Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Stamford

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Kim Thomas
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MHGI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stamford PE9
As a Human Givens therapist I am trained in the most up-to-date evidence-based approach to counselling and psychotherapy. Human Givens therapy is a safe, fast and a highly effective way to make positive changes in life. With years of experience supporting countless clients I provide reliable practical help for a variety of Issues including •Depression/low mood •Panic attacks •Phobias •Low self-esteem •Self-harming •Eating disorders •Poor concentration •Anxiety and Stress • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD) •Addictions (all kinds) •Obsessions (OCD) • Poor Sleep
As a Human Givens therapist I am trained in the most up-to-date evidence-based approach to counselling and psychotherapy. Human Givens therapy is a safe, fast and a highly effective way to make positive changes in life. With years of experience supporting countless clients I provide reliable practical help for a variety of Issues including •Depression/low mood •Panic attacks •Phobias •Low self-esteem •Self-harming •Eating disorders •Poor concentration •Anxiety and Stress • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD) •Addictions (all kinds) •Obsessions (OCD) • Poor Sleep
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Kate Dewar CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stamford PE9
I provide CBT and EMDR for clients presenting with a broad range of issues including: depression, panic, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, pain management, low-self esteem, health anxiety, OCD, phobias (and more).
Hello. I am a qualified EMDR & BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. CBT helps us to understand the relationships between our feelings, thoughts, behaviours and environment, and the ways in which these can become problematic. With an understanding of how mental health difficulties develop and are maintained I use an evidence-based (NICE guidelines) and goal-orientated approach to help support change. The emphasis is on finding solutions that work for the individual, so that you can improve emotional health & become your own therapist by applying new skills and techniques to old patterns of thinking and behaving.
I provide CBT and EMDR for clients presenting with a broad range of issues including: depression, panic, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, pain management, low-self esteem, health anxiety, OCD, phobias (and more).
Hello. I am a qualified EMDR & BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. CBT helps us to understand the relationships between our feelings, thoughts, behaviours and environment, and the ways in which these can become problematic. With an understanding of how mental health difficulties develop and are maintained I use an evidence-based (NICE guidelines) and goal-orientated approach to help support change. The emphasis is on finding solutions that work for the individual, so that you can improve emotional health & become your own therapist by applying new skills and techniques to old patterns of thinking and behaving.
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Rebecca Dickinson
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
I am able to offer you a safe place to discuss your current difficulties. Free from judgement, I am committed to helping you move forward toward positive wellbeing. I have over 15 years experience of working in Primary and Secondary Care NHS mental health settings. For 10 years I have delivered Cognitive Behavioural based therapies on an individual and group basis to treat common mental heath problems. I am a fully accredited member of the BABCP. I am also a trained EMDR practitioner.
I am able to offer you a safe place to discuss your current difficulties. Free from judgement, I am committed to helping you move forward toward positive wellbeing. I have over 15 years experience of working in Primary and Secondary Care NHS mental health settings. For 10 years I have delivered Cognitive Behavioural based therapies on an individual and group basis to treat common mental heath problems. I am a fully accredited member of the BABCP. I am also a trained EMDR practitioner.
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NW Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
I am experienced in dealing with a wide range of issues including bereavement, addiction, trauma/ PTSD, relationship issues etc.
Are you struggling to cope, have you recently experienced a traumatic event, are you in need of emotional support or are you simply looking to make some significant life changes? Life can throw unexpected challenges at you; short term or long term difficulties and experiences can have an adverse impact on your well-being causing any number of emotional disruptions. Asking for help is the first big step towards recovering and finding the right support for your individual needs is instrumental in working through and alleviating these challenges.
I am experienced in dealing with a wide range of issues including bereavement, addiction, trauma/ PTSD, relationship issues etc.
Are you struggling to cope, have you recently experienced a traumatic event, are you in need of emotional support or are you simply looking to make some significant life changes? Life can throw unexpected challenges at you; short term or long term difficulties and experiences can have an adverse impact on your well-being causing any number of emotional disruptions. Asking for help is the first big step towards recovering and finding the right support for your individual needs is instrumental in working through and alleviating these challenges.
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Victoria Catt
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
Hello, and thanks for considering me as a therapist to help you with your difficulties. I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist with extensive experience of working with people with mental health difficulties, both within the NHS and privately. Over 20 years of working within mental health services I have worked with people across the age span who have been experiencing a range of difficulties. These include worry, depression, panic attacks, Obsessive Compulsive disorder, general anxiety, health anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias, Post traumatic stress, Low self esteem and confidence.....
