TRAUMA AND ABUSE COUNSELLING

Whatever happened to you, you don’t have to carry it alone. Trauma counselling with Pamela Muir, available in person in Nairn and online across the UK.

Trauma counselling for what you’ve been through.

Trauma is not a weakness. It is a normal human response to abnormal experiences. When something overwhelming happens, the mind and body do what they can to survive it. But sometimes those survival responses stay switched on long after the danger has passed, and that’s when life can start to feel very difficult.

You might be struggling with memories that won’t leave you alone, feelings you can’t explain, or a sense that you’re just not coping the way you used to. You might not even be sure whether what happened to you counts as trauma. It counts.

AREAS OF SPECIALIST SUPPORT

No shame. No agenda. Just a conversation.

I offer trauma counselling and abuse support across a wide range of experiences. You’re welcome to come and talk without having all the words yet.

  • Trauma

  • Complex PTSD

  • PTSD

  • Domestic abuse

  • Emotional abuse

  • Physical abuse

  • Sexual abuse

  • Narcissistic abuse

  • Abandonment issues

If your experience isn’t on that list, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t matter. If it’s affected you, it’s worth talking about.

Viktor E. Frankl

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

Specialist Trauma Counselling in Nairn and Online

I’m here to listen, not to tell you what to feel.

Trauma work takes time and it takes trust. I will never push you to go somewhere you’re not ready to go. My approach is person-centred, which means we work at your pace, in the direction that feels right for you.

I understand that talking about traumatic experiences can feel frightening, and that sometimes you might not even know where to begin. That’s okay. We start wherever you are. What matters is that you feel safe, heard, and not judged. Whatever you bring to the room, I’m not going anywhere.

If you have experienced abuse of any kind, I want you to know that what happened was not your fault. Counselling can help you begin to make sense of your experience, reclaim your sense of self, and find your own meaning on the other side of it.

Sessions are 50 minutes, available in person at my counselling bothy near Nairn, online, or by telephone. I work with clients across Scotland and the UK. Fees are £40 to £55 on a sliding scale.

I trained at the University of the Highlands and Islands and am a registered member of both BACP and COSCA.

Trauma counselling wherever you are in the UK.

Online and telephone trauma counselling means you can access specialist support from a space that feels safe to you. For many people dealing with trauma or the aftermath of abuse, being able to talk from home, without having to travel or be in an unfamiliar environment, makes an enormous difference.

I work with clients online across the whole of the UK. Sessions are available Monday to Friday, 10am to 8.30pm.

FREE 20-minute initial consultation

50 minutes per session

sliding scale £40-55

UK wide online availability

Frequently asked questions about trauma counselling.

  • Trauma counselling is a form of talking therapy that helps you process difficult or overwhelming experiences. It’s not about reliving what happened in detail. It’s about understanding how those experiences have affected you, and finding a way to move through them rather than being stuck in them.

  • If you’re struggling with intrusive memories, nightmares, anxiety, numbness, difficulty trusting people, or a sense that something just isn’t right, trauma counselling might help. You don’t need a formal diagnosis of PTSD to benefit from trauma-informed support.

  • Yes. We always go at your pace. You are never obliged to share more than you are ready to share. Part of my role is to make sure that sessions feel manageable, not overwhelming. Your safety and comfort come first.

  • Yes. I work with people who have experienced domestic abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and narcissistic abuse. I understand that leaving, or even acknowledging what happened, can be a long and complicated process. You’re welcome to come and talk at whatever stage you’re at.

  • Complex PTSD often develops after prolonged or repeated trauma, such as childhood abuse, domestic abuse, or ongoing neglect. It can affect how you feel about yourself, how you relate to others, and how you regulate your emotions. Person-centred counselling can help you understand your experience and begin to rebuild your sense of self.

  • For many people, yes. Online counselling offers the same quality of care and therapeutic relationship as in-person sessions. For survivors of trauma or abuse, being able to access support from a safe, familiar environment can actually make it easier to open up.

  • Sessions are £40 to £55 for 50 minutes on a sliding scale. Pay what feels fair and appropriate for your circumstances. If cost is a real barrier, please get in touch and we can talk through what might be possible.

  • That’s completely fine. You don’t have to have it all worked out before you get in touch. The free 20-minute consultation is just a conversation to see if working together feels like a good fit. We go from there.

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The first step is a free 20-minute consultation. No commitment, no pressure.

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