Childhood Trauma Therapy for Adults & Children
Childhood trauma therapy helps people process painful early experiences — abuse, neglect, loss, bullying, or growing up in an unsafe or unpredictable home — whose effects often continue into adulthood as anxiety, anger, difficulty trusting others, low self-worth or relationship problems. The Meeting Matters provides trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR and CBT, in Islamabad and online across Pakistan, at a pace that feels safe.
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How Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Adulthood
Many adults who lived through difficult childhoods do not connect their struggles to the past. It can look like persistent anxiety, emotional numbness or sudden anger, trouble trusting partners, people-pleasing, harsh self-criticism, flashbacks, sleep problems, or repeating painful patterns in relationships.
Our Approach
Therapy starts with safety and stability — building coping skills before going near difficult memories. From there, trauma-focused approaches such as EMDR and CBT help the mind process what happened so it stops feeling as though it is still happening. You stay in control of the pace throughout.
You Do Not Have to Tell Everything
Healing does not require reliving every detail. Your therapist works with what you are ready to share and adjusts as trust builds. Many people find that naming the pattern, rather than the full story, is where relief begins.
Support for Children and Teens
Children who have experienced trauma are supported through age-appropriate, play-based and conversation-based work, alongside guidance for parents on how to help at home. See our child psychology service for how this works.
Who This Is For
Adults carrying the effects of a hard childhood, parents who want to protect their children from repeating a pattern, and young people dealing with the aftermath of loss, abuse, bullying or family instability.
Meet Therapists Who Can Help
Muhammad Naushad Anjum
Founder & Lead Psychologist — Couples, Marriage & Relationship Counselling
Tasmia Asghar
Clinical Psychologist, CBT, DBT & NLP Therapist
Ayesha Tariq
Clinical Psychologist — Relationship, Couples & Marriage Counselor
What Our Clients Say
“I had a really great experience at Meeting Matters Clinic in F-11. The therapists here are highly professional aur unka ravaiya bohat supportive hai. It's not easy to find a safe space for mental health, but yahan ka mahol bohat pur-sakoon…”
Muhammad Subhan Azeem · Google Review
“I am truly grateful to Ms. Tasmiya Asghar and the team at Meeting Matters. I reached out during one of the most difficult periods of my life while dealing with grief and trying to be the best parent I could be for my children. Ms. Tasmiya's…”
Hashir Kiani · Google Review
“I was experiencing gender dysphoria, and my father took me to see Dr. Ayesha Tariq for therapy. So far, I have completed 15 sessions with her. During this time, she has helped me understand and process my emotions in a healthier way and has…”
Muhammad Maaz · Google Review
15+ Years of Experience You Can Trust
The Meeting Matters has been providing professional counseling, therapy and training since 2010 — over fifteen years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and families across Pakistan and around the world. Our psychologists are trained in evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR and psychodynamic therapy, delivered through confidential online counseling and online therapy as well as in-person sessions at our Islamabad clinic.
Explore Our Full Range of Services
Alongside specialist support for this concern, you have access to our full range of services — the same experienced team, available online or in person:
Individual Therapy
One-to-one online counseling and therapy for anxiety, depression, stress and personal growth.
Couples Counseling
Online relationship counseling for communication, conflict and rebuilding trust.
Marriage Counseling
Online marriage counseling for couples working through distress or disconnection.
Premarital Counseling
Guided conversations before marriage, available online.
Family Therapy
Family counseling for communication, parenting and conflict resolution.
Child Psychology
Child and adolescent therapy with parent guidance.
Online Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions from anywhere.
Corporate Mental Health Workshops
Workplace wellbeing programs for organisations.
Career Counseling
Support for career transitions and workplace stress.
Key Benefits
- Trauma-focused approaches including EMDR and CBT
- Stabilisation first, at a pace you control
- No need to relive every detail
- Support for adults, teens and children
- Confidential and non-judgemental
- In-person in Islamabad or online across Pakistan
- Evening and weekend appointments
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Take the first step toward better mental health. Our compassionate team is here to support you.