{"id":26648,"date":"2023-01-19T17:21:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T17:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/?post_type=cpt_services&#038;p=26648"},"modified":"2026-09-02T10:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T10:02:22","slug":"complex-ptsd-trauma","status":"publish","type":"cpt_services","link":"https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/services\/complex-ptsd-trauma\/","title":{"rendered":"Complex PTSD &#038; Trauma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trauma affects not just our memories, but how we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate the world. Whether you&#8217;ve experienced a single traumatic incident or complex, repeated trauma, we provide a safe, understanding space to process difficult experiences and rebuild your sense of safety and self-worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>How Trauma Affects You<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trauma can impact many areas of your life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hypervigilance and feeling constantly &#8220;on guard&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional numbness or overwhelming emotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative beliefs about yourself or the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problems with self-regulation and self-concept<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer extra_tiny_spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"28223\" src=\"https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-3.webp 800w, https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-3-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-3-370x370.webp 370w, https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-3-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-3-410x410.webp 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"28224\" src=\"https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-2-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-2-370x370.webp 370w, https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-2-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/soiltest.in\/psychology-london\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Complex-PTSD-2-410x410.webp 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Our Trauma-Informed Approach<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand that healing from trauma requires safety, choice, and collaboration. Our approach includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating a safe therapeutic environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building emotional regulation skills before processing trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using evidence-based treatments like EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, and CFT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working at your pace\u2014you remain in control throughout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Specialised Treatments We Offer<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compassion Focused Therapy for trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Somatic and body-based approaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attachment-informed therapy for developmental trauma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Moving Forward<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healing from trauma is possible. 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