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TRAUMA THERAPY & SUPPORT
Help to Deal with Trauma
Counselling & Support for individuals in Cheshire, Flintshire, Wrexham, The Wirral and Denbighshire, experiencing the effects of trauma, emotional distress, anxiety, flashbacks and nervous system dysregulation in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.
20+ Years Experience
Registered Therapist
Confidential & Non-judgemental
Online & In-person Sessions
Trauma Counselling & Therapy
Trauma can leave people feeling stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed — even long after the event has passed. These responses are not a sign of weakness, but a natural reaction to overwhelming experiences. Experiencing trauma can affect every part of your life — often in ways that are not immediately obvious. It may show up as anxiety, emotional numbness, flashbacks, difficulty trusting others, or feeling constantly on edge without fully understanding why.
Trauma is not defined by the event itself, but by how it has impacted you emotionally, psychologically and physically. Even experiences from the past can continue to affect how you feel in the present.
It's important to know that healing from trauma is possible. With the right support, you can start to feel safer, more grounded and more in control again. Therapy provides a space where healing can happen at your pace, without pressure or judgement.
I provide professional, confidential trauma therapy using an integrated and trauma-informed approach. With over 20 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy, I help individuals gently process traumatic experiences, reduce emotional distress and begin rebuilding a sense of safety, stability and control.
Familiar Signs of Trauma
You feel anxious, tense or “on edge” much of the time
You experience flashbacks, intrusive thoughts or emotional triggers
You avoid certain places, situations or memories
You feel emotionally numb or disconnected and find it difficult to explain what you’re feeling
You struggle to trust people or feel safe in relationships
You experience sudden emotional reactions that feel hard to control
You feel stuck in the past, even when you try to move forward
How Counselling for Trauma can help
Helping You Process Trauma Safely & Gently
Make Sense Of Your Experiences
Begin to understand how past events may be affecting your emotions and behaviours today.
Reduce Emotional Triggers
Learn how to manage reactions, flashbacks and overwhelming emotional responses.
Restore A Sense Of Safety
Work towards feeling more grounded, secure and in control of your emotional world.
Rebuild Emotional Strength
Develop resilience, confidence and healthier coping strategies over time.
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy is always paced carefully and guided by emotional safety. You will never be forced to talk about anything before you are ready, and the focus is on stabilisation, understanding and gradual healing.
As an experienced psychotherapist and trauma-informed practitioner, I use an integrated approach tailored to each individual. Depending on your needs, therapy may include psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, grounding techniques, emotional regulation strategies and other supportive methods designed to reduce distress and improve emotional stability.
Together, we may explore:
✔️ The emotional and psychological impact of traumatic experiences
✔️ How trauma is affecting thoughts, feelings and behaviours
✔️ Triggers, nervous system responses and emotional patterns
✔️ Ways to feel safer and more grounded in daily life
✔️ Building emotional resilience and self-understanding
Therapy is always collaborative, supportive and paced according to what feels safe for you.
Your Therapy Journey
Safe Initial Session
A calm, supportive space to talk about what’s been affecting you and what you need from therapy.
Stabilisation & Understanding
Focus on emotional safety, grounding and understanding how trauma is impacting your life.
Processing & Emotional Healing
Gradually work through experiences in a safe, structured and supported way.
Rebuilding Confidence & Stability
Develop emotional resilience, self-trust and a greater sense of control over your life.
Common Questions about Trauma therapy
Read the most commonly asked questions here
No. You are always in control of what you choose to share. Therapy moves at a pace that feels safe for you.
Trauma is defined by how an experience has affected you emotionally and psychologically, not just the event itself. If something continues to impact your wellbeing, therapy can help.
Yes. Many people seek therapy for experiences that happened years ago but still affect their emotions, relationships or sense of safety.
No. Trauma therapy is carefully paced and focused on emotional safety, stabilisation and reducing distress.
Yes. All sessions are completely confidential and conducted in a safe, supportive environment.
Types of sessions available
In Person Counselling
Online Therapy
Telephone Sessions
Ready to begin healing at your own pace?
If trauma is affecting your emotional wellbeing, relationships or daily life, therapy can help you feel safer, more grounded and more in control again.