The idea of speaking about what has happened to you might be overwhelming. You might be afraid that if you do start talking that you simply will not…

Trauma is an experience of being completely overwhelmed, of being out of control. Trauma can be the result of a one-off event like a road accident, b…

Trauma as an individual experience There can be a huge gap between an external event and internal experience when it comes to trauma, considering th…

Hands up anyone who thinks of trauma as something dramatic and enormous - being caught up in warfare, perhaps, or being the victim of a criminal act;…

We’ve all watched the horrors of the Tunisian holidaymakers unfold on our TV screens in recent weeks and try to make sense of images of a gunman pick…

A counsellor explores what EMDR is and how it can help.

Trauma: There are different types of trauma and to begin with, it is important to have a full assessment which may take several sessions. This will i…

Trauma can be cumulative, this means it builds up over time more like a dull ache than an acute pain. This can develop for example from toxic relatio…

Many of us have experienced a traumatic event at some point in our lives, together with feelings of confusion and insecurity. Some individuals later…

A trauma refers to a wound caused by a tear in a barrier like the skin. Psychological trauma involves piercing the defences protecting mental space o…

Recovery from trauma or loss leaves us emotionally and physically drained. Here are tips to regain stability and strength.

The effects of trauma can have a devastating impact on our emotional lives, our ability to work and even to cope with everyday tasks. If we are unluc…