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Trauma and the Role of Therapy in Healing

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Trauma is a profoundly distressing experience that overwhelms an individual’s capacity to cope, leaving a lasting impact on both the mind and body. Trauma can result from a single event, such as an accident or assault, or ongoing experiences like abuse or neglect. Its effects often manifest as:

Emotional symptoms: Anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, or emotional numbness.

Physical symptoms: Fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, or chronic pain.

Behavioural symptoms: Avoidance, hypervigilance, or impulsive behaviours.

Trauma disrupts the brain’s natural processing systems, causing individuals to remain “stuck” in a state of heightened stress or fear long after the event has occurred.

About Author:

Mohammed Uzair Bhamjee, founder of Soulful Psychology, is a compassionate and skilled counselling psychologist with a particular focus on trauma and its impact on mental well-being. He is dedicated to providing tailored psychological care that addresses a wide range of concerns, including trauma, mood disorders, and the unique challenges faced by high-performance individuals.