Breaking cycles,
reclaiming your life
Support for trauma, PTSD, and breaking free from the "broken-record loop" of repeating patterns rooted in past experiences.
What is the "Broken-Record Loop"?
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck in a "broken-record loop" — repeating patterns of thought, behaviour, or belief rooted in past trauma or anxiety.
These patterns can manifest as:
- Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks that won't stop
- Repeating the same relationship patterns
- Feeling stuck in negative self-beliefs
- Chronic hypervigilance or difficulty relaxing
- Self-sabotaging behaviours that feel beyond your control
Breaking free from these loops takes time, patience, and a compassionate therapeutic relationship.
My Approach to Trauma Work
This work is hard and slow, but deeply rewarding. We work compassionately and at your pace.
Working at Your Pace
Trauma work cannot be rushed. I prioritize safety and trust, allowing you to explore painful experiences only when you feel ready. We build a strong therapeutic relationship first, creating a secure base from which to do the deeper work.
Breaking the Loop
We work to identify the patterns keeping you stuck and gently interrupt them. This involves increasing awareness of triggers, understanding the origins of beliefs and behaviours, and developing new, healthier responses. The goal is to move from the past into the present.
Reclaiming Your Agency
The goal is not to erase the past, but to create productive emotional change and help you reclaim your agency. You learn to respond rather than react, to choose rather than be driven by old patterns. You reconnect with your authentic self and develop a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
What I Specialize In
I work with clients experiencing deep depression, anxiety, PTSD, and complex trauma.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Ongoing support for PTSD symptoms including flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance.
Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
Long-term therapeutic work for developmental trauma, childhood abuse, or prolonged traumatic experiences.
Abuse Recovery
Support for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse.
Dissociation & Depersonalization
Therapeutic support for dissociative experiences, grounding techniques, and reconnecting with the present.
Complex Grief
Working through traumatic loss, ambiguous grief, or grief complicated by trauma or guilt.
Chronic Anxiety & Panic
Support for persistent anxiety rooted in past trauma, including panic attacks and health anxiety.
What to Expect
A Safe, Non-Judgemental Space
You will never be rushed or pressured. I provide an empathic, compassionate environment where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.
Longer-Term Work
Trauma therapy typically requires longer-term commitment. While some clients see progress in months, others need a year or more. We work collaboratively to find the right pace for you.
Challenging but Rewarding
This work is not easy. There will be difficult sessions. But with patience and commitment, you can break free from the patterns that have held you captive and reclaim your life.
Building a Secure Relationship
The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a model for healthy attachment and trust. Many clients find that this relationship is the foundation for all the other changes they make.
You don't have to stay stuck
Book a free 15-minute introductory call to discuss whether trauma therapy is right for you.