What Counselling Can Help With
Closing the Wound offers online counselling in English to adults and couples in Myanmar and Thailand. The work centres on five areas, with complex trauma as the lead.
Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
The lasting effects of repeated or prolonged trauma, often from childhood: difficulty managing emotions, a harsh view of yourself and trouble feeling close to others. C-PTSD is recognised in ICD-11, the World Health Organization’s classification. Counselling for complex trauma
Anxiety
Worry, panic or tension that gets in the way of work, sleep or relationships, including anxiety that grows out of older experiences. Counselling for anxiety
Depression
Low mood, tiredness or loss of interest that does not lift, and the stories of failure that often come with it. Counselling for depression
Life Transitions
A move, a new role, a loss, the end of a relationship or a new stage of life, including adjusting to life in a new country. Counselling for life transitions
Couples and Relationships
Repeated conflict, growing distance or a breach of trust, worked on together or on your own. Couples and relationship counselling
Counselling for Teachers
Burnout, workload, school leadership and moving every few years, for teachers at international and language schools. Counselling for teachers
Not Sure Where You Fit?
Many people bring more than one of these, or something that does not fit a label. The free 15-minute intro call is a chance to talk it through. Email closingthewound@gmail.com to arrange one. If you need help urgently, see Emergency contacts.