Fareham Counselling Centre · Hampshire
Counselling, EMDR & CBT for PTSD Fareham
Trauma-focused support at your pace — in person in Fareham, or online across the UK.
When the past will not stay in the past
After something frightening or overwhelming, it is natural to feel shaken for a while. But sometimes the memory does not settle. It can come back as flashbacks or nightmares, leave you on edge or numb, and make you avoid anything that reminds you of what happened.
This is called post-traumatic stress, and it is a normal reaction to an abnormal event, not a sign of weakness. With EMDR, trauma-focused CBT and counselling in Fareham, or online, painful memories can lose their grip, and you can feel safe in yourself again, at a pace that feels right for you.
Signs of PTSD and trauma
Trauma can follow an accident, a loss, an assault, a difficult birth, abuse, military service, or anything that left you feeling unsafe. People from Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Gosport often come to us with some of these.
Symptoms can start months or even years later. It is never too late to get help, however long ago it happened.
Your window of tolerance
We all have a zone where we can think, feel and cope. Trauma can shrink it, so small reminders push you into feeling on edge, or into shutting down. Choose a moment, then switch on "After therapy" to see how the window can widen.
Panicky, angry, jumpy, flashbacks, racing thoughts.
Able to think clearly, feel your feelings and cope.
Numb, foggy, frozen, disconnected or exhausted.
Therapy does not erase what happened. It helps your mind and body learn that the danger is over, so you can live more of your life inside the window.
If you need support right now
If memories are overwhelming you, or you feel unable to keep yourself safe, please reach out now. These services are free and confidential.
What trauma therapy looks like
Good trauma therapy always starts with safety. Most people move through stages like these.
Feeling safe
Getting to know your therapist, and learning grounding skills to calm your body when memories come up.
Processing
With EMDR or trauma-focused CBT, working through the memory in small, manageable pieces.
Making sense
Letting go of self-blame, and seeing yourself and the world in a kinder, more balanced way.
Moving forward
Getting back to the people, places and things you have been avoiding.
PTSD treatment in Fareham and online
EMDR and trauma-focused CBT are both recommended by NICE for PTSD. On your free call we will help you choose the right one, and the right therapist.
EMDR
Helps your brain reprocess painful memories, so they feel less vivid and upsetting. You do not need to describe everything in detail.
About EMDR
Trauma-focused CBT
Gently works through the memory and the beliefs it left behind, such as "it was my fault" or "nowhere is safe".
About CBT
Counselling
A steady, trusting space to be heard, especially after repeated or long-term trauma.
About counselling
Hypnotherapy
Deep relaxation to calm a body stuck on high alert and improve sleep, often combined with EMDR as Hypno-EMDR.
About hypnotherapyYou may also find our pages on abuse, narcissistic abuse, bereavement and panic attacks helpful.
★★★★★“If you're hesitant about going for any reason, don't be. … She helped me through some major difficulties that I couldn't see any clear way through. … A huge thank you!”
Questions about PTSD and trauma therapy
What is PTSD?
What is complex PTSD?
Will I have to talk about what happened?
How does EMDR work?
How many sessions will I need?
Do you work with veterans and serving personnel?
Can children and teenagers have trauma therapy?
How much does it cost, and can I have sessions online?
You can feel safe in yourself again
A free, confidential 15 minute call. You only share what you want to, and we will find the right therapist for you.
When the past will not stay in the past
After something frightening or overwhelming, it is natural to feel shaken for a while. But sometimes the memory does not settle. It can come back as flashbacks or nightmares, leave you on edge or numb, and make you avoid anything that reminds you of what happened.
This is called post-traumatic stress, and it is a normal reaction to an abnormal event, not a sign of weakness. With EMDR, trauma-focused CBT and counselling in Fareham, or online, painful memories can lose their grip, and you can feel safe in yourself again, at a pace that feels right for you.
Signs of PTSD and trauma
Trauma can follow an accident, a loss, an assault, a difficult birth, abuse, military service, or anything that left you feeling unsafe. People from Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Gosport often come to us with some of these.
Symptoms can start months or even years later. It is never too late to get help, however long ago it happened.
Your window of tolerance
We all have a zone where we can think, feel and cope. Trauma can shrink it, so small reminders push you into feeling on edge, or into shutting down. Choose a moment, then switch on "After therapy" to see how the window can widen.
Panicky, angry, jumpy, flashbacks, racing thoughts.
Able to think clearly, feel your feelings and cope.
Numb, foggy, frozen, disconnected or exhausted.
Therapy does not erase what happened. It helps your mind and body learn that the danger is over, so you can live more of your life inside the window.
If you need support right now
If memories are overwhelming you, or you feel unable to keep yourself safe, please reach out now. These services are free and confidential.
What trauma therapy looks like
Good trauma therapy always starts with safety. Most people move through stages like these.
Feeling safe
Getting to know your therapist, and learning grounding skills to calm your body when memories come up.
Processing
With EMDR or trauma-focused CBT, working through the memory in small, manageable pieces.
Making sense
Letting go of self-blame, and seeing yourself and the world in a kinder, more balanced way.
Moving forward
Getting back to the people, places and things you have been avoiding.
PTSD treatment in Fareham and online
EMDR and trauma-focused CBT are both recommended by NICE for PTSD. On your free call we will help you choose the right one, and the right therapist.
EMDR
Helps your brain reprocess painful memories, so they feel less vivid and upsetting. You do not need to describe everything in detail.
About EMDR
Trauma-focused CBT
Gently works through the memory and the beliefs it left behind, such as "it was my fault" or "nowhere is safe".
About CBT
Counselling
A steady, trusting space to be heard, especially after repeated or long-term trauma.
About counselling
Hypnotherapy
Deep relaxation to calm a body stuck on high alert and improve sleep, often combined with EMDR as Hypno-EMDR.
About hypnotherapyYou may also find our pages on abuse, narcissistic abuse, bereavement and panic attacks helpful.
★★★★★“If you're hesitant about going for any reason, don't be. … She helped me through some major difficulties that I couldn't see any clear way through. … A huge thank you!”
Questions about PTSD and trauma therapy
What is PTSD?
What is complex PTSD?
Will I have to talk about what happened?
How does EMDR work?
How many sessions will I need?
Do you work with veterans and serving personnel?
Can children and teenagers have trauma therapy?
How much does it cost, and can I have sessions online?
You can feel safe in yourself again
A free, confidential 15 minute call. You only share what you want to, and we will find the right therapist for you.