Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Bristol
This includes post traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) but I see many mental health issues as the result of this traumatic stress.
I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a wide range of psychological issues. I am highly trained in psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma and believe that our current issues can often be traced back to early adverse experiences in childhood. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR therapy works directly with the cause of your distress.
This includes post traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) but I see many mental health issues as the result of this traumatic stress.
I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a wide range of psychological issues. I am highly trained in psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma and believe that our current issues can often be traced back to early adverse experiences in childhood. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR therapy works directly with the cause of your distress.
I'm a clinical psychologist with over 10 years' experience in a range of NHS mental health services. I currently offer a small amount of private practice alongside my NHS role. I'm based in Bristol, but currently offering online appointments. I work with adults with a broad range of difficulties. This includes those wanting to reduce symptoms associated with a particular difficulty, like anxiety, PTSD or OCD. It also includes those wanting to better understand their relationship with themselves and others, or figure out why they keep falling into unhelpful patterns.
I'm a clinical psychologist with over 10 years' experience in a range of NHS mental health services. I currently offer a small amount of private practice alongside my NHS role. I'm based in Bristol, but currently offering online appointments. I work with adults with a broad range of difficulties. This includes those wanting to reduce symptoms associated with a particular difficulty, like anxiety, PTSD or OCD. It also includes those wanting to better understand their relationship with themselves and others, or figure out why they keep falling into unhelpful patterns.
I specialise in EMDR therapy for PTSD and trauma (see New You EMDR on Facebook).
You may have feelings of dissatisfaction and a sense you are not getting all that you want from life. You may be finding that every day is a struggle with strong or overwhelming feelings of anxiety, stress, anger or depression. I believe we all strive to feel happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and have a sense that we are leading meaningful, enjoyable lives - even when we feel at a loss as to how to achieve this. I help people overcome their difficulties to become happier, more psychologically healthy and experience an improved quality of life.
I specialise in EMDR therapy for PTSD and trauma (see New You EMDR on Facebook).
You may have feelings of dissatisfaction and a sense you are not getting all that you want from life. You may be finding that every day is a struggle with strong or overwhelming feelings of anxiety, stress, anger or depression. I believe we all strive to feel happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and have a sense that we are leading meaningful, enjoyable lives - even when we feel at a loss as to how to achieve this. I help people overcome their difficulties to become happier, more psychologically healthy and experience an improved quality of life.
If you have been struggling with trauma, anxiety, or painful memories that won’t go away, you are not alone. Reaching out for help can be the hardest first step. I work with a range of difficulties: PTSD, low mood, anxiety, panic, phobias, self-esteem, self-criticism, birth trauma and difficult life experiences.
If you have been struggling with trauma, anxiety, or painful memories that won’t go away, you are not alone. Reaching out for help can be the hardest first step. I work with a range of difficulties: PTSD, low mood, anxiety, panic, phobias, self-esteem, self-criticism, birth trauma and difficult life experiences.
I am a clinical psychologist with substantial experience of working with individuals with personality difficulties (with or without a formal diagnosis of personality disorder), PTSD, and complex trauma. Other areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, dissociation and low mood. In therapy I aim to bring compassion to the ways people have learned to cope with adversity and emotional pain. I welcome anyone who is looking to understand themselves and their coping styles better, and/or is seeking ways to break cycles and gain new skills to help them move forwards in their lives.
I am a clinical psychologist with substantial experience of working with individuals with personality difficulties (with or without a formal diagnosis of personality disorder), PTSD, and complex trauma. Other areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, dissociation and low mood. In therapy I aim to bring compassion to the ways people have learned to cope with adversity and emotional pain. I welcome anyone who is looking to understand themselves and their coping styles better, and/or is seeking ways to break cycles and gain new skills to help them move forwards in their lives.
I work with people experiencing difficulties relating to anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship difficulties, domestic and sexual violence and long-term health conditions.
We can all find life overwhelming at times - whether we're struggling with life circumstances or events, experiencing relationship problems, emotional difficulties or just feeling stuck. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable to share and explore any difficulties you may be experiencing. The therapy I offer is tailored to the specific areas you are seeking support with and I focus on developing our therapeutic relationship to support you to gain the most from therapy.
