Simple and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD and CPTSD)

Trauma-Informed Support for Recovery and Healing

Experiencing trauma can leave lasting emotional and psychological effects that impact daily life, relationships, and wellbeing. At Health Triangle, we provide trauma-informed care for individuals living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), offering evidence-based treatments in a supportive, respectful environment.

Understanding PTSD and CPTSD

PTSD can develop after a single traumatic event—such as an accident, assault, natural disaster, or witnessing violence. Symptoms may include:

Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
Hypervigilance, anxiety, or emotional numbness
Difficulty sleeping or concentrating

Complex PTSD often arises from prolonged or repeated trauma, such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, or captivity. In addition to PTSD symptoms, CPTSD may involve:

Deep-rooted feelings of shame, guilt, or worthlessness
Difficulty regulating emotions
Chronic mistrust or fear in relationships
A disrupted sense of self or identity

Both PTSD and CPTSD can significantly interfere with life, but with the right support, healing is possible.

How Health Triangle Can Help

At Health Triangle, our psychologists offer personalised, evidence-based treatment for trauma that focuses on both safety and empowerment. We understand that trauma affects everyone differently, so we take the time to build trust and tailor therapy to your needs and pace.

Our Therapeutic Approach

We use a range of proven therapeutic modalities to treat PTSD and CPTSD, including:

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT): Helps reframe unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma and reduce avoidance behaviours.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR): A powerful method that assists the brain in reprocessing traumatic memories to reduce their emotional intensity.
Sensorimotor and Somatic Approaches: These therapies help the body process and release trauma stored physically, supporting nervous system regulation.
Schema Therapy: Particularly helpful for CPTSD, schema therapy explores early life patterns and unmet emotional needs, helping to shift long-standing beliefs about the self.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT): Helps individuals develop a kinder, more supportive inner dialogue and reduce trauma-related shame.

Creating a Safe Therapeutic Space

Trauma recovery requires a foundation of safety and trust. Our psychologists work gently and collaboratively, ensuring you feel heard, validated, and in control of the pace of your healing. You’ll never be rushed or pressured to explore trauma before you’re ready.

We also understand that trauma may impact your ability to trust others, regulate emotions, or feel grounded in your body—our approach is designed to help you rebuild those capacities over time.

Support for the Whole Person

Trauma affects more than just thoughts—it influences relationships, physical health, identity, and self-worth. Our holistic approach supports:

Emotional regulation and distress tolerance
Rebuilding a sense of identity and self-compassion
Navigating trust and safety in relationships
Processing grief, anger, or guilt connected to trauma
Stabilising co-occurring issues like depression, anxiety, or substance use

Your Journey Toward Healing

Healing from PTSD or CPTSD is not about “getting over it”—it’s about integrating past experiences so they no longer control your present. At Health Triangle, we walk beside you as you:

Reclaim a sense of safety in your mind and body
Gain tools to manage symptoms and triggers
Strengthen your resilience and self-understanding
Begin to build a life not defined by trauma

When to Seek Support

If you’re experiencing persistent symptoms after trauma—emotional numbness, panic, flashbacks, difficulty trusting others, or chronic self-blame—it may be time to speak with a trauma-informed psychologist.

Whether the trauma happened recently or years ago, it’s never too late to begin healing.

Reach Out to Health Triangle

You don’t have to carry the weight of trauma alone. At Health Triangle, our experienced psychologists provide the compassionate care and therapeutic tools needed to navigate your recovery journey. We are committed to helping you move from surviving to thriving—at your own pace, and on your own terms.