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Trauma
I offer a private counselling and psychotherapy service based in Beech Park, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, where I support individuals who are navigating emotional distress, trauma. My practice is built around the belief that healing happens in a safe, steady, and non-judgemental space. I provide both in-person and online sessions, giving flexibility for those who may find it difficult to attend face-to-face appointments. Trauma can affect every part of life, from relationships to sleep and even how safe the world feels, and I work closely with clients to help them begin rebuilding that sense of stability.
My approach is grounded in integrative psychotherapy, meaning I draw from different therapeutic methods depending on what each person needs. No two trauma experiences are the same, so therapy should never be one-size-fits-all. I focus on helping individuals feel heard, understood, and supported at a pace that feels manageable. Many of the people I work with arrive feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, and my aim is to help them gradually reconnect with themselves in a safe and structured way.
Who I Work With
I work with adults who are dealing with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, with a strong focus on trauma-related conditions. Many clients come to me after experiencing distressing life events such as loss, abuse, accidents, or long-term emotional strain.
Adults Experiencing Trauma
Trauma does not always come from one single event. Sometimes it builds slowly over time through repeated stress, neglect, or emotional harm. Trauma can develop when the mind and body remain stuck in a heightened state of alert long after the danger has passed. This can show up as flashbacks, anxiety, emotional numbness, sleep difficulties, or difficulty feeling safe in everyday life.
Complex Trauma and Emotional Impact
Complex trauma often affects how someone sees themselves and others. It can lead to low self-worth, difficulties in relationships, or a constant sense of unease. I work with individuals to help them understand these responses not as flaws, but as survival adaptations. Once this understanding begins to settle, real healing work can start.
Things you may not know about Trauma
Trauma is not just something that happens in the mind; it is also stored in the body. When someone experiences overwhelming stress, the nervous system can become dysregulated, meaning it struggles to return to a calm state.
How Trauma Affects the Mind and Body
People experiencing trauma may notice symptoms such as hypervigilance, intrusive memories, or emotional shutdown. These responses are not conscious choices. They are automatic survival reactions. In therapy, I help clients gradually recognise these patterns so they can begin to feel more in control of their internal experiences.
Issues I Commonly Support
I support individuals experiencing a range of emotional and psychological challenges including trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship difficulties.
Anxiety, Bereavement, and Emotional Struggles
Anxiety often accompanies trauma, as the nervous system remains on high alert. Bereavement can also trigger traumatic responses, especially when loss is sudden or unexpected. Emotional struggles can feel isolating, but therapy offers a space to process these feelings safely and gradually reduce their intensity.
Trauma Recovery Pathways
Recovery from trauma is not about forgetting the past but learning how to live without being controlled by it. This involves building emotional regulation skills, understanding triggers, and developing new ways of responding to distress.