Hello, and thanks for considering me as a therapist to help you with your difficulties. I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist with extensive experience of working with people with mental health difficulties, both within the NHS and privately. Over 20 years of working within mental health services I have worked with people across the age span who have been experiencing a range of difficulties. These include worry, depression, panic attacks, Obsessive Compulsive disorder, general anxiety, health anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias, Post traumatic stress, Low self esteem and confidence.....
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Individual and Couples Psychotherapist (MSc, UKCP)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
I specialise in helping clients resolve issues around Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, Trauma, low self esteem, Couples Therapy and Relationships (conflict, betrayal, separation, divorce, intimacy and sexual problems), family issues, phobias, low self-esteem, anger, bereavement, trauma, eating disorders, addiction, suicidal ideation, self-harm, PTSD.
MSc Qualified, fully accredited Individual, Couples and Family Psychotherapist. I provide therapy in-person, online or by Phone.
I specialise in helping clients resolve issues around Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, Trauma, low self esteem, Couples Therapy and Relationships (conflict, betrayal, separation, divorce, intimacy and sexual problems), family issues, phobias, low self-esteem, anger, bereavement, trauma, eating disorders, addiction, suicidal ideation, self-harm, PTSD.
MSc Qualified, fully accredited Individual, Couples and Family Psychotherapist. I provide therapy in-person, online or by Phone.
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Jen Holland
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
Psychological pain is one of the most difficult things to overcome, often it consumes you, and you lose yourself. Therapy is about unfolding this, within a safe therapeutic relationship, where you are free to be yourself and find a way through, with me at your side. A key part of my practice, is working with you, rather than the diagnosis or label that you may have acquired. I help clients to disentangle and be free of the things that are holding them back, to become more authentic.
Psychological pain is one of the most difficult things to overcome, often it consumes you, and you lose yourself. Therapy is about unfolding this, within a safe therapeutic relationship, where you are free to be yourself and find a way through, with me at your side. A key part of my practice, is working with you, rather than the diagnosis or label that you may have acquired. I help clients to disentangle and be free of the things that are holding them back, to become more authentic.
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Louise Elizabeth Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Bereavement, Burnout, Trauma or feeling stuck and unsure how to get help? I am able to assist children, adolescents and adults. I am a person-centred counsellor and hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate for work with children and adults. I am committed to doing my absolute best and you will be welcomed into a relaxed and non judgemental environment to explore your individual needs.​ I am based in Stamford, Lincolnshire and Cople, Bedfordshire. My main areas of work are Bereavement and Trauma however also cover other areas of work and enquiries are welcome. I am currently taking on new clients.
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Bereavement, Burnout, Trauma or feeling stuck and unsure how to get help? I am able to assist children, adolescents and adults. I am a person-centred counsellor and hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate for work with children and adults. I am committed to doing my absolute best and you will be welcomed into a relaxed and non judgemental environment to explore your individual needs.​ I am based in Stamford, Lincolnshire and Cople, Bedfordshire. My main areas of work are Bereavement and Trauma however also cover other areas of work and enquiries are welcome. I am currently taking on new clients.
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Sarah Cameron
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
I am an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, working in central Peterborough. I provide short and long term counselling and work with individuals via self-referrals, GP referrals, EAP (Employee Assistance Providers for Organisations' Occupational Health Departments) and from other agencies. In addition to working in Private Practice, I work for the NHS as a Counsellor for Women's Health at Peterborough City Hospital. I have previously worked as a volunteer counsellor with the YMCA Counselling Service in Peterborough and with Peterborough Rape Crisis Care Group, working with survivors of historical and current sexual violence.
I am an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, working in central Peterborough. I provide short and long term counselling and work with individuals via self-referrals, GP referrals, EAP (Employee Assistance Providers for Organisations' Occupational Health Departments) and from other agencies. In addition to working in Private Practice, I work for the NHS as a Counsellor for Women's Health at Peterborough City Hospital. I have previously worked as a volunteer counsellor with the YMCA Counselling Service in Peterborough and with Peterborough Rape Crisis Care Group, working with survivors of historical and current sexual violence.
