GETTING PAST YOUR PAST
Are there upsetting memories that you can’t seem to get out of your head? Time may not heal all wounds. When trauma occurs, our brains process and store these experiences differently than everyday memories, leaving them 'frozen' in their original, distressing form impairing your daily life.
One approach we offer is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). We’ll help you learn practical skills to manage trauma symptoms, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and gradually face trauma-related fears in a safe, supported way. We’ll help you understand how trauma has shaped your narrative and explore ways to write a new story – one that acknowledges your strength and resilience while building a sense of safety and control. This method is particularly effective for processing complex trauma and developing long-term coping strategies.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can also be useful when there’s a specific incident, event or memory that you feel stuck on. This evidence-based approach helps 'unstick' traumatic memories, allowing your brain to process them in a new way.
EMDR can help you move past:
Specific traumatic incidents
Chronic traumatic childhood experiences
Relationship trauma
Accidents and injuries
Violence or abuse
Whether through TF-CBT or EMDR, our goal is to help you feel more present, more in control, and more like yourself again. When memories lose their grip, you can finally move forward.
