Online Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy & EMDR in North Berwick, East Lothian.
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 […]
A Year of Healing: What 600 Hours of Trauma Therapy Has Taught Me
As I was preparing my recent EMDR accreditation application, I started adding up the numbers from this past year. The figures surprised even me: over 40 new clients and more than 600 hours spent in the therapy room working with trauma. As a therapist based in North Berwick, I wanted to share some reflections on […]
What Happens Between Trauma Therapy Sessions
When you come to therapy, you see me for an hour. We talk, we process, we work together on your healing. But what you don't see is everything that happens outside that hour. As a trauma therapist based in North Berwick, I want to pull back the curtain on the work that happens between our […]
The Collaborative Nature of Trauma Formulation
In my previous blogs, I've explored what trauma formulation is and how it guides your treatment plan. Today, I want to talk about something that makes formulation truly effective: collaboration. As a trauma therapist based in North Berwick, I believe your active participation in formulation isn't just helpful, it's essential. You're the Expert on Your […]