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Trauma is not a flaw in who you are.

It is the body and the nervous system doing their best to protect what was once overwhelmed or hurt.

It is not only about the event itself, but about the imprints that experience leaves on our mind, brain and body.

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Evidence-based studies have shown that Posttraumatic stress is the result of a whole reorganization of the central nervous system, based on having experienced a threat of annihilation (physical and/or psychological) and a threat to our sense of self.

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​Being exposed to family violence in childhood can make it difficult to engage in stable, trusting relationships later in life. Trauma affects not only our biology and immune system, but also our capacity for  connection, intimacy and joy.

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Many survivors of childhood sexual abuse become so distressed by the memories of what they endured that they attempt to push them out of awareness, acting as if nothing happened and continuing with daily life. Maintaining everyday functioning while carrying memories of terror — and the shame often associated with vulnerability and powerlessness — requires immense emotional energy. This is not weakness. It is survival.

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Therapy offers a safe space where these experiences can gradually find words, care, and meaning. A space to understand your reactions, to rebuild a sense of safety, and to develop new ways of relating to yourself and to others.

You do not have to go through this alone.

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Healing from trauma is possible — in your own time, with respect for your story, your boundaries, and your unique way of being in the world.