Psychological trauma is a response to an event that a person finds deeply distressing.

Examples can include being in a natural disaster or an accident.

There are also various types of Trauma.

Some will develop symptoms that resolve after a few weeks, while others have more long -term effects.

Emotional and Psychological Responses:

A traumatised person can feel a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms both immediately after the event and in the long term.

They may feel overwhelmed, helpless, shocked or have difficulty processing their experiences.

A person who has experienced Trauma may feel: Anxiety, Depression, Confusion, Internal conflict Irritability, Difficulty concentrating, Anger, Sadness, Shame, A sense of numbness.

They may experience emotional outbursts, find it difficult to cope.

This can have long-term effects on the individuals well being,if symptoms persist and do not decrease in severity, it can indicate that the trauma has possibly developed into a mental health disorder such as (PTSD) Post traumatic stress disorder.

Physical Responses

Alongside an emotional reaction Trauma can cause physical symptoms such as: Headaches Fatigue Digestive symptoms.

Practising self care can help individuals to cope with the emotional, psychological and physical symptoms of Trauma. Examples of self – care for trauma include: exercise, mindfulness.

The support of a Trauma Therapist and Counselling West London can guide you through this journey towards healing.