Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - towards a place of peace 

 It's possible to move beyond the event and regain control.

 Symptoms of PTSD 

Flashbacks
Nightmares
Night Terrors
Emotional Numbness
Depression
Avoiding People, Places and Activities 
Uncontrollable thoughts
Severe Anxiety
Trouble Sleeping
Worry 
Guilt
Lack of Interest in things previously enjoyed
Short term memory loss 
Over-eating or not eating enough
(Some, but not all of the following symptoms may be present)
Causes of PTSD 
Sexual assault
Warfare
Traffic collisions
Accidents 
Sexual Abuse
Sever shock such as witnessing a death
PTSD may be caused by any situation that invokes feelings of helplessness or intense fear. Some people may experience or witness the same event and may not get PTSD because everyone reacts differently. Many people believe that an event was not severe enough i.e. if they were not in a war but in fact, it's possible to get from a wide range of different traumatic events. Please feel free to phone for a chat or email me to find out more about your symptoms and how I can help.
​Mobile: 07764 574876 christinaperritt9@gmail.com 

Techniques:EFT, EMDR, Hypnosis

EMDR is the primary method of choice for processing the memories of trauma safely in a non-narrative way. Participants are able to work towards constructing new positive cognitions that are strengthened through the therapy. As a participant in a study regarding the use of EFT for War Veterans with PTSD, I am committed to the use of tapping as an ongoing method both inside sessions and for use by the client between sessions. As an extension of EFT, Matrix Reimprinting is an advanced method that is taught by its founder Karl Dawson, that allows for a scene to be reconstructed in a disassociated way with a stable and safe outcome. I also use Rewind, a technique from  Hypnotherapy that enables a scene to become blurred and faded and thus allows a release from the memory. 
I tailor sessions using several techniques to enable the client to regain control and develop stability. EFT, EMDR and Hypnosis are all proven techniques that contribute to swift and significant change to the symptoms of PTSD.
​Nightmares and Night Terrors
Particularly disruptive is interrupted sleep due to Nightmares and Night Terrors, often involving flashbacks or re-experiencing parts of the significant event. Using a non-narrative embodied approach, it's possible to work with the nightmares without triggering or re-traumatising the client. It's possible to create powerful shifts that enable the client to move forward. Different outcomes or places of reference become embodied as a resource. Clients experience the shifting of narrative as a release of internal blocks, allowing them to feel a sense of equilibrium returning throughout the work. I invite you to feel free to get in touch to chat about what I can do to help you to make significant change for a better life free of the debilitating symptoms of PTSD.