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Esther Hastings
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
If you feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, overworked or confused or if you are experiencing specific difficulties and would benefit from help and support, please get in touch. Perhaps you are faced with an impossible decision? Asking for help can be the hardest step to take in a fast-paced world where you are just expected to cope and to 'get on with it.' Whether you want to make changes in your life, reach milestone decisions, set new goals or simply find a space to be heard and explore your feelings and thoughts without judgement, expectation or agenda then I can offer you just what you need.
If you feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, overworked or confused or if you are experiencing specific difficulties and would benefit from help and support, please get in touch. Perhaps you are faced with an impossible decision? Asking for help can be the hardest step to take in a fast-paced world where you are just expected to cope and to 'get on with it.' Whether you want to make changes in your life, reach milestone decisions, set new goals or simply find a space to be heard and explore your feelings and thoughts without judgement, expectation or agenda then I can offer you just what you need.
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Alexandra Dent
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stamford PE9
I am an experienced Registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant and Training Facilitator and published author, working with children & adolescents, adults & families. I have over 25 years clinical experience. I developed Heart Led Psychotherapy (HLP) in 2018 to facilitate individuals to live a more heart-led and authentic life as she felt this was missing in many traditional psychotherapies. I offer HLP as part of my treatment package (including in combination with EMDR) for individuals who are keen to find more authenticity in different areas of their lives. Website: www.alexandradent.co.uk
I am an experienced Registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant and Training Facilitator and published author, working with children & adolescents, adults & families. I have over 25 years clinical experience. I developed Heart Led Psychotherapy (HLP) in 2018 to facilitate individuals to live a more heart-led and authentic life as she felt this was missing in many traditional psychotherapies. I offer HLP as part of my treatment package (including in combination with EMDR) for individuals who are keen to find more authenticity in different areas of their lives. Website: www.alexandradent.co.uk
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Naomi Murphy
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stamford PE9
Hi, thanks for stopping by to check me out. It’s not easy to reach out for help and it can be hard to know what you need from the many services and therapists on offer. Like others I work with, you might find it hard to trust in people and open up. You may have gotten good at hiding your hurt and pain? Maybe you’re worried you’re making a big deal over things that you should have moved on from by now? Perhaps you’re ashamed that these things happened in the first place or feel embarrassed that they still bother you? It might feel wrong to feel sad when some things in your life are going well and others have it so much harder?
Hi, thanks for stopping by to check me out. It’s not easy to reach out for help and it can be hard to know what you need from the many services and therapists on offer. Like others I work with, you might find it hard to trust in people and open up. You may have gotten good at hiding your hurt and pain? Maybe you’re worried you’re making a big deal over things that you should have moved on from by now? Perhaps you’re ashamed that these things happened in the first place or feel embarrassed that they still bother you? It might feel wrong to feel sad when some things in your life are going well and others have it so much harder?
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Dr Martin Hall
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9  (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have over 15 years experience of working across a wide range of NHS settings. I specialise in working with complex anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma and OCD. I have also been involved in developing mental health services and with the training of psychologists and therapists from a range of professional backgrounds.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have over 15 years experience of working across a wide range of NHS settings. I specialise in working with complex anxiety disorders, depression, psychological trauma and OCD. I have also been involved in developing mental health services and with the training of psychologists and therapists from a range of professional backgrounds.
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Joan Elizabeth Carter
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced Registered and Senior Accredited counsellor/psychotherapist I have 32 years experience and over 20,000 hours client sessions. I offer individual and couples counselling. I have extensive experience working for the NHS, heading up a therapy service in one of the largest GP Medical Practices in the UK. I now work from my home near OAKHAM. The first step is to meet me for an initial assessment session so that you ca decide if I am the right therapist for you and if so, we can consider how best to address the issues you are facing. I believe that the relationship is central to our work together.
I am an experienced Registered and Senior Accredited counsellor/psychotherapist I have 32 years experience and over 20,000 hours client sessions. I offer individual and couples counselling. I have extensive experience working for the NHS, heading up a therapy service in one of the largest GP Medical Practices in the UK. I now work from my home near OAKHAM. The first step is to meet me for an initial assessment session so that you ca decide if I am the right therapist for you and if so, we can consider how best to address the issues you are facing. I believe that the relationship is central to our work together.
