Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Wimborne Minster
I am particularly passionate about offering therapeutic support to adults and adolescents experiencing distress from trauma and stress.
I can work with adults and older adolescents individually. I work with young people with their parents/carers. I can offer face to face or online appointments, or a combination of the two depending on your preference. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, DDP, CBT, ACT, DBT, and systemic psychotherapy.
I am particularly passionate about offering therapeutic support to adults and adolescents experiencing distress from trauma and stress.
I can work with adults and older adolescents individually. I work with young people with their parents/carers. I can offer face to face or online appointments, or a combination of the two depending on your preference. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, DDP, CBT, ACT, DBT, and systemic psychotherapy.
Trying to work out the way forward in the world is hard, especially if you're young, have difficult family circumstances, have trouble with school and peers. Parents too have worries about their children and young people, they want the best but sometimes need a non judgemental, empathetic person to work through issues and challenges of modern life. I also work with adults struggling to make their way through the world, perhaps having issues rooted in childhood, or perhaps you need somewhere to explore your life stories find ways of relating to one another. A place to build resilience and self-esteem can be found in Unlocked Therapy.
Trying to work out the way forward in the world is hard, especially if you're young, have difficult family circumstances, have trouble with school and peers. Parents too have worries about their children and young people, they want the best but sometimes need a non judgemental, empathetic person to work through issues and challenges of modern life. I also work with adults struggling to make their way through the world, perhaps having issues rooted in childhood, or perhaps you need somewhere to explore your life stories find ways of relating to one another. A place to build resilience and self-esteem can be found in Unlocked Therapy.
I enjoy working with both young people and adults, and I have often been described by clients as open, honest, and approachable—qualities they have consistently valued. I have a practical, logical mindset and enjoy problem-solving. Having lived in several different countries, I’ve gained valuable insight into the experiences of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, asking questions to genuinely understand them rather than making assumptions. I believe my clients are the true experts in their own lives, and I see my role as guiding them toward a calmer, more balanced place.
I enjoy working with both young people and adults, and I have often been described by clients as open, honest, and approachable—qualities they have consistently valued. I have a practical, logical mindset and enjoy problem-solving. Having lived in several different countries, I’ve gained valuable insight into the experiences of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, asking questions to genuinely understand them rather than making assumptions. I believe my clients are the true experts in their own lives, and I see my role as guiding them toward a calmer, more balanced place.
I am a Qualified Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling Psychotherapists). I have over 17 years of Counselling experience and am employed as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist and also work privately/independently as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. All therapy is tailor made for you. Whether you prefer Zoom online counselling, telephone counselling or face to face 121 counselling, I am able to help and support you with whatever your preference.
I am a Qualified Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling Psychotherapists). I have over 17 years of Counselling experience and am employed as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist and also work privately/independently as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. All therapy is tailor made for you. Whether you prefer Zoom online counselling, telephone counselling or face to face 121 counselling, I am able to help and support you with whatever your preference.
They want understanding, clarity, and practical support not judgement or pressure and are looking for a calm, trauma-informed space to make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward that feels manageable and compassionate.
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-focused mental health nursing support for parents and families. My work focuses on emotional regulation, realtional parenting, understanding the impact of trauma, and building confidence and capacity in everyday life. I provide a contained, relational space grounded in clinical experience and compassion.
They want understanding, clarity, and practical support not judgement or pressure and are looking for a calm, trauma-informed space to make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward that feels manageable and compassionate.
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-focused mental health nursing support for parents and families. My work focuses on emotional regulation, realtional parenting, understanding the impact of trauma, and building confidence and capacity in everyday life. I provide a contained, relational space grounded in clinical experience and compassion.
My approach is simple: be honest, be real, and create a space where you can relax enough to explore what’s going on for you. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I'm here to meet you exactly where you're at.
Some of my specialised interests include: addiction, LGBTQIA+ support, and male and non-binary survivors of abuse.
My approach is simple: be honest, be real, and create a space where you can relax enough to explore what’s going on for you. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I'm here to meet you exactly where you're at.
Some of my specialised interests include: addiction, LGBTQIA+ support, and male and non-binary survivors of abuse.
Life can be a rough ride. Keeping the balance and moving forward can be a challenge. It can involve stress, anxiety, depression and much more. But I believe through psychological therapies we can learn and, in some cases even master, the art of managing life successfully. To achieve this, I practise an integrative approach that draws strength from various therapies in the field. I am a qualified Psychotherapist at a Doctoral level and I feel confident to deal with complexity . My natural inclination is to help people in need. My recent training and qualifications do enhance my inclination especially to those psychologically unwell.
Life can be a rough ride. Keeping the balance and moving forward can be a challenge. It can involve stress, anxiety, depression and much more. But I believe through psychological therapies we can learn and, in some cases even master, the art of managing life successfully. To achieve this, I practise an integrative approach that draws strength from various therapies in the field. I am a qualified Psychotherapist at a Doctoral level and I feel confident to deal with complexity . My natural inclination is to help people in need. My recent training and qualifications do enhance my inclination especially to those psychologically unwell.
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I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma related to their past history and current relationships.
