PTSD Therapy
Therapy for post-traumatic stress symptoms including flashbacks, nightmares, emotional overwhelm and feeling constantly unsafe or alert.
This page helps with:
- Flashbacks and nightmares
- Hypervigilance
- Emotional overwhelm
- Avoidance and shutdown
- Trauma-related anxiety
When Trauma Continues To Feel Present
You may recognise:
- Relive traumatic memories unexpectedly
- Feel constantly alert or unsafe
- Avoid reminders of difficult experiences
- Experience nightmares or disturbed sleep
- Feel emotionally numb or detached
- Struggle to relax or trust people
PTSD symptoms can affect daily functioning, relationships and emotional wellbeing. Therapy helps reduce overwhelm and support recovery safely.
How PTSD Therapy Works
Stabilise and create safety
Understand trauma responses
Build regulation tools
Process trauma safely
Rebuild emotional confidence and trust
This pathway is personalised to you – your story, your goals and your pace.
Book a free 20-minute discovery call
How it works
- A relaxed conversation to explore what has been happening, answer practical questions and help match you with the right therapist or pathway.
- Choose a time that suits you.
- Speak with our client services team.
- Get clarity on next steps.
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How Therapy Helps With PTSD
Therapy supports recovery by helping you feel safer, steadier and less overwhelmed by trauma-related symptoms.
- Current emotional symptoms and stress responses
- Triggers, avoidance or overwhelm
- Sleep, anxiety and emotional regulation
- Relationship patterns and trust difficulties
- What currently feels difficult or unsafe
- Goals and pacing for therapy
Why Professionals Choose EmotionMatters
Fees & Cadence
In your initial clinical assessment, you shape your treatment pathway with your therapist around your needs, goals and preferred pace. This can be focused short-term work over 8 sessions, or a more open-ended cadence of support.
We follow clear clinical standards so you know what to expect – from confidentiality and consent, to safe next steps and appropriate signposting.
Safety Note – If you’re feeling at immediate risk of harm or having suicidal thoughts, please seek urgent support via 999/A&E, 111, or your GP.
Content owner: James Lamper, Clinical Director
Clinically reviewed by: Dr Natascha Van Zyl, Director of Talking Therapies
Last reviewed: June 2026
How We Work
- Clinician-led, evidence-informed support tailored to you
- Confidential, respectful care with clear boundaries
- Integrated support where helpful, including therapy, nutrition and medical oversight
- Collaborative care if appropriate – we can liaise with your GP or consultant, with your permission
- Appropriate onward signposting if you need a different type of support or higher level of care
- Privacy and data protection – see our Privacy Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a PTSD diagnosis?
No.
Can PTSD affect the body?
Yes.
Will therapy force me to relive trauma?
No.
Can PTSD develop years later?
Yes.
Is online therapy available?
Yes.