Trauma Counselling
Your body remembers. But healing is possible – gently, safely, at your pace.
Trauma isn't just a memory. It's the way your body still tenses when you hear a certain tone of voice. It's the hyper-vigilance, the nightmares, the feeling of being stuck in something that happened years ago.
You've been so brave carrying this alone. But you don't have to anymore.
How I Can Help
We won't rush. We won't push. We'll work with your nervous system – not against it.
Depending on what feels right for you, we might:
Use somatic experiencing to gently release trauma stored in your body
Explore EMDR to process memories so they lose their emotional grip
Practice narrative therapy to help you rewrite your story – from one of victim to one of survivor, and beyond
What You Might Notice
As we work together:
You feel safer in your own body
Memories lose their power to hijack your day
You start to trust yourself again
The hyper-vigilance softens
Frequently asked questions
What if talking about trauma feels too hard?
Then we don't talk about it – at least not directly. With body-based methods like somatic experiencing, we can work with how trauma shows up in your body without verbally reliving every detail. Your comfort sets the pace.
How does EMDR work, and is it right for me?
Without getting too technical: EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or gentle taps) to help your brain reprocess traumatic memories. Think of it like helping your brain file away something that's been stuck in a loop. Many clients find it surprisingly gentle and deeply effective.
Can this help with childhood trauma?
Yes. Whether it happened last year or decades ago, your nervous system remembers. We'll work with however old the wound is.
Will I have to relive the trauma every session?
No. That's actually the opposite of what we want. The goal is to reduce the memory's charge, not re-traumatize you. You're in control of how much we explore.
Ready to feel safe in your own skin again?
Healing is possible. And you don't have to do it alone.
Need immediate support?
If you're in crisis right now, please reach out to:
SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group): 0800 567 567
LifeLine: 0861 322 322
Emergency Services: 10111
You matter. And sometimes we all need immediate help. That's okay.
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