Online Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy & EMDR in North Berwick, East Lothian.
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, […]
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.