Trauma Counselling

Trauma happens when an experience feels overwhelming, frightening, or threatening in a way that's difficult to process. It might be a single event or something that happened repeatedly over time. What matters isn't whether others would consider it traumatic, but how it affected you.

The effects of trauma can show up in many ways—flashbacks, nightmares, feeling constantly on edge, avoiding reminders of what happened, difficulty trusting others, or feeling disconnected from yourself. You might struggle with anxiety, low mood, or find it hard to feel safe.

These responses are your mind and body's way of trying to protect you. They're normal reactions to abnormal experiences. With the right support, you can process what happened and reduce its impact on your life.

Trauma often shows up alongside anxiety—if constant worry or panic feels like a bigger part of what you're experiencing, our anxiety counselling page may also be helpful.

Your first session is about building trust and safety. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. Your counsellor will explain how trauma counselling works and answer any questions you have.

In ongoing sessions, you'll work at your own pace. Some sessions might focus on building coping strategies and feeling safer. Others might involve processing aspects of what happened. You're always in control of what you talk about and when.

Sessions are 50 minutes long and take place by phone or video call. This means you can have your session from somewhere you feel safe and comfortable, without the stress of travelling—whether you're looking for trauma counselling online or prefer to talk by phone.