Trauma therapy that goes at your pace
Memories that still feel present. Feeling on edge, numb or easily overwhelmed. Avoiding people, places or conversations that bring it back. Trauma can shape how safe the world feels long after the event.
Written and reviewed by Ben White, MBACP (Accred) · Last reviewed
£80 · 50 minHackney, Peckham, East Dulwich or onlineMBACP (Accred)
BACP accreditedMBACP (Accred) · no. 401198Trauma therapy in London: quick facts
- What it is
- Integrative counselling for trauma, for adults aged 18 and over.
- Approaches
- Trauma‑focused CBT, Person‑centred therapy
- Where
- Hackney E8, Peckham SE15, East Dulwich SE22, or online across the UK
- Cost
- £80 per 50-minute session. Free 20-minute intro call first.
- Therapist
- Ben White, MBACP (Accred), BACP no. 401198
- How to start
- Book a free intro call online, call or text 07498 520 911, or send a message.
What it can feel like
Trauma can follow a single event, such as an accident or assault, or build up over time through experiences like neglect, bullying or difficult relationships. There is no threshold for what “counts”. What matters is the effect it is having on you now.
Common responses include flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, irritability, shame and avoiding reminders. These are understandable reactions to overwhelming experiences, not signs of weakness.
- Flashbacks
- Nightmares
- Feeling on edge
- Avoiding reminders
- Numbness
- Shame or guilt
- Startling easily
- Difficulty trusting
You don’t need a diagnosis, or to have it all worked out, to start.
Calm, collaborative and evidence‑based
Trauma‑focused CBT offers a structured way of processing memories that still feel present, so they can become memories of the past rather than something you keep reliving. You will never be asked to go into detail before you are ready.
We start by building safety and stability, and you stay in control of what we talk about and when. Calm, collaborative and paced work matters especially here.
You don’t have to explain what happened in the intro call. Just let me know a little about how you’re feeling now.
Trauma therapy in Hackney, Peckham and East Dulwich
Three private therapy rooms across East and South East London, with online sessions available anywhere in the UK.
Do I have to talk about the trauma in detail?
Not before you are ready, and never without your agreement. Much of the early work focuses on safety and coping.
Do you work with complex or childhood trauma?
I work with a range of trauma. If longer‑term or specialist support would serve you better, I’ll say so honestly in the intro call.
How much does trauma therapy cost in London?
Sessions with Ben White are £80 for 50 minutes, in person in Hackney, Peckham or East Dulwich, or online. The first step is a free 20-minute intro call, with no obligation.
Where can I have trauma therapy in London?
In private therapy rooms in Hackney (E8), Peckham (SE15) and East Dulwich (SE22), or by secure video anywhere in the UK. Weekday daytime and evening appointments are available.
