At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we support children, young people, and adults living with PTSD. Our approach focuses on emotional safety, understanding the nervous system, and providing evidence-based therapies that help individuals move toward healing and improved wellbeing.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. It can also arise from repeated or prolonged exposure to distressing situations. PTSD affects how the brain and body process stress, often leading to ongoing symptoms that feel intrusive, overwhelming, or difficult to control.
PTSD is more than a strong emotional reaction to stress. It is a condition that affects the body’s alarm system, making it harder to feel safe, calm, or grounded even when the danger has passed.
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PTSD looks different for everyone. At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we work with care and clarity to understand your experience and tailor support to your needs.
Adults with PTSD often describe feeling stuck in cycles of fear, avoidance, or emotional overwhelm. Symptoms may appear immediately after the traumatic event or emerge months or years later.
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At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we help adults understand how trauma affects the nervous system, develop strategies to feel more grounded, and process traumatic memories safely.
Children and adolescents may experience PTSD differently from adults. Many do not have the language to explain what they feel, and their symptoms often show through behaviour or physical responses.
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At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we provide supportive, developmentally sensitive care that helps young people understand their emotions, build emotional safety, and regain confidence in daily life.
We use trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments designed to help individuals process trauma, reduce distress, and create long-term stability.
Primary treatment approaches include:
EMDR helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they become less distressing and less intrusive. Through guided bilateral stimulation, EMDR supports the nervous system to move traumatic memories into a more adaptive state without requiring detailed retelling. Many people experience relief from flashbacks, nightmares, and emotional intensity after EMDR therapy.
CBT-T is a structured therapy that helps individuals understand how trauma shapes thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It supports gradual processing of trauma memories, reduces avoidance, and helps rebuild a sense of safety and control. CBT-T is effective for both single-event and complex trauma presentations.
Creating emotional and physical safety
We begin with strategies that help regulate the nervous system and build a foundation of stability.
Understanding the trauma response
We help you understand why the brain reacts the way it does, how triggers develop, and what keeps PTSD symptoms going.
Building regulation and grounding skills
You will learn practical tools for managing intrusive memories, reducing hyperarousal, and staying present.
Processing traumatic experiences
When appropriate and at your pace, we use EMDR, CBT-T, and other trauma-informed approaches to support meaningful recovery.
Strengthening resilience and reconnecting with life
We help you rebuild confidence, restore daily routines, and reconnect with relationships and activities that support wellbeing.
Your first session focuses on understanding your history, current symptoms, and goals. We move slowly and safely, ensuring that each step supports your comfort and stability. Treatment may include EMDR, CBT-T, grounding strategies, emotion-focused work, and other evidence-informed approaches tailored to your needs.
Therapy at Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing progresses at a pace that respects your comfort and supports sustainable healing.
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