Helping you recover from the effects of traumatic stress
From a one-off incident or accident to longer periods of difficulty in life, traumatic events and overwhelming stress can leave their effects on both body and mind.
You may be...
- Constantly stressed and wound up
- Easily triggered or hyper-vigilant
- Troubled by ‘flashback’ memories, intrusive images or feelings
- Avoiding reminders of traumatic events
- Numb, ungrounded or ‘spaced out’
- Chronically tense or in pain
- Bothered by unexplained bodily symptoms
You may struggle with...
- Ongoing anxieties or depression
- Complex grief processes
- Intense emotional reactions
- Difficult relationship dynamics
- Boundary issues in relationships
- Lack of connection in relationships
- Confusion or shame
About Mark Lewis Trauma Therapy
A skilled and competent therapist
I am an experienced mental health professional and Somatic Experiencing practitioner with a long career in NHS mental health services. I have specialised in understanding trauma and helping people recover from the effects of trauma for over fifteen years.
I see trauma treatment as requiring a broad set of skills, both somatic (body focused) and psychological. Hence I bring my training in the Somatic Experiencing trauma therapy approach and combine this with Psychodynamic skills and theory.
Additionally, I include elements from the Cognitive Behavioural tradition which includes a clearly structured approach to emotion regulation and mindfulness.
What I offer
I seek to make trauma treatment flexible and accessible. I offer one to one sessions, supervision and bespoke workshops both in person and online. I provide a free 20 minute introductory consultation.
1-1 In-Person
Meeting in a Complementary Health Centre in Glastonbury, Somerset. Both short and longer term therapy.
Workshops
Training in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance and Emotion Regulation skills. Somatic skills for stress resilience and recovery. For individuals and groups.
1-1 Online
Offering accessibility for those who cannot attend sessions in person. Both short and
longer term therapy.
Training & Supervision
For counsellors and therapists needing support and guidance in working with complex presentations.
