Talking about trauma in therapy

The thought of talking about it feels terrifying. What if it makes things worse? A good trauma therapist will never push you further than you're ready to go. Healing happens when you feel safe.

Counsellors who may be able to help

Karin Usher
Psychotherapist
City of Glasgow

I work with women who’ve survived childhood abuse/neglect, and sexual assault. Women who’ve spent years holding it together, often in silence. Therapy is a…

Sarah Hamilton
Psychotherapist
Herefordshire
Online & In-personZoom

I provide professional, effective psychotherapy and counselling for adults of all ages (there's no upper limit for change). I am particularly experienced in…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with anxiety, asperger's syndrome and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Herefordshire
Works with:Low self-esteemAnxietyDepressionAsperger's syndromeAutismPersonality disorders
Lynda Hill
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Psychotherapist
Cheshire
Online & In-personMicrosoft TeamsZoom

Hello, and welcome. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and finding the right space to talk is so important. I aim to offer a warm, safe, and…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Cheshire
Works with:JealousyBinge-eating disorderRace and racial identityCancerAnxietySexual assault
Roger Hughes
Other
Kent
OnlineSkypeZoom

Accredited EMDR Therapist & Trauma-Informed Coach — UK-Wide Online Support. If you’re carrying trauma, anxiety, panic, burnout, or that “I’m functioning but…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers online sessions
  • Has client testimonial
Works with:Affairs and betrayalsSexual assaultPhysical abusePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)PhobiasRedundancy
Susan Kernohan
Psychotherapist
City of Glasgow
In-person

There is no one reason for seeking therapy. For some it is a response to experiencing a life changing event. For others it may be that you feel stuck and…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers in-person sessions
  • Based in City of Glasgow (+3 areas)
Works with:Narcissistic personality disorderSuicidal thoughtsMenopauseAddictionSexual abuseBlended family

Experiences that may feel familiar

When I first started therapy, I was carrying so much pain from my past and didn't know how to process it. Lisa created a space where I felt completely safe to open up and be honest about what I was...

I’ve been going to sessions with Lisa for almost a year and a half, after struggling with the effects of childhood trauma I needed someone to help me unpack everything and help to improve self...

The best thing you can hope for in a therapist is that they’re going to be a good match for you but to be truly seen as a person is a different thing entirely. I look forward to every session and...