Trauma and PTSD
Gentle, evidence-based care to help you feel safe in the present again, at a pace that feels right for you.
When the past stays present
After a frightening or overwhelming experience, the mind can keep responding as though the danger is still here. Memories can surface without warning, sleep and concentration can suffer, and everyday life can begin to feel unsafe. This is a recognised response to trauma, not a weakness, and it can be treated.
Common signs of PTSD
Re-experiencing
Intrusive memories, flashbacks or nightmares that bring the past sharply into the present.
Avoidance
Steering away from the people, places or reminders connected to what happened.
Feeling on guard
Being easily startled, tense or on alert, with difficulty relaxing or sleeping.
Care that helps you feel safe again
Care begins with an unhurried assessment to understand what you have been through and how it is affecting you now. For PTSD, the therapies with the strongest evidence are trauma-focused, and include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), which is recommended by NICE for PTSD and helps the mind process difficult memories so they gradually lose their intensity. Dr. Saal is an accredited EMDR practitioner. Where clinically appropriate, medication may also form part of your plan. Everything moves at a pace that feels safe to you. You can read more about EMDR therapy.
Seen the way that suits you
At Harley Street
- Private appointments in a calm consulting room.
- Consultant-led care from our specialist team.
- In a discreet setting in the medical district of London.
Online
- The same consultant-led care, by secure video.
- Appointments that fit around your day, wherever you are.
- A private, confidential space to talk.
Gentle, steady steps
Enquiry
Get in touch and arrange a first appointment at a time that suits you.
Assessment
A gentle, thorough consultation to understand what you have experienced.
Your plan
A personalised plan, which may include EMDR or other trauma-focused therapy and, where appropriate, medication.
Review
Ongoing review with Dr. Saal, moving at a pace that feels right for you.
Common questions
Do I need a GP referral?
No referral is needed to book a private consultation. With your consent, we can liaise with your GP.
What therapy is used for PTSD?
The therapies with the strongest evidence for PTSD are trauma-focused, including EMDR, which is recommended by NICE. Your plan is tailored to you following assessment.
Will I need medication?
Not necessarily. Any plan is discussed with you fully, and medication is only considered where it's clinically appropriate.
Are appointments in person or online?
Both are available, at 10 Harley Street or by secure video wherever you are.
A gentler way forward
Your first step is an unhurried consultation. Session fees are shared on enquiry.
Request a consultation