Therapy for Complex Trauma and PTSD in London and across UK
Complex Trauma & PTSD Therapy
Are you struggling with the long-term effects of trauma -
but unsure if what you experienced “counts”?
You may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, emotional disconnection, or high-functioning exhaustion.
You might find yourself constantly bracing, performing, or avoiding intimacy—without understanding why. Or you might be living with flashbacks, shame, or body memories that feel hard to explain.
Whether your trauma was a single overwhelming event or a series of subtle but cumulative emotional injuries, your pain is valid.
And it’s possible to heal.
People I work with who have complex trauma often say…
"I’m exhausted from always holding it together."
"I feel like I should be over this by now."
"I can’t relax—I’m always waiting for something to go wrong."
"I’ve spent my life trying to be ‘good’—but I don’t know what I actually want."
What Is Complex Trauma?
Complex trauma (C-PTSD) is the result of ongoing or repeated traumatic experiences—often starting in childhood. These experiences may not always be violent or overt. Sometimes, it’s what didn’t happen that causes the deepest wounds:
Consistent emotional invalidation or neglect
Being parentified—taking care of others far too early
Exposure to chaos, control, or criticism
Growing up in a household where love was conditional
Cultural or generational pressure to be “good,” silent, or selfless
Complex trauma is intertwined with culture, family, and identity.
You may have learned to survive by disconnecting from your needs, downplaying your feelings, or becoming the responsible one.
These patterns may have kept you safe—but they’re not sustainable.
As a clinical psychologist, I integrate EMDR, attachment-based therapy, and culturally sensitive care to support you holistically.
EMDR therapy helps process memories and beliefs stuck in the nervous system—even if you don’t have all the details.
Relational and attachment work explores how past relationships shaped your patterns—and how to build new ones.
Cultural understanding means you don’t have to explain why it’s hard to set boundaries, express anger, or disappoint others. This space already gets it.
Therapy for Trauma Can Help You:
Understand why you feel the way you do—without blaming yourself
Process painful memories and emotions safely, at your own pace
Recognise and shift patterns that were once protective, but now keep you stuck
Reconnect with your body, your needs, and your inner voice
Set boundaries without guilt
Feel more present, calm, and in control of your life
Begin to trust yourself—and your relationships—again