PTSD sounds complex and dramatic, but usually people suffering from it go unnoticed. It doesn’t have to look dramatic to ruin a life. Any situation of fear can potentially trigger PTSD, a locked in fear of that situation that can come out when triggered by simple things. Usual signs would be people having nightmares, poor sleep, flashbacks, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts or memories of the event. This often results in the person being angry a lot, isolating themselves from others, and gradually withdrawing from life. It can look like depression in some cases. PTSD is treatable and can really change greatly in a short space of time.

That knot in the gut before exams or work meetings; the dread of going somewhere in a crowd; feeling overwhelmed by life; procrastinating or avoiding situations or people; fear of failure; irritable or grumpy all the time. These and many more, are all symptoms of anxiety, that is when the brain is stuck in fight or flight mode.  It can hold so many people back from doing what they really want to do in life.  I know - I had to cope with it for 30+ years.  The good news is, that those intrusive thoughts and feelings can be silenced.  You really can fulfil your potential!

When depression hits due to life events such as grief, bullying, lost job, or anything that drags your down, then it can be lifted. Similarly a depression that comes about when anxiety, stress, and worry drag down your mood is usually responsive to the right therapy. The first thing for us to do is to have you come in for an assessment to determine as much as we can about your depression. After that I can let you know if I think I can help you or recommend someone who can. Until we’ve done the assessment I can’t say if I can take you on or not, so there’s no charge for the assessment. I lived decades with depression not realising it can lift. Don’t let that be your story too!