Why We React The Way We Do: The 5 Trauma Survival Responses

Have you ever snapped at someone, shut down in silence, or felt desperate to keep the peace—only to wonder afterwards, “Why did I react that

From Survival to Self-Worth: How Trauma Masks Itself as Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and Self-Doubt

Relational trauma leaves its imprint not only in our memories but in the ways we relate to ourselves and others. When early bonds are inconsistent,

Finding Yourself Again: Rebuilding Self-Worth After Relational Trauma

Relational trauma often leaves scars that aren’t visible but are deeply felt. When the very people who were meant to nurture and protect us caused

When Love Teaches Us We Are Not Enough: How Relational Trauma Shapes Self-Esteem

Self-esteem doesn’t grow from achievements or affirmations alone—it begins in the safety of relationships. From our earliest days, we learn who we are by the

Confidence on the Outside, Shame on the Inside: Why Success Doesn’t Heal Emotional Wounds

What if the key to feeling whole isn’t more confidence, but something deeper? It’s tempting to think confidence and self-esteem are one and the same.

Understanding Trauma: Beyond the Big and the “Small”

Trauma is not just about what happens to us; Dr Maté explains that it’s also about how we experience what happens to us. At its

Emotionally Focused
Integrative Therapist

Welcome! I support adults who have experienced Relational Trauma to reclaim their sense of self and emotional balance. I am an Emotionally Focused Integrative Therapist (MBACP) and a Registered Nurse with over 17 years of experience.