PTSD Therapy in London
With a National Award (BACP) for clinical excellence in therapy provision, Maggie Morrow founded Klearminds in 2008 and brings you a team of highly experienced PTSD therapists in London. Our therapists help individuals transform their relationship with trauma, reduce distressing symptoms and rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment.
Choosing the right therapist can make a vital difference in recovery from PTSD. With over 30 years of expertise, our Clinical Directors can recommend the best therapist who can help you reclaim your power and restore a grounded sense of control and emotional wellbeing.
We offer therapy rooms in Central London, the City of London, and online therapy options.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a highly distressing, frightening, or overwhelming event. Research suggests that around one in three people who go through trauma may develop PTSD. It can appear shortly after the event, or it may emerge weeks, months, or even years later.
PTSD symptoms can feel unpredictable. They may come on suddenly, build gradually, or even seem to disappear for a time before resurfacing. Sometimes they are triggered by clear reminders of the trauma, such as certain sounds, images, or smells. At other times, they can arise without any obvious cause, leaving you feeling unsettled or overwhelmed.
It is completely natural to experience emotional reactions after a traumatic incident. For many people, these responses ease with time. But when symptoms persist and begin to disrupt your daily life, relationships, or sense of wellbeing, it may be a sign of PTSD.
The important thing to know is that PTSD is treatable. With the right therapeutic support, you can reduce symptoms, process the impact of trauma safely, and regain a stronger sense of control over your life.
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How Can KlearMinds Therapy Help with PTSD?
At KlearMinds, we understand how PTSD can disrupt your sense of security and leave you struggling to regain balance and direction. Intrusive memories, heightened anxiety, and constant vigilance can leave you feeling drained, unsafe, and disconnected from the life you want to live. Instead of finding peace or enjoyment in daily experiences, you may feel trapped in cycles of fear, avoidance, and distressing flashbacks.
Our expert PTSD therapists specialise in helping people break free from these painful cycles. We help you understand how past experiences continue to affect your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, while teaching you techniques to manage flashbacks, reduce avoidance, and calm a hyper-alert nervous system. Together, we’ll work on building healthier coping strategies, strengthening self-understanding, and supporting you to rebuild confidence in your ability to navigate life on your own terms.
Through a tailored blend of evidence-based therapies, including Trauma Informed Therapy, you’ll gain practical tools that extend far beyond symptom management. You’ll develop skills for emotional regulation, communication, and stress management that enhance your relationships, work performance, and overall quality of life.
A KlearMinds PTSD Therapist can help you:
- Transform your relationship with trauma – understand the root causes of your symptoms and how they affect your life today
- Break free from limiting patterns – recognise and ease cycles of fear, avoidance, or emotional numbing
- Reduce intrusive experiences – diminish the intensity of unwanted thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares
- Master calming techniques – learn powerful strategies to soothe hyperarousal, anxiety, and constant vigilance
- Rebuild your foundation – restore a sense of safety, stability, and confidence in yourself and your environment
- Develop your resilience toolkit – create healthier coping strategies to manage triggers and stress with confidence
- Strengthen your inner resources – build resilience to handle setbacks, uncertainty, or difficult emotions without being overwhelmed
- Design your recovery plan – create a personalised toolkit to support long-term healing, balance, and wellbeing
Meet Our PTSD Therapists
Paul Glynn
Clinical Director, Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Couples Therapist
MSc Counselling, PG Adv Cert CBT, Adv Cert Clinical Supervision, BPhil, MBACP (Snr. Accred)Paul Glynn holds over 35 years experience.
Judy Harrison
Psychotherapist, Couples Therapist
PG Dip Psychotherapy, Dip Mediation, Mindfulness Meditation Cert, Cert Psychotherapy, UKCP, BACPJudy holds over 25 years experience.
Jess Lammin
Psychotherapist (former Clinic Director)
MA Art Psychotherapy, BA, Certs, HCPC, BAATJess holds over 22 years of experience.
Annette Wozniak
Clinical Psychologist
MA Clinical Psychology, BA (Hons) Psychology, HDEd, BA, HCPCAnnette holds over 17 years experience.
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Signs and Symptoms of PTSD
The impact of PTSD is unique to each person, but it often involves challenges that affect emotional wellbeing, physical health, and overall quality of life. You might recognise some of these common experiences:
- Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares that replay aspects of the traumatic event
- Feeling constantly on edge, watchful, or easily startled
- Avoiding people, places, or situations that remind you of the trauma
- Emotional numbness, detachment, or difficulty connecting with others
- Intense feelings of guilt, shame, or self-blame
- Irritability, mood swings, or sudden outbursts of anger
- Difficulty concentrating, relaxing, or sleeping
- Physical symptoms such as a racing heart, tense muscles, or sweating when triggered
- A sense of hopelessness about the future or struggling to imagine life beyond trauma
These reactions are not a sign of weakness – they are natural responses to overwhelming experiences. With the right support and guidance, you can transform their impact, regain a sense of control, and begin to rebuild trust in yourself and your capacity for healing.
How Can Therapy Help with PTSD?
Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to address the impact of trauma. Rather than being defined by what happened in the past, therapy helps you reclaim control over your present and future.
- Safely process traumatic memories so they lose their overwhelming power
- Eliminate intrusive experiences – reduce flashbacks, nightmares, and unwanted thoughts
- Master self-regulation – learn effective techniques to calm anxiety, hypervigilance, and panic responses
- Rebuild inner trust – restore confidence in yourself and create safety in daily life
- Strengthen emotional resilience to handle triggers and setbacks with greater ease
- Enhance relationships by reducing emotional distance or withdrawal
- Develop lifelong coping skills that support sustained wellbeing
- Rediscover your authentic self – reconnect with confidence, hope, and freedom beyond trauma
Therapy can give you the tools to transform trauma’s hold on your life, strengthen your resilience, and create a future that feels safer, calmer, and more fulfilling than you ever imagined possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long will it take for therapy to help with PTSD?
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The time it takes to feel better from PTSD can vary depending on factors such as the nature of the trauma, how long you’ve been experiencing symptoms, and the goals you’d like to achieve. Some people begin to notice a sense of relief within the first few sessions, particularly as they learn practical tools to manage flashbacks, reduce hypervigilance, and feel safer in daily life. When processing traumatic memories or rebuilding trust, more sessions may be helpful. For example, some people find 12 to 24 sessions works well for them, other people find more sessions useful. Your therapist can help you identify how many sessions could work best for you.
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What happens in the first therapy session?
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Get a Therapist Recommendation
Free Consultation: Get in touch for a personal recommendation OR to arrange a free telephone consultation with Maggie Morrow, Award Winning Therapist & KlearMinds Director.
Money back guarantee: 95% of our recommendations are successful. However, if your first appointment doesn’t feel like the right match – let us know. Based on your feedback, we can recommend a free appointment with a different therapist or if you prefer, you can request a refund.
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Take the First Step to Overcoming Trauma and PTSD
Are you are fed up with or exhausted by the impact of trauma on your life? Do you want to feel inner peace and regain a sense of control? Contact us today our trauma therapists can help.
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Our Locations
Our Therapy Rooms are near:
Mayfair – Soho – Harley Street – Covent Garden
Our Therapy Fees
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Professional Accreditations and Associations
Our hand-selected therapists have trained in the UK’s most respected institutions. They hold a minimum of 8 and up to 30 years clinical experience within the NHS, private and/or charitable sectors. They are registered with:
