Trauma-informed support
Difficult experiences can continue to affect how you feel and respond. Any work together is considered carefully, with your choices and wider support in mind.
When the past will not stay in the past
Trauma can show up as flashbacks, nightmares, jumpiness, anger, numbness, avoiding reminders, or a constant sense of being on guard. It can follow a single event or years of difficult experience, including service life, accidents, loss and medical events.
A careful, collaborative approach
We may focus on developing emotional regulation, relaxation and coping strategies. Any further work is considered carefully in light of your individual circumstances, clinical presentation and existing support. This page is not an offer of specialist PTSD treatment. Where specialist trauma treatment is indicated, I will encourage an appropriate referral or coordinated care with your GP or mental health team.
- You decide what we talk about and how much detail to share
- Careful discussion of what feels appropriate to explore
- Skills to manage triggers, sleep and strong emotions
- Regular review of how you are responding and whether the work remains suitable
Having served in the military myself, I am comfortable working with veterans and others who have been through difficult or dangerous experiences.
My training includes trauma- and PTSD-related content within my hypnotherapy course, including approaches intended to help reduce the emotional response associated with trauma memories and triggers. I have also completed additional CPD in working with trauma and PTSD and attended an introductory course in EMDR. The latter was an introduction, not EMDR practitioner training. I will discuss my training and the limits of my role openly when considering whether this work is appropriate for you.
Working alongside other support
Hypnotherapy may sit alongside other support, but it is not a substitute for evidence-based PTSD treatment. If you have a PTSD diagnosis or are under a mental health team, please discuss any complementary work with them. I will consider whether your needs are within my scope and may recommend referral or coordinated care. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please contact your GP, call Samaritans on 116 123, or ring 999.
Questions about this
Will I have to talk about what happened?
Not in detail. We work at a level you are comfortable with, and some techniques need very little description.
Is it safe if I have flashbacks?
Flashbacks can have different causes and levels of severity. I would want to understand your circumstances and current support before deciding whether any work with me is appropriate. I cannot guarantee that a particular approach will be suitable for everyone.
Do you work with veterans?
Yes. I served for seven years in the military and understand the culture and the challenges.
Start with a free, no-pressure chat
Tell me what you are dealing with and we will decide together whether hypnotherapy is a good fit.