PTSD Treatment
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops when the effects of a traumatic experience do not resolve on their own. You may find that distressing memories, heightened anxiety, or emotional numbness persist for weeks or months after the event, affecting your ability to work, sleep, and maintain relationships.
PTSD is more common than many people realise. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you are not alone — and specialist treatment can help.
At PROMIS, we have treated PTSD and trauma-related conditions since 1987. Our clinical team uses evidence-based approaches including EMDR , trauma-focused CBT , and group therapy, supported by psychiatric assessment and medication where appropriate.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This may include violence, abuse, accidents, military combat, natural disasters, or any situation that felt life-threatening.
While PTSD affects people differently, common experiences include intrusive memories or flashbacks, avoiding reminders of the trauma, persistent negative thoughts or feelings, and feeling constantly on edge or easily startled.
Symptoms may appear shortly after the event or develop weeks or months later. In either case, PTSD responds well to specialist treatment.
Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will develop PTSD. Several factors influence whether symptoms persist or resolve naturally.
Risk factors include the severity and duration of the trauma, previous traumatic experiences, a family history of anxiety or depression, and limited support after the event.
Having a pre-existing mental health condition or difficulty managing stress can also increase vulnerability. However, PTSD can affect anyone — it is not a sign of weakness.
Types We Treat
PTSD can develop after many different types of traumatic experience, including:
Signs & Symptoms
Psychological
emotional or
Avoiding people, places, or situations that remind you of the trauma. Keeping excessively busy to avoid thinking about what happened. Feeling unable to talk about the experience, even with those closest to you.
Physical
physical reactions to reminders of the trauma.
How We Treat at PROMIS
At PROMIS, treatment begins with a thorough psychiatric and clinical assessment to understand how PTSD is affecting you. From there, we create a personalised treatment plan using proven, evidence-based approaches.
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) helps you understand how traumatic memories affect your thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. By identifying and working with unhelpful thinking patterns, TF-CBT can reduce the intensity of PTSD symptoms and help you develop more effective ways of coping.
Group therapy provides a safe, structured space to share experiences with others who understand what you are going through. Many people find it easier to talk about trauma in a group setting than with family or friends.
Led by an experienced therapist, group work can reduce feelings of isolation, build mutual understanding, and support the individual therapy process.
If you are struggling with the effects of trauma or PTSD, speaking to a specialist is a practical first step. At PROMIS, we have treated PTSD and trauma-related conditions since 1987, and our clinical team can help you understand what is happening and what treatment would be most effective. Call us confidentially on 0207 581 8222 (London) or 01304 841 700 (Kent), or contact us online . There is no obligation to book — we are happy to have an initial conversation about your situation. PROMIS is not an emergency service. If you feel unable to stay safe, please contact NHS 111, your local A&E, or your local crisis team. SPEAK TO OUR TEAM
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