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PTSD Treatment

Are You Suffering From Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Do you regularly relive or re-experience traumatic events to the point you are unable to carry out daily activities or sleep?

If so, you might be suffering from PTSD – and we’re here to help. In the UK, it is estimated to affect 30% of people who have a traumatic experience. PTSD can make us feel trapped, get in the way of our personal lives, and cause us feelings of panic or extreme fear.

Your career may suffer, your physical health may begin to deteriorate and, at times, you can feel absolutely powerless.

You might try to dismiss your traumatic thoughts, but they continue to get worse. This isn’t your fault – you’re struggling with a severe mental health condition which requires professional help. At Kedras Clinics, we offer a range of compassionate clinically-proven treatments for PTSD.

Understanding the Symptoms of PTSD

Trauma is the Greek word for “wound”. There are varying definitions of what trauma actually is, but broadly it refers to events or circumstances experienced as harmful or life-threatening with lasting impacts on mental, physical, emotional, and/or social well-being. Trauma can be a single event or multiple events compounded over time.

PTSD is associated with three distinct categories of symptoms: hyperarousal symptoms which include panic attacks, being too vigilant (always on guard), and being easily alarmed or startled; re-experiencing symptoms which can be extremely distressing and include having vivid dreams and flashbacks of the horrific event; and avoidance symptoms which include avoiding situations that could trigger memories of the incident.

The impact of trauma can be significant leading to issues of interpersonal trust, intimacy deficits, dissociation, confusion, sense of helplessness and hopelessness, betrayal and an intense sense of shame and loss, amongst others. After experiencing trauma, the relationship with existence itself can be shattered. You may become isolated, viewing the world and people as dangerous.

“I had been through numerous types of therapy in the past with varying degrees of success, but this is the first time that therapy has got to the root of the problem. This has been made possible by the innovative approach at Kedras Clinics and the techniques they use”.

Heal from PTSD

At Kedras Clinics we are experts in dealing with trauma and its associated symptoms. We understand that the body can become an enemy after it has been hurt through trauma. We will complete a thorough assessment to understand how your traumatic experiences have impacted you as a person. We will then develop a treatment plan in collaboration with you including using neurofeedback to calm down a fear-driven brain, as well as using other interventions to create a sense of peace, quiet and calm.

If you’re suffering from PTSD, don’t be afraid to seek our help. To assist you in getting better and speed up your road to recovery, we have a highly qualified team of psychotherapists and counsellors at your disposal. We welcome every client, and specialise in treating adults, adolescents, and our neurodiverse population.

Let Us Plan Your Journey to Wellness

We understand that you might have tried to solve your PTSD on your own, or have possibly already received treatment for it. We can improve your life by helping you find new ways to cope with your thoughts and feelings about a traumatic life event that you have experienced. Contact us today to start the journey.

We are here to help

“I really hated myself and felt vastly inferior to other people, that, somehow, I wasn’t good enough to be part of society. I felt I had no rights, that other people’s needs were far more important than mine. I found it hard to be assertive and ask for what I wanted. I always had to try to please others, or I’d be rejected. It’s such a relief to come to NF after years of working so hard at talking therapy. I can feel myself calming down during the sessions and all I have to do is to watch and listen and feel my body.”

“You have changed my life and I am a much better wife than I ever was. I am calmer and much more rational. I am immeasurably less self-rejecting and selfattacking. I have more relaxed and comfortable relationships with other people, because I am more accepting of myself and, therefore, imagine that they find me more acceptable.”

“It is like getting a hug from all the parts of you that have been hurting for so long, and feeling all the compassion and acknowledgement that they should have felt at the time. It has changed me as I am less suicidal and anxious, and more connected with my body and the world. I have accomplished things over the last 2 years that I never thought I would be able to do...”

We Are Here To Help

The decision to seek therapy can be difficult, but we are here to help. Therapy can provide a safe space for you to heal and grow. If you are feeling afraid or embarrassed to seek help, know that we understand and are here to support you. Problems should not be hidden, but shared with those who can help. Like you would go to the doctor for a physical health problem, we believe that everyone should have access to good quality psychotherapeutic care. We have experience in a variety of challenges, so no matter what your problem we look forward to helping.

Dr Dawn Harris

Consultant Chartered Psychologist
Registered Forensic and Clinical Psychologist
Founder/CEO Kedras Clinics