Rest resistance often comes from a nervous system that links slowing down with vulnerability. This protective response is not a dysfunction but an adaptive pattern that once helped us survive. For many, reclaiming real rest after trauma is a slow, patient process of healing and self-reclamation. Understanding how the nervous system protects us and learning to build rest tolerance can transform how we experience stillness. Understanding Your Nervous System's Defensive Logic Wh

A trauma is a psychological response to abuse. It forms from a recurring pattern of harmful behavior of affection. This cycle creates a strong attachment between the victim and the abuser. For instance, an individual may experience verbal abuse but then receive affectionate gestures, such as compliments or gifts. Narcissistic abuse involves psychological, emotional, and occasionally financial or sexual manipulation by an individual with narcissistic traits or Narcissistic Per

​ Trauma impacts many individuals, often leaving deep emotional wounds that can be difficult to understand and heal. As a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist, I specialise in trauma and post-traumatic stress, applying evidence-based treatments that have shown impressive outcomes. Many clients experience significant relief after just a few sessions In this article, we will examine the essence of trauma, its effects on mental health, and effective healing strategies. Emphasis wi