The saying goes that no one gets out of life alive, but we would like to take it a step further and say that no one lives life unscathed. We live in a complex world along with complex people, and when you add a splash of life’s uncertainty and just plain “bad luck” into the mix, we’re all bound to hit a few bumps along the way, some of our bumps are just bigger than others and can lead to trauma.
But it’s these big bumps that can actually traumatize you, and you can benefit from a supportive professional to help you navigate challenging situations and emotions. Discover what trauma therapy can do for you.
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- Start with a free introduction
What Is Trauma?
Trauma is an emotional response to distressing or life-threatening events. While some people recover naturally, others find the psychological impact persists, leading to conditions like PTSD, anxiety, or depression.
Trauma can be direct (e.g., accidents, assault, abuse, combat) or indirect (e.g., witnessing harm, repeated exposure to distressing situations in caregiving or emergency work). In both cases, the emotional imprint can be profound.
Is Trauma Something You Need to Address?
There are a few things that may suggest your trauma requires urgent attention. One of these markers is when trauma begins to manifest itself physically. This could include such symptoms as persistent nightmares or panic attacks.
You might even start noticing that the impact of your trauma is causing disruptions in your daily life. For example, you could struggle to concentrate at work. Or see troubling changes in your eating and sleeping patterns.
Are You Struggling With Anxiety or Depression?
You can find yourself adopting a more negative attitude toward life in general. Or you may find yourself struggling with ongoing anxiety and depression. Self-isolation can often go hand in hand with these difficult feelings, and you may find yourself making excuses or avoiding social engagements and invitations.
If you suspect you might already be dealing with a condition like PTSD, as a result of your trauma, you should be seeking the support and guidance of a professional asap.
Signs You May Need Trauma Therapy
You may benefit from professional help if you experience:
- Persistent nightmares, flashbacks, or intrusive memories
- Avoidance of people, places, or situations linked to the trauma
- Anxiety, panic attacks, or heightened alertness
- Negative shifts in mood, outlook, or self-image
- Changes in sleep or eating patterns
- Withdrawal from relationships or social activities
- Difficulty concentrating or feeling emotionally numb
- Overwhelming feelings of fear, anger, shame, or guilt
What Can Cause Trauma?
There are different types of trauma and various causes. You can get direct trauma, which can occur due to traumatic life events or experiences such as an accident, a robbery, a rough childhood, combat, etc.
You can also experience indirect trauma, which can occur when you see or hear about traumatic events or experiences, for example, in the case of emergency responders or social workers.
With the help of your therapist, you’ll be able to address these traumas in a safe and supportive space, process the events and the emotions surrounding the trauma, and learn the skills and techniques for dealing with any potential trauma in the future.
How Does Trauma Affect You?
You may be experiencing intense emotions that frequently become overwhelming, with emotions such as fear, anger, shame, or guilt dominating your days after trauma. Sometimes, the weight of these feelings and the consequences of what you’ve been through can also begin to infiltrate and negatively impact your relationships.
On particularly difficult days, these emotions may feel so uncontrollable and overwhelming that thoughts of self-harm begin to enter your mind. If friends or family express concern and encourage you to seek out the assistance of a pro, it’s also advice that should not be taken lightly.
Meet Our Trauma Therapists:
How Trauma Is Treated in Therapy
Therapists can use a range of treatment techniques to address and help you process trauma. This can include talk therapy, mindfulness and grounding exercises, CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, EMDR, and many more.
Most of these treatment methods focus on processing what happened to you and dealing with the emotions in a healthy way, either eliminating symptoms (whether psychological or physical) or helping you manage them more effectively.
How Can Therapy Be Effective?
Therapy can make a big difference in reducing both the psychological and physical symptoms of trauma, which can lead to a significant improvement in your quality of life. Online therapy can also help diagnose trauma-related conditions such as PTSD so that you can treat and manage these symptoms effectively.
Developing Coping Strategies
Trauma therapy can teach you valuable coping skills that increase your resilience and empower you to handle difficult emotions and situations better in the future. Therapy will help you identify potential triggers and enable you to manage them in healthier, more constructive ways.
Identifying Triggers and Symptoms
By delving deeper into your emotions, evaluating life experiences, and assessing your inner self, therapy can foster greater insight and understanding, ultimately making you more self-aware.
As you process trauma and work through its aftermath, your relationships are likely to improve, enabling you to form more meaningful and fulfilling connections with others.
Ultimately, trauma therapy can help you reclaim a sense of personal power, give your self-esteem a boost, and make you a stronger, more confident version of yourself.
Why Choose Global Online Therapy?
Online therapy is a convenient and effective way of addressing trauma. All sessions are private and secure, utilizing encrypted video calling technology to ensure the ultimate confidentiality.
Since all sessions take place online, you can attend from anywhere in the world and schedule them at times that best fit your lifestyle and time zone.
✓ Immidiate Help Available
Global Online Therapy has simplified getting the assistance you need; there are no waiting lists, long-term commitments, subscription fees, or hidden charges.
✓ Therapy on Your Terms
All sessions are conducted via encrypted video calls, ensuring total confidentiality and privacy. You can connect with your therapist from anywhere in the world, whether from the comfort of your home or another safe space. With flexible scheduling across all time zones, therapy fits seamlessly into your lifestyle.
✓ Simple, Transparent Access
We keep things straightforward; no waiting lists, long-term contracts, subscription fees, or hidden costs. You simply pay per session, starting with a free introduction to ensure the right match between you and your therapist. This flexibility allows you to get the help you need without unnecessary pressure or commitment.
Reclaim Your Life From Trauma
Living with unresolved trauma can feel like being stuck in the moment it happened, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. With the right guidance, you can process painful memories, release the weight of overwhelming emotions, and rebuild a life where you feel safe, grounded, and connected again.
At Global Online Therapy, our compassionate therapists provide a secure space where you can work through your experiences at your own pace. Together, we’ll find the strategies that help you heal, restore confidence, and move forward.
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If your questions are payment-related, you may already find the answers on our costs and reimbursements pages. If not, we’ll also be happy to assist with that as well.
FAQ About Trauma Therapy:
Trauma treatment varies and is based on your specific needs and what you feel comfortable with. Many treatment options don’t include having to picture or retell what you’ve been through. If you do, however, decide to talk about it, you can rest assured that you’ll be sharing in a safe, secure, and supportive space.
That will entirely depend on you and your unique situation. The aim is for therapy to continue till the trauma has been processed and the remnants thereof have become manageable. You’re welcome to discuss this in more detail with your therapist.
Yes. Except for the physical consequences, such as injuries caused by the event itself, your psychological trauma can manifest in physical symptoms, such as heart palpitations, insomnia, panic attacks, night terrors, and much more. The intricate link between one’s physical and mental well-being is yet another reason why it’s so important to address trauma.