REWIND TRAUMA THERAPY
Exeter
Ease your trauma without re-living it
If you're living with the effects of trauma or PTSD, you might feel like your body and mind are stuck in survival mode. Rewind Trauma Therapy is a gentle way to ease those symptoms, without needing to go over everything that happened, if you'd rather not.
I'm fully trained in the Rewind Technique for PTSD through IARTT (the International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy) and I offer this approach from my counselling room in Exeter.
What is Rewind Trauma Therapy?
Safe, calm support for trauma & PTSD, supported by promising research
When we go through something traumatic, the brain often stores the memory in a way that makes it feel like it's still happening; vivid flashbacks, intense emotions or physical reactions that come out of nowhere. This is part of why trauma can feel so stuck and hard to move past.
Rewind Therapy helps reprocess that memory and move it into the past, where it belongs. The technique helps your brain change the way it stores the traumatic experience so it no longer feels live, intrusive, or overwhelming. Many people choose Rewind because it offers real relief from trauma without having to go into all the details.
If you're looking for trauma therapy in Exeter that doesn’t require talking through painful memories, this could be a good fit.
What Can Rewind
Help with?
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PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares
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Anxiety, panic attacks, and intrusive thoughts
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Emotional triggers and overwhelming reactions
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Phobias, OCD, and extreme anxiety
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Trauma from accidents, abuse, or witnessing distressing events
What to expect in Rewind Trauma Therapy sessions?
Beginnings
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We start with 2-3 regular therapy sessions
We’ll start with some sessions to get to know each other and make sure Rewind feels right for you. Rewind Trauma Therapy can be incorporated into a regular series of therapy sessions too.
If you don't want to re-live every aspect of your trauma, that's ok. It's your choice.
Longer Rewind Session
2
You don't have to tell the whole story
When you’re ready, the main part of the therapy (the 'Rewind') takes place in a longer session, usually 90-120 minutes. There’s some gentle preparation first, then we move into the guided process.
I'll be monitoring and guiding you throughout.
Subsequent Sessions
3
'Top-Ups' and Check-Ins
We’ll usually follow the main Rewind session with a few shorter check-ins in subsequent weeks. These help you notice any changes and give space for things to settle.
We'll discuss your progress and address any areas that may need extra attention.
Endings
4
Monitoring and Follow-Up
We'll check how things are for you following the therapy. The aim is for the memories to feel less intrusive and distressing.
Origins of the Rewind Technique
The Rewind Technique was developed by Dr David Muss in the 1990s to help people process trauma safely and gently. It’s now used by therapists around the world and valued for being non-intrusive trauma therapy that often works in fewer sessions than traditional methods.
Though it began with visualisation and imagery work, it has been refined over time and is now supported by clinical evidence. For many, it provides long-term relief from trauma symptoms and flashbacks.
Read the most recent scientific study (RCT) on Rewind Therapy for PTSD here
Support That Feels Safe and Grounded
I offer a calm and comfortable space where you don’t have to rush or explain everything all at once. As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a mix of therapeutic approaches that support your process without pressure, moving at your pace.
You’ll also meet Merlin, my therapy dog, who brings a warm and grounding presence to sessions. He’s often a quiet source of comfort — especially when working through trauma.