I work with people experiencing difficulties relating to anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship difficulties, domestic and sexual violence and long-term health conditions.
We can all find life overwhelming at times - whether we're struggling with life circumstances or events, experiencing relationship problems, emotional difficulties or just feeling stuck. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable to share and explore any difficulties you may be experiencing. The therapy I offer is tailored to the specific areas you are seeking support with and I focus on developing our therapeutic relationship to support you to gain the most from therapy.
Hello and welcome, I'm Remona. It can be really hard choosing a Therapist when life feels so very difficult already, hopefully I can help you make up your mind. Are you feeling helpless, hopeless and disconnected from life? Lonely, depressed or struggling with your relationships? Perhaps you’re experiencing anxiety, stress or PTSD symptoms that impact you on a daily basis. Maybe you’re just feeling stuck in a rut and not sure where to go. Life can often feel messy, but no matter how big or how small your problem feels, we can work together to help you reach a more stable place.
Hello and welcome, I'm Remona. It can be really hard choosing a Therapist when life feels so very difficult already, hopefully I can help you make up your mind. Are you feeling helpless, hopeless and disconnected from life? Lonely, depressed or struggling with your relationships? Perhaps you’re experiencing anxiety, stress or PTSD symptoms that impact you on a daily basis. Maybe you’re just feeling stuck in a rut and not sure where to go. Life can often feel messy, but no matter how big or how small your problem feels, we can work together to help you reach a more stable place.
Welcome to my practice. I mainly work with clients experiencing Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) symptoms, as well as anxiety and depression. I have been working in private practice for 15 years and have experience of working as a psychotherapist for the NHS for 10 years. I’m here to help you if you are struggling with stress, anxiety, worry, depression, past trauma etc. and want to have a better quality of life. There are ways to achieve that. My aim is to help you with the symptoms you are experiencing, so you can function better, feel calmer and happier. I hope you feel ready to change your life!
Welcome to my practice. I mainly work with clients experiencing Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) symptoms, as well as anxiety and depression. I have been working in private practice for 15 years and have experience of working as a psychotherapist for the NHS for 10 years. I’m here to help you if you are struggling with stress, anxiety, worry, depression, past trauma etc. and want to have a better quality of life. There are ways to achieve that. My aim is to help you with the symptoms you are experiencing, so you can function better, feel calmer and happier. I hope you feel ready to change your life!
I work with people experiencing difficulties such as comple trauma/ PTSD, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, inner self critics, stress/burnout & depression; including Veterans. These symptoms can be associated with traumatic events in childhood/adulthood; sexual abuse, personal injury, loss & bereavement, abuse, bullying & domestic violence, active service. I aim to help people recover from the effects of these stressful events on personal functioning & relationships. I also help adjustment to life challenges including health conditions & life transitions; adolescence, parenting, relationship beginning/ending & divorce, & retirement.
I work with people experiencing difficulties such as comple trauma/ PTSD, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, inner self critics, stress/burnout & depression; including Veterans. These symptoms can be associated with traumatic events in childhood/adulthood; sexual abuse, personal injury, loss & bereavement, abuse, bullying & domestic violence, active service. I aim to help people recover from the effects of these stressful events on personal functioning & relationships. I also help adjustment to life challenges including health conditions & life transitions; adolescence, parenting, relationship beginning/ending & divorce, & retirement.
Trauma focussed therapy for those with PTSD or life affecting issues. Delivered within a caring and warm professional relationship, supporting you to explore and resolve past events and situations in order to move forwards with your life. Suitable for anyone looking to engage and work on their issues, benefitting from the combined effort and professional guidance.
Trauma focussed therapy for those with PTSD or life affecting issues. Delivered within a caring and warm professional relationship, supporting you to explore and resolve past events and situations in order to move forwards with your life. Suitable for anyone looking to engage and work on their issues, benefitting from the combined effort and professional guidance.
Areas we can work with - anxiety, depression, trauma, sadness, stress, PTSD.
