Trauma and PTSD Counselling in WS11
Hello, a warm welcome from myself Emma McDonald and our team here at The Psychotherapy Clinic. Are you someone struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD or Trauma? If so our friendly team made up of specialist CBT, EMDR therapists and Counsellors are here to support you to open the door to a brighter future! We support adults from many different backgrounds. We have had the pleasure of supporting thousands of people to date to reach their recovery and we are here now to support you, providing you with the highest quality of care, the care you deserve.
Hello, a warm welcome from myself Emma McDonald and our team here at The Psychotherapy Clinic. Are you someone struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD or Trauma? If so our friendly team made up of specialist CBT, EMDR therapists and Counsellors are here to support you to open the door to a brighter future! We support adults from many different backgrounds. We have had the pleasure of supporting thousands of people to date to reach their recovery and we are here now to support you, providing you with the highest quality of care, the care you deserve.
I have extensive experience of working with adults experiencing psychological difficulties including 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).
I have extensive experience of working with adults experiencing psychological difficulties including 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).
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.
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.
Welcome to my profile page. I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist who works with a wide range of issues to support and enhance the individual's emotional wellbeing. Drawing on an integrative and holistic approach to therapy, I am committed to offering a positive experience tailored to your own unique experiences and goals.
Welcome to my profile page. I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist who works with a wide range of issues to support and enhance the individual's emotional wellbeing. Drawing on an integrative and holistic approach to therapy, I am committed to offering a positive experience tailored to your own unique experiences and goals.
Being a trauma informed therapist I have over 20 years experience of working with frontline emergency services. My approach evolves from a shared exploration and understanding of each client’s issues, I employ a methodology that places you at the centre of our sessions. I will work with you to design a bespoke therapy that is tailored to meet your needs with the aim of achieving your goal of a better, brighter future. I work with a large range of issues including relationships, burn out, grief, trauma, male and female survivors of sexual abuse and circumcision. For info check out my website www.thefrontlinecounsellor.co.uk
Being a trauma informed therapist I have over 20 years experience of working with frontline emergency services. My approach evolves from a shared exploration and understanding of each client’s issues, I employ a methodology that places you at the centre of our sessions. I will work with you to design a bespoke therapy that is tailored to meet your needs with the aim of achieving your goal of a better, brighter future. I work with a large range of issues including relationships, burn out, grief, trauma, male and female survivors of sexual abuse and circumcision. For info check out my website www.thefrontlinecounsellor.co.uk
Life is not straightforward and sometimes overwhelming. Often we know what our difficulties are, sometimes we don't. I offer a friendly, supportive environment in which to talk about what matters most to you, and find ways to move forward. I am a psychotherapist working for Prohealth UK (www.prohealthuk.org) and privately. I have worked in varied settings, providing psychotherapy services for NHS patients, Staffordshire Fire & Police Service, Staffordshire County Council, East Staffs Borough Council, Salford Hospital and local charity.
Life is not straightforward and sometimes overwhelming. Often we know what our difficulties are, sometimes we don't. I offer a friendly, supportive environment in which to talk about what matters most to you, and find ways to move forward. I am a psychotherapist working for Prohealth UK (www.prohealthuk.org) and privately. I have worked in varied settings, providing psychotherapy services for NHS patients, Staffordshire Fire & Police Service, Staffordshire County Council, East Staffs Borough Council, Salford Hospital and local charity.
I work with anyone 16+ and offer a confidential, non-judgemental approach to help you work through and process any issues you might want support with. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression & loss (including traumatic bereavement). I have extensive personal and working experience of Autism and ADHD. As a specialist fertility and perinatal counsellor. I can help you work through the difficult emotions infertility can bring, inc if you are considering fertility treatment, or are going through or are ending treatment. I am experienced in working with perinatal issues, inc pregnancy loss at any stage of pregnancy.
I work with anyone 16+ and offer a confidential, non-judgemental approach to help you work through and process any issues you might want support with. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression & loss (including traumatic bereavement). I have extensive personal and working experience of Autism and ADHD. As a specialist fertility and perinatal counsellor. I can help you work through the difficult emotions infertility can bring, inc if you are considering fertility treatment, or are going through or are ending treatment. I am experienced in working with perinatal issues, inc pregnancy loss at any stage of pregnancy.
I am an integrative therapist offering a complimentary model of therapy that provides insight into a persons life. I believe that our experiences affect the way we behave and relate to others and this can sometimes create distress and conflict within us that impacts on the way we live our life. What I offer is a safe, private and confidential environment to explore in depth the cause of your distress.
I am an integrative therapist offering a complimentary model of therapy that provides insight into a persons life. I believe that our experiences affect the way we behave and relate to others and this can sometimes create distress and conflict within us that impacts on the way we live our life. What I offer is a safe, private and confidential environment to explore in depth the cause of your distress.
As an accredited Sexual and Relationship Psychotherapist I specialise in working with individuals and couples experiencing difficulties with their relationships, sexual function, sexuality and gender. I consider a client’s relationship or sexual problems in terms of their individual, cultural and societal identity and am trauma informed. My aim is to work therapeutically with clients in achieving relationship, personal and sexual wellbeing whatever that may look like.
As an accredited Sexual and Relationship Psychotherapist I specialise in working with individuals and couples experiencing difficulties with their relationships, sexual function, sexuality and gender. I consider a client’s relationship or sexual problems in terms of their individual, cultural and societal identity and am trauma informed. My aim is to work therapeutically with clients in achieving relationship, personal and sexual wellbeing whatever that may look like.
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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.