Trauma therapy and EMDR with a Chartered Psychologist
Healing that honours your story.
Difficult experiences can leave lasting marks on how we feel, think and relate to others. Trauma-informed therapy helps you process the past safely, without being defined by it.
- HCPC registered
- In person in Kent
- Online across the UK
Understanding trauma
Difficult or frightening experiences can stay with us long after they are over. You might notice flashbacks, nightmares, feeling on edge, or feeling numb and disconnected from yourself and others.
Trauma therapy helps you process what happened at a pace that feels safe. I am trained in EMDR, a well researched approach recommended by NICE for post traumatic stress, and I combine it with gentle stabilisation work so you feel grounded throughout.
I see adults in person at my clinic in Swanley, Kent, and online by video or phone for clients across London, the UK and internationally.
Common signs of trauma
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks
- Feeling on edge or easily startled
- Emotional numbness or detachment
- Difficulty trusting others
How therapy can help
Safety comes first. We build stability and trust before carefully working through memories, helping your mind and body feel secure again.
EMDR
Help the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their emotional charge.
Trauma focused CBT
Understand and shift the beliefs that formed after trauma.
Stabilisation and grounding
Build safety and coping skills before working with memories.
Compassion focused work
Ease shame and self blame that often follow trauma.
Types of trauma I help with
Post traumatic stress (PTSD)
Flashbacks, nightmares and hypervigilance after a traumatic event.
Complex trauma
The impact of repeated or long term difficult experiences, often from childhood.
Accidents and medical trauma
Distress following a crash, injury, birth or hospital experience.
Relationship trauma
Effects of emotional, physical or coercive abuse.
Workplace trauma
Bullying or exposure to distressing events at work.
Childhood experiences
Early experiences that still shape how you feel about yourself.
What to expect
- 01
Free 15 minute consultation
A relaxed call to talk about what is going on and whether we are a good fit.
- 02
Assessment
We explore your history, your experience of what happened and what you would like to change.
- 03
Tailored therapy
Weekly or fortnightly 50 minute sessions, shaped around your goals.
- 04
Moving forward
We review progress together and plan for keeping well after therapy ends.
Trauma therapy questions
Do I have to talk about every detail of what happened?
No. Particularly with EMDR, you do not need to describe everything in detail. We go at your pace and you stay in control.
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, while you briefly recall a memory, helping it feel less raw.
Can EMDR be done online?
Yes. EMDR can be delivered safely and effectively online using adapted techniques.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book a free consultation directly. If you plan to use private health insurance, check whether your insurer needs a referral first.
Is online therapy as effective as in person?
Research shows online therapy can be just as effective for many difficulties, and many clients find it easier to open up from home.
