Online trauma counselling to help you feel safe again
Something happened, and part of you hasn't been able to move on from it. Maybe it replays in your mind, or maybe you've worked hard never to think about it. Online trauma counselling gives you a steady, private space to talk with a qualified therapist from home, at a pace that feels safe.
- Qualified, vetted therapists
- Evening & weekend sessions
- Talk from home
When the past won't stay in the past
Trauma is the lasting effect of an experience that overwhelmed your ability to cope. It might be a single event, like an accident, an assault or a sudden loss. It might also be something that went on for a long time, such as abuse, neglect or growing up in an unsafe home.
What makes something traumatic isn't how it looks from the outside, but how it affected you. Two people can go through the same event and respond very differently. There's no right or wrong reaction, and no timetable for how long it should take to feel better.
Trauma can leave your mind and body stuck on high alert, as if the danger never fully passed. Online trauma counselling can help you make sense of what happened and gradually feel more settled in the present.
How trauma can shape your life
For some people, trauma develops into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For others, it shows up in relationships and everyday life in quieter ways.
Reliving it
A key symptom of PTSD is flashbacks or intrusive memories that feel as though it's happening again, sometimes with the same fear and physical sensations.
Staying on high alert
Always scanning for danger, struggling to relax, feeling irritable or startling easily. This is your nervous system trying to keep you safe.
Shutting down
Avoiding anything connected to what happened, feeling numb, or losing interest in things you used to enjoy are common ways of coping with PTSD.
Trust and closeness
After trauma, it can feel risky to rely on anyone. You might hold people at arm's length, struggle with commitment, or find that past hurts play out in new relationships.
Healing at a pace that feels safe
Good trauma therapy starts with safety. Your therapist won't push you to go into details before you're ready. The first step is usually building trust and finding ways to feel more grounded, so that when you do talk about difficult things, it feels manageable.
There are different treatment options for trauma. Some of our therapists use trauma-focused CBT, while others work in a psychodynamic or integrative way to explore how past experiences affect you now. It takes courage to face what's happened, and you won't be doing it alone.
Starting is simpler than you think
Reaching out is often the hardest part. From there, we'll guide you through each step.
Get in touch
Fill in our short contact form and tell us the best time to call. Share as much or as little as you like.
We'll call you
We'll ring at the time you chose for a relaxed, no-pressure chat about what's going on and what you'd like help with.
Start your sessions
We'll match you with a therapist who suits you and send a secure video link. Then you just log on.
Questions about trauma counselling
Yes. Many people find it easier to talk about painful experiences from a place where they already feel safe. Online trauma counselling can help you process what happened, ease symptoms like flashbacks and anxiety, and feel more like yourself again.
Not unless and until you want to. Your therapist will follow your lead and focus first on helping you feel steady. Some people find it helpful to talk about the details later on; others don't, and that's fine too.
No. You don't need a diagnosis or a GP referral. If something that happened to you is still affecting your life, that's reason enough to reach out. Your GP can also talk to you about PTSD and other treatment options.
It's never too late. Many people come to counselling years after a difficult experience, sometimes when something in their life brings old feelings back to the surface. Counselling can help whenever you're ready.
That's OK, and your therapist will be there with you. They can help you slow down, ground yourself and take a break from the topic if needed. You'll never be left in a difficult place at the end of a session without support to settle.
You'll find our current prices on our fees page. Sessions last 50 minutes.
It takes courage to start healing
Send us a message and we'll get back to you within 24 hours to arrange a call at a time that suits you. We'll go gently and at your pace.
Opening hours
- Monday – Friday9:00 – 20:00
- Saturday10:00 – 15:00
- Sunday10:00 – 15:00
We can't offer crisis support. If you're in danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe, call 999 or go to A&E. You can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123, or NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health). See our crisis support page for more.