Therapy for PTSD Leicestershire
Understanding and Recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress
Understanding and Recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress
Understanding and Recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress
If you’ve experienced something traumatic and are struggling to move on, you’re not alone. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common response to distressing or life-threatening events — and with the right support, recovery is possible.
At Resilient Mind Therapies, we offer specialist therapy to help you process what happened and feel more in control of your life again.
What is PTSD?
Understanding and Recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress
Understanding and Recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress
PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing something frightening, shocking, or deeply upsetting. This might include:
- A serious accident
- Assault or abuse
- Military combat
- A traumatic medical experience
- Losing someone in distressing circumstances
PTSD doesn’t just affect people immediately after a trauma. Sometimes symptoms show up weeks, months, or even years later.
Common Symptoms of PTSD
Understanding and Recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress
How CBT and EMDR Can Help
- Flashbacks or nightmares about what happened
- Feeling constantly on edge or jumpy
- Avoiding reminders of the trauma
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- Feeling numb, disconnected, or detached from others
- Irritability or strong emotional reactions
- Guilt or shame related to the event
Everyone experiences trauma differently. You don’t need to tick every box to benefit from therapy.
How CBT and EMDR Can Help
How CBT and EMDR Can Help
How CBT and EMDR Can Help
At Resilient Mind Therapies, we specialise in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). Two evidence-based therapies recommended by the NHS and NICE guidelines for treating PTSD.
How EMDR Can Help
How CBT and EMDR Can Help
How EMDR Can Help
EMDR is a powerful treatment that helps your brain "reprocess" traumatic memories. It involves recalling the trauma while following a series of eye movements or taps. This process helps reduce the emotional intensity of the memory and allows it to feel more in the past.
Many clients find EMDR particularly helpful when talking about the trauma feels too overwhelming.
How CBT Can Help
How CBT and EMDR Can Help
How EMDR Can Help
CBT helps you understand how the trauma has affected your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Together, we’ll work on:
- Gently facing avoided memories or situations
- Challenging unhelpful beliefs (like guilt or blame)
- Rebuilding confidence and safety in your daily life
