Trauma treatment · Break the Stigma

What is trauma?

Trauma is the lasting emotional response to a distressing event or series of events. It can show up long after the event itself, affecting mood, sleep, relationships and your sense of safety. With the right support, the nervous system can learn to feel safe again.

Signs to look for

Flashbacks or intrusive memories

Avoiding reminders of the event

Feeling on guard or easily startled

Numbness or emotional distance

Sleep problems or nightmares

Difficulty trusting or feeling safe

When to seek help

Reach out if past experiences are still affecting your daily life, relationships or sleep, or if you find yourself avoiding reminders or feeling constantly on edge. Healing happens at your pace, never rushed.

You do not have to wait until it is unbearable.

Reaching out early usually makes things easier, not harder. A first conversation is simply a chance to understand your options, with no pressure.

How we help

Understand

We start with a thorough, judgment-free assessment of your history and symptoms to understand your experience of trauma.

Diagnose clearly

An accurate, evidence-based evaluation so you finally have clarity on what is happening and why.

Plan together

A personalized plan built around your goals and your life, blending therapy-informed support and, when appropriate, medication review.

Walk with you

Ongoing, confidential check-ins to adjust the plan as you progress, so you are never doing this alone.

Frequently asked questions

Ready to talk about trauma?

Book a confidential consultation with Dr. Puffin. Most first appointments happen within 48 hours.

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