Let the past become the past
Specialist trauma therapy including EMDR and counselling, gentle, evidence-based help to process what happened, at a pace that feels safe.
Expert PTSD & Trauma Therapy in Fareham, Hampshire
When a traumatic experience keeps its hold on you, life can feel exhausting and frightening. Please know this: PTSD is treatable, and recovery is genuinely possible. With specialist, compassionate support through EMDR, counselling, CBT and hypnotherapy, you can process what happened and feel like yourself again.
PTSD is usually diagnosed by a mental health professional, and your GP is a good first port of call. Our work sits alongside your medical care. If you are ever in crisis or struggling to cope, you can call Samaritans free on 116 123, day or night, or dial 999 in an emergency. You are not alone.
You are not broken, and healing is possible
Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It is a natural response to something deeply overwhelming, not a weakness or a flaw. Many people find that trauma stays with them through difficult memories, disturbed sleep, feeling constantly on edge, or wanting to avoid reminders of what happened.
Whatever you are carrying, it can be eased. With the right treatment and support, people with PTSD do recover, learn to manage their symptoms, and go on to lead full, meaningful lives. This page explains gently how we can help.
How we help you process trauma
There is no single right answer, so we match the approach to you, and often blend more than one. Everything moves gently and at your pace. During your free consultation, we listen with care and guide you toward what will help most.
A leading, evidence-based trauma therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the most effective therapies for PTSD. It helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they feel less raw, and their emotional intensity gradually settles.
Using gentle guided eye movements, it helps move distressing memories into a more neutral, integrated state, easing the fear, anger or sadness tied to them. Over time, this builds emotional resilience, so those memories hold far less power over your daily life.
Calm the body, and soften the memories
Hypnotherapy can help you process trauma from a place of deep relaxation, working through difficult experiences safely and at your own pace.
It helps reframe painful memories so they carry less emotional charge, eases the anxiety and constant alertness that PTSD can bring, and strengthens your coping skills through gentle visualisation and positive suggestion, restoring a sense of calm and control.
A safe space to be heard
Counselling offers a safe, supportive space to explore and make sense of your experiences, so painful emotions can ease over time. CBT, including exposure-based approaches, is also widely used and effective for PTSD.
Together you build healthy coping skills, like grounding, mindfulness and relaxation, to manage flashbacks, anxiety and intrusive thoughts. Counselling also gently addresses the feelings that often accompany trauma, such as anxiety, low mood or guilt, helping you build a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Award-winning care from people who understand
Voted Hypnotherapy & Counselling Centre of the Year, with over two decades of experience helping people heal from trauma and reclaim their lives.
PTSD therapy FAQs
Can therapy really help my PTSD?
Yes. PTSD is treatable, and people do recover. EMDR, counselling, CBT and hypnotherapy are all effective, and often a blend works best. EMDR in particular is a leading, evidence-based trauma therapy. We tailor everything to you, and results vary from person to person.
Which therapy is best for PTSD?
It depends on you and your experiences. EMDR is one of the most effective therapies for trauma, and counselling, CBT and hypnotherapy all help too. At your free consultation we listen and guide you toward the approach, or combination, that best suits your symptoms.
Will I have to relive my trauma in detail?
No. Therapy is always gentle and paced by you, and you are never pushed to share more than feels comfortable. Approaches like EMDR help you process memories without needing to describe them in detail, in a safe and supported way.
Should I see my GP as well?
Yes, it is a good idea. PTSD is usually diagnosed by a mental health professional, and your GP can talk through all your options, including medication if appropriate. We are very happy to work alongside your medical care.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies from person to person, depending on your experiences and symptoms. We will give you an honest, realistic idea at your free consultation so you know what to expect from the start.
Can I have sessions online?
Yes. You can be seen in person at our Fareham practice or online from anywhere in the UK. Many people find online sessions a comfortable, safe way to take part, from the calm of their own home.
Trauma is a sensitive subject. If you are struggling personally, please reach out to your GP, or Samaritans free on 116 123, any time.
Recovery is possible, and you deserve it
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we will gently talk through how we can help you heal. Every call and message is completely confidential.
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