I am registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) as a psychotherapist in training; I am a graduate of the Karuna Institute, working towards accreditation. I offer Mindfulness Based Core Process Psychotherapy; this approach is holistic and embodied psycho-spiritual psychotherapy underpinned by Mindfulness. Together, we explore the parts of your life you wish to bring in a warm, confidential, safe, supportive space. As we progress deeper, awareness and understanding of how things are for you will be revealed as we move towards building a more accepting and loving relationship with ourselves.
Areas we can work with - anxiety, depression, trauma, sadness, stress, PTSD.
I am registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) as a psychotherapist in training; I am a graduate of the Karuna Institute, working towards accreditation. I offer Mindfulness Based Core Process Psychotherapy; this approach is holistic and embodied psycho-spiritual psychotherapy underpinned by Mindfulness. Together, we explore the parts of your life you wish to bring in a warm, confidential, safe, supportive space. As we progress deeper, awareness and understanding of how things are for you will be revealed as we move towards building a more accepting and loving relationship with ourselves.
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Hi, I'm Kate, a skilled, inclusive, creative, warm, empathic and well qualified HCPC registered therapist. I offer clinical hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to children, adolescents and adults. If life events have contributed to you experiencing PTSD, anxiety, or depression, and you want to honour the past while moving forward, please do call me. I also support people to develop a healthy relationship with their body and with food. I was an NHS practitioner for 22 years in CAMHS and adult mental health, and have also practised privately for 18 years! LGBT+ and neurodivergent friendly.
Hi, I'm Kate, a skilled, inclusive, creative, warm, empathic and well qualified HCPC registered therapist. I offer clinical hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to children, adolescents and adults. If life events have contributed to you experiencing PTSD, anxiety, or depression, and you want to honour the past while moving forward, please do call me. I also support people to develop a healthy relationship with their body and with food. I was an NHS practitioner for 22 years in CAMHS and adult mental health, and have also practised privately for 18 years! LGBT+ and neurodivergent friendly.
Hello, my name is Kayla! My areas of experience cover anxiety, overwhelm, anger, depression, trauma, abuse, dissociation, avoidance and suicidal ideation. I am currently specialising in psychological trauma and PTSD treatment, which also includes mood stabilisation and emotion regulation. I have experience working with a diverse spectrum of people across the UK. My client base is adults 16+, and I offer both long term and short term therapy, in peson or online. The modalities I draw from are humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive therapy.
Hello, my name is Kayla! My areas of experience cover anxiety, overwhelm, anger, depression, trauma, abuse, dissociation, avoidance and suicidal ideation. I am currently specialising in psychological trauma and PTSD treatment, which also includes mood stabilisation and emotion regulation. I have experience working with a diverse spectrum of people across the UK. My client base is adults 16+, and I offer both long term and short term therapy, in peson or online. The modalities I draw from are humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive therapy.
Christina Elizabeth Lee
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS8 (Online Only)
If you want to feel happier, less stressed, more appreciative about yourself and your life, then I am here to support you. With 20 years experience in counselling, I believe therapy is a creative act that can change your life. My clients often tell me how much they enjoy our sessions together. I can assist you to understand your inner self, and teach you some great tools to help you move past anxiety or low mood or low self esteem, and start to make the changes you want to. I have plenty of tools to help you with OCD, PTSD or trauma. Please have a look at my website and feel welcome to give me call and have a free chat.
If you want to feel happier, less stressed, more appreciative about yourself and your life, then I am here to support you. With 20 years experience in counselling, I believe therapy is a creative act that can change your life. My clients often tell me how much they enjoy our sessions together. I can assist you to understand your inner self, and teach you some great tools to help you move past anxiety or low mood or low self esteem, and start to make the changes you want to. I have plenty of tools to help you with OCD, PTSD or trauma. Please have a look at my website and feel welcome to give me call and have a free chat.
My experience is broad, I am happy to work with clients at any stage of life. An art psychotherapists’ training is extensive and intensive over a three-year period, and it provides us with a framework that can be used to support a client with any mental health struggle up to the most complex issues. I have significant experience with clients who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD) and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I also have wide ranging experience of clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).
