SERVICES

Trauma

Why is trauma counselling so essential?

Trauma counselling focuses on the psychological wellbeing of all patients after undergoing a tragic event such as the death of a loved one, substance abuse, drug overdose, rape, robbery and hijacking.

Telephonic counselling, face-to-face talk therapy, critical management and specialist referrals are available through our practice. Our emergency psychological services are of the highest quality and available through our specialist psychologist, Nalinee Rughoo. She is passionate about resolving all issues related to trauma in the privacy and comfort of her offices in Pretoria.

What does trauma counselling cover?

Trauma counselling helps you manage and cope with:

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Emotional trauma
  • Depression
  • Flashbacks of a traumatic event
  • Anxiety
  • Fear
  • Job loss
  • Illness

How will you benefit from these psychotherapy sessions?

You are in space to share your innermost feelings with a qualified and caring psychologist. Additionally, she will provide support to your loved ones also dealing with trauma. Group debriefings can be largely advantageous. Your psychologist acts as an overseer at these meetings, guiding all members. After these sessions, you should notice a heavy burden being lifted from your world, and you should be able to return to your routine activities. The outlook of therapy is a positive experience, provided you see it that way.

Despite losing a family member or friend, being let go from work or having financial difficulties, there remains hope for you to recover swiftly, both physically and emotionally. After recovering fully, you can enjoy the simplicity of life and become a stronger, more playful individual.

FAQ

1How does therapy help with grief?
Grief counselling provides an outlet for you to discuss your feelings confidentially. This form of therapy is essential for people who:
  • Cannot carry out their daily routine
  • Feel guilty or are depressed
  • Cannot repair relationships due to the loss
2How do you move on after losing a loved one?
Give yourself time to absorb your emotions. Discuss your feelings openly, and remember there is nothing to be ashamed about. Always take care of yourself, as grief counselling is a way of accepting and coming to terms with your feelings.
3How do you heal from a traumatic event psychologically?
You may also have physical symptoms such as headaches, flu, aches, pain and bruises. Allow your doctor to treat any significant physiological symptoms. As soon as this is done, receive treatment through therapy to heal psychologically.