Trauma therapy (step by step)
Many people who come to me do so because they notice that old experiences still hold them in their grip. Sometimes trauma is clearly recognisable, for example after an accident, loss or abuse. Often it is more subtle: you react more strongly than you would like, you quickly feel overwhelmed or numb instead, or you feel stuck in patterns you do not understand.
A good fit for:
- trauma-related complaints or strong stress reactions
- fear, shame or avoidance, dissociation or shutdown
- old experiences that carry through into body, emotions or relationships
- difficulty with closeness, trust or safety
Not a fit right now if:
- there is an acute crisis or unsafety (other help is more fitting first)
The paradox of trauma is that it has both the power to destroy and the power to transform and heal
Peter Levine
FAQ - Trauma therapy (1:1)
No. We start by stabilizing and pacing. We work at a pace the body can follow—so that safety and resilience remain.
No. We work based on what presents itself and what is manageable. You determine the pace and the level of detail.
For trauma-related complaints, strong stress reactions, shame/anxiety/avoidance, dissociation/shutdown, or when old experiences continue to affect the body and relationships.
That is information. We stabilize and pace, so that movement can occur step by step without being overwhelmed.
We pace carefully: step by step, with an eye for regulation and boundaries. In this way, we maintain the balance between depth and stability.