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At Sage Clinics, we understand the profound impact that trauma can have on individuals’ lives, affecting their emotional well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life. Our dedicated PTSD and Complex Trauma services offer compassionate and evidence-based support to help individuals navigate the challenges of trauma and reclaim their sense of safety, empowerment, and resilience.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms may include intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, negative changes in mood and cognition, and heightened arousal. PTSD can significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life if left untreated.
Complex Trauma: Complex trauma refers to exposure to multiple or prolonged traumatic events, often occurring within interpersonal relationships, such as childhood abuse, neglect, or domestic violence. Complex trauma can result in a range of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral difficulties, including difficulties with emotion regulation, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships.
At Sage Clinics, we recognize how difficult it can be to cope with the effects of trauma. Our trauma-informed approach emphasizes safety, empowerment, and healing, providing individuals with the support and resources they need to navigate their trauma journey with compassion and resilience.
Our services include:
You may benefit from Sage’s Trauma Service if:
If you or a loved one is struggling with PTSD or complex trauma, you don’t have to navigate your trauma journey alone. Our compassionate and experienced team at Sage Clinics is here to provide the support, guidance, and resources you need to heal from trauma and reclaim your life.
Dr Bisi Laniyan is a UK trained Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience in the mental health and wellbeing sector.
Dr Gurveen Ranger is a Clinical Psychologist from the UK and have over 10 years’ experience working in mental health across a variety of settings.
Dr Wafa Saoud is a Canadian Clinical Psychologist, specialized in the treatment of children, adolescents, and emerging adults.
Clare, a 28-year-old makeup artist, sought therapy at Sage Clinics following a traumatic event that occurred at a party. Despite her efforts to move forward, Clare found herself haunted by distressing memories and symptoms that significantly impacted her daily life.
During the initial assessment with one of our psychologists, it became clear that Clare experienced a range of symptoms following the traumatic event, including intrusive memories, nightmares, and intense emotional distress when reminded of the incident. She avoided social situations and places that reminded her of the trauma, leading to feelings of isolation and withdrawal from friends and loved ones. Clare also struggled with anxiety, hypervigilance, and difficulty concentrating at work, affecting her productivity and confidence. The trauma had deeply shaken Clare's sense of safety and trust in others, leaving her feeling vulnerable and on edge. Despite her best efforts to cope on her own, Clare knew she needed professional support to address the lingering effects of the trauma and regain control of her life.
Clare began therapy at Sage Clinics with a skilled therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy approach for trauma recovery. EMDR therapy focuses on processing distressing memories and experiences to reduce their emotional intensity and promote healing.
In therapy, Clare worked collaboratively with her therapist to identify and process the traumatic memories associated with the party incident. Using bilateral stimulation techniques such as eye movements, taps, or auditory tones, Clare accessed and reprocessed the memories in a safe and controlled manner, allowing her to integrate them into her broader understanding of the event.
As Clare engaged in EMDR therapy sessions, she noticed a gradual reduction in the intensity of her trauma symptoms. Intrusive memories became less frequent and distressing, and nightmares diminished in frequency and intensity. Clare also experienced a greater sense of control over her emotions and reactions, allowing her to approach triggering situations with greater resilience and confidence.
Throughout the therapy process, Clare's therapist provided support, validation, and guidance, helping her navigate the challenges of trauma recovery with compassion and empathy. Together, they explored underlying beliefs and emotions related to the trauma, fostering a deeper understanding of Clare's experience and promoting healing on multiple levels.
Anxiety is a word we use to describe the unpleasant feeling we get when we are in a stressful, threatening, or demanding situation, or when we are facing a problem.
CISD is a process through which one of our experienced professionals helps a group of people work through their response to a highly stressful or traumatic event.
Depression is a mood disorder that negatively affects how we feel, think, and act. You may notice that you feel low in mood, lack energy and motivation or experience a loss of pleasure when you do things you previously enjoyed.
Families are complex, dynamic relationships – and like all complex relationships, they sometimes need help with strengthening communication, learning, emotional regulation and managing boundaries.
At Sage Clinics, we understand the profound impact that loss and grief can have on individuals and families. Our dedicated Bereavement and Grief Support services offer compassionate and personalized support to help individuals navigate the challenges of grief…
Medication management is a critical component of mental health treatment for individuals with mental health conditions that require medication. Effective medication management involves careful monitoring…
With specific training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses, our team of highly qualified psychiatrists…
Psychological assessment by an appropriately trained professional can provide valuable information and insights…
Personality disorders are mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate markedly from cultural expectations and cause distress or impairment in functioning.
At Sage Clinics, we understand the emotional, psychological, and existential challenges that accompany a cancer diagnosis and the palliative care journey. Our dedicated Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Psychology services offer compassionate and comprehensive support..
Psychosis is a mental health condition that can affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Psychosis can be hard to talk about for several reasons, particularly as it can be a stigmatized and misunderstood condition…
Psychotherapy – also known as “talk therapy” – is central to the journey of self-awareness and recovery in mental health…
We know it’s likely to have been a struggle to get this far, but we are with you every step of the way. Our process is simple – we work with you to develop a unique plan and provide the a level of support according to your needs, whilst ensuring measurable and sustainable outcomes.
Book an appointment by calling us on +971 4 575 5684 (or you can book online) and tell us what you are having difficulty with.
We offer availability with highly experienced therapists suited to your needs and book the appointment for you.
Meet the practitioner and begin the road to self-improvement. Have any concerns? Let us know so we can assist.
Our goal is to support individuals, couples, families and groups experiencing challenges with mental, behavioral or emotional wellbeing to overcome these challenges, learn new skills, and thrive at life.
