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Trauma Therapy in
Bristol

Introduction

At Aaron Shaw Psychology, I provide trauma therapy for adults across Bristol who are struggling with the psychological and emotional impact of distressing or overwhelming life experiences.

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Trauma can affect how you feel in your body, how you relate to others, and how you experience safety in everyday life. Many people describe feeling on edge, emotionally overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves following difficult experiences.

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Therapy offers a structured, safe, and supportive space to process these experiences at a pace that feels manageable for you.

Common Difficulties

Therapy can support individuals experiencing:

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  • Intrusive memories or flashbacks

  • Emotional numbness or detachment

  • Anxiety and hypervigilance

  • Avoidance of reminders or triggers

  • Difficulty sleeping or relaxing

  • Feeling unsafe without clear reason

  • Emotional overwhelm or shutdown

  • Relationship difficulties linked to past experiences

How Therapy Can Help

Trauma therapy focuses on helping you regain a sense of safety and control while processing past experiences.

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Together we may work on:

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  • understanding trauma responses

  • reducing emotional reactivity

  • building grounding and stabilisation skills

  • processing difficult memories safely

  • improving emotional regulation

  • rebuilding confidence and trust

Therapeutic Approach

My approach is evidence-based and tailored to your individual needs.

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Therapy may include:

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  • Trauma-informed psychological therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Compassion-focused therapy

  • Grounding and stabilisation work

  • Emotional regulation strategies

Therapy Across Bristol

I support clients across Bristol, including:

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  • Clifton

  • Redland

  • Bedminster

  • Southville

  • Bishopston

  • Westbury-on-Trym

 

Online therapy is also available throughout the UK.

Therapy Related Services

  • Anxiety Therapy Bristol

  • Depression Therapy Bristol

  • Burnout & Stress Therapy Bristol

  • Self-Esteem Therapy Bristol

Book An Initial Consultation

If you are looking for trauma therapy in Bristol, therapy can help you process difficult experiences and move towards recovery and emotional stability.

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Contact Aaron Shaw Psychology to arrange an initial consultation.

Appointment Availability

I understand that balancing therapy alongside work, family life, and other commitments can be challenging. To help make support more accessible, I offer appointments on selected weekday evenings and Saturday mornings in Bristol.

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Online appointments are also available across the UK, providing additional flexibility for those with busy schedules or caring responsibilities.

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Please get in touch to discuss current availability.

If you are looking for trauma therapy, you can view support options in your area or get in touch to arrange an initial consultation.

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