Heal the Past. Reclaim the Present. Live Freely Again.
Understanding Trauma
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nresolved trauma can shape how you think, feel, and connect with others — even years after the event. At Appelrouth Counselling Services, we help individuals safely process traumatic experiences and build a life no longer ruled by fear, shame, or emotional numbness.
Led by trauma-informed therapist David Appelrouth, our Trauma & PTSD Counselling services offer compassionate, evidence-based support designed to restore your sense of safety, identity, and inner peace.
Trauma isn’t just what happened — it’s what happens inside you as a result. Whether it’s a single event or ongoing experiences, trauma can leave lasting emotional wounds.
You may be living with trauma if:
You feel anxious, hypervigilant, or easily startled
You experience flashbacks or intrusive thoughts
You avoid certain people, places, or situations
You feel emotionally numb or disconnected
You have nightmares, sleep issues, or mood swings
You blame yourself or carry toxic shame
If these sound familiar, please know this: you are not broken, and healing is absolutely possible.
What Is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing trauma. While not everyone with trauma has PTSD, the symptoms often overlap.
PTSD may be caused by:
Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
Military service or combat
Car accidents or natural disasters
Medical trauma
Childhood neglect or domestic violence
Loss, abandonment, or witnessing harm
David provides therapy that addresses both acute PTSD and complex trauma (C-PTSD), which can arise from prolonged or repeated harm over time.
How Trauma Counselling at Appelrouth Counselling Services Can Help?
Healing from trauma takes more than time — it takes support. At ARCS, David offers a warm, non-judgmental space where you can safely explore your story and begin to process what happened without reliving it.
Therapy may include:
✅ Building a sense of safety and control
✅ Understanding how trauma affects the brain and body
✅ Gently processing painful memories at your pace
✅ Reconnecting with emotions and bodily awareness
✅ Releasing shame, fear, and self-blame
✅ Developing grounding tools and coping skills
David draws from approaches such as:
EMDR
Parts work & IFS
- Trauma-Informed CBT
- Mindfulness & Somatic Awareness
Narrative Therapy
You're Not Alone — And You Don’t Have to Carry This Forever
So many trauma survivors silently ask themselves:
“Why can’t I just move on?”
“Why do I overreact or shut down?”
“What’s wrong with me?”
These are normal responses to abnormal experiences. Trauma counselling isn’t about “fixing” you — it’s about helping you reclaim what trauma took away.
Whether your trauma is recent or from long ago, healing is still possible.
Why Choose Trauma Therapy with David at Appelrouth Counselling Services?
At Appelrouth Counselling Services, David brings years of experience working with individuals who have lived through difficult, even unspeakable experiences — and emerged stronger.
You’ll find counselling that is:
Gentle, safe, and never rushed
Rooted in trauma science and whole-person healing
Customized to your pace and needs
Focused on long-term recovery and inner stability
You don’t have to relive the trauma to heal from it — but you do deserve a safe space to let it go.
Take the First Step
If you’re ready to explore trauma counselling or have questions, David is here to support you. Take one small, courageous step today — and start the healing journey you deserve.
Fill out the form below and David will personally reach out to schedule a confidential consultation.
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