For Veterans

Support for UK Armed Forces Veterans Affected by Military Trauma

Military service can leave lasting psychological impressions that emerge months, years, or even decades after your service has ended. At PTSD Resolution, we understand the unique challenges veterans face and offer specialist therapy to help you regain control of your life.

Understanding Military Trauma
Psychological trauma affects veterans in many different ways. You may be experiencing:

Intrusive Thoughts

• Flashbacks that make you feel like you're reliving traumatic events
• Nightmares about your experiences
• Sudden physical reactions (racing heart, sweating) when reminded of events
• Unwanted memories that intrude on everyday life

Avoidance Behaviours

• Avoiding people, places, or activities that might trigger memories
• Creating "safe zones" where you feel secure
• Keeping constantly busy to prevent thoughts from surfacing
• Reluctance to discuss your experiences

Changes in Thinking and Mood

• Difficulty feeling positive emotions
• Withdrawal from relationships and social situations
• Problems with concentration and memory
• Persistent negative beliefs about yourself or the world
• Feeling detached from others

Heightened Alertness

• Being constantly on guard (hypervigilance)
• Scanning rooms for exits and positioning yourself with your back to walls
• Startling easily at sudden noises
• Difficulty sleeping or staying asleep
• Irritability and angry outbursts

Even if you haven't been diagnosed with PTSD, these symptoms can significantly impact your quality of life. We can help regardless of whether you're experiencing full clinical PTSD or some of these symptoms.

Understanding More

You can find further information here for :

• Addiction
• Anxiety
• Depression
• OCD
• Sleep and Dreaming
• Trauma (PTSD) and Phobias

A wealth of further psychoeducation information on video can also be found here.

Our Approach to Your Recovery

PTSD Resolution provides therapy through qualified Human Givens practitioners who specialise in trauma recovery. This approach:

• Helps you process traumatic memories without having to relive them in detail
• Provides practical techniques to manage symptoms in everyday situations
• Focuses on building emotional resilience for long-term wellbeing
• Typically shows significant results within 5-7 sessions

How to Get Help

Getting support is straightforward:

• Contact us on 0300 302 0551 or email contact@ptsdresolution.org
• Brief assessment to understand your needs
• Local therapist assigned to you, usually within days
• Begin recovery with therapy sessions at a time that suits you

All therapy is free, confidential, and delivered locally or online.

What Veterans Say About Our Support

"The treatment I received from my therapist has changed my life - and I really mean that. He has reset my brain and I get far less anxious or depressed and feel a lot more at ease with myself. The thoughts of suicide that I got on a regular basis have faded out. I wish I had reached out and asked for help way before now."
— John, Veteran (Germany, Gulf War, Northern Ireland, Bosnia)

"I've got a new job, I'm in a new relationship and I'm feeling good. I sleep better, I've got a handle on my thoughts and I use my grounding techniques every day. Before therapy that used to paralyse me, but now I know I will always be okay - because I can rely on myself."
— Malcolm, Veteran of 24 years in Guards Regiment

Common Questions from Veterans

Do I need to have a formal PTSD diagnosis?
No. We help veterans experiencing any symptoms of trauma, with or without a diagnosis.

Will I have to talk about my traumatic experiences in detail?
No. Our therapy approach can help without requiring you to relive traumatic events.

Is there a cost for therapy?
No. All therapy is completely free to veterans.

Does it matter when or where I served?
No. We help veterans from all UK armed forces, regardless of when, where, or how long you served.

Do I need my service records?
No. We don't require any proof of service.