Trauma Therapy
Although my competency falls in many facets of Counselling; ranging from General Anxiety - to Suicidal Ideation. My main body of expertise comes from working with Trauma; particularly that which is experienced in childhood or adolescence.
“Trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and physical, social, emotional, or spiritual well-being” (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], Trauma and Justice Strategic Initiative, 2012, p. 2).
Trauma can manifest itself in a multitude of ways that impede everyday living. Those suffering sometimes do not realise that the symptoms which they live with are the result of endured trauma. These symptoms include (but are not limited to):
Emotional
- Shock, denial, or disbelief
- Confusion, Difficulty concentrating
- Anger, Irritability, Mood swings
- Anxiety and Fear
- Guilt, Shame, Self-blame
- Withdrawing from others
- Feeling Sad or Hopeless
- Feeling disconnected or Numb (Dissociation)
Physical
- Insomnia or Nightmares
- Sleeping too much
- Fatigue
- Being startled easily
- Difficulty concentrating
- Racing heartbeat
- Edginess and Agitation
- Aches and Pains
- Muscle tension
- Having vision
Subsequently, mental health conditions potentially arise from those subjected to trauma. They can range from Anxiety to Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and more.
If you suffer from one or more of the symptoms listed, I could be of service to you.
