Many people come to therapy wondering whether talking about childhood is really necessary. You might feel that what happened was a long time ago, that you should have “moved on”, or that focusing on the past risks getting stuck there. These are understandable concerns. And yet, in psychodynamic therapy, childhood continues to matter – not…
Families often develop unspoken roles: the caretaker, the achiever, the peacemaker, the troublemaker – and over time, we unconsciously learn how to “fit in” to those roles. While these patterns can once have helped the family system to function, they can also become limiting or painful as we move into adult life. In therapy, exploring…
If you’ve experienced childhood trauma, or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – such as neglect, abuse, or witnessing domestic abuse – you may wonder whether therapy could help. Many adults with ACEs carry the weight of those early experiences into relationships, work, and even physical health. In this post, we’ll explore when it might be time…
Many people have heard of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) but may not realise just how much early adversity can shape the brain, body, and overall health. Thanks to decades of research, we now know that childhood trauma isn’t “just in your head.” It leaves real, measurable imprints on the nervous system, the brain, and even…