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Experiences of trauma can shape how a person thinks, feels, and responds to the world. Trauma may come from a single event or from repeated or ongoing stress. People often try to keep going as best they can, but the effects can surface in ways that feel confusing, overwhelming, or difficult to manage.
Trauma is not defined only by the event itself, but by how the nervous system reacts and adapts to overwhelming experiences. This can lead to changes in mood, behaviour, physical responses, and relationships.
Common trauma responses include:
Everyone responds to trauma differently. At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we work to understand your experience with care, clarity, and respect for your pace and comfort.
Trauma in adulthood can stem from past events, recent experiences, or long-term stress. Many adults describe feeling stuck in emotional patterns, unsure why they react strongly at times, or unable to relax even in safe situations.
You may notice:
At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we help adults understand their nervous system, create emotional safety, and learn strategies that support stability, healing, and resilience.
Children and adolescents often show trauma through behaviour, emotions, or physical responses rather than words. They may not be able to describe what has happened or how it affects them.
Families may notice:
At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we provide developmentally sensitive support that helps young people understand their feelings, build emotional safety, and develop tools to navigate daily life.
We use trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches that prioritise safety, understanding, and gradual change. Primary treatment approaches include:
EMDR helps the brain process distressing memories in a safe and structured way. It uses guided bilateral stimulation to support the nervous system in reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories without requiring detailed retelling of the event. Many people experience reduced distress, fewer intrusive memories, and increased emotional stability after EMDR.
CBT-T is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals understand how trauma affects their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It supports people to gently process trauma memories, develop healthier thinking patterns, reduce avoidance, and rebuild a sense of safety and control. CBT-T is structured, collaborative, and effective for both single-incident and complex trauma.
Creating emotional and physical safety
We start by building grounding strategies, regulation skills, and stability before working on deeper trauma material.
Understanding your nervous system
We help you make sense of how your body and brain respond to stress, and why trauma triggers develop.
Building regulation skills
You will learn practical tools for managing overwhelm, reducing distress, and improving emotional stability.
Processing traumatic experiences
When appropriate and at your pace, we support trauma processing using EMDR, CBT-T, and other trauma-informed approaches.
Strengthening resilience and connection
We support you to rebuild confidence, reconnect with meaningful relationships, and regain a sense of safety in daily life.
Your first session focuses on understanding your history, concerns, and goals. We move carefully and collaboratively, ensuring each step feels safe and manageable. Treatment may involve EMDR, CBT-T, grounding strategies, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural work, emotion-focused approaches, or other evidence-informed methods suited to your needs.
Therapy at Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing progresses at a pace that respects your comfort while supporting lasting recovery.
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