Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Cardiff

Naomi Aston
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
With over 10 years clinical experience in the NHS and private practice, including a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych) and specialized trauma training, I offer compassionate and insightful support for your journey.
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (CPsychol), I guide driven individuals like you to rediscover their inner strength and create a life of greater meaning and joy. I can help you feel understood and connected to your true self, regain a sense of inner stability and strength, and be sure of your next steps and how to move forward.
With over 10 years clinical experience in the NHS and private practice, including a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych) and specialized trauma training, I offer compassionate and insightful support for your journey.
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (CPsychol), I guide driven individuals like you to rediscover their inner strength and create a life of greater meaning and joy. I can help you feel understood and connected to your true self, regain a sense of inner stability and strength, and be sure of your next steps and how to move forward.
020 4572 2923 View 020 4572 2923
Mary Ann McLean
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
Serves Area
Whilst working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss, trauma & low self esteem, I have noticed that people's behaviours and responses no longer support them in their lives and result in many unwelcome feelings.
Clients value my ability to nurture a strong, trusting and empathic relationship, utilising my natural creativity, compassion and warmth to support you to explore what holds meaning for you. An invitation to adjust perspectives and enable you to move towards a better understanding of yourself, your environment and the relationships in your life.
Whilst working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss, trauma & low self esteem, I have noticed that people's behaviours and responses no longer support them in their lives and result in many unwelcome feelings.
Clients value my ability to nurture a strong, trusting and empathic relationship, utilising my natural creativity, compassion and warmth to support you to explore what holds meaning for you. An invitation to adjust perspectives and enable you to move towards a better understanding of yourself, your environment and the relationships in your life.
01792 949649 View 01792 949649
Maggie Curran
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Specialising in PTSD and trauma.
Each person is a unique individual and I focus on the quality of the relationship between us. Working collaboratively, building trust, valuing beliefs, core values. With couples I can help you look at your needs within the relationship and why is not working. I can work with PTSD and Complex trauma, including child sex/physical/emotional abuse .
Specialising in PTSD and trauma.
Each person is a unique individual and I focus on the quality of the relationship between us. Working collaboratively, building trust, valuing beliefs, core values. With couples I can help you look at your needs within the relationship and why is not working. I can work with PTSD and Complex trauma, including child sex/physical/emotional abuse .
07492 884313 View 07492 884313
Ann Hackett
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I specialise in people, I am sure here I am supposed to tell you how I can help with ocd, stress, depression, trauma, and anxiety, they are symptoms and I am more interested in helping you find a way of relieving them.
I am an Integrative counsellor, Life Coach and NLP practitioner. I believe every client is unique and I like to work together with my clients to help them untangle their pasts and look forward to a brighter future. I will never judge you or your decisions, I understand life is never black and white and most of us do the best we can with the resources available to us. I work with those struggling with their own mental health and those who are supporting someone with mental health. I understand the fear of families trying to navigate often complex and slow MH systems. I am just a human sharing my experience and expertise.
I specialise in people, I am sure here I am supposed to tell you how I can help with ocd, stress, depression, trauma, and anxiety, they are symptoms and I am more interested in helping you find a way of relieving them.
I am an Integrative counsellor, Life Coach and NLP practitioner. I believe every client is unique and I like to work together with my clients to help them untangle their pasts and look forward to a brighter future. I will never judge you or your decisions, I understand life is never black and white and most of us do the best we can with the resources available to us. I work with those struggling with their own mental health and those who are supporting someone with mental health. I understand the fear of families trying to navigate often complex and slow MH systems. I am just a human sharing my experience and expertise.
01473 379562 View 01473 379562
Annie Szary
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I offer help with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma & generational trauma, stress and anger issues, PTSD, insomnia, low self-esteem, self-harm, drug & alcohol issues, complex bereavement and childhood abuse.
My particular area of expertise is in traumatic experiences and how trauma affects our lives. Through evidence based tools recommended by NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) we can work together to place those events into a context in your life and help you to find relief from the symptoms of past trauma.
I offer help with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma & generational trauma, stress and anger issues, PTSD, insomnia, low self-esteem, self-harm, drug & alcohol issues, complex bereavement and childhood abuse.