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Suni Parmar-Rea
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
Asking for help is a big step, so it is important to find a someone you feel comfortable with. As an experienced integrative therapist, my main skill is listening without judgement. You might want to work out how best to manage what goes on in your mind and emotions to enjoy a better quality of life. In therapy, week by week you may feel a sense of relief, gain awareness of yourself and build positive ways to look after your mental and emotional health. Counselling is not always an easy journey, but by trusting the process and with my support, it is well worth it. "The wound is the place where the light enters you". - Rumi
Asking for help is a big step, so it is important to find a someone you feel comfortable with. As an experienced integrative therapist, my main skill is listening without judgement. You might want to work out how best to manage what goes on in your mind and emotions to enjoy a better quality of life. In therapy, week by week you may feel a sense of relief, gain awareness of yourself and build positive ways to look after your mental and emotional health. Counselling is not always an easy journey, but by trusting the process and with my support, it is well worth it. "The wound is the place where the light enters you". - Rumi
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James Palfreyman
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
Do you ever feel like a spectator in your own life? Maybe you feel stuck in a pattern of behaviour and don't know how to change it? Do you feel less deserving of the life you desire than everybody else? If this sounds like you and you are ready to explore it further, then get in touch. I have a keen interest in identity, how we see ourselves, and how we see ourselves in relation to others. I provide a safe, non-judgemental environment where we can work through your issues or concerns at your own pace, focussing on your own personal goals. This is your time!
Do you ever feel like a spectator in your own life? Maybe you feel stuck in a pattern of behaviour and don't know how to change it? Do you feel less deserving of the life you desire than everybody else? If this sounds like you and you are ready to explore it further, then get in touch. I have a keen interest in identity, how we see ourselves, and how we see ourselves in relation to others. I provide a safe, non-judgemental environment where we can work through your issues or concerns at your own pace, focussing on your own personal goals. This is your time!
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Aaron Beeken
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stamford PE9
People come to see me to experience a safe and supportive place to talk so they can begin to feel better. I am well attuned in providing effective talking therapy for a wide range of difficulties and issues that people can experience in life. I provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals from a diverse range of personal backgrounds and contexts.
People come to see me to experience a safe and supportive place to talk so they can begin to feel better. I am well attuned in providing effective talking therapy for a wide range of difficulties and issues that people can experience in life. I provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals from a diverse range of personal backgrounds and contexts.
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Nicky Wilkinson
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
Do any of these resonate with you…..feeling indecisive, anxious, moments of feeling really low? Do you find it harder to cope than you used to? Do you feel unsupported? Do you put everyone else's needs ahead of your own? Do you find your relationship with your children/partner increasingly difficult? Are you overlooked for promotion at work, even though you are working really hard?
Do any of these resonate with you…..feeling indecisive, anxious, moments of feeling really low? Do you find it harder to cope than you used to? Do you feel unsupported? Do you put everyone else's needs ahead of your own? Do you find your relationship with your children/partner increasingly difficult? Are you overlooked for promotion at work, even though you are working really hard?
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Chris Meredith
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
I am a qualified psychotherapist working primarily within the existential model. I also use the techniques of CBT, solution-focused brief therapy and transactional analysis where appropriate. My approach is pragmatic rather than theory driven, with the aim of supporting the client in the most effective way possible to explore their situation and bring about positive change. On a personal level, I bring to the therapy room my long experience of life and its difficulties, and a philosophical perspective that draws on existentialism, Buddhism, Taoism, Stoicism and Epicureanism.
I am a qualified psychotherapist working primarily within the existential model. I also use the techniques of CBT, solution-focused brief therapy and transactional analysis where appropriate. My approach is pragmatic rather than theory driven, with the aim of supporting the client in the most effective way possible to explore their situation and bring about positive change. On a personal level, I bring to the therapy room my long experience of life and its difficulties, and a philosophical perspective that draws on existentialism, Buddhism, Taoism, Stoicism and Epicureanism.
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Edwina Hawkridge
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stamford PE9
Hello and welcome, are you looking for an experienced counsellor who can help you with a difficult time in your life? Struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, weight issues or other concerns? I'm Edwina, I provide a warm & supportive relationship to make changes to your health and well-being. People often seek out counselling with me when a stressful change is taking place which can, at times, feel overwhelming. Counselling is a collaboration, we work at your pace to untangle your confusion so that you can move forward feeling happier.
Hello and welcome, are you looking for an experienced counsellor who can help you with a difficult time in your life? Struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, weight issues or other concerns? I'm Edwina, I provide a warm & supportive relationship to make changes to your health and well-being. People often seek out counselling with me when a stressful change is taking place which can, at times, feel overwhelming. Counselling is a collaboration, we work at your pace to untangle your confusion so that you can move forward feeling happier.
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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.