What Is Trauma? 

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Trauma is essentially unresolved suffering (Carolyn Spring, 2020).

Trauma can be caused by childhood abuse, sexual assault, abusive relationships and a host of other distressing events or incidents. Quite often after a traumatic event, it is common to avoid thinking about what happened, or avoid people, place and things that remind you of the event. Trauma can be held in our mind and body and can affect us in a variety of ways. 

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What Is Trauma Therapy? 

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There are various types of therapy than can be used to work with trauma. A common treatment you may have heard of is EMDR, which consists of the client being taken back to the traumatic event whilst being guided through eye movements and body tapping.  EMDR is considered the 'gold standard' of trauma treatment and I have seen amazing results with this. 

 

 While I provide EMDR for trauma, I also believe the relationship between therapist and client is integral for healing trauma, and that the therapist can provide a safe centre for the client.  Put simply, I mix EMDR a humanistic, relational approach to trauma. 

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 In my practice, I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can not only process your trauma but have me walking alongside you on your journey, enabling you to feel seen and heard.  I will help you process the traumatic event however we will always go at your own pace. I will never push you into talking about something you are not comfortable with. 

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I have extensive experience of working with people who have experienced trauma; not only as a therapist, but in my previous work as a Clinical Practitioner and Recovery Worker in NHS settings.  I have also completed numerous courses and CPD (continuing professional development) on this topic and I have completed an accredited EMDR course. 

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It takes a great deal of courage to seek therapy for trauma, and if you are looking at this page because you have experienced trauma, I commend you for taking the first step to seek help. 

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If you feel you would like to have EMDR for any trauma you may have experienced, please contact me on victoriajeffriestherapy@gmail.com

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