My particular area of expertise is in traumatic experiences and how trauma affects our lives. Through evidence based tools recommended by NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) we can work together to place those events into a context in your life and help you to find relief from the symptoms of past trauma.
029 2167 3529 View 029 2167 3529
Preeya Vara
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
With over 12 years of experience working in the NHS and a homelessness charity, I have had the privilege of working with young people and adults from a range of backgrounds and varying difficulties from trauma and emotion dysregulation to depression and anxiety.
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I understand that taking the initial step of seeking support is often the hardest part of the journey and having the courage to ask for help takes incredible strength, so good on you! I believe that everyone deserves the chance of a brighter and fulfilling life and with the right skills, resources and support, the possibilities of personal growth and development are limitless.
With over 12 years of experience working in the NHS and a homelessness charity, I have had the privilege of working with young people and adults from a range of backgrounds and varying difficulties from trauma and emotion dysregulation to depression and anxiety.
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I understand that taking the initial step of seeking support is often the hardest part of the journey and having the courage to ask for help takes incredible strength, so good on you! I believe that everyone deserves the chance of a brighter and fulfilling life and with the right skills, resources and support, the possibilities of personal growth and development are limitless.
029 2271 0052 View 029 2271 0052
Dr. Sue Egan - Psychologist/EMDR Therapist
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
There is hope, even when you have experienced significant life trauma.
I specialise in healing trauma including PTSD, complex trauma, sexual and domestic abuse, complicated grief, suicide grief and chronic illness. I also offer neuro-affirmative autism assessments and EMDR Intensive Retreats for families and individuals.
There is hope, even when you have experienced significant life trauma.
I specialise in healing trauma including PTSD, complex trauma, sexual and domestic abuse, complicated grief, suicide grief and chronic illness. I also offer neuro-affirmative autism assessments and EMDR Intensive Retreats for families and individuals.
01432 808347 View 01432 808347
Community Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
We work within a range of areas from Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, Trauma, Self-harm, Infertility, Relationship, addictions, eating disorders, Children and young people, bipolar, postnatal depression and more.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. ​CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
We work within a range of areas from Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, Trauma, Self-harm, Infertility, Relationship, addictions, eating disorders, Children and young people, bipolar, postnatal depression and more.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. ​CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
023 9200 3242 View 023 9200 3242
Jen Anderson-Frost
Occupational Therapist
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support people experiencing perinatal mental health challenges, OCD, anxiety, trauma, burnout, and identity changes.
Together we'll look beyond symptoms to understand how anxiety, OCD, trauma, or overwhelm are affecting your everyday life. We'll develop practical, compassionate strategies and learn new skills that help you respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, reconnect with meaningful activities, and build a life guided by your values rather than fear.
I support people experiencing perinatal mental health challenges, OCD, anxiety, trauma, burnout, and identity changes.
Together we'll look beyond symptoms to understand how anxiety, OCD, trauma, or overwhelm are affecting your everyday life. We'll develop practical, compassionate strategies and learn new skills that help you respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, reconnect with meaningful activities, and build a life guided by your values rather than fear.
0117 463 8503 View 0117 463 8503
Dr Vera Schroeter
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I specialise in helping people who are dealing with traumatic life events, and those who feel lost amidst major life transitions. Whether you are navigating a health challenge, coming to terms with a loss, or looking for support around managing stress - I am here to support you. My approach is first and foremost centred around your needs, your history, and you as a person. I want to help you find yourself and the path forward using evidence based interventions with practical and human guidance.
I specialise in helping people who are dealing with traumatic life events, and those who feel lost amidst major life transitions. Whether you are navigating a health challenge, coming to terms with a loss, or looking for support around managing stress - I am here to support you. My approach is first and foremost centred around your needs, your history, and you as a person. I want to help you find yourself and the path forward using evidence based interventions with practical and human guidance.
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Samantha Jane Davies
Counsellor, MBACP
Cardiff CF24
Working with a wide range of issues including, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse.
Experienced in counselling adults, children/adolescents, I am an Integrative therapist able to tailor my approach to your individual needs. The therapy I provide will be individual to you, not just theoretically; but also in the way we work together. We can achieve this by using talking therapy and/or creative therapy, it is completely your choice. I work collaboratively where together we will explore your goals and discuss how best to help you, you will not be alone. Exploration of the difficulties you face can encourage new perspectives, enabling you to move forward with increased insight, promoting acceptance and change.
