Complex trauma, often referred to as Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), is a profound response to distressing or traumatic experiences. These triggering experiences can include anything from prolonged emotional, physical, or sexual abuse to neglect, accidents, and childhood trauma. The impact of these events can manifest immediately or lay dormant, only to resurface years later. Our skilled counselling psychologist Dr Kat Aguilera specialises in addressing these intricate layers of trauma, providing a safe and nurturing space for healing and growth.
Counselling for Complex Trauma
For those struggling with C-PTSD, a range of distressing symptoms may be apparent. Flashbacks, nightmares, and volatile outbursts can be difficult to deal with, alongside feelings of shame, guilt, fear, and helplessness. Our goal is to foster resilience, restore a sense of self-worth, and enable you to overcome these symptoms. Drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities, our complex trauma therapy integrates trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioural techniques, and reprocessing therapies.
Types of Complex Trauma Therapy
As part of our range of specialised complex trauma therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy serves to help individuals to reprocess distressing memories, facilitating a transformative journey towards healing. Our complex trauma therapies also include trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) and trauma counselling, tailored to your circumstances.
Complex Trauma Therapist
As a chartered counselling psychologist, Dr Kat Aguilera is adept at providing online therapy sessions for those with complex trauma. With special expertise in trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD, we strive to help you regain control over your life, develop healthy coping strategies, and ultimately embark on a path of healing and transformation. To get the help you need to overcome complex trauma, get in touch today to schedule your initial consultation.
Complex Trauma Therapy FAQs
What is complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD)?
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after exposure to complex trauma. Symptoms of C-PTSD can include flashbacks, nightmares, negative changes in mood, and repetitive intrusive thoughts of the traumatic events. Those with complex trauma may also experience a feeling of emotional numbness, have difficulty with relationships, and actively avoid any reminders of the trauma.
Is complex trauma therapy effective?
Yes, complex trauma therapy is effective for many individuals. The therapy is specifically designed to address the deep-rooted impacts of prolonged trauma, such as emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges, and intrusive memories. By working with a trauma therapist, many people find that they can process and integrate traumatic experiences, reduce symptoms, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Is complex trauma therapy right for me?
If you are experiencing symptoms of C-PTSD, complex trauma therapy can help. Here at Aguilera Psychology, our complex trauma therapy can help you to understand your trauma and its impact on your life, develop coping mechanisms for managing your symptoms, improve relationships, and feel more in control of your life.
What types of complex trauma therapy are available?
At Aguilera Psychology, we offer a number of different types of complex trauma therapy, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), and Trauma Counselling. Our complex trauma therapist will work with you to determine the best type of therapy for your individual needs.
How long does complex trauma therapy take?
The length of complex trauma therapy varies significantly based on individual needs and goals. Unlike short-term therapy, complex trauma therapy may require a longer-term commitment to address the layers of trauma thoroughly. For those struggling with C-PTSD, it is important to be patient and to allow yourself time to heal.
What should I look for in a complex trauma therapist?
When looking for a complex trauma therapist, it is important to find someone who has experience treating complex trauma. Our counselling psychologist and experienced trauma therapist Dr Kat Aguilera is here to help those with C-PTSD and complex trauma to move past their experiences and heal; contact us today for an initial consultation.
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Suite 5
5th Floor
City Reach
5 Greenwich View Place
London
E14 9NN
07919911501
info@aguilerapsychology.co.uk
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