Grief and Loss
The grieving process after the death of a loved one, a separation or an important loss.
- Topic group
- Trauma and grief
- Age group
- Child (4–11)Adolescent (12–17)Adult (18+)
- Typical duration
- 8–16 sessions
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress
Returning memories and startle after an accident, loss, disaster or abuse.
After a traumatic event, some people feel as if they are reliving it again and again; nightmares, sudden memories and avoidance of reminders appear.
What happens in therapy?
Safe-place and emotion-regulation work comes first; then memories are processed with EMDR or trauma-focused CBT. The process follows the client's pace and is never forced.
This page is for information only and does not make a diagnosis. If the signs trouble you in daily life, it may help to talk to a specialist.
Common signs
- Nightmares and returning memories
- Exaggerated startle and hypervigilance
- Avoiding reminders of the event
- Emotional numbness
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Generalised Anxiety and Constant Worry
Long-lasting worry about everyday matters, health or the future that is hard to control.
- Topic group
- Anxiety and fear
- Age group
- Adolescent (12–17)Adult (18+)
- Typical duration
- 12–20 sessions
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
Sudden palpitations, shortness of breath and fear of dying; fear of another attack.
- Topic group
- Anxiety and fear
- Age group
- Adolescent (12–17)Adult (18+)
- Typical duration
- 8–14 sessions