Trauma-informed counselling

Supporting you through what's been, what is, and what's still felt.

Everyone's experience of trauma is unique. I work with care, sensitivity, and a deep respect for your pace.

What do we mean by trauma?

Trauma is not always one single event. It can arise from ongoing emotional neglect or abuse, childhood experiences that left you feeling unseen or unsafe, or relational trauma that affects how safe you feel with others.

A trauma-informed approach

My way of working draws on trauma-sensitive practice to create emotional safety and make space for your experience without shame or pressure.

Choice and control - you set the pace, and I check in with you
Body awareness - noticing how trauma can live in the body and finding grounding
Understanding the nervous system - working gently with fight, flight, freeze, or fawn
Compassionate curiosity - exploring the past only when useful and supportive

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Common themes

Emotional flashbacks
Childhood neglect and complex trauma
Relationship issues with parents, partners, or at work
Shame, self-criticism, and identity confusion
Disconnection from body or emotions

You are not broken - you are surviving. Therapy can help you make sense of what has felt overwhelming and move towards steadier ways of living.