Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy that aims to help individuals recognise negative patterns of thinking and behaviour and replace them with healthier ones. It can be an effective treatment for childhood trauma, assisting individuals in developing coping skills and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. CBT is typically a short-term therapy, ranging from a few weeks to several months.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy that involves recalling traumatic memories while performing eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. This therapy aims to help you process and reframe traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact. EMDR can be an effective treatment for childhood trauma, particularly for you have experienced trauma-related symptoms such as flashbacks or nightmares.

Play Therapy

Play therapy is a type of therapy that uses play to help children communicate their feelings and experiences. It can effectively treat childhood trauma, allowing children to express themselves in a non-threatening, safe environment. Play therapy can involve various techniques, such as drawing, storytelling, and puppetry.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness practices. It can effectively treat childhood trauma, helping you manage your emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. DBT is typically a longer-term therapy lasting several months or even years.

Family Therapy

Family therapy is a type of therapy that involves the individual and their family members. It can be an effective treatment for childhood trauma, as it helps family members understand the impact of trauma on the you and how they can support your recovery. Family therapy can involve various techniques, such as communication skills training and conflict resolution.

Childhood Trauma Counselling

Counselling can effectively treat childhood trauma, particularly for individuals who may not need or want more structured therapy. Counselling is typically a shorter treatment, lasting several weeks to several months. Here are some types of counselling that can be effective for childhood trauma:

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a type of counselling that combines mindfulness practices with cognitive-behavioural techniques. MBSR can effectively treat childhood trauma, helping you manage stress and develop healthy coping skills. MBSR typically lasts for several weeks.

Art Therapy

Art therapy is a type of counselling that uses creative expression to explore and process emotions. It can be an effective treatment for childhood trauma, as it allows you to express yourself in a non-verbal way. Art therapy can involve various techniques, such as drawing, painting, and sculpture.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR therapy can also be used in counselling, particularly if you don’t need or want more structured childhood trauma therapy. EMDR counselling sessions typically last an hour and involve recalling traumatic memories while performing eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation.