Trauma Therapy in Brighton and Online
Support for processing and healing from difficult or distressing experiences.
Understanding Trauma
Trauma can arise from many experiences – a single event, ongoing stress, or long term patterns of fear, neglect, or loss. Sometimes the effects of trauma are obvious, while at other times they show up gradually, through anxiety, low mood, or feeling detached from yourself or others.
You might have lived through something that was clearly traumatic – such as an accident, medical emergency, assault, or abuse. But trauma can also stem from experiences that were emotionally overwhelming, even if they don’t seem “big enough” to count. What matters most is how the experience affected you, not how it might look from the outside.
Signs That Trauma May Be Affecting You
Everyone’s response to trauma is different, but some common experiences include:
- Flashbacks, intrusive memories, or nightmares
- Feeling on edge, anxious, or easily startled
- Emotional numbness or disconnection from yourself or others
- Difficulty trusting people or feeling safe in relationships
- Low self esteem or shame
- Avoiding reminders of what happened
- Feeling stuck in patterns of self blame or self criticism
If you recognise yourself in some of these experiences, you’re not alone. Trauma therapy can help you begin to process what happened and find ways to feel more grounded and secure again.
What Is Trauma Therapy?
Trauma therapy provides a safe, confidential space to explore how past experiences continue to shape your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. The focus isn’t on reliving what happened, but on helping you to understand and integrate it so it feels less overwhelming in the present.
In my work, I draw on psychodynamic, relational, and somatic approaches, informed by the latest insights from neuroscience. This means we may explore both your emotional world and how your body holds the impact of trauma – at a pace that feels right for you.
The process can involve:
- Understanding how trauma has affected your sense of self and safety.
- Developing ways to regulate emotions and soothe distress.
- Exploring patterns in relationships that may link back to earlier experiences.
- Reconnecting with a sense of agency, trust, and possibility.
How Therapy Can Help With Trauma
Healing from trauma isn’t about forgetting what happened – it’s about helping your mind and body recognise that it’s over. Over time, trauma therapy can support you to:
- Feel calmer and more in control of your emotions.
- Understand and reduce feelings of guilt, shame, or self-blame.
- Strengthen your ability to manage triggers and flashbacks.
- Build a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
- Improve relationships and feel safer in connection with others.
The pace of trauma therapy is always led by you. Together, we create the safety needed to begin processing experiences that once felt too difficult to face alone.
Trauma Therapy in Brighton and Online
I offer trauma therapy in person in Brighton and online across the UK. Whether you’re seeking support after a specific event or want to understand long-standing patterns linked to earlier trauma, therapy can be a place to begin.
Sessions last 50 minutes and take place weekly, either face to face in my private practice rooms or via Zoom.
If you’d like to find out more or discuss whether trauma therapy could help, please feel welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial phone call.
FAQs about trauma therapy
Do I need a diagnosis like PTSD or CPTSD to start trauma therapy?
No. You don’t need a formal diagnosis – therapy is about how your experiences are affecting you now, whatever the cause or label.
Will I have to talk about what happened in detail?
Only if and when you feel ready. Trauma therapy focuses on creating safety first — you’ll never be pushed to revisit memories before you feel able.
Can trauma therapy help with childhood trauma?
Yes. Many people find that unresolved childhood experiences affect them later in life. Therapy can help you understand those early patterns and their ongoing impact.
Is online trauma therapy effective?
Yes. Many clients find that working online offers flexibility and comfort, especially when exploring sensitive experiences.