What are symptoms of trauma?

Experiences of trauma may affect our mental, emotional, and physical health. Some people have symptoms of trauma without being aware of it. Trauma can manifest in the following symptoms:

  • Numbness
  • Nightmares and flashbacks
  • Dissociations
  • Depression and/ or anxiety
  • Overwhelming emotions
  • Social isolation
  • Avoidance of certain situations

Adverse childhood experiences can also have a trauma-like impact. 

We know how difficult it is to go through this. 

Counselling supports your recovery.

It doesn't have to stay this way.

While each person has their individual healing journey, there are common principles to recover from the effects of trauma. Counselling can support you in regaining control. In our collaboration, we will first evaluate your situation and define the goals that fit your needs. The goals also vary dependent on where you are in your healing journey. The areas outlined below are common for recovering from trauma. 

Common elements of recovery

While we will develop your individual strategy for recovery, these are common elements of recovery
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Creating safety and stability

The first step is to create safety and stabilize your life.
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Restore control

Learn to manage symptoms of trauma like dissociations, emotional overwhelm, or flashbacks.
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Deepen your understanding

You will learn more about how trauma impacts your body and strategies to navigate it.
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Process and Integrate traumatic experiences

This contains various tools such as parts work and EMDR which is recognized as the leading trauma resolution method.
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Nurture post-traumatic growth

While trauma can impact us negatively, there is also the opportunity for post-traumatic growth.

Why choose Bright Horizon Therapies?

More than 10 years' experience in supporting people heal
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Innovative care

We don't offer generic counselling but specialize in working with trauma. We integrate evidence-based best practices like EMDR or Polyvagal Theory into our services.
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Collaboration

We see you as the expert in your life and collaborate with you in your recovery.
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Client empowerment

Trauma often leaves us with a sense of powerlessness. Working with us, we focus on giving you choices so that you feel empowered and in control.
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Trauma-informed practice

We integrate trauma-informed practice in our treatment approach to ensure safety and build trust.
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Applied social justice

We acknowledge systemic dynamics of privilege and oppression and integrate anti-racist/ anti-oppressive practices. We are BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ people allied.
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Free discovery session

We offer a free discovery session to give you the opportunity to get to know us better and decide whether we are a good fit.

Take your next step today

Book a free discovery session today to explore your options.

We are aware that it can be difficult to look for a therapist. We provide a welcoming, non-judgemental space where you can explore the possibility of a collaboration. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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