When life gets tough we can find ourselves feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. At these times talking to someone else can be helpful to make sense of what is going on. Perhaps you are experiencing loss or bereavement, or a significant transition in your home, work or relationships. Living with uncertainty and change can stir up uncomfortable feelings in us like anxiety, depression, anger or sadness. Whatever is going on for you, I can provide you with the time and space to think things through, and together we will work to make sense of what is going on and find a way forward.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma related to their past history and current relationships.
When life gets tough we can find ourselves feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. At these times talking to someone else can be helpful to make sense of what is going on. Perhaps you are experiencing loss or bereavement, or a significant transition in your home, work or relationships. Living with uncertainty and change can stir up uncomfortable feelings in us like anxiety, depression, anger or sadness. Whatever is going on for you, I can provide you with the time and space to think things through, and together we will work to make sense of what is going on and find a way forward.
I have had specialist trauma training and I am experienced with working with survivors of trauma and clients living with the effects of PTSD.
I am a relational integrative therapist. This means that you and I work in partnership to navigate a way to support you to face whichever challenges you would like to overcome. Sometimes this can be achieved through short-term work (up to 12 weeks) and sometimes a contract for much longer work will be what you need. The development of relationship between me (the therapist), and you (the client) is the driving force of how I work. Through the development of a trusted alliance we can begin to explore any vulnerabilities you bring safely in order to make sense of them together.
I have had specialist trauma training and I am experienced with working with survivors of trauma and clients living with the effects of PTSD.
I am a relational integrative therapist. This means that you and I work in partnership to navigate a way to support you to face whichever challenges you would like to overcome. Sometimes this can be achieved through short-term work (up to 12 weeks) and sometimes a contract for much longer work will be what you need. The development of relationship between me (the therapist), and you (the client) is the driving force of how I work. Through the development of a trusted alliance we can begin to explore any vulnerabilities you bring safely in order to make sense of them together.
I am an accredited and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) psychotherapist and work with people suffering with depression and anxiety issues such as Worry, Panic, OCD and PTSD.
We’ll use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy together in a warm and caring way to work to solve current problems and encourage more helpful thinking and behaviours. I will help you “re-frame” your reactions and provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles. I’m confident you’ll find my personalised individual therapy beneficial and inspirational.
I am an accredited and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) psychotherapist and work with people suffering with depression and anxiety issues such as Worry, Panic, OCD and PTSD.
We’ll use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy together in a warm and caring way to work to solve current problems and encourage more helpful thinking and behaviours. I will help you “re-frame” your reactions and provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles. I’m confident you’ll find my personalised individual therapy beneficial and inspirational.
Specialising in complex trauma, depression and anxiety, therapy with me will enable you to: gain a clearer understanding of your internal system, find ways to regulate when triggered, heal old wounds and patterns, restore harmony and peace to your whole self.
My training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy alongside psychotherapeutic counselling, somatic work and mindfulness provide a depth of healing approaches for us to draw on, creating the most supportive and helpful experience for you.
Specialising in complex trauma, depression and anxiety, therapy with me will enable you to: gain a clearer understanding of your internal system, find ways to regulate when triggered, heal old wounds and patterns, restore harmony and peace to your whole self.
My training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy alongside psychotherapeutic counselling, somatic work and mindfulness provide a depth of healing approaches for us to draw on, creating the most supportive and helpful experience for you.
I work with clients who may feel depressed or be struggling with trauma as a result of bereavement or from experiencing sexual or domestic abuse.
The changing times we are living in seem to offer uncertainty meaning, for many different reasons and in all sorts of ways, we could find ourselves placed under increasing pressure and faced with unreasonable expectations. Life can suddenly be turned upside down by unexpected life altering events which you may not have the energy to deal with, feel less able to cope and may lead to impacting your relationships with family, peers and also work colleagues. Counselling can help when faced with challenges, overwhelmed by feelings of distress, confusion and anxiety about past issues or finding it hard to make decisions in the present.
I work with clients who may feel depressed or be struggling with trauma as a result of bereavement or from experiencing sexual or domestic abuse.
The changing times we are living in seem to offer uncertainty meaning, for many different reasons and in all sorts of ways, we could find ourselves placed under increasing pressure and faced with unreasonable expectations. Life can suddenly be turned upside down by unexpected life altering events which you may not have the energy to deal with, feel less able to cope and may lead to impacting your relationships with family, peers and also work colleagues. Counselling can help when faced with challenges, overwhelmed by feelings of distress, confusion and anxiety about past issues or finding it hard to make decisions in the present.
I support clients struggling with a range of difficulties including; depression, OCD, social phobia, health anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, phobias, difficulties regulating emotions, PTSD, complex trauma, living with neurodiversity, and any difficulties relating to childhood or adverse life events.
I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, collaborative and inclusive therapeutic space for you to feel comfortable and heard. I love to work in a dynamic and person-centred way, understanding your unique perspective and establishing your needs and goals together. I am also skilled at delivering therapy in a culturally sensitive manner.
I support clients struggling with a range of difficulties including; depression, OCD, social phobia, health anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, phobias, difficulties regulating emotions, PTSD, complex trauma, living with neurodiversity, and any difficulties relating to childhood or adverse life events.
