Distressing events do not always settle on their own. When memories keep intruding, when reminders are being avoided, or when the body stays on alert weeks later, that is a recognised pattern with recognised treatment — and it does not require re-living everything to begin.
What is trauma & ptsd?
Conditions such as PTSD or adjustment disorders develop after distressing or life-threatening events, and affect daily emotions, thoughts, and functioning.
Common symptoms
Symptoms vary between people, and you do not need to recognise all of these to benefit from an assessment.
- Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
- Avoiding people, places, or reminders of trauma
- Feeling constantly on edge or easily startled
- Emotional numbness or detachment
- Irritability or anger
- Sleeping difficulties
When to seek help
If distressing events affect sleep, safety, or relationships weeks after occurring, early intervention supports grounded healing.
How Trio Mindspace can help
Dr. Surana creates a safe space to process trauma at your pace, using trauma-focused therapy and medication support as appropriate.
Every plan begins with a full assessment rather than an assumption. Dr. Surana will explain what she thinks is happening, set out the options, and agree the approach with you before anything starts. You can read more about her background and approach, or see all conditions treated at the clinic.
Frequently asked questions
Not before you are ready. Trauma-focused work begins with stabilisation and grounding, and the pace is set by you. Processing the event is a later stage, approached only when it is safe and useful to do so.
If symptoms are affecting sleep, safety or relationships several weeks after the event, it is worth an assessment. You do not need to wait for a formal PTSD diagnosis or for things to become severe.
No. Sustained stress, loss, medical events, and difficult life transitions can produce adjustment disorders with a similar impact on daily functioning. The scale of the event does not determine whether treatment is appropriate.
Sometimes, particularly where sleep disturbance, panic or depression accompany the trauma symptoms. It supports therapy rather than substituting for it, and its role is discussed openly.