Identity-Based Trauma: When the Harm Comes From Being Who You Are
By Mya, MBACPIntegrative Counsellor & Clinical Hypnotherapist Read more
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The True Reasons Survivors Avoid Looking Their Best Post-Trauma
After trauma, something shifts — often in ways that others can’t see.For many survivors, one of the quieter, more misunderstood effects is an aversion to looking good. It’s not vanity, laziness, or lack of care. It’s a deep psychological and … Read more
How Your Childhood Shapes Adult Relationships
Many of us enter adulthood believing we can leave the past behind. Yet, when it comes to relationships — romantic, familial, or even professional — our earliest experiences often echo in ways we don’t fully recognise.The patterns we learned in … Read more
Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Childhood Trauma
Childhood shapes so much of who we become — our confidence, our relationships, even the way we handle stress. For many, early experiences provided warmth, safety, and care. But for others, childhood may have included loss, fear, neglect, or inconsistency … Read more
How to Create a Safe Space for Your Nervous System
If you often find yourself feeling on edge, easily startled, or unable to relax even when there’s no clear danger around, it might be because your nervous system is stuck in a state of survival mode. This isn’t unusual—many people … Read more
Personality Types and Trauma: Why We Cope the Way We Do
By Hope Therapy & Counselling Services When people arrive in therapy, they often speak about their trauma in past tense — “It happened years ago,” or “I should be over it by now.” But trauma doesn’t keep time. It lingers … Read more
“I Thought This Was Just Who I Am”
When Everyday Habits Are Actually Trauma Responses in Disguise You think you’re just being polite.Or “low maintenance.” Or thoughtful. Or shy.You think you're just the kind of person who says sorry too much, who avoids conflict, who overthinks everything. But … Read more
Exploring The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adulthood
Exploring The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adulthood: Childhood is meant to be a time of growth, learning, and safety. Sadly, for many individuals, early years are marked by trauma — whether through neglect, abuse, instability, or significant loss. The … Read more
7 Signs You Might Be Using Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms: In today's high-pressure society, how we cope with stress can profoundly impact our mental health. Coping mechanisms are natural reactions developed to help us deal with difficult emotions or situations. However, not all coping strategies are created … Read more
10 Signs You May Have Experienced Emotional Neglect as a Child
What Is Emotional Neglect? Understanding the Invisible Childhood Wound Many adults live with the consequences of emotional neglect without realising it. Because emotional neglect doesn’t leave bruises or dramatic memories, it can go unnoticed for decades. The signs often manifest … Read more