Some memories don’t fade on their own. They interrupt your sleep, hijack your thoughts, and leave you feeling like the past is always just beneath the surface. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Whether the trauma happened recently or years ago, healing is possible. At J&R Psychology, we offer PTSD therapy that’s steady, grounded, and tailored to help you feel safe again.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after you experience or witness a traumatic event, such as an accident, assault, natural disaster, or ongoing abuse. It can also occur in people who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic experiences like first responders, healthcare workers,
While it’s normal to feel shaken after a distressing event, PTSD symptoms linger well beyond the moment of danger and can deeply affect your mood, thoughts, and behaviour.
Living with PTSD isn’t just about what happened, it’s about how it continues to show up in your daily life. You might find yourself:
If any of this sounds familiar, know that these are valid responses to trauma—and you’re not alone. Healing is possible, and support is available when you’re ready.
PTSD can quietly shape how you move through the world. It can affect your relationships, work, physical health, and sense of safety. You may:
These patterns are often protective at first, but over time, they limit the life you deserve to live.
PTSD treatment is not about reliving the trauma. It’s about helping you process what happened, reduce symptoms, and move forward at your own pace.
At J&R Psychology, we offer therapies for PTSD that are evidence-based, structured, and individually tailored. Our clinical psychologists are trained in:
Your psychologist will help you understand how trauma affects the brain and body, equip you with practical tools to manage symptoms, and guide you through processing the trauma in a safe, supported way.
While it’s normal to feel shaken after a distressing event, PTSD symptoms linger well beyond the moment of danger and can deeply affect your mood, thoughts, and behaviour.
If you’ve experienced trauma and notice ongoing distress like flashbacks, avoidance, anxiety, or emotional numbness that impacts your daily life, it may be PTSD.
Treatment may include approaches like Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, or ACT. These therapies are designed to reduce symptom severity, improve emotional regulation, and support functional recovery following trauma.
Yes. PTSD symptoms can sometimes begin long after the trauma. This is called delayed-onset PTSD and it’s more common than people realise.
No. Therapy is paced to your comfort. While processing the trauma is part of healing, you likely don’t need to share everything.. Together, you’ll focus on what feels helpful, not overwhelming.
It varies for everyone. Some people feel improvement within weeks, while others may need longer-term support. Your therapist will tailor the process to your needs and progress.
Some people improve over time, but many benefit from structured support. Without treatment, symptoms can persist or worsen. Therapy can help you move forward more confidently and with less emotional strain.
