Online Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy & EMDR in North Berwick, East Lothian.
Understanding Big T and Small t Trauma
"But it wasn't that bad." "Other people have had it worse." "I shouldn't be struggling with this." Sound familiar? As a therapist based in North Berwick, I hear these phrases constantly from clients who are minimising their own experiences. They're often surprised to learn that trauma isn't just what we see in films, the dramatic, […]
Understanding Why Some Traumatic Experiences Lead to PTSD (And Others Don’t)
Have you ever wondered why two people can experience similar traumatic events, yet one develops PTSD while the other doesn't? Perhaps you've even questioned your own response to trauma, wondering if you're "overreacting" or why you can't just "get over it." As a trauma therapist based in North Berwick, these are questions I hear often, […]
Rediscovering Who You Are After Trauma: The Rebuilding Phase
Have you ever looked in the mirror after working through trauma and wondered, "Who am I now?" After months of processing memories and building coping skills, many people find themselves in unfamiliar territory, ready to rebuild their lives but unsure of who they're rebuilding them for.
Understanding the Stabilisation Phase in Trauma Therapy
I often have clients who come to see me wanting to dive straight into the difficult stuff. "I just want to talk about what happened and get it sorted," they'll say. It's completely understandable -when you're hurting, you want relief as quickly as possible. As a trauma therapist based in North Berwick, I understand this […]
The Active Process of Change: Why Your Participation in Therapy Matters
As an online therapist based in North Berwick, I often notice a subtle misconception when clients first begin therapy. There's an expectation that change will somehow be done to them—that they'll lie back on a metaphorical couch while I extract their troubles or reprogram their thinking. This passive approach to change is understandable, but it […]
Why the Therapeutic Relationship Is So Important
As a therapist based in North Berwick who also works online, I've observed time and again that the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is the most powerful factor in successful therapy. But why exactly is this connection so crucial? At its core, therapy is not simply about learning techniques or gaining intellectual […]