Trauma and PTSD Therapy
Trauma significantly affects the way we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. Most people have experienced at least one traumatic event in their life. Trauma can involve a single incident such as a car accident or sexual assault or can refer to a history of relational abuse or neglect. You may be experiencing post traumatic symptoms or even a firm diagnosis of PTSD if you:
- Avoid certain places or things
- Struggle to manage emotional responses
- Experience a general feeling of being unsafe or unease in your body
- Have nightmares, flashbacks, or sleep disruption
- Have difficulty concentrating
- Have an exaggerated response to loud noises or are generally highly sensitive to your environment
Counselling can provide a safe space for you to talk about your traumatic experience and explore the impact that the trauma has had on your life. It then helps you address these consequences and help you learn to feel safe again in your body and surroundings.
