Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD can involve flashbacks, nightmares, feeling on edge, avoidance, or feeling disconnected from others.
Specialist pathway
Trauma & Anxiety Pathway
Arete Health’s Trauma & Anxiety Pathway provides specialist, trauma-informed support for people who have experienced overwhelming or distressing events and are looking for safe, expert, and compassionate care.
Trauma and anxiety
What this pathway supports
Complex PTSD
Repeated or prolonged trauma can also create shame, trust difficulties, relationship challenges, and a negative sense of self.
Anxiety-related difficulties
Trauma can also contribute to phobias, OCD, and generalised anxiety, especially where people feel stuck in fear or avoidance.
Trauma-informed care
What to expect
- AssessmentAn initial 60 to 90 minute assessment explores history, current difficulties, and hopes for therapy. If requested, a full assessment report and diagnosis can also be provided where indicated.
- TherapySessions are tailored to the individual and may draw on TF-CBT, ERP, EMDR, NET, IFS, or somatic approaches depending on need and preference.
- Phased approachTherapy usually follows stabilisation, memory processing, and integration, while still moving at a pace that feels safe and collaborative.
- Medication and wider careWhere clinically indicated, psychiatry input and medication can support recovery as part of a broader care plan.
- Reclaiming lifeTreatment works toward recovery, resilience, confidence, and a meaningful life beyond trauma.
Process overview
Your journey with TAP
