The Trauma Healing Centre of London

None of us received a manual for our child. We are doing our very best and still, we run into problems. They don’t listen. They don’t do their homework. They have problems at school. They can’t get along with their brothers and sisters. Psychotherapy can help parents learn new skills and tools to deal more effectively with the difficulties of parenting. Sometimes, we need to let go of our previously learned habits and attitudes which diminish the self-esteem of our child. Counselling can identify and clarify the issues which impact the family and support resolution.

The experience of rape can deeply impact our sense of safety in the world. The world as we knew it has changed. People who used to seem trustworthy now can become suspect. It can be difficult to trust anyone. Psychotherapy can support healing from the overwhelming experience of being powerless. Recovering from the experience of rape is possible!

Relationships are complex. Usually, difficult relationships means that we are having challenges communicating or understanding the point of view of another. Psychotherapy can help support healthy relationships with our intimate partner, our family, our friends, or our colleagues at work.

Religious addiction and spiritual abuse are issues that are becoming increasingly prevalent. Although religious activities can be used as comfort they can also be used to escape or avoid dealing with emotions. Some of us have been victims of religious leaders, churches, or spiritual groups, which impart unattainable standards of conduct. In this sense, we are led to believe that we must fulfill these requirements in order to be a ‘good’ Christian, believer, or spiritual person. Our self-esteem often crumbles under the weight of these rules and regulations. Counselling enables us to increase our self-esteem, overcome shame and deal with the guilt that can be associated with religious addiction.

It’s amazing how we can choose partners who have similar qualities of the one we left, who left us or the one who passed away. We all come with baggage. Often this creates fear and can potentially inhibit the intimacy in the new relationship. Counselling can help sort out these issues, facilitate healing and restore confidence to enable success in subsequent partnerships.

This is a time of crisis. Emotions are often high, and it can be difficult to think clearly and logically. Stress at this time erodes most of our energy and coping from moment to moment can almost be too much to handle. Counselling assists the client as s/he navigates these life changes and can enable a better adjustment to a world which is usually turned inside out.

Whenever our boundaries are violated our sense of self can be diminished. Other side effects of sexual abuse are often shame, isolation and even guilt. Feeling responsible for the abuse is common among survivors. Counselling can support the courage to heal and to learn ways to put the pieces of your life together.

Stress is a fact of life. And some of us don’t deal with it very well. We may become irritable, anxious, and depressed. our team has several interventions to help you manage your stress. You do not need to suffer alone; our team is here to support you in your journey.  

“Trauma is a part of life;  however, it doesn’t have to be a life sentence,” says trauma expert, Peter Levine. Trauma is often misunderstood to be solely about sexual abuse/assault. However, whenever we experience being overwhelmed without supportive people to help us, we have the potential of being traumatized. Ordinary life events such as a dental procedure, experiencing a fall, undergoing surgery, or even losing a tooth can be traumatizing. Counselling helps to renegotiate and resolve trauma bringing increased joy and vitality into daily life.

We spend a lot of time at work and things don’t always go smoothly there. Co-workers, supervisors, additional responsibilities, low morale, not being appreciated or valued…these elements take their toll on us. We don’t sleep well, become irritable with spouses and family, use substances more, or have a few more cups of coffee. Stress in the workplace can lead to more illness, and stress-related ailments. Counselling can assist with coping skills that can help restore wellness and balance and in turn support the relationships that matter most to us.