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Dr Chia Barsen Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Enfield · north London · online video

Trauma therapy in Enfield

I am based in Enfield and offer trauma and PTSD therapy for adults in Enfield and north London — steady, collaborative, and usually by secure video from a private space that suits you.

Who this helps

When the past still feels close

For adults in Enfield and north London looking for trauma or PTSD therapy with a counselling psychologist who is local, unhurried, and clear about how the work will go.

  • Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive images that keep coming back
  • A frightening event — an accident, assault, loss, or medical experience — that has not settled
  • PTSD or complex PTSD, including feeling on edge, numb, or always braced
  • Childhood or relational trauma that still shapes relationships and self-worth

Trauma and PTSD therapy, serving Enfield and north London

Trauma can show up long after the event: in sleep, in the body, in relationships, or in a constant sense of being on guard. Trauma therapy gives that experience space and structure, so it can start to feel more like the past and less like the present.

I am an HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist, UKCP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist, and EMDR Europe-accredited practitioner, based in Enfield. Sessions are usually online by secure video; if meeting in person feels important to you, mention it when you enquire and we can talk it through. We begin with stabilisation and safety, and only move towards memory work — with EMDR, integrative psychotherapy, or a blend — when it feels manageable.

If EMDR is what you are looking for, see EMDR therapy in Enfield. The wider trauma page is trauma therapy Enfield & London.

Local to Enfield

Based in Enfield, serving Enfield and north London, with secure video as standard. Email is the simplest way to ask about availability.

What we might work on

Single-incident or complex trauma, PTSD, intrusive memories, hypervigilance, avoidance, and the stuck feeling that something from the past still runs the present.

A paced start

The first session is a gentle getting-to-know-you. We agree whether EMDR, integrative psychotherapy, or a blend is the right next step — including focused 90-minute EMDR sessions.

Fees at a glance

Clear session fees

The same fees as the rest of the practice — focused trauma therapy, with transparent pricing.

  • Regular session (60 minutes) £100
  • Extended EMDR (90 minutes) £150

Recognised with AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality (subject to your policy). Full fees & insurance →

Common questions

Trauma therapy in Enfield — FAQs

Do you offer trauma therapy in Enfield?

Yes. I am based in Enfield and offer trauma and PTSD therapy for adults in Enfield and north London. Sessions are usually by secure video; if meeting in person feels important to you, mention it when you enquire and we can talk it through. This site does not publish a street address, phone number, or opening hours. Email is the simplest first step.

What kinds of trauma do you work with?

Single-incident trauma such as accidents, assaults or medical events, as well as complex, childhood and relational trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD. We go at a pace that feels manageable, and stabilisation comes before any memory processing.

Do I need a PTSD diagnosis to start?

No. Many people come because something from the past still affects sleep, relationships, mood or a sense of safety. We use the first session to understand what is happening and whether trauma-focused work is the right fit.

Which approaches do you use for trauma?

I draw on EMDR (EMDR Europe-accredited), integrative psychotherapy, and where helpful Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills. We choose together after getting to know what you hope for.

What do sessions cost?

Regular sessions are usually 60 minutes (£100). Extended EMDR appointments are 90 minutes (£150). Recognised insurers include AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality.

Is this a crisis service?

No. This practice is not a crisis or emergency service. If you need urgent help, contact NHS 111, your GP, or attend A&E / call 999 if you are in immediate danger.