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
Julia Wakefield-Harreyshe/her
Professional Counsellor
Online & In-personMicrosoft TeamsPhoneZoom
Welcome. I’m Julia, an accredited integrative counsellor who believes in creating a space where people feel safe, understood, and accepted. I work with…
Why this counsellor may help
- Works with abortion, abuse and more
- Offers online and in-person sessions
- Has 3 client testimonials
"I am very grateful to Julia for her reliable, empathic and skilled approach to my therapy with her."
Works with:AnxietyLow self-esteemFamily issuesSeparation and divorceSelf-harmAffairs and betrayals
Psychotherapist
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…
Lisa Greensmithshe/her
Psychotherapist
Online & In-personGoogle MeetPhone
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward? Perhaps you're carrying a weight that’s hard to put into words, or navigating a chapter of life…
Why this counsellor may help
- Works with abortion, abuse and more
- Offers online and in-person sessions
- Has 2 client testimonials
"I’ve been going to sessions with Lisa for almost a year and a half, after struggling with the effects of childhood…"
Works with:LonelinessMenopauseADHDNon-monogamyLGBTQ Plus counsellingFamily issues
Psychotherapist
Online & In-personZoom
Change is possible. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or a sense that life is not as full or…
Why this counsellor may help
- Works with abortion, abuse and more
- Offers online and in-person sessions
- Based in Hertfordshire
Works with:Childhood bullyingAbortionPerfectionismFamily issuesSeasonal affective disorder (SAD)Relationship problems
Lynda Hillshe/her
Psychotherapist
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:Bulimia nervosaLonelinessObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Adoption counselling for adultsRace and racial identityStress
Sarah Hamiltonshe/her
Psychotherapist
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:Personality disordersAnxietyClimate and eco-anxietyBoarding school syndromeAutismLow self-esteem
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...
