Therapy to heal from trauma and abuse
finally live free from the shackles of trauma
I believe we all carry a degree of trauma—or better said, we have all experienced moments of feeling overwhelmed, unable to regulate our emotional response to what is happening around us.
Trauma is not defined by the event itself but by how it impacts you.
This explains why two people can go through the same experience and respond in completely different ways.
It also means that your experience of trauma or abuse is valid, not because someone else acknowledges it, but because it is your lived truth.
"Have you experienced any significant life events or traumas that may be relevant to our work together?"
"I wouldn’t say I’ve had any real trauma, but…"
—followed by a deeply painful experience that has shaped how they move through the world.
Or the opposite:
"I have been through a lot, but of course, I know others have had it worse…"
— as if their pain needs to meet a threshold before they are allowed to acknowledge it.
Why do we, as women, minimize our suffering unless it meets the most extreme definition of trauma?
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When I begin working with new clients, I ask them:
I can't tell you how often I hear responses like:
Trauma exists on a spectrum
But others, such as emotional abuse, chronic invalidation, or growing up with unpredictable caregivers, can be just as damaging, even though they are harder to name.
I know this firsthand as a survivor of emotional abuse. When there are no physical marks to prove what you’ve been through, it can feel impossible to trust yourself.
But if an experience has left you feeling small, unsafe, or disconnected from yourself—it matters.
How trauma lives in the body
Trauma isn’t just a memory; it’s an imprint in the body. This is why, even if you are “functioning” well on the surface, you may feel exhausted, on edge, or emotionally numb.
The nervous system, after experiencing trauma, can stay stuck in survival mode—leading to anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, or even physical symptoms like headaches and fatigue.
This is why, when working with trauma, I don’t just focus on talking through the past. While traditional talk-based therapy is helpful, healing from trauma often requires working with the body, too.
Emotional abuse can deeply impact how you view yourself and the world around you. Read my blog How emotional abuse changes you and how you can heal for deeper insights.
How do you begin your trauma healing journey with me?
Every woman I work with begins with The Threshold Space: a dedicated six-week journey where we uncover the patterns shaping your life, reconnect you with your inner wisdom, and create the momentum for lasting change.
This is deeply personalised work. Together, we explore the traumatic experiences that has brought you here, and how you can move forward with confidence, consciously creating the life your deserve.
If any of this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out. You deserve to feel safe, whole, and connected to yourself again. Let’s begin that journey together.
"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we'll ever do."
- Brené Brown
With years of dedicated experience, I've guided many women through the challenging terrains of narcissistic abuse, trauma, and burnout.
My expertise lies in helping you navigate these pivotal moments when everything seems to hit at once, empowering you to break free from patterns of self-abandonment and rediscover your own truth and needs.
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