Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Gainsborough

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Dr Sarah Toft Flourish Psychological Services Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Gainsborough DN21
Having worked for 20 years in the NHS and in recent years within my private practice, I have a wealth of experience working with adults to improve their Psychological well-being, addressing a range of areas, including; anxiety, insomnia, panic, depression, self esteem, relationship concerns, post traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), etc. If you wish to make changes in your life, to feel calmer, more confident and less down, then therapy could help you with this.
Having worked for 20 years in the NHS and in recent years within my private practice, I have a wealth of experience working with adults to improve their Psychological well-being, addressing a range of areas, including; anxiety, insomnia, panic, depression, self esteem, relationship concerns, post traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), etc. If you wish to make changes in your life, to feel calmer, more confident and less down, then therapy could help you with this.
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Miranda Currie
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Gainsborough DN21
I have a specialism in the areas of Trauma, PTSD and ADHD .
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist accredited through the BABCP. I am also an EMDR Therapist and Interpersonal Psychotherapist, working within mental health and corporate wellbeing services. I recognize the growing need for the effective delivery of evidence-based therapies. I offer client-centered therapy to help you to find the best way forward. This is done by offering a collaborative relationship, which will help you make the changes you want, to gain more understanding which can lead to healthier well-being.
I have a specialism in the areas of Trauma, PTSD and ADHD .
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist accredited through the BABCP. I am also an EMDR Therapist and Interpersonal Psychotherapist, working within mental health and corporate wellbeing services. I recognize the growing need for the effective delivery of evidence-based therapies. I offer client-centered therapy to help you to find the best way forward. This is done by offering a collaborative relationship, which will help you make the changes you want, to gain more understanding which can lead to healthier well-being.
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Sarah-Louise Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Gainsborough DN21
I am dedicated to supporting my clients and giving you the tools you need in life. I work with the whole person, our minds are just as important as our bodies and we need to work on emotional and mental resilience to allow us to bounce back when life happens. Now you are ready to make changes, I am here to support you along that journey, giving you a toolkit that you will be able to use throughout life. I work in an empathic and sensitive manner, helping to support with problems that you may never have felt able to talk out loud about before.
I am dedicated to supporting my clients and giving you the tools you need in life. I work with the whole person, our minds are just as important as our bodies and we need to work on emotional and mental resilience to allow us to bounce back when life happens. Now you are ready to make changes, I am here to support you along that journey, giving you a toolkit that you will be able to use throughout life. I work in an empathic and sensitive manner, helping to support with problems that you may never have felt able to talk out loud about before.
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Karen Burch - Accred Emdr Practitioner
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Gainsborough DN21  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Im an Accredited Psychotherapist specialising in trauma. I have experience privately, charity sector, and NHS. I work integratively, drawing on Somatic Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, ACT, EFT, CBT, Humanistic approaches, helping individuals who have been exposed to traumatic events. I implement Mindfulness approaches. Offering highly effective treatments designed to ease distress, and implement lasting changes. Seeking support is a major life step. I commit to providing safe, professional treatment plans to sensitively support and empower you, deepen your self-understanding and create positive changes for a life you truly value
Im an Accredited Psychotherapist specialising in trauma. I have experience privately, charity sector, and NHS. I work integratively, drawing on Somatic Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, ACT, EFT, CBT, Humanistic approaches, helping individuals who have been exposed to traumatic events. I implement Mindfulness approaches. Offering highly effective treatments designed to ease distress, and implement lasting changes. Seeking support is a major life step. I commit to providing safe, professional treatment plans to sensitively support and empower you, deepen your self-understanding and create positive changes for a life you truly value
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Susan Lee Chong
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Gainsborough DN21
I am a conscientious, caring counsellor who works with integrity and with the client's interests at the centre of my practice. I have extensive knowledge of offering support and psychoeducation to clients who have experienced trauma, hardship or loss. I have proven ability of working empathically with individuals, couples and families towards realistically agreed goals. I am comfortable with clients from all backgrounds presenting with a wide range of issues. Sometimes talking to family/friends can result in you feeling judged or misunderstood. You might even regret talking to them. That's where counselling differs so much.
I am a conscientious, caring counsellor who works with integrity and with the client's interests at the centre of my practice. I have extensive knowledge of offering support and psychoeducation to clients who have experienced trauma, hardship or loss. I have proven ability of working empathically with individuals, couples and families towards realistically agreed goals. I am comfortable with clients from all backgrounds presenting with a wide range of issues. Sometimes talking to family/friends can result in you feeling judged or misunderstood. You might even regret talking to them. That's where counselling differs so much.
