PTSD & Trauma

Trauma can leave lasting emotional and physical effects. Therapy helps you process difficult experiences safely and rebuild a sense of calm and control.

Understanding PTSD & Trauma

Trauma can occur after experiencing or witnessing distressing events such as abuse, accidents, violence, loss, or medical emergencies.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop when the mind and body remain in a state of alarm long after the danger has passed. You may feel “on edge,” relive memories unexpectedly, or find certain situations trigger intense emotional or physical reactions.

These symptoms can be frightening, confusing, and isolating — but recovery is possible with the right support.

Main Symptoms

Trauma can affect people in many different ways. Common symptoms may include:

  • Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories

  • Feeling constantly on alert or easily startled

  • Avoiding reminders of what happened

  • Emotional numbness, guilt, or shame

  • Difficulty concentrating, relaxing, or trusting others

  • Physical symptoms such as tension, fatigue, or panic

Impact PTSD & Trauma Can Have

Trauma can impact relationships, self-esteem, and the ability to feel safe or connected.

It may lead to withdrawal, irritability, or a sense of detachment from life. Many people describe feeling as though they are “stuck in the past” or that the world no longer feels safe.

Therapy offers a confidential and steady space to begin processing what happened, rebuild a sense of control, and reconnect with yourself and others.

How Therapy Helps

Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) are both recommended by NICE as effective treatments for PTSD.

These approaches help you:

  • Safely process distressing memories so they feel less overwhelming

  • Understand and work with triggers

  • Reconnect with the present rather than feeling “stuck” in the past

  • Restore safety, confidence, and emotional balance

At Shire Therapies, our accredited therapists offer compassionate, evidence-based trauma therapy tailored to your pace and needs. You won’t be asked to share anything before you’re ready — sessions are always grounded in safety and respect.

Take The Next Steps

You don’t have to face this alone.

Book a session or Contact us to find out how therapy can help you move forward with confidence.