Understanding the past. Making sense of the present. Creating space for a different future.
Trauma isn’t only what happened — it’s what stayed with you
Trauma can come from events that were overwhelming, but it can also come from experiences that were too much, too soon, too often, or not enough for too long.
You may recognise yourself in experiences like:
Feeling constantly on edge or emotionally flooded
Struggling to relax, rest, or feel safe
Becoming numb or disconnected when things get too much
Feeling responsible for others’ emotions
A sense of emptiness or not knowing who you are
Repeating painful relationship patterns
Carrying shame that doesn’t feel like it belongs to you
Trauma shows up in the body, in relationships, in identity, and in the stories you tell yourself about who you are.
A psychodynamic approach to trauma
My work is not about quick fixes or symptom‑management techniques.
A psychodynamic approach allows us to explore:
The emotional impact of early relationships
How you learned to cope, survive, and protect yourself
The parts of you that still carry fear, shame, or confusion
The patterns that repeat without your permission
The beliefs about yourself that formed in moments of overwhelm
The ways trauma shaped your identity and sense of worth
What trauma therapy can help with
Over time, clients often notice:
A greater sense of emotional stability
Less reactivity and more choice in difficult moments
A clearer understanding of their triggers
More compassion for themselves
Healthier boundaries
A stronger, more grounded sense of identity
The ability to form relationships that feel safer and more mutual
Trauma therapy doesn’t erase the past. It helps you stop reliving it.
Working with trauma in the therapeutic relationship
In psychodynamic trauma work, the relationship between us becomes part of the healing process.
This might include:
Noticing how you feel in the space between us
Understanding what feels safe and what feels threatening
Exploring moments of closeness, distance, or uncertainty
Making sense of emotional reactions that arise in the room
Creating a new relational experience that supports repair
This is not about analysing you — it’s about understanding what your mind learned to expect from others, and gently offering something different.
Why online therapy can support trauma work
Remote therapy can feel safer for many people because:
You’re in a familiar environment
There’s no pressure of a physical room
You can regulate your space (lighting, comfort, grounding objects)
It reduces the stress of travel or waiting rooms
It allows you to pace the work in a way that feels manageable
For trauma work, a sense of control matters — and online therapy can support that.
What sessions look like
50 minutes
Weekly
Held via secure video
Reflective, relational, and paced with care
There is no expectation to “tell everything at once.”