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Joanne Brown
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Gainsborough DN21
I am an empathic and caring Accredited Counsellor working in a holistic and individual way, with you as the client at the centre of our work. Are you suffering with anxiety and depression having relationship issues, problems at work, illness, loss or bereavement or coming terms with difficult current and past life events. Are you completely overwhelmed or struggling with feelings of failure, despair, hopelessness and low self esteem and just don't know who to turn to or maybe you have resorted to addictive or harmful behaviours to cope. Come with me on your therapy journey and let me help you find a better way of being.
I am an empathic and caring Accredited Counsellor working in a holistic and individual way, with you as the client at the centre of our work. Are you suffering with anxiety and depression having relationship issues, problems at work, illness, loss or bereavement or coming terms with difficult current and past life events. Are you completely overwhelmed or struggling with feelings of failure, despair, hopelessness and low self esteem and just don't know who to turn to or maybe you have resorted to addictive or harmful behaviours to cope. Come with me on your therapy journey and let me help you find a better way of being.
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Gail Hyman
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Gainsborough DN21
I offer therapeutic counselling to children, young people and adults. I have worked with children and young people within education for just over 20 years. I also educated myself further in Forest School and taught outdoors. Throughout this time is where I learned a great deal about the benefits of nature and the natural effects it has on health and well-being. I trained as a person centred therapist because I am passionate about empowering people to learn more about themselves and strive for positive change. I also experienced my own difficulties and trauma during childhood
I offer therapeutic counselling to children, young people and adults. I have worked with children and young people within education for just over 20 years. I also educated myself further in Forest School and taught outdoors. Throughout this time is where I learned a great deal about the benefits of nature and the natural effects it has on health and well-being. I trained as a person centred therapist because I am passionate about empowering people to learn more about themselves and strive for positive change. I also experienced my own difficulties and trauma during childhood
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Donna Broadhead
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Gainsborough DN21
Life has many challenges which can feel overwhelming. Ordinary life events such as a break-up or extraordinary life events such as traumatic incidents can have a huge impact on how we see ourselves, others, and the world. You might feel like your thoughts are a tangled mess or that you're stuck in a spiral which is pointed in the wrong direction. Maybe believing that you don't have the power to take control of your own life has left you feeling hopeless. At times like this, we are our own worst critic and can be very hard on ourselves.
Life has many challenges which can feel overwhelming. Ordinary life events such as a break-up or extraordinary life events such as traumatic incidents can have a huge impact on how we see ourselves, others, and the world. You might feel like your thoughts are a tangled mess or that you're stuck in a spiral which is pointed in the wrong direction. Maybe believing that you don't have the power to take control of your own life has left you feeling hopeless. At times like this, we are our own worst critic and can be very hard on ourselves.
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Amethyst Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Gainsborough DN21
Hi I’m Linda, I have been a therapist since 2004 and therefore have a vast amount of experience working with individuals and couples. I offer a variety of therapy approaches which I tailor make to clients specific needs. I work from my home in a quiet village location in Spalford with ample parking and privacy. I offer Counselling, Psychosexual therapy and Hypnotherapy. Please visit my reviews at ; www.amethysttherapyspalford.freeindex.co.uk
Hi I’m Linda, I have been a therapist since 2004 and therefore have a vast amount of experience working with individuals and couples. I offer a variety of therapy approaches which I tailor make to clients specific needs. I work from my home in a quiet village location in Spalford with ample parking and privacy. I offer Counselling, Psychosexual therapy and Hypnotherapy. Please visit my reviews at ; www.amethysttherapyspalford.freeindex.co.uk
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Karen Hopper-Peart
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Gainsborough DN21
“You do not need magic to transform your life. You carry the power you need inside yourself already.” My name is Karen. I am a wife, mother, and daughter. I have experienced the highs and lows of life; giving me a profound insight into how therapy can reinforce a positive mindset and change lives. I am deeply compassionate towards one’s experiences and provide a consensual understanding by placing the formation of a therapeutic relationship at the forefront of my counselling method. Through individuals being treated with respect, acceptance and understanding, an open and honest relationship can be built.
