma, anxiety, and low self-worth to feel safe, confident, and connected again
I am a Psychological Therapist working within specialist psychology and health psychology services in the NHS, and I run a private clinic in Tynemouth. I deliver NICE guidance psychological therapies to adults who are finding it difficult to move on from past events - whether this is single incident, such as an accident, injury or medical events, or more complex and longstanding experiences, including childhood abuse or neglect, bullying or domestic abuse. Many people I support feel stuck, overwhelmed or held back by memories or reactions that continue to affect their day to day life despite their best efforts to cope.
I support adults recovering from trauma, anxiety, and low self-worth to feel safe, confident, and connected again
I am a Psychological Therapist working within specialist psychology and health psychology services in the NHS, and I run a private clinic in Tynemouth. I deliver NICE guidance psychological therapies to adults who are finding it difficult to move on from past events - whether this is single incident, such as an accident, injury or medical events, or more complex and longstanding experiences, including childhood abuse or neglect, bullying or domestic abuse. Many people I support feel stuck, overwhelmed or held back by memories or reactions that continue to affect their day to day life despite their best efforts to cope.
Most people I work with are functioning well on the outside, but struggling internally with burnout, chronic stress, anxiety or the impact of trauma.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience across the NHS and specialist services, and hold an MSc in Psychological Approaches to Trauma. My work combines CBT and trauma-focused therapy with a focus on sustainable behavioural change in areas such as stress, health and daily functioning.
Most people I work with are functioning well on the outside, but struggling internally with burnout, chronic stress, anxiety or the impact of trauma.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience across the NHS and specialist services, and hold an MSc in Psychological Approaches to Trauma. My work combines CBT and trauma-focused therapy with a focus on sustainable behavioural change in areas such as stress, health and daily functioning.
I offer DBT-informed, trauma-aware therapy for adults experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, shame, and self-critical thoughts.
If you often feel misunderstood, overwhelmed by your emotions, or trapped in patterns you can’t quite explain, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with appear capable on the outside while carrying shame, self-criticism, and the lasting impact of difficult experiences internally. They want to feel steadier, less reactive, and more in control of their lives. Together, we focus on building emotional resilience, understanding how the past is shaping the present, and creating meaningful change before things reach crisis point.
I offer DBT-informed, trauma-aware therapy for adults experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, shame, and self-critical thoughts.
If you often feel misunderstood, overwhelmed by your emotions, or trapped in patterns you can’t quite explain, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with appear capable on the outside while carrying shame, self-criticism, and the lasting impact of difficult experiences internally. They want to feel steadier, less reactive, and more in control of their lives. Together, we focus on building emotional resilience, understanding how the past is shaping the present, and creating meaningful change before things reach crisis point.
Psychotherapy begins from the premise that all human experiences, even difficult ones like depression, addiction, relationship issues and trauma have relevance and can be understood.
If you need your life to be different but you are not sure how to change then psychotherapy may be useful for you. Through the experience of being listened to at a deep level, psychotherapy can sometimes feel like being introduced to yourself. As we think together about your issues I will take you seriously enough to be honest with you.
Psychotherapy begins from the premise that all human experiences, even difficult ones like depression, addiction, relationship issues and trauma have relevance and can be understood.
If you need your life to be different but you are not sure how to change then psychotherapy may be useful for you. Through the experience of being listened to at a deep level, psychotherapy can sometimes feel like being introduced to yourself. As we think together about your issues I will take you seriously enough to be honest with 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.