Trauma

Trauma therapy provides specialized support for individuals whose lives have been impacted by challenging or threatening experiences. Whether you’re dealing with recent trauma or long-standing effects from past events, our experienced therapists across East and North London offer professional guidance through your healing journey. With locations in Highbury Fields N5 and Haggerston E8, we provide accessible trauma support starting from £27.50 per session.

Our trauma specialists employ various evidence-based approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. These therapeutic methods help process traumatic memories and develop effective coping strategies for managing trauma responses.

Understanding Trauma and Its Effects

Trauma describes how our brain responds to sudden or unpredictable events that threaten our life, safety, or sense of self. When experiencing trauma, the brain undergoes physical changes, particularly in areas related to emotional processing and stress response. This can lead to hyperarousal, where your body remains in a state of high alert even after the threatening event has passed.

Types of Trauma Response

Trauma responses can manifest in several ways:

• Short-term reactions during and immediately after an event
• Long-term effects persisting well beyond the initial experience
• Chronic responses from prolonged or repeated traumatic exposure

Common Trauma Symptoms

Many individuals experiencing trauma may encounter:

• Shock, denial, and disbelief
• Confusion and difficulty concentrating
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Mood swings and anger
• Feelings of guilt and shame

It’s important to note that trauma can also be experienced indirectly through secondary or vicarious exposure to others’ traumatic experiences. Research has shown that trauma patterns can be passed down within families and communities, known as inherited trauma.

Professional Trauma Support

Our network of over 100 qualified therapists offers various therapeutic approaches for trauma healing. Whether you prefer individual therapy group therapy, we provide safe spaces for processing traumatic experiences and developing resilience.

Specialized Trauma Therapy Approaches

Different therapeutic modalities can help address trauma, including:

• Creative Arts Therapy for expressing difficult emotions
• Exposure therapy for managing trauma triggers
• Logotherapy for finding meaning after traumatic experiences

Accessing Trauma Support

Finding a therapist who specializes in trauma is an important first step in your healing journey. We recommend considering multiple factors when choosing your therapist:

• Their specific experience with your type of trauma
• The therapeutic approaches they use
• Your comfort level during initial consultations

Support is available both online in-person at our Haggerston Highbury Fields locations.