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When Words Aren’t Enough: Why Traditional Talk Therapy Doesn’t Work in Early Trauma Therapy

Traditional talk therapy needs words. But trauma healing needs more than just words. When training as a therapist, I was encouraged to let my client ‘take the lead’ in talking. It was my job to listen and pay attention to their feelings and experiences. I soon discovered that this approach is all wrong when working […]

Why you feel conflicted – the power of parts in healing childhood trauma

Have you ever wondered why at times you feel conflicted? Like there are different voices in your head you but you don’t understand why? Well, it can be helpful to think that, at times there are different parts of us, saying or feeling different – contradictory – things. And we’re not necessarily consciously aware of […]

7 Ways to Ditch People Pleasing this December (and beyond!)

It’s that time of year again. It’s easy to get swept up in the shiny, twinkly dream of Christmas—Baileys, mince pies, decorations and cozy fires. But let's be real. The reality is frantic buying. It’s negotiations about where to go, who to see, on which days, and for how long. And it’s navigating a mix […]

A guide to trauma: PTSD, Complex PTSD & how I help clients to heal

We hear a lot about trauma. But it's not always clear what it means. If you want to know a bit more about trauma and how I help clients to overcome it, you’ve come to the right place. I outline why trauma happens and its impacts – focusing on post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and Complex post-traumatic […]

Looking for therapy in Nottingham? – 7 things that really matter in an unregulated sector

Did you know? There’s no regulatory oversight of counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. There's already a lot of therapists to choose from. So, you might be seeking therapy or just about to start – which can already make you feel vulnerable – and be totally overwhelmed or confused about what to look for. What […]

Why don’t I remember my trauma? – Why it isn’t true that perfect memory is needed for healing

Do you ever wonder why you have trouble remembering disturbing past experiences? That trauma healing is contingent on remembering it fully, is a ubiquitous myth. It goes like this: only once you can retrieve, recall, and recount your traumatic experiences in full detail, will you be ‘healed.’ Join me as I explain why this isn’t […]

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