Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event can leave lasting scars. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can cause flashbacks, nightmares, and a heightened state of alert that makes it hard to feel secure.
Trauma-focused CBT provides a structured and supportive framework to process difficult memories. We work to release the impact of past trauma by carefully processing the event, challenging unhelpful beliefs about what happened, and reducing avoidance behaviours.
No. Initial sessions focus on building trust and establishing coping skills to ensure you feel safe.
Symptoms include intrusive memories, avoidance of reminders, negative changes in thinking, and hyperarousal. We will conduct a thorough assessment.
Yes, it incorporates specific techniques designed to help process traumatic memories safely without re-traumatization.
That is okay and very common. We can still work effectively with the memories and feelings you do have.
