At Mustard Seed Tree, we understand that trauma and abuse leave deep scars, often manifesting in a multitude of distressing ways. Survivors frequently relive their experiences through flashbacks, nightmares, and persistent thoughts, making each day a battle against the echoes of their past. This relentless inner turmoil can leave you feeling on edge, easily frightened, irritable, or even enraged, disrupting your ability to function and perform daily tasks. Feelings of guilt, shame, and worthlessness can further entangle you, affecting your relationships and responsibilities, such as parenting.
Trauma doesn’t just affect your emotions; it also impacts your cognitive functions, hindering your ability to plan, make decisions, and concentrate. Trust issues may arise, especially for victims of crime, shattering your sense of safety and making the world feel unpredictable and threatening. For those with faith, trauma can lead to a profound “faith crisis,” challenging your beliefs and the very meaning of life. Losing control over your inner and outer world can erode your sense of self, leaving you feeling isolated and misunderstood.
Family and friends often struggle to know how to support you. Some withdraw out of fear or awkwardness, leaving you feeling isolated when you need support the most. Others may inadvertently disempower you with comments suggesting that recovery will take forever, making you question whether things will ever be “normal” again.
Our Trauma Counseling Services
Our trauma and abuse counseling is designed to help you regain control, restore your well-being, and resume your daily tasks and responsibilities. Our approach is sensitive, ensuring that your healing journey moves you towards hope without retraumatizing you. We offer counseling at our office, in the comfort of your home, and at various medical facilities, including Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital, Vergelegen Medi Clinic, and Stellenbosch Medi Clinic. We also provide on-site and after-hours sessions when schedules permit.
Examples of Trauma We Counsel:
- Crime-related trauma: Robberies, hijackings, assaults.
- Loss: Of a limb, family member, friend, or bodily functions.
- Life-threatening diseases: Chronic or debilitating diagnoses.
- Adolescents: Facing parental divorce or separation.
- Family Challenges: Disability, disorders, sickness.
- Emergency Care Workers: Exposed to single or continuous trauma.
- Accidents: Car accidents, drownings, injuries.
- Medical Situations: Pre- and post-operation support.
- Bullying: Adolescents facing single or continuous bullying.
- Terminal Illness: Navigating the final phase of a disease.
- Suicide Attempts: For those who attempt suicide and their loved ones.
- Chronic Illness: Living with long-term disease or illness.
Take the first step towards healing today. Reach out to us to schedule your trauma counseling session. Together, we can navigate the path to recovery, restoring hope, strength, and a brighter future.
📞 Dial +27 62 184 8866 and let’s chat! Your first step towards feeling better is just a call away