Online Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy & EMDR in North Berwick, East Lothian.
From Formulation to Treatment: Your Personalised Roadmap
In my previous blog, I explored what trauma formulation is and how we create a shared understanding of your experience through the assessment process. In this blog, I want to explain what happens next: how that formulation shapes your actual treatment plan and guides our work together. As a trauma therapist based in North Berwick, […]
Understanding Trauma Formulation: Making Sense of Your Story
Starting trauma therapy can feel daunting. You might be wondering what actually happens in those first sessions and how your therapist will understand your unique experience. As a trauma therapist based in North Berwick, I want to demystify an essential part of effective trauma treatment: formulation. What Is Formulation? Think of formulation as creating a […]
It’s Not Just What Happened: How Your Brain’s Threat Detection Affects Trauma Recovery
Have you ever wondered why a particular traumatic experience has affected you so deeply, while others seem to bounce back more easily from similar events? Or perhaps you've found yourself thinking, "It wasn't even that bad compared to what others go through, so why can't I just get over it?" As a trauma therapist based […]
Essential Trauma Tools: Building Your Personal Recovery Toolkit
Have you ever wished you had a toolkit to help you manage those overwhelming moments when trauma symptoms hit? As a trauma therapist based in North Berwick, I often work with clients to build exactly that - a collection of practical tools and techniques that can help you navigate difficult emotions and memories as they […]
Your Stone Age Brain and How it Affects You
Picture this: you're lying in bed at 2am, mind racing about tomorrow's presentation. Your heart's pounding as if you're being chased by a sabre-toothed tiger. But here's the thing - your brain can't tell the difference between that ancient predator and your PowerPoint slides. As a therapist based in North Berwick, I often explain to […]
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, […]