“You do not need magic to transform your life. You carry the power you need inside yourself already.” My name is Karen. I am a wife, mother, and daughter. I have experienced the highs and lows of life; giving me a profound insight into how therapy can reinforce a positive mindset and change lives. I am deeply compassionate towards one’s experiences and provide a consensual understanding by placing the formation of a therapeutic relationship at the forefront of my counselling method. Through individuals being treated with respect, acceptance and understanding, an open and honest relationship can be built.
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Holly Harrison CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bawtry DN10
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist who helps individuals work on themselves in a person centred way. Common problems I help people with are generalised anxiety, panic, worry, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress. I offer support in developing coping strategies to help improve distressing symptoms and help individuals achieve their goals. I strongly believe that looking after ourselves mentally is just as important as looking after ourselves physically, please contact me for a free 15 minute telephone consultation.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist who helps individuals work on themselves in a person centred way. Common problems I help people with are generalised anxiety, panic, worry, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress. I offer support in developing coping strategies to help improve distressing symptoms and help individuals achieve their goals. I strongly believe that looking after ourselves mentally is just as important as looking after ourselves physically, please contact me for a free 15 minute telephone consultation.
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Elizabeth Rempel
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doncaster DN10  (Online Only)
Hi my name is Liz and I have been working as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for over 15 years. I am passionate about offering my knowledge and skills in CBT to allow people to reach their full potential. I work with people who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, low self esteem, OCD, PTSD, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety or phobias. CBT is a practical talking therapy that teaches you coping skills for dealing with different problems. It focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and actions. If this sounds like something that would benefit you, I would love to hear from you.
Hi my name is Liz and I have been working as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for over 15 years. I am passionate about offering my knowledge and skills in CBT to allow people to reach their full potential. I work with people who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, low self esteem, OCD, PTSD, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety or phobias. CBT is a practical talking therapy that teaches you coping skills for dealing with different problems. It focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and actions. If this sounds like something that would benefit you, I would love to hear from you.
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Jamie Lee
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bawtry DN10
I am an experienced, BABCP accredited CBT and EMDR Psychotherapist based in Doncaster. I work with a range of mental health presentations and complexities and I am very passionate about supporting individuals to understand and reduce the emotional distress that they experience whilst increasing their sense of well-being. All assessment and treatment offered at Psychotherapy Doncaster is supported by NICE guidance.
I am an experienced, BABCP accredited CBT and EMDR Psychotherapist based in Doncaster. I work with a range of mental health presentations and complexities and I am very passionate about supporting individuals to understand and reduce the emotional distress that they experience whilst increasing their sense of well-being. All assessment and treatment offered at Psychotherapy Doncaster is supported by NICE guidance.
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Anna Doyle
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN10
Welcome. Hello, I'm Anna. I offer a warm space to be seen, heard, and where we can explore, together, your reasons for accessing Psychotherapy. I understand that we can all encounter times when life feels particularly hard and overwhelming. Perhaps you’re feeling the impact of past hurts, trauma or unresolved issues. Maybe there seems to be no reason for the difficulties and challenges you are currently experiencing, and you just need time and space to talk things through with an experienced professional. I am open to exploring how we can work together and reassure you.
Welcome. Hello, I'm Anna. I offer a warm space to be seen, heard, and where we can explore, together, your reasons for accessing Psychotherapy. I understand that we can all encounter times when life feels particularly hard and overwhelming. Perhaps you’re feeling the impact of past hurts, trauma or unresolved issues. Maybe there seems to be no reason for the difficulties and challenges you are currently experiencing, and you just need time and space to talk things through with an experienced professional. I am open to exploring how we can work together and reassure you.
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Sarah Reeve
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bawtry DN10
Finding the right counsellor or therapist is often a difficult task. There are so many experienced professionals to choose from and each has their own specialities and individual style of working. I believe that a great place to start is by finding someone you can connect with and trust with your fears and worries; who can offer you the safe space you need to talk freely and be listened to with compassion, empathy and without judgment.
Finding the right counsellor or therapist is often a difficult task. There are so many experienced professionals to choose from and each has their own specialities and individual style of working. I believe that a great place to start is by finding someone you can connect with and trust with your fears and worries; who can offer you the safe space you need to talk freely and be listened to with compassion, empathy and without judgment.
