Conditions We Treat: Trauma, PTSD, Grief and More

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition experienced after a traumatic or painful event. People often get stuck in patterns of replaying and reliving old scenarios, feelings, behaviors, actions, and impulses. Learn more, as PTSD can be hidden and masked through suppression, avoidance, substance misuse, and external distractions.

Trauma healing is a journey, not a destination, and it’s not a one-size-fits-all process. There are ups and downs, but the path often moves upward and forward. Growth and learning take place during sessions, between sessions, in connection with others, and in the relationship with one’s own inner self.

If you have experienced the loss of a loved one from tragic circumstances, or if the loss was sudden and unexpected, the horror of such a loss and the pain from it can be unbearable to work through. The sheer overwhelm prevents anyone from coping with the trauma of such losses. But this does not have to be the case. Careful, expert grief work can help without having to relive painful moments. Learn more about it here. 

BDD is a condition where one begins to intensely focus on parts of their body and perceive these have been defective (despite the defects being minor or none). This affects both male and females. Shame, low self-worth and withdrawing from others can bring further distress to this already distressing condition. Learn more about BDD.

For most adults, an ADHD assessment is not usually considered unless there is a noticeable impact on work and relationships. ADHD is often misdiagnosed as Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Depression. Additionally, trauma-related issues and anxiety disorders can be mistaken for ADHD. ADHD remains an evolving condition, and clinicians are still gaining a better understanding of it. Learn more here about this neurodivergent condition. The information is not exhaustive, but it provides an outline of the condition.