Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Stafford

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Lauren Wilde
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have experience of working with trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD . I've worked with survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, bullying, and abuse. I offer a kind, caring, compassionate counselling service, whether it is face to face, online, or over the phone.
01782 980174
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Stafford ST16
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Care to Change Ltd
PhD
I specialise in adult ADHD, offering diagnostic assessment, therapy for the individual & families to adjust to diagnosis, Psychotherapy for those with ADHD and individual coaching to manage symptoms of ADHD. I am also a registered mental health nurse & integrated trauma psychotherapist; able to understand mental health conditions and the impact these have on your everyday life and functioning. I work with a range of diagnoses and understand the medications which you may be prescribed. I specialise in military and war trauma as well as complex/developmental trauma and PTSD .
01746 335360
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Alina L
Verified
Verified
Hi, I have a medical background with over 12 years experience working in psychiatry. I work mainly with issues with self esteem, confidence, insomnia, imposter syndrome, work and personal relationship difficulties, fears, phobias, smoking cessation, difficulties with weight, chronic pain, narcissistic abuse, trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD . My training includes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Level 3, Brainspotting Level 3 and BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy).
020 4538 1870 x0044
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Stafford ST19
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Peace of Mind Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MSc, BABCP Provisional
Verified
Verified
Peace of Mind Wellbeing offers therapeutic support and mental health intervention to Children, Young People and Adults, presenting with psychological difficulties such as Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD , Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Childhood Trauma, Relationship difficulties and Low Self Esteem. Peace of Mind Wellbeing also offers couples therapy and family therapy, alongside training packages to other professionals, family and friends, to support their understanding of different psychological difficulties, how they present and how they can appropriately offer their support.
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Dr Rachel Toole
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience of working with adults experiencing psychological difficulties including addictions, phobias, anxiety, work related stress, dealing with changes in physical health, depression, grief and loss, anger and trauma. I have a particular interest in working with clients presenting with work related stress and anxiety. I am trained in a variety of therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
01543 229141
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Stafford ST19
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Joanne Wright
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello. Do you feel stuck, confused or overwhelmed? Are you being held back by anxiety, depression or a lack of self worth? Do you know what you want to achieve, but need someone to motivate, guide and reassure you? Perhaps you are worried about the well-being of family members, colleagues or friends? As well as working with anxiety, depression, trauma or stress, I also specialise in working with individuals and families affected by Autism. I can diagnose autism and help schools to provide the best support to students. As well as providing individual therapy, I can devise and deliver training relating to mental health and resilience.
01785 335997
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Stafford ST20
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Rachel Jardine
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Before training in counselling, I qualified as a children’s mindfulness coach, and worked in support roles for over 10 years, including specialist one-to-one educational support, special educational needs advice and supporting children in care. I can offer understanding of the complex impact of living with neurodivergence, both from my own experience and from supporting others. My therapeutic experience includes working with survivors of domestic and/or sexual abuse; childhood/developmental trauma; living with neurodivergence; and difficulties including anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
01889 227291
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Stafford ST16
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Dr Natalie Elizabeth Byrne
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working with adults and have over 20 years experience working with people in distress. I have experience of working with people with a range of emotional and mental health problems, including complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, low self-esteem and psychosis. My aim is to help people take steps along their journey of recovery to a healthier and happier future where people can truly begin living the life they want to live. I work in an integrative way enabling me to work with people to develop a therapy plan which is most likely to help them make positive steps towards their therapy goals.
01785 904515
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Stafford ST19
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Angela Wilson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If you keep finding yourself in a familiar situation in relationships, at work or with yourself and can't seem to find a way forward however hard you try; or maybe you recognise that you are trying to cope with things in potentially damaging ways; or are intruded upon by events or memories from the past, then reaching out for support to develop new perspectives on your situation may be the new path to follow. Let's see if I can help?
01243 974547
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Michelle Vernall
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Welcome, my name is Michelle and I am a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor here in Staffordshire England. My main focus is for clients to feel confident and comfortable within the therapeutic relationship with me, giving you the autonomy to advocate what you would like to gain from your therapy sessions and what therapy looks like for you. Nevertheless I also understand that many may not know what therapy is and what it looks like for them which I struggled with too many years ago.