Working with a wide range of issues including, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse.
Experienced in counselling adults, children/adolescents, I am an Integrative therapist able to tailor my approach to your individual needs. The therapy I provide will be individual to you, not just theoretically; but also in the way we work together. We can achieve this by using talking therapy and/or creative therapy, it is completely your choice. I work collaboratively where together we will explore your goals and discuss how best to help you, you will not be alone. Exploration of the difficulties you face can encourage new perspectives, enabling you to move forward with increased insight, promoting acceptance and change.
01446 501534 View 01446 501534
Louise Duggan
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Are you feeling lonely, isolated, depressed, anxious or have thoughts of suicide? Have you experienced an event such as bereavement, loss of a job or the end of a relationship? Is your self esteem or confidence low? Are you Autistic or ADHD and would like somewhere safe to explore how to navigate your way around a neurotypical world whilst remaining your authentic self?  Is your child Autistic/ADHD/PDA?  Is your child not fine in school? I offer counselling to help you explore your feelings safely and without judgement.
Are you feeling lonely, isolated, depressed, anxious or have thoughts of suicide? Have you experienced an event such as bereavement, loss of a job or the end of a relationship? Is your self esteem or confidence low? Are you Autistic or ADHD and would like somewhere safe to explore how to navigate your way around a neurotypical world whilst remaining your authentic self?  Is your child Autistic/ADHD/PDA?  Is your child not fine in school? I offer counselling to help you explore your feelings safely and without judgement.
029 2271 0028 View 029 2271 0028
Sherin Begum
Counsellor, MBACP
Cardiff CF24
I have helped clients with mild mental health issues such as general stress to higher needs such as schizophrenia and personality disorders. I would say my expertise lies mostly with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues. I work with the clients goals in mind, at their own pace and ability. No two clients are the same and adjust my skills accordingly. Whether you’re looking for small changes in perspective, understanding or attitude, or you want a deeper more meaningful change in thinking, behaviour and habits I am willing to walk that journey with you.
I have helped clients with mild mental health issues such as general stress to higher needs such as schizophrenia and personality disorders. I would say my expertise lies mostly with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues. I work with the clients goals in mind, at their own pace and ability. No two clients are the same and adjust my skills accordingly. Whether you’re looking for small changes in perspective, understanding or attitude, or you want a deeper more meaningful change in thinking, behaviour and habits I am willing to walk that journey with you.
01446 509155 View 01446 509155
Menna Jones
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
These include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties (including personality disorders).
During this time, I have trained in a number of different therapy approaches, as I realise that it is vital that the right approach to suit the person and their needs is used. I am very experienced in delivering cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, schema therapy, and systemic (family-related) therapy.
These include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties (including personality disorders).
During this time, I have trained in a number of different therapy approaches, as I realise that it is vital that the right approach to suit the person and their needs is used. I am very experienced in delivering cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, schema therapy, and systemic (family-related) therapy.
01446 500783 View 01446 500783
Aquarius Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Hello, my name is Caryl, congratulations on making the first step. I appreciate the courage it has taken to seek counselling support, when getting through the days becomes tough to cope with. My aim is to support your courage and nurture the strength it took to take this first step, by helping you to develop the tools to help you feel like you again. I offer a space for you to explore the aspects of your life that are making you feel unhappy or that something is missing. Our work together will enable you to regain your voice, body, power and sense of self so that you are comfortable just being you, without anyone’s permission.
Hello, my name is Caryl, congratulations on making the first step. I appreciate the courage it has taken to seek counselling support, when getting through the days becomes tough to cope with. My aim is to support your courage and nurture the strength it took to take this first step, by helping you to develop the tools to help you feel like you again. I offer a space for you to explore the aspects of your life that are making you feel unhappy or that something is missing. Our work together will enable you to regain your voice, body, power and sense of self so that you are comfortable just being you, without anyone’s permission.
01446 508568 View 01446 508568
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges. Working pluralistically means that I value each client as an individual, who will have different needs at different times during counselling. As such, the therapeutic process involves flexible collaboration, and tailoring my approach to each session, to ensure that you are able to achieve whatever you may want from our sessions.
