Trauma Therapy
Specialist Trauma Therapy
I specialise in working with adults who have experienced complex, repeated, or interpersonal trauma, including those who may have struggled to find help elsewhere. I work with adults who have associated difficulties including depression, anxiety and low self-esteem.
About Trauma Therapy
My approach to trauma therapy
My approach is integrative and formulation-based. This means therapy begins with developing a shared understanding of how your experiences have affected you, rather than focusing solely on symptoms or diagnoses.
From this formulation, I carefully select evidence-based trauma interventions that are most appropriate for you. Therapy is paced, collaborative, and grounded in compassion, with close attention to emotional safety.
I have extensive experience working with:
- Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and PTSD
- Dissociation and dissociative presentations
- Trauma-related shame, guilt, and self-criticism
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Nervous system dysregulation and emotional overwhelm
- Depression and Anxiety
- Self injury
- Poor self-esteem
- Relationship difficulties
Areas I work with include
- Trauma related to pregnancy or birth
- Traumatic bereavement
- Sexual abuse and sexual violence
- Physical abuse
- Childhood abuse and neglect
- Survivors of torture and prisoners of conscience
- Military and combat-related trauma
- Moral injury (experiences that conflict with deeply held moral or ethical values)
- Domestic violence
Trauma-focused therapy involves working directly with the traumatic experiences that continue to affect you. While this can feel challenging, it is a vital part of recovery.
I work using evidence-based trauma models, including Cognitive Therapy for PTSD (CT-PTSD), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Compassion Focused Therapy, alongside other specialist approaches where appropriate. These are well-established and effective treatment models that focus on:
- Understanding how trauma has impacted you and others
- Processing traumatic memories so they feel less intrusive and overwhelming
- Reducing ongoing threat responses in the mind and body
- Supporting reconnection with life, relationships, and meaning
- Developing a compassionate relationship with yourself and others
HOW IT WORKS
Simple Steps to Begin Trauma Therapy
01
Initial Conversation
A free 15–20 minute call to briefly discuss your experiences, ask questions, and explore whether trauma therapy feels right for you at this time.
02
Assessment & Preparation
A careful, supported assessment to understand your experiences, current symptoms, and needs, with attention to safety, emotional regulation and readiness for trauma-focused work.
03
Agree a Therapy Plan
04
Begin Therapy
Common Questions About Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have you any question?
No. You do not need a diagnosis or to be certain that what you experienced “counts” as trauma. If your experiences continue to affect your sense of safety, identity, or relationships, trauma-informed therapy may be helpful.
Therapy begins with careful assessment. You will never be rushed or pressured to share more than feels manageable, and pacing is guided collaboratively. I will encourage you to talk about your trauma experience early in the process.
This is a very common concern. Trauma therapy is paced with close attention to emotional safety and nervous system regulation. You will be supported throughout the process and not left alone with distress.
There is no fixed timeline. The length of therapy depends on your experiences, goals, and pace. This is something we will review together as therapy progresses.
Yes. Trauma-focused therapy can be delivered effectively online, where safe, and many people find it offers greater comfort and accessibility. I am currently offering online sessions to those who prefer this modality, and those based outside of Kuala Lumpur.
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Contact Information
Email Address
eleanor@C3psychology.com