Articles - Trauma

Leandie Buys is a registered trauma counsellor and has worked extensively with victims of sexual trauma throughout her career.

Childhood molestation has a significant impact on a victim’s relationships later in life. Although the issue may be dealt with through counselling at a young age, people often experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) when they enter into intimate adult relationships.

Suicidal feelings, fear of intimacy, flashbacks, drug or alcohol abuse, inability to form lasting relationships, lack of self esteem and self confidence.