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Trauma Counselling
Summary
Trauma counselling is a specialized therapeutic approach designed to help individuals who have experienced distressing or disturbing events. It employs evidence-based interventions to address the psychological, emotional, and physiological effects of trauma, helping survivors process traumatic memories, reduce distressing symptoms, and rebuild a sense of safety and control. The approach recognizes that trauma responses are normal reactions to abnormal situations and focuses on healing, integration, and post-traumatic growth.
About Trauma Counselling
- Safety Establishment: Creating physical and emotional safety before addressing traumatic material
- Trauma Assessment: Careful evaluation of trauma history and symptoms while avoiding re-traumatization
- Phased Treatment Approach: Stabilization, trauma processing, and integration phases
- Trauma-Specific Interventions: Using approaches like EMDR, TF-CBT, and Somatic Experiencing
- Body-Mind Connection: Addressing how trauma is stored in the body and nervous system
Why you should consider
- Reduce symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance
- Process traumatic memories in a safe, controlled environment
- Learn to regulate your nervous system and emotional responses
- Rebuild a sense of safety and control in your life
- Address both psychological and physiological impacts of trauma
- Move from survival mode to thriving with post-traumatic growth
How we can provide help
- Provide trauma-informed care that prioritizes safety and empowerment
- Use evidence-based techniques like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT
- Help process traumatic memories without re-traumatization
- Teach grounding and regulation techniques for daily life
- Support rebuilding trust in yourself and others
- Guide you in reclaiming your life after trauma
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Significant reduction in trauma symptoms
- Proper neurobiological processing of traumatic memories
Cons:
- May temporarily increase symptoms during processing
- Requires adequate stability before beginning trauma work
FAQs
Consider trauma counselling if you are experiencing intrusive memories, nightmares, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, or avoidance of trauma reminders. Also if the event continues to significantly impact your relationships, work, or daily life months after it occurred. Even if the trauma happened years ago, counselling can still be beneficial.
Our Certified Counsellors
Dr. Anjali Mehta
Trauma Specialist
Experience: 15+ years
Rohit Malhotra
EMDR Therapist
Experience: 10+ years