Boarding school is a privilege afforded to a very few. The benefits of a private education are often lifelong, exactly as parents hoped.

You, though, may be one of those for whom the same years have cast what can feel like an inescapable lifelong shadow, the shadow of Boarding School Trauma.

With a therapist who himself experienced this, we understand that there may be events, sometimes experienced over many years, that are still too difficult to talk about, even now that you're an adult.

We're here to help, using 21st century psychological treatments.

Our approach can shift that shadow more quickly and easily that you might think.

Overtly, you might have vivid memories of being bullied and abused by staff or by other pupils. You might have tried to bury these events. When you do recall them, they may bring up deep-seated feelings of fear, loss, anger or shame.

You may believe that had those days at school been different, your life's path would have been different too. This can lead to a deep sense of regret, to depression and even to anger.

Covertly, you may be one of those who have only hazy memories of boarding school, but you're easily upset by ordinary, everyday events or situations. Odd things like partings and goodbyes may be difficult, as might people being rowdy or shouting.

You may avoid being by yourself, close relationships can be difficult, and often end through being too close or, conversely, too distant.

Whether overt or covert, Boarding School Trauma has other undesirable results. You may be both very shy and overly extroverted, increasingly drink more than others and find that recreational drugs are a necessity rather than an occasional indulgence. Prescription anti-depressants may have been a part of your daily routine for many years.

One group of people believe they just have to live with what's happened to them. Psychology, you might think, can't be of any real help. The methods you've heard of can take years, and are extremely unappealing in terms of time, self-disclosure - and cost.

Perhaps you're in a second group of people. Those who've already tried - or are currently in - long-term therapy, and are finding it both painful and protracted.

We're here to offer a different approach.

Contact us to find out more.