Trauma counselling for Women

"Why am I still affected by this?"

You don't need to have experienced a particular type of trauma or meet a certain definition for your experiences to have affected you.

Sometimes it's the accumulation of many smaller experiences – feeling unseen, unheard, criticised, rejected, responsible for others or unable to be yourself – that can leave a lasting impact.

When we think about trauma, we often picture major, one-off events, such as experiences of war, a violent attack or a serious accident. Whilst these can undoubtedly be traumatic, trauma isn't always the result of one defining event.

I tend to work with women who have experienced layers of trauma throughout their lives. This might include childhood abuse, years of masking and navigating life with undiagnosed ADHD, the ongoing pressures of parenting neurodivergent children, addiction within the family or domestically abusive relationships. Sometimes it's the cumulative weight of these experiences that eventually takes its toll.

I believe in a gentle, relational and trauma-informed approach to therapy. I take care to ensure that clients feel sufficiently safe, supported and emotionally grounded before beginning to explore and process more painful experiences. There is no expectation to revisit anything before you're ready.

I'm also mindful of working within my professional competence and remit. If I feel someone would benefit from a different or more specialist approach, I'll discuss appropriate referrals. For example, this might include EMDR therapy for certain traumatic experiences. I don't offer specialist trauma treatment for military veterans or work with clients experiencing active psychosis.

Therapy can provide a safe, supportive space to begin making sense of your experiences, understand how they may still be affecting you and explore a way forward without judgement.

How I work

I won't push you to talk about things before you're ready, and you don't have to tell me everything that's happened to you for counselling to be helpful.

We'll work together at a pace that feels manageable and comfortable for you.

Rather than simply focusing on what's happening now, we can gently explore the experiences, relationships and patterns that may have contributed to how you feel today.

By developing a better understanding of your emotional triggers and what sits beneath them, you can begin to feel less overwhelmed, less reactive and less affected by the expectations and emotions of those around you.

The aim isn't to change who you are. It's to help you understand yourself, recognise patterns that may no longer be serving you and develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges.

You don't have to keep carrying it on your own

Ready to take the first step?

I offer online trauma counselling across the UK, with a warm and confidential space to explore what you're experiencing.

If you're unsure whether counselling is right for you, you can book a free 15-minute consultation. We can have a chat about what you're looking for and whether I might be the right counsellor to support you.