Understanding trauma responses
After an overwhelming experience, the mind and body can continue responding as though danger is still present. This may involve intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, emotional numbness, irritability, shame, difficulty trusting others or feeling constantly alert.
These responses are not signs of weakness. They can be understandable attempts to survive and adapt. Therapy helps make sense of what is happening while supporting greater safety, choice and flexibility in daily life.
A paced, trauma-informed approach
Trauma work does not begin by forcing a detailed retelling of the experience. Early sessions may focus on safety, stabilisation, emotional regulation, sleep, grounding and understanding triggers. Any deeper processing is considered collaboratively and only when appropriate.
Treatment may draw on cognitive behavioural, acceptance-based, mindfulness-informed and narrative approaches according to your needs. Fern Up does not advertise EMDR and will discuss referral options if a different specialist treatment is indicated.
Online PTSD and trauma support
Telehealth can offer privacy and continuity for people who cannot easily travel or who live outside major cities. It is not suitable for every person or every stage of recovery, so clinical suitability and risk are reviewed before and throughout treatment.
- Trauma-related anxiety and hypervigilance
- Intrusive memories, nightmares and avoidance
- Shame, self-blame and emotional numbing
- Relationship and trust difficulties
- Adjustment after violence, loss or major disruption
روانشناس تروما و PTSD آنلاین
اگر پس از تجربهای دشوار با خاطرات مزاحم، کابوس، اجتناب، بیحسی عاطفی یا احساس خطر مداوم روبهرو هستید، امکان بررسی درمان روانشناختی آنلاین به زبان فارسی وجود دارد. درمان با تأکید بر امنیت، انتخاب و سرعت مناسب شما پیش میرود.
Please note: Fern Up is not an emergency or acute crisis service. Call 000 for immediate danger or Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24-hour crisis support.