PTSD & C-PTSD Treatment Edinburgh
Overcoming PTSD with Compassionate, Evidence-Based Therapy
Living with the effects of trauma can be deeply exhausting. Even when the traumatic experience happened long ago, its impact can persist — shaping how you think, feel, and relate to others. You may feel anxious, disconnected, or trapped in memories that seem to live inside you.
At New Leaf Psychology Practice, I offer a safe, private, and compassionate space where you can begin to make sense of what has happened and move towards healing.
I work with clients across Scotland, both in person in Edinburgh and online, offering specialised treatment for PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD).
Understanding PTSD and Complex PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder often develops after a single traumatic event such as an accident, assault, or natural disaster.
Complex PTSD (CPTSD) can arise from ongoing or repeated trauma such as emotional or physical abuse, neglect, or long-term exposure to fear or control.
As Dr Gabor Maté describes, trauma is “not what happens to you, but what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.”
It leaves us disconnected from our authentic selves. From our ability to feel safe, to trust, and to connect deeply with others.
Both PTSD and CPTSD can lead to:
Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
Feeling constantly on edge or unable to relax
Sudden waves of anxiety, fear, or emotional numbness
Shame, guilt, or a sense of being “broken”
Difficulties in relationships, trust, or intimacy
Therapy helps you understand these responses not as personal failings, but as natural survival adaptations to overwhelming circumstances.
Healing begins when you can start to meet these parts of yourself with compassion rather than judgment.
The Role of Shame in Trauma
Shame often sits quietly at the centre of trauma. It tells us that we are unworthy of love or that what happened was somehow our fault. This emotional burden can make seeking help feel unsafe or undeserved.
In therapy, we gently work with shame as a learned response, not a truth about who you are.
Together, we bring light to the hidden belief that you are “not enough,” and replace it with understanding, acceptance, and self-compassion.
Healing involves not only reducing symptoms but reclaiming your inherent sense of worth and belonging.
A Tailored and Compassionate Approach
Every person’s experience of trauma is unique, and so is the process of recovery.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and paced to your comfort and safety.
Drawing on evidence-based methods, I integrate:
Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Body-based approaches to support mind-body reconnection
Our work may include understanding triggers, developing grounding techniques, rebuilding trust, and cultivating self-compassion.
As you grow in awareness, what once felt threatening can begin to soften, making space for peace, connection, and vitality.
Healing does not mean forgetting the past; it means learning to live more fully with it, no longer defined or controlled by it.
Why Choose New Leaf Psychology Practice?
Recovery from trauma requires more than psychological insight. It requires empathy, patience, and genuine human presence.
At New Leaf Psychology Practice, I offer a respectful, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences without fear or shame.
Whether you are seeking PTSD treatment in Edinburgh or CPTSD therapy online, my focus is not only on symptom relief but on supporting meaningful, lasting change - helping you reconnect with yourself, others, and the world around you.
Take the First Step
Beginning therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’ve carried the weight of trauma for many years. But as Gabor Maté reminds us, “the essence of trauma is disconnection — and the essence of healing is reconnection.”
If you’d like to explore how therapy could support you, please get in touch.
Together, we can begin the journey towards healing, safety, and renewal.
Contact New Leaf Psychology Practice today to arrange an initial consultation. One conversation can be the start of profound change.