Support with Trauma

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18 Dec

Trauma can develop when experiences overwhelm our capacity to cope, leaving lasting effects on how we feel, think, and relate to ourselves and others. These experiences may be sudden or ongoing, recent or long past, and they do not have to involve obvious danger to have a deep impact.

Trauma can shape the nervous system, leaving you feeling constantly on edge, shut down, emotionally reactive, or disconnected. You may understand what has happened logically, yet still find your body and emotions responding as if the threat is present. Support can help restore a sense of safety, integration, and choice.

You might recognise trauma if you…

Feel hyper-alert, anxious, or easily startled
Experience emotional numbness, shutdown, or disconnection
Have intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
Notice strong bodily reactions without clear cause
Struggle with trust, boundaries, or relationships
Feel overwhelmed by reminders of past experiences

How therapy can help

Working with trauma is not about forcing memories to surface or reliving painful experiences. Trauma-informed therapy prioritises safety, pacing, and choice, allowing healing to unfold gradually and respectfully.

Therapy can support regulation of the nervous system, help process experiences that feel unresolved, and strengthen your capacity to feel present, grounded, and connected. The work is always led by what feels manageable for you.

Approaches that may help with trauma

The following approaches are commonly helpful when working with trauma:

EMDR
Supports the processing and integration of distressing experiences in a structured and contained way.
Body-Based Approaches
Work directly with the nervous system and bodily responses, supporting regulation and a sense of safety.
Psychotherapy
Offers depth and relational support to explore how trauma has shaped emotional and relational patterns over time.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Can help address trauma-related thoughts, beliefs, and avoidance patterns, supporting a greater sense of safety and control in the present.
Counselling
Provides a supportive relational space to talk, reflect, and feel understood at your own pace.

Therapists who work with trauma

Therapists supporting people with trauma

Featured

Mabel Martinelli

HCPC Practitioner Psychologist offering CBT, EMDR, and integrative psychological therapy for adults, alongside supervision, teaching, and consultancy.

Dr Anya Ciobanca

Consultant Psychiatrist and Cognitive Analytic Therapist offering integrated medical and psychological care for adults and young people.

Anna Lees

BABCP-accredited CBT Psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner supporting adults with anxiety, trauma, OCD, and addictions.

Athena Meselidou

BABCP-accredited CBT Psychotherapist offering integrative therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

Dr Carrie Baker

HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist offering integrative, evidence-based therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and health-related difficulties.

Della K Gould

MBACP-registered Counsellor offering warm, compassionate support for adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, and bereavement.

Emma Foltynie

Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor and Breathwork Coach offering trauma-informed, holistic support for adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, and burnout.

Emanuela Gollin

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering compassionate, integrative support for children, teenagers, and families.

Esthella Cortes

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist offering in-depth, reflective therapy for adults experiencing emotional and relational difficulties.

Gavin Mayes-Long

Counsellor offering humanistic, tailored therapy for men experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, and relational difficulties.

Dr Jessica Memarzia

HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist offering CBT (including Trauma-Focused CBT) and integrative, neurodiversity-informed psychological therapy for children, young people and adults, alongside clinical supervision, and consultancy and training to professionals, schools and other organisations.

Dr Maria Valkovskaya

Michelle Miller

Principal Psychologist and Chartered Counselling Psychologist specialising in women’s mental health, trauma, and neurodiversity.

Roxanna Anderson

Person-centred Counsellor offering trauma-informed, compassionate support for children, young people, and adults experiencing loss, trauma, and emotional distress.

Robyn Tate

Life Coach and Root Cause Therapy Practitioner supporting men to move beyond overwhelm and create lasting change.

Rachel Davidson

Integrative Counsellor offering relational, inclusive therapy for adults navigating loss, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.

Tami Oren

Integrative Relational Counsellor offering trauma-informed, compassionate support for adults navigating anxiety, identity, and life transitions.

Victoria Catt

BABCP-accredited CBT Psychotherapist, Psychiatric Nurse, and University Lecturer supporting children, young people, and adults with anxiety, trauma, and complex needs.

Zoe Conn

BABCP-accredited CBT Psychotherapist offering practical, compassionate support for adults and young people experiencing anxiety, trauma, and low mood.

Finding the right support

Healing from trauma is not linear, and there is no single “right” approach. What matters most is feeling safe, respected, and supported in the process.

You are welcome to explore therapist profiles above, or to get in touch if you would like help thinking through what kind of support might feel right for you.

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