Trauma-Informed Counselling and Therapy for all ages

Much of my work focuses on childhood trauma and its impact, including:

• Emotional neglect or abuse

• Physical, or sexual abuse

• Bullying

• Witnessing domestic violence

• Loss or separation from a parent or caregiver

• Growing up with parental mental illness or substance misuse

• Medical trauma and early diagnosis.

These experiences can leave lasting emotional wounds and affect self-worth, relationships, and can extend into physical health in adulthood.

How it can impact Emotionally & Psychologically

Physical Health & Chronic Illness:

• Chronic feelings of “not being good enough”

• Anxiety, depression, or complex PTSD

• Difficulty with trust, boundaries, or relationships

• People-pleasing or perfectionist behaviours

Food, Body Image & Control:

• Emotional eating and weight struggles

• Restrictive eating as a form of self-control

• Body image issues linked to self-worth

There is a growing body of research linking early trauma (also known as Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs) to chronic illnesses in adulthood, including:

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Fibromyalgia

• Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

• Migraines

• Lupus