Trauma

Trauma has a way of embedding itself deep within, often shaping how we experience the world, sometimes without us even realising it. It doesn’t just live in memories; it lingers in the body, in the nervous system, and in the stories we carry about ourselves. These lingering echoes of the past can influence our daily lives in ways that feel subtle yet pervasive, affecting everything from relationships to self-esteem to how safe we feel in our own skin. Addressing trauma is about gently unravelling these layers, understanding that recovery is not a matter of “moving on” but of integrating our experiences in a way that brings us back into connection with ourselves.

As a practitioner, I bring EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems), and schema therapy into this work. Each of these modalities offers a unique route through trauma’s landscape. EMDR works to resolve trauma’s residual impact by helping the brain reprocess painful memories, allowing them to be integrated without the charge they once held. IFS offers a framework for understanding the inner landscape as a system of parts—parts that may have formed in response to traumatic events. By working with these parts compassionately, we make space for healing and understanding, recognising that these responses often stem from protective instincts. Schema therapy supports us in recognising and reshaping ingrained patterns and beliefs that trauma can leave in its wake, transforming what once were survival mechanisms into conscious, supportive ways of relating to ourselves.

Trauma work is about creating a compassionate internal environment. Mindfulness and grounding techniques can help in staying present, but deeper healing comes from allowing each part of ourselves to be seen and heard. The therapeutic process involves re-establishing a sense of safety within, gradually reconnecting with parts that may feel wounded or disconnected. It’s a process of cultivating resilience—not by denying what has happened but by embracing a more integrated, accepting self.

In trauma therapy, we move at a pace that respects where you are, combining EMDR, IFS, and schema therapy in a way that feels supportive to you. Recovery from trauma is a path of self-discovery, one that honours both the fragility and strength within us. Together, we work towards a place where past experiences no longer define the present, creating room for a fuller, more grounded connection to life.