Making sense of labels and diagnoses: Trauma, ADHD and Autism
As someone who primarily works with clients who have experienced trauma, I also support a large number of clients who identify as, or are exploring whether they might be, neurodivergent.…
As someone who primarily works with clients who have experienced trauma, I also support a large number of clients who identify as, or are exploring whether they might be, neurodivergent.…
Trauma comes in many forms, and PTSD don’t only happen when soldiers have been to war. For children, the most profound trauma can happen at home, in the very place…
When you think of a Marvel movie, mental health probably isn’t the first thing that comes to your mind. Explosions, action and cheesy punch lines are more like it. But…
I come from a story shaped by struggle, by breaking silence and choosing a path that wasn’t always safe or accepted. I was the first woman in my generation of…
Are you a therapist who are feeling stretched, unsure or impacted by the trauma work you are holding? I offer warm, relational trauma-informed supervision to help you feel more confident,…
Do you ever feel constantly watched or terrified of public speaking? Me too! You might be experiencing scopophobia or glossophobia. Scopophobia is the intense, irrational fear of being stared at,…
As it was Stress Awareness Month last month, it has given me an opportunity to reflect on how stress plays a significant part when navigating trauma. This blog will focus…
Today's blog is for mental health professionals and therapists. This might be helpful to those of you who already specialise in trauma work or those of you who like to…
I have been quiet about this all this time, but I am too excited, happy and honoured to no longer be able to not share it! Out of respect for…
I often get asked what trauma is. How one can identify trauma, and most importantly, how one can distinguish trauma from just difficult or stressful life events. My answer is…