Trauma Therapy in South Hams, Devon
Trauma can leave lasting emotional scars, impacting your relationships, self-worth, and overall wellbeing. Whether it stems from past abuse, accidents, or deeply distressing experiences, trauma can feel overwhelming and isolating. At Collaborative Counselling, we offer trauma therapy in South Hams, Devon, designed to provide you with the care, patience, and support needed to process your trauma and move toward emotional recovery.
Understanding Trauma and Its Lasting Impact
Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have a long-lasting impact on your mental, emotional, and even physical wellbeing. Whether the trauma comes from a one-time event or ongoing exposure to stressful situations, it can significantly affect how you feel, think, and behave. Traumatic events can include experiences such as abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual), accidents or injuries, loss of a loved one, or witnessing violence, and the effects can linger long after the event itself has passed.
The emotional aftermath of trauma can manifest in various ways, including flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, and a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. These experiences can make it hard to live fully in the present, leaving you feeling stuck in the past or overwhelmed by intense emotions. Trauma can also affect your ability to form trusting relationships or feel safe in everyday situations, making it difficult to navigate daily life.
How Trauma Can Affect Your Life
The effects of trauma can be long-lasting and may interfere with daily life, relationships, and your sense of self. Some common effects of trauma include:
- Difficulty forming or maintaining trusting relationships
- Avoidance of certain places, people, or situations that remind you of the trauma
- Sleep disturbances, including nightmares or insomnia
- Persistent anxiety, depression, or feelings of helplessness
- Flashbacks or intrusive thoughts
- A sense of disconnection or detachment from reality
Left untreated, trauma can lead to more severe mental health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic anxiety, or depression. Seeking professional support through trauma therapy is crucial for healing and regaining control over your life.
How Trauma Informed Counselling Can Help You Heal
Trauma informed counselling offers a safe, supportive space to process your experiences and work through the emotional scars left by trauma. Counselling can help you understand the impact that trauma has had on your life and equip you with the tools to manage and heal from the lingering effects.
At Collaborative Counselling, Nicky provides a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your feelings, learn coping strategies, and begin your healing journey. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Understand the root of your trauma and how it has affected your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
- Learn techniques to manage anxiety, or other trauma-related symptoms.
- Work through feelings of shame, guilt, or fear associated with the trauma.
- Rebuild your sense of safety and security.
- Develop healthier ways to cope with stress and emotional triggers.
Trauma informed therapy helps you regain control of your life, breaking the hold that past events have on your present. Our approach is both gentle and empowering, helping you build resilience and gradually building an effective path toward emotional recovery from trauma.
Different Types of Trauma Informed Therapy
There are various approaches to trauma informed therapy, each tailored to address the unique ways trauma affects individuals. Nicky offers individual tailored therapy, where the focus is on your experiences, needs, and emotions. She also incorporates evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you challenge negative thoughts and behaviours that stem from traumatic experiences. Trauma-informed therapy recognises the profound impact that trauma can have, ensuring that you feel safe and supported throughout your healing journey.
Why choose Collaborative Coaching?
Nicky is an experienced trauma therapist who understands how overwhelming and isolating trauma can feel. She provides a compassionate space where you can open up about your experiences without fear of judgment. Nicky will work with you to create a tailored approach to healing that suits your specific needs, helping you to overcome the emotional and mental effects of trauma.
Whether you’re struggling with the aftermath of a single traumatic event or dealing with the effects of prolonged exposure to trauma, Nicky is here to guide you through your recovery. Based in South Hams, Devon, Nicky offers both in-person and online trauma counselling sessions to ensure that you can access the help you need, no matter where you are.
- Accredited and experienced counsellor
Nicky is an accredited Member with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and adheres to their ethical guidelines, offering you peace of mind that you’re receiving professional, safe care. - Free initial consultation
Taking the first step can be difficult. That’s why we offer a 15-minute free consultation to explore whether anxiety counselling is right for you. - Flexible sessions
Whether you prefer in-person sessions in South Hams, Devon, or virtual sessions anywhere in the UK, we offer flexible options to suit your needs. - A holistic, tailored approach
No two experiences with trauma are the same. Nicky uses a combination of techniques and theories to find what works best for you.
I believe that everyone deserves a space to talk, process, and heal
Taking that first step towards healing can be the hardest part, but we’re here to help. Whether you’re struggling with the loss of a loved one or need guidance on how to cope with your grief. Collaborative Counselling is here to support people in South Hams, Devon, and across the UK, both in-person and online.
Whether you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feel lost, we’re here to listen and support you in finding your way forward. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
