PTSD and Trauma 

All of us will encounter stress throughout our daily lives. When a strong emotional response to an extremely stressful or disturbing event impairs a person’s ability to cope, it’s often considered to be traumatic. Trauma can vary in severity and impact—in fact, approximately one in three people who experience severe trauma also experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Anyone can develop PTSD at any age. This includes combat veterans and people who have experienced or witnessed a physical or sexual assault, abuse, an accident, a disaster, or other serious events. People who have PTSD may feel stressed or frightened, even when they are not in danger. Not everyone with PTSD has been through a dangerous event. Sometimes, learning that a friend or family member experienced trauma can also cause PTSD.

Common types of traumatic events include:

– Physical assault (sexual assault, domestic violence)

– Accidents (car accidents, natural disasters)

– Wars and combat

– Terrorism

– Natural disasters (earthquakes, hurricanes)

– Emotional abuse

– Neglect

– Loss of a loved one

Trauma leaves marks that are not always visible. For those living with PTSD, the past does not always stay in the past—it can linger in the body, in emotions, and in the mind, showing up as flashbacks, nightmares, or sudden waves of fear. Even small triggers can open old wounds, leaving a person feeling unsafe or overwhelmed. Trauma is not a sign of weakness; it is the mind and body’s way of protecting themselves from experiences that once felt too much to bear.

At our practice, we approach trauma with deep care and respect. Using evidence-based therapies alongside the gentle depth of hypnotherapy and guided imagery, we help clients create a sense of safety, process painful memories, and reconnect with resilience. And sometimes, trauma does not only come from this life. Some traditions recognise that certain fears or emotional wounds may carry echoes from past lives—unfinished experiences that still seek release in the present. Exploring trauma from this wider perspective can open the door to deeper healing and understanding.

Healing is not about erasing what happened, but about transforming how those experiences live inside you. Whether from this lifetime or another, the weight of trauma can be released, making space for peace, clarity, and freedom in the life you are living now.