My experience is broad, I am happy to work with clients at any stage of life. An art psychotherapists’ training is extensive and intensive over a three-year period, and it provides us with a framework that can be used to support a client with any mental health struggle up to the most complex issues. I have significant experience with clients who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD) and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I also have wide ranging experience of clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).
I have successfully treated many conditions such as anxiety, depression, self esteem, PTSD, perfectionism, OCD, panic disorder, phobias and others.
Hi, I'm Holly. I have worked in the NHS as a fully qualified psychotherapist for 12 years now. I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Being a therapist is a calling for me. I am passionate about helping people to uncover the things within us that are holding us back. I don't believe that mental health is black or white- it is about finding the healthiest version of you. If you want a therapist who is approachable, will prioritise you and provide safe and effective care then please drop me a message or give me a call.
I have successfully treated many conditions such as anxiety, depression, self esteem, PTSD, perfectionism, OCD, panic disorder, phobias and others.
Hi, I'm Holly. I have worked in the NHS as a fully qualified psychotherapist for 12 years now. I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Being a therapist is a calling for me. I am passionate about helping people to uncover the things within us that are holding us back. I don't believe that mental health is black or white- it is about finding the healthiest version of you. If you want a therapist who is approachable, will prioritise you and provide safe and effective care then please drop me a message or give me a call.
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Psychotherapist, PsychD, ACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more. We have over 20 years’ experience working in various CAMHS mental health settings with extensive experience and knowledge. The service is clinically led by a consultant child psychiatrist and a consultant child & adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist who both trained in the NHS who have provided clinical leadership for services.
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more. We have over 20 years’ experience working in various CAMHS mental health settings with extensive experience and knowledge. The service is clinically led by a consultant child psychiatrist and a consultant child & adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist who both trained in the NHS who have provided clinical leadership for services.
Dr Claire Lewry (Abode Therapy)
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS1 (Online Only)
I am a Counselling Psychologist, and have experience working with people struggling across the lifespan with a range of difficulties including interpersonal and relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, and anger. I have particular experience in those struggling with the impact of trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) and complex trauma (C PTSD), and with people experiencing voices, visions, and unusual beliefs.
I am a Counselling Psychologist, and have experience working with people struggling across the lifespan with a range of difficulties including interpersonal and relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, and anger. I have particular experience in those struggling with the impact of trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) and complex trauma (C PTSD), and with people experiencing voices, visions, and unusual beliefs.
Hello, thank you for finding more out about my practice. Seeking support may not be easy, but you can be assured whatever situation has brought you therapy will be approached safely and sensitivity. If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you. Therapy sessions will use clinically proven strategies to help you achieve your goals, and the techniques we choose will be based on the very best research. By the end of therapy, we’ll aim for you to have all the skills necessary to enjoy emotional well-being.
Hello, thank you for finding more out about my practice. Seeking support may not be easy, but you can be assured whatever situation has brought you therapy will be approached safely and sensitivity. If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you. Therapy sessions will use clinically proven strategies to help you achieve your goals, and the techniques we choose will be based on the very best research. By the end of therapy, we’ll aim for you to have all the skills necessary to enjoy emotional well-being.
Hello, I am an intergrative therapeutic counsellor; this means I am trained in several modalities, so I can taylor my approach to meet your individual needs. As Carl Jung said, "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no universal recipe for living." The therapy I offer endaevours to empower you with tools and healthy coping mechanisms to manage your problems in the present, whilst simultaneously exploring the past to aid you with insight and self-knowledge to understand how you got here. I chiefly come from a Mental Health background, working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders.
Hello, I am an intergrative therapeutic counsellor; this means I am trained in several modalities, so I can taylor my approach to meet your individual needs. As Carl Jung said, "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no universal recipe for living." The therapy I offer endaevours to empower you with tools and healthy coping mechanisms to manage your problems in the present, whilst simultaneously exploring the past to aid you with insight and self-knowledge to understand how you got here. I chiefly come from a Mental Health background, working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders.
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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.