Transform Your Life with Roya Counselling

Experiencing trauma, whether through a single event or a series of distressing experiences, can leave a lasting impact on both your mental and physical well-being. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often develops after such events, leading to overwhelming emotions, flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and feelings of isolation. At Roya Counselling, we specialize in providing effective, compassionate support to help individuals process and heal from trauma.

Our PTSD and Trauma Counselling service is designed to offer a safe, empathetic environment where you can work through your trauma at your own pace. Our goal is to help you regain control over your life, reduce the intensity of traumatic memories, and restore a sense of safety and calm. We aim to guide you toward emotional healing and resilience, empowering you to live a life that is no longer defined by past experiences.

What We Address in Trauma and PTSD Counselling:

- Flashbacks and Intrusive Thoughts: Learn strategies to manage the emotional and physical symptoms that occur when traumatic memories resurface.

- Hyper vigilance and Anxiety: Gain tools to reduce heightened sensitivity to triggers, anxiety, and the feeling of constantly being "on edge."

- Avoidance Behaviours: Address the tendency to avoid situations, people, or places that may trigger traumatic memories and learn coping strategies to face these challenges gradually.

- Emotional Numbness: Reconnect with emotions and foster emotional well-being by addressing feelings of detachment or lack of emotional response.

- Guilt, Shame, or Self-Blame: Challenge and reframe negative beliefs related to the trauma and work towards self-compassion and forgiveness.

Our Approach to PTSD and Trauma Counselling

At Roya Counselling, we use evidence-based therapeutic techniques** that have been proven effective in treating trauma and PTSD. Our approach is individualized and designed to meet the unique needs of each client.

- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps you identify and change negative thought patterns related to trauma. We work together to reduce the power of traumatic memories and develop healthier responses to triggers.

- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT encourages you to accept the emotional pain associated with trauma while committing to meaningful, value-driven actions. This approach helps you to acknowledge your emotions without letting them control your behavior, fostering resilience and personal growth.

- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Mindfulness practices help you become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment. This approach teaches grounding techniques to manage emotional distress and reduce anxiety related to trauma.

- Person-Centred Therapy: This non-directive therapy ensures that you feel heard, understood, and supported. We create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, process trauma, and work through difficult emotions at your own pace.

Benefits of Trauma Counselling:

- Reduced intensity of flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts

- Increased ability to manage anxiety and stress

- Improved emotional regulation and emotional well-being

- Enhanced coping strategies for managing trauma triggers

- A sense of control and empowerment in your daily life

- Improved relationships and communication with others