TRAUMA COUNSELLING

I regularly treat issues relating to trauma and post-traumatic growth as a psychotherapist and counsellor in Edinburgh. 

Psychological trauma refers to a deep emotional and cognitive disruption triggered by exposure to extremely distressing or catastrophic events, such as severe accidents, violent acts, natural disasters, war, or sudden, unexpected loss. These experiences often compromise an individual’s ability to regulate emotions and maintain physiological balance, and are closely linked to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  

 

Complex and Developmental traumas arise from prolonged exposure to intense stress during childhood or extended periods of life, frequently resulting from abuse, neglect, or family dysfunction. Such experiences can lead to persistent difficulties in adulthood, including anxiety, low self-esteem, feelings of disconnection, and challenges in forming healthy relationships.

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Are you experiencing any of the following:

 

• Intrusive Memories: Flashbacks, nightmares, distressing thoughts.

• Avoidance: Avoiding reminders; emotional detachment.

• Negative Mood: Fear, anxiety, sadness, guilt, shame.

• Low Self-Image: Negative self-view, loss of identity.

• Emotional Numbing: Difficulty feeling joy or connection.

• Hyper-arousal: On edge, easily startled, irritable, angry.

• Poor Concentration: Trouble focusing.

• Sleep Issues: Insomnia or disrupted sleep.

• Physical Effects: Sweating, trembling, pain, fatigue.

• Compulsive Coping: Substance use, overeating, overworking.

• Confusion, shock, exhaustion.

• Helplessness, fear, hopelessness.

• Social withdrawal or isolation.

 

 

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MY EXPERTISE & HOW PSYCHOTHERAPY CAN ASSIST WITH TRAUMA

 

THERAPIES & METHODS​

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Trauma-Informed  |  A system-wide approach that acknowledges trauma’s impact, supports recovery, and prevents re- traumatisation 

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Post-Traumatic Growth |  Exploration of the adversity as the catalyst for profound transformation of self-understanding

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Psychosomatic Awareness  |  Regulation tools to unify the body with the mind and process difficult emotions: develop self-awareness, create physiologic change

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Psychoeducation  |  Develop understanding in your psychological state, clarifying ways to cope and thrive

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Psychodynamic |  Examine the past to understand how it effects present beliefs and behaviour

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Emotional Processing  |   Being with you, where you are​

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Person Centred  |  Working collaboratively in the present, trusting in and acting from your unique needs, preferences and perspectives.

 

Existential  |  Exploration to establish meaning, purpose and value systems in life and relationships​

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Creative Arts  |  Integrate artistic mediums to further articulate and process emotional states 

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Attachment Theory  |  Understand how early relationships shape current relational patterns

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Solution Focused  |  Draw on established character strength, resource and ability as a way to set goals to move forward and work towards

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Cognitive Behavioural  |  Challenge dysfunctional thought processes to reconstruct cognitive patterns, regulate emotion and improve coping strategies

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To discover more about psychotherapy, how we can work together and for any questions you have, please contact me ​​​​​​