Hello, I’m Maddison, a qualified Pluralistic-Integrative Neurodivergent Counsellor, with a warm, empathic, non-judgemental approach to working with clients, providing you with a supportive and safe space to explore, process and work through your unique challenges. Working pluralistically means that I value each client as an individual, who will have different needs at different times during counselling. As such, the therapeutic process involves flexible collaboration, and tailoring my approach to each session, to ensure that you are able to achieve whatever you may want from our sessions.
01446 501065 View 01446 501065
Nicola Mitchell
Counsellor, MBACP
Cardiff CF23
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
I came to this role late in life, and it has enabled me to bring with my years of life experience, care and understanding. As a mature person I can offer you my experience as well my learning. My diploma allows me to work with a range of issues using a variety of counselling models, this means that I can work with clients to find the therapeutic practice that works best for them. I offer a safe therapeutic space to work on whatever you may need. We all have difficulties sometime in our life, it can be very hard to deal with these issues alone, I offer a safe space for you to sit with someone without any advice or judgement.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
I came to this role late in life, and it has enabled me to bring with my years of life experience, care and understanding. As a mature person I can offer you my experience as well my learning. My diploma allows me to work with a range of issues using a variety of counselling models, this means that I can work with clients to find the therapeutic practice that works best for them. I offer a safe therapeutic space to work on whatever you may need. We all have difficulties sometime in our life, it can be very hard to deal with these issues alone, I offer a safe space for you to sit with someone without any advice or judgement.
01446 501530 View 01446 501530
Platfform Wellbeing
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF24
We are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service with a large team of friendly and experienced counsellors. Whether there’s a specific challenge you’re facing, or you just aren’t feeling yourself right now, our counsellors work with you in a safe, confidential space It might be that you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low, grieving, or experiencing distressing thoughts. Or you may be looking to move forward and achieve your goals. Face-to-face counselling in Cardiff & Swansea or remote sessions. Our counsellors can work with individuals, couples and children.
We are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service with a large team of friendly and experienced counsellors. Whether there’s a specific challenge you’re facing, or you just aren’t feeling yourself right now, our counsellors work with you in a safe, confidential space It might be that you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low, grieving, or experiencing distressing thoughts. Or you may be looking to move forward and achieve your goals. Face-to-face counselling in Cardiff & Swansea or remote sessions. Our counsellors can work with individuals, couples and children.
029 2010 3013 View 029 2010 3013
Healing Kind Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
A warm welcome to Healing Kind. Choosing a counsellor can feel daunting, but the right fit is all about trust and comfort. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out, Healing Kind Counselling is here to help. I provide a calm, supportive space for you to share without judgement, and work with you to gain clarity, rebuild confidence, and rediscover your sense of purpose. Whether you’re facing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or life transitions, compassionate counselling can help you move forward and find renewed strength. Visit my website to find out more...
A warm welcome to Healing Kind. Choosing a counsellor can feel daunting, but the right fit is all about trust and comfort. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out, Healing Kind Counselling is here to help. I provide a calm, supportive space for you to share without judgement, and work with you to gain clarity, rebuild confidence, and rediscover your sense of purpose. Whether you’re facing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or life transitions, compassionate counselling can help you move forward and find renewed strength. Visit my website to find out more...
01633 603463 View 01633 603463
Amber Efstathiou
Counsellor, MBACP
Cardiff CF10
I offer affirming therapy for those seeking space to unravel difficult experiences and re-discover themselves - whether you're struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, feeling hopeless, depressed, lost, angry or something that feels difficult verbalise. My approach is collaborative, creative and inquisitive. However things look right now, I will meet you where you are. No need to edit your story or leave parts of yourself at the door. If you've had prior experience of mental health services - I'll help you process the highs and lows of these and work alongside you to co-create a space where you feel heard, held and supported.
I offer affirming therapy for those seeking space to unravel difficult experiences and re-discover themselves - whether you're struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, feeling hopeless, depressed, lost, angry or something that feels difficult verbalise. My approach is collaborative, creative and inquisitive. However things look right now, I will meet you where you are. No need to edit your story or leave parts of yourself at the door. If you've had prior experience of mental health services - I'll help you process the highs and lows of these and work alongside you to co-create a space where you feel heard, held and supported.
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