Trauma Therapy

Understanding Trauma

Trauma refers to an event, series of events, or circumstances experienced by an individual as harmful or threatening, with lasting adverse effects on emotional, psychological, or physical wellbeing.

Childhood trauma
Childhood trauma refers to adverse childhood experiences with lasting effects on the individual's wellbeing.

Trauma can result from a single incident or from ongoing experiences such as abuse, accidents, violence, loss, or other overwhelming situations.

What Is PTSD?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that may develop after exposure to a traumatic event or series of events that involves actual or threatened harm, serious injury, or violence.

People with PTSD often experience distressing memories, heightened arousal, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, and changes in mood or thinking.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy provides safe space to process trauma and build skills for wellbeing. Common evidence-informed approaches include:

CBT for trauma
Trauma-focused CBT supports individuals to process traumatic memories, reduce symptoms such as intrusive memories and avoidance, and develop coping strategies.

Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic approaches can help individuals make meaning of their experiences, understand emotional and relational patterns, and build self-awareness and resilience.

Humanistic Therapy
Humanistic and person-centred therapy supports clients to rebuild trust, enhance self-esteem, and foster personal growth, helping them feel understood and empowered throughout the healing process.