This is a type of therapy that helps people who have gone through painful or distressing experiences. Its goal is to support individuals in understanding, processing, and healing from the emotional, mental, and sometimes physical effects of trauma. It is counselling that helps someone deal with the shock, fear, sadness, or stress caused by a traumatic event (like an accident, loss, abuse, disaster, or violence). The counsellor provides a safe space, teaches coping skills, and guides the person toward recovery and building resilience.

This is a strong emotional and psychological response to a very distressing or frightening event that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. It happens when someone experiences or witnesses something that feels threatening, shocking, or deeply upsetting, such as accidents, abuse, violence, disasters, or sudden loss. Trauma is the deep hurt or shock that stays in the mind and emotions after going through a painful or scary experience.

• Acute Trauma - Comes from experiencing a single shocking or dangerous event. Example: a car accident, sudden loss, or natural disaster. The effects are strong but linked to that one event.
• Chronic Trauma - happens when someone is exposed to repeated and prolonged distressing events over time. Example: ongoing domestic violence, bullying, or long-term abuse. It often leads to deep emotional wounds and stress that builds up.
• Complex Trauma - involves multiple traumatic events, often starting early in life, usually caused by people close to the survivor. Example: repeated neglect or abuse in childhood. It affects self-esteem, relationships, and sense of safety.

Trauma can be caused by many different painful or frightening experiences that overwhelm a person’s ability to cope. Anything that makes a person feel unsafe, helpless, or deeply scared can cause trauma.  Some common causes include:

• Accidents and Injuries - such as car crashes, burns, or serious falls.
• Abuse and Violence - physical, emotional, sexual abuse, domestic violence, or assault.
• Loss and Grief - sudden death of a loved one, separation, or abandonment.
• Natural Disasters - floods, earthquakes, fires, or droughts.
• War and Conflict - exposure to violence, displacement, or being a refugee.
• Neglect - especially in childhood, when basic needs like love, safety, or care are not met.
• Bullying and Harassment - repeated mistreatment at school, work, or online.
• Medical Trauma - painful treatments, surgeries, or serious illnesses.
• Witnessing Trauma - seeing others harmed, injured, or even witnessing violence.

Unresolved trauma shows up when past pain keeps affecting how a person feels, thinks, and behaves in the present, even long after the event has passed. These are indicators that someone is still struggling with past traumatic experiences:

Emotional Signs

• Intense fear, sadness, or anger that does not go away
• Mood swings or sudden emotional outbursts
• Feeling numb, empty, or disconnected
• Ongoing guilt, shame, or low self-worth

Mental / Cognitive Signs

• Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or nightmares
• Difficulty concentrating or remembering things
• Constant overthinking or feeling “on edge”
• Negative beliefs about oneself, others, or the world

Physical Signs

• Trouble sleeping or frequent insomnia
• Headaches, fatigue, or chronic pain
• Stomach issues or unexplained health problems
• Feeling restless or easily startled

Behavioural / Social Signs

• Withdrawing from family, friends, or social activities
• Avoiding reminders of the trauma (places, people, situations)
• Using alcohol, drugs, or risky behaviours to cope
• Difficulty maintaining relationships or trusting others

Seeking trauma counselling is important because it helps a person heal faster, feel safe again, and prevent the past from controlling their present and future. The following are the importance of seeking trauma counselling:

• Emotional Healing - Counselling provides a safe space to express painful feelings like fear, anger, guilt, or sadness. This helps reduce emotional burden and prevents bottling up feelings.
• Prevents Long-Term Problems - trauma is left unresolved, it may lead to depression, anxiety, PTSD, or substance abuse. Early counselling reduces these risks.
• Healthy Coping Skills - Counsellors teach coping strategies to manage stress, flashbacks, and triggers healthily, instead of harmful behaviours.
• Restores a Sense of Safety - Trauma often destroys one’s feeling of safety. Counselling helps rebuild trust, confidence, and a sense of control in life.
• Improves Relationships - Unresolved trauma can affect family and social connections. Therapy helps survivors communicate better and rebuild healthy relationships.
• Builds Resilience - Counselling empowers survivors to not only heal but also become stronger, improving their ability to handle future challenges.

The role of a counsellor in trauma counselling is to listen, support, guide, and teach coping skills so the client can heal, feel safe again, and regain control of their life. The counsellor will also:

• Providing a Safe and Supportive Space - The counsellor creates a non-judgmental and confidential environment where the client feels safe to share their experiences and emotions.
• Helping Clients Process the Trauma - They guide the client to talk through and make sense of their painful experiences at their own pace, without forcing or rushing.
• Teaching Coping Skills - Counsellors equip clients with healthy tools to manage flashbacks, triggers, anxiety, or stress (e.g., relaxation techniques, grounding exercises).
• Restoring a Sense of Control and Safety - They help the client rebuild confidence, self-worth, and trust, which trauma often damages.
• Identifying and Treating Trauma Symptoms - Counsellors recognize signs of PTSD, depression, or anxiety and provide appropriate interventions or referrals if needed.
• Supporting Personal Growth - They help clients rebuild relationships, set goals, and develop resilience to move forward in life.

Provides versatile counselling to our clients within the county and in the Global space at the Online/Virtual Center, which is open from 6.00 AM to Midnight every day of the week. This dynamic center allows our Global clients to equally access therapy services from their country of residence, and for the other clients that treasure privacy to equally access therapy on or out of camera. However, for those around Nairobi, the Capital City of Kenya, we have a Physical Office for you in Nairobi, Upper Hill- Kenya Medical Association (KAM) Center. The Physical Center is open from 7.00 AM to 7.00 PM to accommodate those of you who are working.

The cost for virtual and physical therapy is the same, and our client can interchange the model without any penalty. The therapy session can be One-on-One, Joint/Couple, or Group therapy. We are a prepaid honest center, and once payment is made, it is reserved for a therapy session. It does not matter how long the client takes to be available; you cannot lose your money while in our system. Please take time and read our terms and conditions, to understand important parameters like session cancellation is done within 24 hours, and once payment is made for a therapy session, it cannot be refunded, but should be used for a therapy session only.

We have professional counsellors trained and licensed to provide all forms of therapy, but with expertise in stress management therapy. With their support, you will learn your triggers to stress, ways of managing the stress, and skills to manage frustration and coping mechanisms. Your therapist will provide a safe space to catharsis (vent out); help you to develop coping strategies, reshape your thinking patterns, improve your relationship, performance and address the issue at hand better. Book a therapy session and find a mental wellness support and personal therapist to walk and guide you to manage that stress, which is interfering with your life. Do not share your story in the wrong places and with the wrong people; they do not care about you. Come and Share with a Counsellor at our Center, At Share We Care. Come and Share with a Counsellor at our Center, At Share We Care.

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