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Evolve Therapy

Counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in addiction and trauma counselling. Preston, Lancashire

I offer counselling and psychotherapy in the Preston area, including alcohol and drug addiction counselling and trauma counselling for PTSD, specialising in EMDR therapy. I can meet you face to face at my Preston premises or online, serving Leyland, Chorley, Lancashire and the wider North West, including Garstang, Blackburn, Ormskirk, Southport, Lancaster and more.

28/08/2025

We can't have life without death, and grief is a very natural response to loss. 😔

Grief is a personal journey; there is no right or wrong way to learn to live with it.
When coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, it's important to allow yourself to feel and accept the sadness, anger, confusion and other emotions that arise.

Taking care of your physical and mental health and seeking support are essential strategies for coping. However, the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one, especially if accompanied by witnessing trauma or a difficult death, can be a trigger for PTSD symptoms.

Grief from bereavement is not a mental illness, but sometimes those who have been bereaved suddenly - especially children - develop symptoms that indicate a serious mental health condition. Mental health disorders that can occur after a challenging bereavement include post-traumatic stress disorder. This can be treated effectively in both adults and young people using EMDR therapy. 🫶

Evolve Therapy
Experienced, trained EMDR adult and child & adolescent therapist offering face-to-face and online therapy.
For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

26/08/2025

EMDR Encourages Communication

One of the things that is more common with people who have gone through trauma is that they tend to hide their experiences. This may be because they feel that by communicating their experiences they may be judged or targeted by others, or they don’t want to be a burden to those close to them.

Working with a therapist who specialises in EMDR encourages communication of experiences and challenges individuals to verbalise their physical responses. 🗨️ 💬

Evolve Therapy
Experienced, trained EMDR adult and child & adolescent therapist offering face-to-face and online therapy.
For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

21/08/2025

"Working with Pam has been a transformative experience. She helped me navigate through my stress and anxiety. I highly recommend her services to anyone in need of support. Thanks."

As a therapist, I value creating a space where people can feel safe and not judged, so it's great to get feedback like this. 😊

If you are struggling with trauma, addiction or any mental health issue, please get in touch to see how I can help.

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced, trained EMDR adult and child & adolescent therapist offering face-to-face and online therapy.
For more information please get in touch https://www.evolve-therapy.org.uk/

health therapy

19/08/2025

Exposure to traumatic events in childhood and adolescence can involve big and small traumas. These may be single events, clusters of traumas or cumulative experiences.

Trauma is pervasive in millions of children’s lives across the world but studies suggest that without treatment trauma symptoms can be extensive and enduring throughout the person’s life.

A 2018 article in the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research reported on the outcomes of scientifically robust trials that indicated EMDR therapy is an effective treatment for children from 7 to 17 years.
EMDR was shown to be as effective as the existing cognitive behavioural therapy used to treat children with trauma symptoms. Plus, EMDR was more efficient in achieving positive outcomes.
Additionally, numerous studies suggest EMDR therapy may be effective with children in the early years as well as for a wide range of other mental health conditions.

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced, trained EMDR child & adolescent therapist, offering face-to-face and online therapy.
For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

14/08/2025

Talking therapies offer a wide range of benefits for improving mental health and well-being.

🗨️ 💬 There are many different types of talking therapy but they all provide a safe and confidential space to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours. This exploration helps individuals to gain a better understanding of themselves and to develop coping mechanisms for challenging situations.

Talking therapy can be effective in addressing various issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, past trauma and difficult life events.

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced therapist and EMDR practitioner for adults and young people, offering face-to-face and online therapy.

For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

12/08/2025

A recent article in New Scientist considered the potential impact of conflicted relationships.

😠 Disagreement is inevitable in every relationship, but those in conflicted relationships are more likely to show signs of depression and worse life satisfaction. 😞

So, when is it right to cut ties with someone close to us and what are the consequences for our well-being?

We often feel shame at our dysfunctional families but be reassured that this is far from unusual. Around 37% of family relationships involve little or no engagement; 35% involve conflict or ambivalence. This leaves only 28% of family relationships that are active and harmonious.

Separation comes with a deep sense of loss or grief, but distancing ourselves may be better for our long-term mental health by giving a sense of liberation and recovery. Remember that our personalities and those of others are adaptable with the potential for growth and change, and thus, enable greater forgiveness. 🫂

Can we recognise the limits of our love, set out a suitable distance from our family member until they have demonstrated a commitment to change, and then ultimately consider forgiveness? 🤝

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced therapist and EMDR practitioner, offering face-to-face and online therapy.

For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

07/08/2025

Social connections are vital for our mental health. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

During Summer, when the days are long and we can enjoy being outdoors, why not reach out 🤝 to friends, family or support groups to foster positive interactions and feel supported. 🫶

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced, trained EMDR adult and child & adolescent therapist offering face-to-face and online therapy.
For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

05/08/2025

Beyond PTSD

Did you know that EMDR is also effective for anxiety, depression, and phobias?

UK studies highlight its 60% success rate in treating various mental health conditions. Learn more about how EMDR can help beyond trauma.

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced, trained EMDR adult and child & adolescent therapist offering face-to-face and online therapy.

For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

31/07/2025

Long-Term Benefits
UK research indicates that 80% of patients report sustained improvements in their mental health and well-being 6 months after completing EMDR therapy.

Find out more about the lasting impact of EMDR.

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced therapist and EMDR practitioner, offering face-to-face and online therapy for children and adults.
For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

29/07/2025

Within your small sphere of influence, join us tomorrow in building bridges, engaging in mutual understanding and promoting tolerance and respect.

Go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

24/07/2025

Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop after a single very stressful, frightening or distressing event or after a prolonged exposure to multiple, lower-level traumatic experiences.

The Association of Colleges is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England.

Their 2025 Mental Health Report stated that nearly three-quarters of colleges have seen an increase in the number of 16 to 18-year-olds experiencing suicidal thoughts.

The organisation’s website states the report
“shows the influence of personal and societal forces that shape the mental health of our students. Among these, the pressures of social media stand out starkly. An overwhelming 75% of respondents have highlighted the detrimental impact of social media and cyber bullying (on their) mental health and wellbeing”.

The chronic build up of these small yet traumatic online experiences may compound to lead to symptoms of PTSD in the young people we know and love.

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced therapist and EMDR practitioner, offering face-to-face and online therapy.

For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

22/07/2025

In the UK, therapists should be registered with professional bodies such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or the British Psychological Society (BPS).

You can verify their credentials through these organisations’ websites.

Evolve Therapy.
Experienced therapist and EMDR practitioner, offering face-to-face and online therapy.

For more information, go to our website: https://buff.ly/3WhwRUR

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