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Trauma Psychotherapy and Humanistic Counselling face to face, online and telephone I'm Julie, and I'm a Trauma Psychotherapist and Humanistic Counsellor.

I am here to provide you with the support and guidance you need on your journey towards healing and personal growth. My practice is built on a foundation of empathy and professionalism. I offer a range of therapeutic services to individuals of all ages. Whether you're an adult seeking a warm and supportive environment for self-discovery, a parent looking for help for your child, or a young person

17/06/2026

When Things Are Going Well, Why Do I Feel So Uncomfortable?
Read the full article via the link in my bio

09/06/2026

How just naming your emotion can reduce the brain’s threat alert and calm down its intensity

06/06/2026
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25/05/2026

A little Bank Holiday reminder to be kind to yourself this weekend.

Whether that means resting, spending time with people you love, getting outside, or simply taking things one moment at a time — I hope you can find some space to recharge and look after yourself.

CPTSD doesn’t come from “one big event.” It often comes from repeated experiences in which your nervous system felt unsafe. Not being heard. Walking on eggshells. Chronic stress. Emotional neglect. Unpredictable environments. Long-term trauma without consistent support. Especially in childhood. Your brain adapts to survive what it cannot escape. Over time, this can show up as: • Hypervigilance • Emotional flooding • People-pleasing • Shame loops • Difficulty trusting safety • Strong reactions that feel “bigger” than the moment This isn’t a weakness. This is nervous system learning. Why does CPTSD happen? Because the brain wires itself around repeated threat and stress. The amygdala becomes more sensitive, the body stays on alert, and the system prioritizes protection over peace. Even when life becomes safer later. So what actually supports healing? Not forcing yourself to “move on.” Not just thinking differently. Support looks like: • Nervous system regulation (not suppression) • Safe relationships and co-regulation • Gentle inner child work • Boundaries that reduce chronic stress • Compassion toward trauma responses • Slow, consistent safety experiences Healing CPTSD is less about fixing yourself and more about teaching your body that safety is possible now. And that takes time, not pressure. If this resonated, save this post as a reminder that your responses make sense, even if others don’t understand them. You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re adapted. Follow @BeautifulSimplicityTherapy for trauma-informed, neurodivergent-friendly insights on healing, nervous system support, and understanding your inner world. #CPTSDawareness #TraumaHealingJourney #NervousSystemHealing #NeurodivergentHealing #InnerChildHealing 13/05/2026

CPTSD doesn’t come from “one big event.” It often comes from repeated experiences in which your nervous system felt unsafe. Not being heard. Walking on eggshells. Chronic stress. Emotional neglect. Unpredictable environments. Long-term trauma without consistent support. Especially in childhood. Your brain adapts to survive what it cannot escape. Over time, this can show up as: • Hypervigilance • Emotional flooding • People-pleasing • Shame loops • Difficulty trusting safety • Strong reactions that feel “bigger” than the moment This isn’t a weakness. This is nervous system learning. Why does CPTSD happen? Because the brain wires itself around repeated threat and stress. The amygdala becomes more sensitive, the body stays on alert, and the system prioritizes protection over peace. Even when life becomes safer later. So what actually supports healing? Not forcing yourself to “move on.” Not just thinking differently. Support looks like: • Nervous system regulation (not suppression) • Safe relationships and co-regulation • Gentle inner child work • Boundaries that reduce chronic stress • Compassion toward trauma responses • Slow, consistent safety experiences Healing CPTSD is less about fixing yourself and more about teaching your body that safety is possible now. And that takes time, not pressure. If this resonated, save this post as a reminder that your responses make sense, even if others don’t understand them. You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re adapted. Follow @BeautifulSimplicityTherapy for trauma-informed, neurodivergent-friendly insights on healing, nervous system support, and understanding your inner world. #CPTSDawareness #TraumaHealingJourney #NervousSystemHealing #NeurodivergentHealing #InnerChildHealing

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