Complex trauma develops after repeated or ongoing traumatic experiences, particularly during childhood. Learn the symptoms of complex trauma, how it affects the nervous system and relationships, and how trauma-informed therapy can support recovery.

Many adults still feel the effects of childhood sexual abuse long after it has ended. This article explores why trauma remains in the nervous system, body, and emotions, and how it continues to shape adult experiences.

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.