PTSD Therapy in Copenhagen & Online

When the Past Won’t Stay in the Past

Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a survival state that lives in your body long after the traumatic event has ended.

For many people, PTSD shows up as flashbacks in a waking state, sudden surges of strong emotions, or physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension, and sleep problems. Sometimes the slightest unexpected sound can make your heart race, your chest tighten, or your mind shut down.

At Hue Therapy, we help you reconnect with yourself, restore trust in your body, and reclaim a life that feels grounded, open, and safe again.

What is PTSD and how does it affect your life?

PTSD is a long‑term condition that develops when the alarm system in your nervous system can’t switch off after an event in which the brain perceives as life-threatening.

It can be caused by:

Serious accidents or injuries.
Sexual abuse or domestic violence.
Combat, war, or living in unsafe conditions (many refugees live with PTSD).
Repeated traumatic events such as neglect or chronic abuse.

Complex PTSD is a form that comes from repeated trauma (including emotional abuse) over a longer time and can deeply affect your sense of identity and relationships.

Without professional help, PTSD can disrupt your work, relationships, and daily routines, leaving you feeling disconnected from your own person and from others.

Why do some people develop PTSD after a traumatic event?

There’s no simple explanation for why one person develops PTSD while another doesn’t after the same incident. Your risk may be higher if you’ve:

Experienced depression or bipolar disorder.
Suffered severe stress or loss early in life.
Experienced sexual abuse, neglect, or violence.
Been a refugee or lived through multiple violent experiences.

Sometimes the post-traumatic stress reaction appears quickly. Other times, symptoms can be recognised and only identified several years later. Either way, your body is still carrying the memory of the traumatic experience when you try to move on.

Common symptoms of PTSD

Flashbacks and nightmares often reliving the traumatic experience in detail.
Avoiding places, people, or activities that bring reminders of the traumatic event.
Unconsciously re-exposing oneself to stimuli that trigger a trauma response.
Feeling emotionally numb or detached from your own person.
Bodily symptoms: headaches, stomach upset, muscle pain, rapid heartbeat.
Mental problems: irritability, trouble concentrating, memory gaps.
Loss of interest in once‑enjoyed activities or relationships.
In severe PTSD, personality changes, depression, and emotional withdrawal.

These are not weaknesses. They’re signs of how deeply your body remembers the catastrophic event.

How PTSD affects everyday life

Without treatment, PTSD can affect the whole family. You may:

Struggle to keep a job or manage responsibilities.
Withdraw socially to avoid reminders of the event.
Have difficulty feeling connected, loving, or emotionally present.
Experience strong emotions that seem out of proportion.

Many clients tell us they “don’t recognise themselves anymore.” Therapy helps rebuild the connection with oneself.

How Hue Therapy treats PTSD

At Hue Therapy, we integrate approaches that address both mind and body:

Cognitive therapy: to reframe unhelpful thinking patterns.
Gestalt therapy: to focus on the present moment, explore unattended thoughts and emotions, and process strong emotions safely.
Body‑awareness work: to notice and regulate bodily symptoms and survival responses.
EMDR: treats PTSD by helping people process and integrate traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity and disruptive impact.

What it’s like to work with Hue Therapy

A calm, private therapy space in Copenhagen or sessions online.
Respect for your story, boundaries, and pace of healing.
Tools you can use between sessions.
Experience working with many cases of PTSD.
Creating a therapeutic alliance that is built on trust and safety.

What you can do yourself

While therapy is key, you can also:

Practise grounding exercises when overwhelmed.
Keep a regular sleep routine to ease nightmares.
Speak to yourself like a good friend, not a critic.
Identify when to seek help and create action.

These steps help reduce mental symptoms in the short term and build resilience for the longer term.

When to seek professional help

Seek professional help if:

You experience physical symptoms of stress or a decline in general health.
Your symptoms last more than a month.
Flashbacks, nightmares, or hypervigilance affect your daily life.
Your work, studies, or relationships are suffering.
You’re using alcohol, drugs, or medication to numb strong emotions.

How We Help

Whether you’re facing mild PTSD, complex PTSD, or a long‑term condition, we’ll help you:

Understand your posttraumatic stress reaction.
Rebuild safety in your mind and body.
Regain connection to your own person and to others.

Next Steps

Hue Therapy offers a calm, professional setting for trauma-informed healing in Copenhagen and online.

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