Trauma Counselling

Unfortunately we live in difficult times in our country and people often fall victim to some kind of trauma or loss. I offer trauma and grief counselling to clients who have experienced some kind of trauma (eg: a hijacking; robbery; etc…) or a loss (eg: death of a loved one).

• Trauma Counselling: If you have experienced a trauma it is very important to seek help as soon as possible to help you process what has happened and what it meant for you. You are advised to receive trauma counselling if you are experiencing some of the following symptoms of trauma: Re-experiencing/flashbacks of the traumatic incident; hypervigilence or hyper-awareness; nightmares; depression; fear to return to the site of the trauma etc… You may also wish to seek trauma counselling if someone close to you was the victim of a trauma and you feel you need a safe space to work through the feelings evoked in you as a result.
• Grief Counselling: If you have experienced some kind of loss, such as the death of a loved one, it is valuable to receive counselling and support to help you work through the loss. While the therapy is catered to the individual’s needs, I generally follow the five stages of grief outlined by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross being: Denial; Bargaining; Depression; Acceptance and Hope.