Online Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy & EMDR in North Berwick, East Lothian.
Why Talking About Trauma Isn’t Always Enough: The Case for Somatic Work
Have you ever left a therapy session thinking "I understand all of this" but still felt tense, anxious, or on edge in your body? You can name what happened, you can talk about it calmly, but the moment something triggers you, your heart races or your stomach drops. As an online therapist based in North […]
Can Yoga Help Heal Trauma? Insights From My Masters Research
Trauma does not just live in the mind. It lives in the body too, in the tension we carry, the way we brace ourselves, the sense of never quite feeling safe in our own skin. Yet most trauma treatments focus primarily on thoughts and memories. As a therapist with a longstanding interest in the mind […]
Trauma Therapy for Emergency Service Personnel
If you work in the emergency services, you'll know that what you see and experience on the job isn't something you can simply leave at the door. Police officers, paramedics, and other frontline responders are regularly exposed to incidents that would be overwhelming for most people, and over time, that exposure takes a toll. As […]
Rebuilding After Trauma: How to Heal Shattered Assumptions
If you've experienced trauma, you might feel like your entire worldview has been turned upside down. The safety and predictability you once took for granted may feel like a distant memory. Perhaps you're wondering if you'll ever feel secure again, or if it's even possible to trust the world after what you've been through. As […]
Understanding Shattered Assumptions Theory
Have you ever noticed how trauma doesn't just affect your emotions, but seems to change your entire view of the world? Perhaps you used to feel generally safe, but now you're constantly on edge. Maybe you believed that good things happen to good people, but now that belief feels naive. As a therapist based in […]
What EMDR Accreditation Really Means for Your Therapy Journey
When you're looking for a trauma therapist, you might come across terms like "EMDR trained" or "EMDR accredited" and wonder what the difference actually means for you. As an EMDR therapist based in North Berwick, I recently achieved full accreditation with EMDR UK, and I'd like to explain what this means and why it matters […]