Living with trauma can make everyday life feel overwhelming. You may carry feelings of fear, sadness, or disconnection that interfere with work, relationships, or your ability to feel at ease.
At Forward Mind Counselling, we offer trauma counselling in Surrey for children, youth, and adults. Our goal is to help you understand the effects of trauma and guide you through a recovery process that feels safe, manageable, and empowering.
There are many different types of trauma ranging from physical to psychological. If you have experienced past trauma, we are here to provide support, clarity, and a path forward.
Some of the associated feelings and symptoms related to trauma can include:
Feeling afraid and anxious
Trauma counselling helps you process difficult past experiences and reduce their ongoing impact on your emotional and physical well-being. Trauma can result from many types of events, including:
Even if the event happened years ago, trauma can still affect how you think, feel, and react in the present. Therapy gives you the tools to better understand these patterns and gradually shift them. The goal is not to erase the past but to help you move forward with less fear, more clarity, and a stronger sense of self.
We offer specialized therapy treatments and trauma counselling for those who have experienced physical or emotional trauma. Together, we will help manage and treat any behaviors that are causing you stress.
During our 50-minute sessions, we provide a safe space for you to share and process traumatic memories, outline your goals, and gain clarity on how and where your trauma is impacting your daily life
Once you feel ready and comfortable, we can revisit your traumas safely and in small steps, through therpies like:
TF-CBT is a version of CBT designed specifically for people who have experienced trauma. This therapy helps you understand the impact of trauma, learn coping tools, and slowly begin to talk about your experiences in a safe way. It also includes work around building emotional safety, trust, and resilience.
EMDR helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they feel less distressing over time. In this therapy, you recall a traumatic event while using a form of bilateral stimulation which supports the brain’s natural healing process. EMDR does not require you to talk in detail about the trauma and is often used when clients have strong emotional or physical reactions to specific memories.
DBT combines cognitive-behavioural strategies with mindfulness and acceptance. For trauma survivors, it’s particularly useful in managing intense emotions, self-destructive behaviours, or relationship challenges. DBT focuses on teaching four core skill areas: emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Healing from trauma doesn’t mean forgetting what happened. It means learning to live with more peace, strength, and connection.
At Forward Mind Counselling, we’re here to support you through that process. Our trained trauma counsellors will meet you where you are and help you take steady steps forward.
Contact us today to book a trauma counselling session in Surrey.