I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, collaborative and inclusive therapeutic space for you to feel comfortable and heard. I love to work in a dynamic and person-centred way, understanding your unique perspective and establishing your needs and goals together. I am also skilled at delivering therapy in a culturally sensitive manner.
I have extensive experience of working with C- PTSD, trauma, neuro-diversity, ADHD and Adverse Childhood experiences and/or trauma.
I can help by providing compassionate, kind, client led sessions to help you develop understanding and coping skills. I am passionate in supporting those dealing with grief and loss. As well as talking therapy, I use evidence based breath, movement techniques and mindfulness to reduce anxiety and increase mood and help with depression.
I have extensive experience of working with C- PTSD, trauma, neuro-diversity, ADHD and Adverse Childhood experiences and/or trauma.
I can help by providing compassionate, kind, client led sessions to help you develop understanding and coping skills. I am passionate in supporting those dealing with grief and loss. As well as talking therapy, I use evidence based breath, movement techniques and mindfulness to reduce anxiety and increase mood and help with depression.
I am a qualified and BACP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with over 10 years’ experience working with patterns of abuse, neglect, and relational trauma.
My work is grounded in compassion, psychological safety, and respect for each client’s lived experience. I understand how gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and coercive dynamics can undermine self-trust over time, particularly for empathic or highly sensitive individuals. Therapy focuses on reversing the impact and restoring self trust.
I am a qualified and BACP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with over 10 years’ experience working with patterns of abuse, neglect, and relational trauma.
My work is grounded in compassion, psychological safety, and respect for each client’s lived experience. I understand how gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and coercive dynamics can undermine self-trust over time, particularly for empathic or highly sensitive individuals. Therapy focuses on reversing the impact and restoring self trust.
You might be living with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-worth, or trauma.
As a psychologist, I offer specialized expertise in addressing mental health concerns. With evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT and Person-Centered Therapy, I provide personalized support. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploration, fostering positive changes and enhancing your well-being.
You might be living with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-worth, or trauma.
As a psychologist, I offer specialized expertise in addressing mental health concerns. With evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT and Person-Centered Therapy, I provide personalized support. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploration, fostering positive changes and enhancing your well-being.
Dr Hannah
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Southampton SO16
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Hannah, a clinical psychologist with a particular interest in working with people who have experienced trauma, struggles associated with neurodivergence, and burnout.
As a clinical psychologist I have been trained in a number of psychological approaches. I mostly draw upon Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I also do assessments of neurodivergence as part of a team to comply with NICE guidance.
Hi, I'm Hannah, a clinical psychologist with a particular interest in working with people who have experienced trauma, struggles associated with neurodivergence, and burnout.
As a clinical psychologist I have been trained in a number of psychological approaches. I mostly draw upon Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I also do assessments of neurodivergence as part of a team to comply with NICE guidance.
I’m Rachel, an accredited trauma-informed and relational counsellor and MA trained psychotherapist.
You’re welcome to explore different approaches, finding what feels right for you. We can use talking therapy to help you make sense of experiences or cognitive strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. As a trained yoga teacher and somatic practitioner, we can also use body-based approaches to reconnect with your emotions and hidden parts of yourself.
I’m Rachel, an accredited trauma-informed and relational counsellor and MA trained psychotherapist.
You’re welcome to explore different approaches, finding what feels right for you. We can use talking therapy to help you make sense of experiences or cognitive strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. As a trained yoga teacher and somatic practitioner, we can also use body-based approaches to reconnect with your emotions and hidden parts of yourself.
I am trained and qualified as a Humanistic Integrative counsellor. I have a person-centred approach and engage from a place of unconditional positive regard. I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and am fully licensed and insured in my private practice. I also have training in and experience with sex & relationships, domestic violence, eating disorders, addiction, childhood abuse, family systems.
I am trained and qualified as a Humanistic Integrative counsellor. I have a person-centred approach and engage from a place of unconditional positive regard. I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and am fully licensed and insured in my private practice. I also have training in and experience with sex & relationships, domestic violence, eating disorders, addiction, childhood abuse, family systems.
I have 19 years experience providing therapeutic intervention in private healthcare and the NHS for both adults, children and young people who have experienced trauma , such as bereavement, abuse, relationship issues, depression, anxiety .
This therapeutic approach allows me to support clients that may be experiencing CPTSD / PTSD from traumatic incidents in their life (such as car accidents, drowning, violence) , phobias, Anxiety, sudden loss sexual abuse. Some of the symptoms from PTSD can be , night terrors, flashbacks, panic attacks, confusion, memory loss, emotional overwhelm.
I have 19 years experience providing therapeutic intervention in private healthcare and the NHS for both adults, children and young people who have experienced trauma , such as bereavement, abuse, relationship issues, depression, anxiety .
This therapeutic approach allows me to support clients that may be experiencing CPTSD / PTSD from traumatic incidents in their life (such as car accidents, drowning, violence) , phobias, Anxiety, sudden loss sexual abuse. Some of the symptoms from PTSD can be , night terrors, flashbacks, panic attacks, confusion, memory loss, emotional overwhelm.
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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.