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Trauma

Trauma in counselling explores the psychological and physiological impact of distressing experiences and how they shape a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. This section covers trauma-informed approaches, resilience-building, and therapeutic interventions to support clients in processing and healing from trauma.
Adverse Childhood Experiences

Dr Suzanne Zeedyk explores the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), covering their origins, implications for adult health, and relevance…

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Adverse Childhood Experiences can have lasting effects, but they don't define the future. This lecture explores the impact of ACEs,…

Applying Neuroscience in Counselling Practice

Offering an accessible introduction to neuroscience, this session explores how understanding the nervous system can enhance therapeutic work, especially in…

Avoiding Retraumatisation: Essential Strategies for Therapists

Retraumatisation can set back progress and harm trust—this guide explores how counsellors can create safer spaces, avoid triggers, and work…

Body Function and Trauma: A Guide for Counsellors on the Physiological Impact of Trauma

Trauma leaves a physical imprint, not just a psychological one. From chronic pain to substance use, the body often holds…

Brain Plasticity and Trauma

Discover how brain plasticity – known as the fourth force in psychology – connects neuroscience with therapy. Learn how trauma…

Childhood Experiences: Unraveling Their Mental Health Impact

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) significantly shape long-term mental and physical health. This article explores how understanding ACEs can inform trauma-aware…

Understanding Trauma: Diverse Perspectives and Definitions of Trauma

Trauma isn’t one-size-fits-all. This article explores diverse definitions—clinical, relational, race-based—to help you form your own trauma-informed lens. Read more…

The Dual Awareness Model

The Dual Awareness Model helps trauma clients stay grounded by balancing awareness of past experiences with present safety. This guide…

How Trauma is Experienced and Its Impact on Your Clients

Childhood trauma can have a lasting impact on identity, relationships, and emotional responses, often lying dormant until triggered later in…

Implicit and Explicit Memory in Trauma-Informed Practice

Implicit and explicit memories shape how trauma is experienced and recalled. This guide helps therapists understand memory’s role in fragmented…

Listening for Clues

Trauma often hides behind unrelated symptoms like chronic pain, fatigue, or decision-making struggles. This guide helps therapists recognise subtle signs…

Marginalised Groups and Trauma

Clients from marginalised groups often face a dual burden: the compounding impact of trauma and discrimination. This guide supports counsellors…

Online Trauma Therapy -Effective Strategies for Counsellors

Online trauma therapy brings both opportunities and risks. This guide explores key strategies—like managing disinhibition, fantasy attachment, and safety planning—to…

Overview of Brain Function: Key Insights for Trauma-Informed Practice

Trauma affects how the brain processes danger, emotion, and memory—insight that’s vital for effective therapy. This article explores key brain…

Personal Preparation Plan for Trauma-Informed Practice

Working with trauma clients requires deep self-awareness and preparation. This guide helps you develop a personal plan that includes grounding…

Recognising and Responding Safely to Possible PTSD

This guide helps you understand the differences between post-traumatic stress, PTSD, and complex PTSD—exploring signs to look for and safe…

Relational Depth: Healing Traumatised Clients

Trauma can fragment the self and dysregulate the nervous system, making relational depth vital for healing. This guide explores how…

Sexual Abuse

Supporting clients through the trauma of sexual abuse requires emotional resilience, clarity, and care. Learn how to navigate complex dynamics…

Stockholm Syndrome

Stockholm Syndrome can mask itself within abusive relationships, creating complex emotional bonds. Learn how to recognise the signs, understand the…

The Importance of Psychoeducation in Trauma-Informed Practice

Psychoeducation helps clients understand their trauma responses, easing self-blame and encouraging healing—especially in survivors of abuse. This article explores how…

The Polyvagal System Explained: A Guide for Counsellors and Psychotherapists

The Polyvagal Theory helps explain why clients might shut down or become hyper-alert when stressed. This article breaks down key…

Three-Stage Recovery Model

Judith Herman’s Three-Stage Recovery Model offers a trauma-informed framework that guides clients from establishing safety to integrating their experiences into…

Trauma and Culture

Cultural competence is key to effective trauma therapy, especially with displaced or marginalised clients. This article explores how culture shapes…

Trauma Grounding Techniques

Trauma-informed grounding techniques help clients reconnect with the present, regulate their nervous systems, and feel safe. This guide explores methods…

Trauma Model Therapy

Trauma Model Therapy blends cognitive, psychodynamic, and experiential approaches to address trauma’s deep impact. This guide explores its core elements—attachment…

Trauma Resilience Model

The Trauma Resilience Model (TRM) equips therapists with somatic techniques to help clients regulate distress and build long-term emotional resilience.…

Understanding Trauma: Historical Contexts for Counsellors & Therapists

Trauma isn’t new—it’s been written into history long before PTSD had a name. This article explores its evolution, from ancient…

Using Trauma-Informed Grounding Techniques

This session with Emma Chapman explores trauma-informed grounding techniques and how to apply them safely in therapy. You’ll learn what…

Vicarious Trauma: How to Identify and Prevent It in Therapy

Vicarious trauma can affect counsellors working closely with traumatised clients, leading to burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma. This guide…

What is Trauma-Informed Practice?

Trauma-informed practice is about more than being aware of trauma—it’s about actively shaping your therapeutic approach to avoid harm and…

Working Within Your Competence in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Maintaining professional competence is crucial to ensuring effective and ethical practice in counselling and psychotherapy. This article explores the concept…