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Photo of Beth Jackson, DCounsPsych, MBACP, Counsellor
Beth Jackson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Lincoln LN1
All of us, at times, find ourselves in a place of challenge, pain or trauma, or perhaps simply wanting to see a way forward and change the situation we’re in. Looking for a counsellor takes courage and is hugely positive too because it shows you’re ready for the changes you want to see happen in your life. I am a person-centred psychotherapist ready to support you in that change, and happy to work with you face to face or online, and at whatever pace works best for you.
All of us, at times, find ourselves in a place of challenge, pain or trauma, or perhaps simply wanting to see a way forward and change the situation we’re in. Looking for a counsellor takes courage and is hugely positive too because it shows you’re ready for the changes you want to see happen in your life. I am a person-centred psychotherapist ready to support you in that change, and happy to work with you face to face or online, and at whatever pace works best for you.
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Nicki Miller
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bawtry DN10
As a humanistic-integrative counsellor, I take the view that there is no single approach that can treat every client, in all situations. I therefore offer an approach to counselling that combines different elements of several specific therapies so as to enable me to provide the appropriate interventions for each individual. I believe each person is an 'unique whole' and counselling techniques are best tailored to fit the unique individuals needs and personal circumstances. It is of primary importance to me that I offer you highly confidential service based on you as an individual in your distinctive circumstances.
As a humanistic-integrative counsellor, I take the view that there is no single approach that can treat every client, in all situations. I therefore offer an approach to counselling that combines different elements of several specific therapies so as to enable me to provide the appropriate interventions for each individual. I believe each person is an 'unique whole' and counselling techniques are best tailored to fit the unique individuals needs and personal circumstances. It is of primary importance to me that I offer you highly confidential service based on you as an individual in your distinctive circumstances.
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Talking with Gwynne
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN10
Are you puzzled why 'things' are not working out for you ? Do you feel 'stressed all the time ? Are you curious about why you are the person you are ? Why you live the life you do ? Is there a pattern you recognise about yourself, that you 'don't get' but seems unchangeable? Do you feel 'stuck' and unable to live the life you want? Does that desire to live the best life you can seem limited by illness or a potential or actual genetic blue print that isn't changeable ? If you have any of these thoughts or similar, then I can help you to find your answers. I have energy, experience, resources and commitment for this work with you.
Are you puzzled why 'things' are not working out for you ? Do you feel 'stressed all the time ? Are you curious about why you are the person you are ? Why you live the life you do ? Is there a pattern you recognise about yourself, that you 'don't get' but seems unchangeable? Do you feel 'stuck' and unable to live the life you want? Does that desire to live the best life you can seem limited by illness or a potential or actual genetic blue print that isn't changeable ? If you have any of these thoughts or similar, then I can help you to find your answers. I have energy, experience, resources and commitment for this work with you.
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Matthew James Watson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bawtry DN10
I provide individual, couples and young persons therapy. Do you need some space and time to collect your thoughts, find some perspective? Are you wrestling with something which seems difficult to understand and accept? Do you need someone to hear and understand you? Someone to help you to make sense of things and give you the confidence to move through it and beyond?
I provide individual, couples and young persons therapy. Do you need some space and time to collect your thoughts, find some perspective? Are you wrestling with something which seems difficult to understand and accept? Do you need someone to hear and understand you? Someone to help you to make sense of things and give you the confidence to move through it and beyond?
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Shelley French
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Barnoldswick BB18
I work with a range of people and issues, including general anxiety, social anxiety, depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD and eating disorders.
Hi there and I hope you're doing as well as you can today. The process of looking for a therapist can be a difficult, and I would like to support you as best as I can by telling you a bit about how I can help. My passion has always been to help people without judgement and with empathy. I have worked in mental health for 17 years, primarily as a mental health nurse in the NHS, and more recently as a Cognitive and Behavioural therapist. I found CBT to fit with my practical nature, helping us to understand our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how this impacts on our view of ourselves, and the world around us.
I work with a range of people and issues, including general anxiety, social anxiety, depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD and eating disorders.
Hi there and I hope you're doing as well as you can today. The process of looking for a therapist can be a difficult, and I would like to support you as best as I can by telling you a bit about how I can help. My passion has always been to help people without judgement and with empathy. I have worked in mental health for 17 years, primarily as a mental health nurse in the NHS, and more recently as a Cognitive and Behavioural therapist. I found CBT to fit with my practical nature, helping us to understand our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how this impacts on our view of ourselves, and the world around us.
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.