01296 254481
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Dr Sophie Gwinnett
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
My name is Sophie and I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience working in the NHS and private sector. Trained in a variety of evidence based therapies including CBT and EMDR, I deliver individually tailored interventions that enable people to experience lasting, meaningful change in their lives. Within the private sector I work with adults with a range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, health issues and relationship difficulties. I also spent many years working in the NHS with people affected by changes in their health, including persistent pain and cancer.
01922 214818
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Grey Space Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you going through a bereavement? Are you struggling with anxiety? Have you been suffering with low mood? Do you feel lost, alone or confused? Being human can be tough and we can all experience difficulties with our mental health. This does not mean you are broken or need to be ‘fixed’, but instead you are having a normal human response to an abnormally painful, difficult or scary experience - it can help to talk.
01889 227290
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Stafford ST16
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Helen Stansfield-Boys
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you unsure of who to talk to or where to turn for help and support? My counselling service could be the perfect place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a confidential and non-judgemental environment.
01785 550508
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Stafford ST20
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Maria Davies
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my profile. I offer Counselling to couples and individuals Monday-Thursday day and evening sessions. I offer support with issues including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, bereavement and loss and coping with life's difficulties. I work with adults aged 18 and over. Whatever the issue might be let's have chat about it and see if we can work together to help you through.
07861 897367
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Stafford ST17
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RB Turner Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Finding the therapist that is right for you might like a feel daunting prospect, especially at a time when you may be feeling vulnerable or uncertain, perhaps at a crossroads in your life. This is not unusual, whether this is the first time you have sought therapy or have taken therapy in the past. Sometimes we need help to overcome conflicts and blocks in our life that are confusing or difficult . I understand that you are a unique and complex individual, with many facets and aspects that make you who you are, which impact on how you experience yourself, and how you have had to adapt to face life's struggles.
01785 334340
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Stafford ST16
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Healthy Minds Stafford Limited
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
With over 18 years experience working with individuals, couples and families, I can help you deal with issues in your daily life and provide you with the support/interventions to overcome them. Marriage Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Couples Counselling, Addictions, Anxiety Treatment, OCD Treatment, Stress, Counselling Anger Management, Family Therapy, Counselling For Depression, Gender issues. The therapy provided by Healthy Minds Stafford can: Help you talk about issues you find difficult to discuss with others. Give you the confidence to make changes to improve your life. Offer new insights into your issues from a fresh and impartial perspective.
01785 472435
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Stafford ST16
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Ruth Fishwick
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
For me, Psychology is about making a difference to people's lives, no matter how big the current difficult that they are experiencing; and to support them in reaching their goals. I enjoy working with people with physical health difficulties who may be struggling to adjust to a new diagnosis, or change in symptom. I also enjoy supporting people to recognise what they are already doing well and how this can help them. I enjoy working with children and adults.
01785 338281
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Stafford ST19
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Dr Joanna Saddington
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Dr Joanna Saddington. I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2006. Before setting up in private practice I worked in the NHS for 18 years. I am passionate about helping adults, young people, children and families overcome their difficulties. We all know life can be challenging, so it doesn't matter whether a problem is longstanding or is more recent. What is important, is that we work together to try to solve it. I always aim to work in a way that suits the individual and their needs, as well as aiming to deliver therapy empathetically and without judgment.
01543 220373
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Stafford ST19
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Gary Hassall
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I have worked in mental health since 1990 and qualified as a mental health nurse in 1993 with over 30 years experience working across the full mental health spectrum including working as a community mental health nurse in an integrated mental health team and as a CBT therapist in IAPT. My goal is to provide a safe, confidential space, free from judgement, where you can explore your problems, develop new insights and new ways of coping and overcoming them. By working together we can achieve this. I see my role as a disruptor, helping you to challenge and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving towards more healthier ones.
01785 904889
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Stafford ST18
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Julia Gibbons
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my profile, I understand just how difficult and challenging life can be at times, it may be a strained or broken relationship, family problems, self-esteem issues holding you back, a bereavement, depression, anxiety or work stress. Just talking through your worries and problems can really help. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where you are listened to, in an atmosphere of calm and respect that is confidential. Together we can unravel your thoughts and feelings about the past and present to bring a new insight and clarity to your situation, enabling you to move towards a more positive future and wellbeing.
01785 472368
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Stafford ST21
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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.