Trauma is not always connected to a single event. For many people, it is an accumulation of experiences that continue to affect how they think, feel and relate to others long after the events themselves have passed.

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You may find yourself feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed by emotions, disconnected from others, or repeating patterns that are difficult to understand. Some people experience flashbacks or intrusive memories, while others simply carry a persistent sense that life never quite feels safe.

Trauma can affect every aspect of our lives, often in ways that are not immediately obvious.

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As a UKCP registered psychoanalytic psychotherapist with more than thirty years of clinical experience, I offer trauma therapy in Leeds and online throughout the UK for adults seeking a deeper understanding of their experiences.

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How Trauma Can Affect Everyday Life ?

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The effects of trauma can be wide ranging and may include:

• Anxiety and persistent worry

• Emotional numbness or disconnection

• Difficulties trusting others

• Feeling constantly alert or overwhelmed

• Relationship difficulties

• Chronic shame or self criticism

• Feelings of emptiness

• Sleep difficulties

• Repeating unhealthy patterns

Trauma often affects how we experience ourselves and how we relate to the people around us.

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A Psychoanalytic Approach to Trauma Therapy

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Psychoanalytic psychotherapy takes a thoughtful and long term approach to understanding trauma.

Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, we work together to understand how past experiences continue to influence your emotional life today.

The aim is not to revisit painful experiences unnecessarily, but to create a space where difficult thoughts and feelings can gradually be understood and integrated in a way that feels manageable.

For many people, the therapeutic relationship itself becomes an important part of the work, particularly when trust and safety have been difficult to experience in other relationships.

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What Happens During Trauma Therapy?

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Sessions take place weekly and last fifty minutes.

You are free to speak about whatever feels important, whether that relates directly to traumatic experiences or to present day difficulties.

There is no expectation to disclose everything immediately. Therapy develops gradually and at a pace that feels appropriate for you.

Over time, many people begin to recognise patterns, make connections, and develop a greater sense of understanding about themselves and their experiences.

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Is Trauma Therapy Right for Me?

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People seek trauma therapy for many different reasons.

You may have experienced:

• Childhood trauma

• Emotional neglect

• Abuse

• Loss or bereavement

• Difficult family relationships

• Complex or developmental trauma

• A single distressing event

Sometimes there is a clear memory attached to these experiences. Sometimes there is only a sense that something has always felt difficult.

Both experiences are equally valid.

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Therapy in Leeds and Online Across the UK

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I offer trauma therapy from my practice in Leeds and online throughout the UK.

If you would like to discuss your circumstances or learn more about how psychoanalytic psychotherapy works, you are welcome to arrange an initial consultation.