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Private Trauma Therapy in Glasgow and Ayr

If you have experienced a traumatic event and/or are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you don’t need to face it alone. Our trauma-informed therapy service is a safe and supportive environment in which to process trauma with a compassionate clinician.

Sometimes it may be hard to know how trauma has affected you, especially if the nature of the event causes you to dissociate (emotionally disconnect) from what has happened. In-person talking therapy appointments can help you to express emotions so that you can move past trauma into a positive future.

What is Trauma Therapy for Mental Health?

70% of people experience trauma at some time in their lives, according to the National Library of Medicine. This trauma can derive from experiences of abuse, injury, or sexual violence, but it may also arise from less obvious experiences such as emotional neglect, bullying, chronic stress, discrimination, grief, difficult relationships, or ongoing exposure to instability. Trauma can occur either as one-off incidents or via repeated exposure to challenging experiences.

Trauma-informed therapeutic modalities can help you process difficult emotions to break difficult patterns of the emotional trauma cycle. This may involve approaches such as exposure therapy, somatic techniques, and other evidence-based interventions. Therapy can help you process past trauma as well as provide the opportunity to learn healthy coping strategies for the present day.

Types of Trauma-informed Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Evidence-based therapy that uses bilateral stimulation to process and integrate distressing memories in a safe space.
Trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):
A therapeutic model that helps you understand trauma-related thought patterns and find healthy ways to cope and process emotional responses.
Trauma-informed Compassion Focussed Therapy (T-CFT):
A therapeutic approach that supports you to understand the impact of trauma, reduce shame and self-criticism, and build self-compassion, emotional resilience, and a greater sense of safety.

What Will We Discuss in Trauma-Informed Care?

Our expert clinicians are well-versed in treating trauma, ensuring that the process remains collaborative, with you and your individual needs at the centre. Some of the areas we may discuss together include:

Trauma-related symptoms like depression and anxiety
Daily life challenges resulting from traumatic experiences
Coping strategies to help manage traumatic memories
Family history that may have resulted in childhood trauma
Your recovery journey and what a fulfilling life looks like for you

From grief and bereavement through to the PTSD symptoms of complex trauma, The Dawn Practice clinicians have decades of experience working with a variety of mental health issues. All have regular clinical supervision and are registered with British associations (such as the Health & Care Professionals Council).

Process

Our Process of Therapy for Trauma

01.

A Warm Welcome

When you come through the doors of one of our clinics in Ayr or Glasgow, you will be greeted by a friendly face, usually a member of our administration team. You will then meet one of our qualified clinicians with experience in carrying out mental health treatment plans. After introductions, you will be taken to a private and comfortable room to begin your assessment.

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Initial Assessment

The initial 90-minute assessment is an opportunity to tell your story and talk about ways you feel that trauma symptoms (for example, anxiety or sleep disturbances) are impacting your everyday life. We will explore therapies available and discuss together the treatments that may be beneficial for you moving forward.

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03.

Feedback and Recommendations

Based on the initial appointment, we will clearly outline our recommendations and suggestions for the kind of trauma therapy that is likely to help you, and, through a collaborative approach, make a plan for ongoing support. Some of our clinicians offer an eclectic approach, which combines different evidence-based therapies.

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Ongoing Support

Your ongoing talking therapy sessions are tailored to you, following professional and ethical guidelines to ensure you receive the highest quality of trauma care. Our therapies teach coping strategies and emotional regulation, helping you to process and heal from distressing memories of the past.

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Routine Reviews

Reviews are held at set periods to assess how well your chosen therapy is working. Our clinicians will adapt your treatment as needed to help support your progress, working alongside community mental health teams if appropriate. Therapy can be short-term or long-term and is available in person at our mental health clinics in Greater Glasgow, Glasgow city centre, and Ayr.

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Contact us

Postal Address

The Dawn Practice, 65 Bath St, Glasgow, G2 2BX

Email Address

info@dawnpractice.co.uk

Phone

0141 255 1390

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Why Us

Experts in mental health & neurodevelopmental care

Whether you need an assessment, therapy, or ongoing support, we’re here to bring clarity. All care is evidence-based and delivered by fully qualified professionals.

We only use highly experienced, regulated clinicians.

Multiple pathways of support available, all in one place

Our approach is neuroaffirmative and inclusive.

Trusted by GPs, schools, charities and public services.

Collaborative, supportive care when you need it most.

Frequently Asked
Questions

Do I need a GP referral to access trauma therapy?

Though we can work alongside GPs for NHS shared care agreement arrangements, no GP referral is required for our talking therapies. You can self-refer or be referred by family members, schools, or other social care. If you are unsure or simply would like to discuss your options, please get in touch with us.

Do I need to experience PTSD to be eligible for trauma therapy?

No, we understand that trauma can take many forms. Trauma-informed therapy can be beneficial for both those who experience complex trauma and those who require clinical guidance for individual traumatic events such as bereavement.

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