Starting trauma counselling can feel overwhelming when you don't know what to expect. This guide explains the trauma therapy process, from your first session through to recovery, in a warm and supportive way.

Do you find yourself freezing, shutting down, going blank, or feeling emotionally numb during stress? These experiences are often misunderstood, but they can be normal trauma responses rather than signs of weakness. Learn why the nervous system responds this way, what dissociation and emotional shutdown mean, and how trauma informed counselling can help.

Sexual trauma counselling is trauma-informed therapy that supports healing after sexual abuse or assault, focusing on safety, regulation, and recovery.