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If you’ve spent years explaining away what happened telling yourself it wasn’t that bad, that other people had it worse, and it’s still shaping how you feel, that’s exactly what this work is for.
Sometimes that’s one specific event. Sometimes it’s years of experiences that stacked up so gradually they became the background of how you feel. Sessions are one-to-one, online, and built around what’s actually keeping the trauma alive.. We work out the shape of it after the consultation. Nothing’s decided before then.
Recognise yourself in this?
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You rarely feel properly at ease even the quiet days have a low hum of bracing
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You replay the same moments on a loop, then tell yourself off for making a fuss
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“Other people had it worse” is technically true and does nothing to make it stop
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A part of you feels flat, shut down, or vaguely “wrong” and you can’t always say why
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In relationships you tiptoe, second-guess, and wait for it to go sideways
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You’re “fine on paper” and quietly braced for impact
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You’re tired of working around the past instead of dealing with it
None of this means you’re weak, dramatic, or broken. It usually means your brain and body learned to stay on guard when they genuinely needed to and nobody’s switched that setting off since.
What the work actually involves
Not “let’s revisit the worst day of your life” on a loop. The work draws on approaches built specifically for trauma, sequenced around what’s keeping yours going.
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EMDR for taking the charge out of specific distressing memories. Recommended by NICE and the World Health Organization for trauma and PTSD.
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Rewind Therapy for reducing the intensity of flashbacks and intrusive memories, without talking through every detail
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CBT for the overthinking, self-blame and anxious patterns trauma tends to leave behind
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Other approaches pulled in where they genuinely fit
You’ll get one or several, depending on what your trauma is actually made of. We work that out together, and I’ll tell you why we’re using what we’re using.
Sessions are online, 50 minutes, weekly to start, across a focused course of work normally around 8–12 sessions as a general guideline to begin seeing changes rather than something open-ended and directionless.
I keep my caseload small on purpose, so you get consistent time and a steady pace. You’re not one of forty people being squeezed in.
What changes when you do this work
I can’t promise you a specific outcome. No honest therapist can. But here’s what women tend to notice after a focused course of sessions:
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The triggers that used to floor you arrive less often, and are less intense when they do
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You stop bracing for impact when nothing’s actually wrong
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You understand what’s been going on, instead of feeling at the mercy of it
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A bad memory stays a memory it doesn’t drag the whole day under with it
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You trust yourself more, and treat yourself a lot less harshly
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The gap between “fine on paper” and how you actually feel starts to close
This isn’t about erasing what happened. It’s about your trauma no longer getting the final say in how you live.
My anxiety was starting to affect my relationship. I wasnt leaving the house often, reacting quickly to meaningless things and suspicious of everything. My partner said needed therapy. I reached out to Rebecca and she was an amazing support straight away. Taught me everything I needed to help myself get out of that mess. Amazing therapist- I've never met any others like her.
I came to therapy feeling constantly on edge and stuck in anxiety patterns I couldn’t break. I wasn’t sure it would help because I’d tried other approaches before without much change. The sessions felt practical and focused, and we worked directly with the root reactions rather than just talking about them. After a few weeks I noticed my triggers were less intense and I felt more in control day to day. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants structured, effective anxiety and trauma work
I came to therapy because my anxiety was showing up as constant worry, poor sleep, and physical tension most days. I was numbing out after work from the intensity of it. I was unsure if anything would actually change, but the sessions were clear and practical. I learned tools that worked quickly and felt calmer and more in control within weeks.
Why work with me
I’ve worked with trauma for 12 years clinically and from the inside. That second part matters, because a lot of the women I see have already done a round of generic therapy that went nowhere. They don’t need someone to nod sympathetically and reach for a worksheet.
What you get instead:
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Trained in EMDR, Rewind Therapy, CBT and Applied Neuroscience, so the approach gets matched to what you’re carrying
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Direct communication. No tiptoeing, and nothing you bring into a session is going to faze me
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Accredited Registrant of the NCPS,Qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, (University of Edinburgh) Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Neuroscience
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A free 30-minute consultation, so you can hear how I’d actually work before you commit to anything
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If you’ve sat through therapy that felt nice and went nowhere, that gap is exactly where I work. Stop working around it. Start working through it.
A 30-minute consultation costs nothing and tells you exactly how this would work for what you’re actually carrying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know if what I experienced counts as trauma?
A: Trauma isn't determined by the type of event, but by how it affected you. If past experiences are creating ongoing difficulties in relationships, emotional regulation, self-trust, or life satisfaction, then trauma therapy like EMDR can help regardless of whether your experiences seem "big enough" compared to others.
Q: Will I have to relive traumatic experiences in detail?
A: No. With EMDR and Rewind Therapy, healing happens without forcing you to relive painful experiences. These approaches work with your brain's natural processing abilities while you maintain complete control over what you share and when.
Q: How long does trauma therapy take?
A: Many people notice shifts within the first few sessions, with significant improvements typically occurring within months rather than years. However, everyone's healing timeline is unique depending on their experiences, goals, and life circumstances.
Q: I've tried therapy before and it didn't help. What makes this different?
A: Traditional therapy often focuses on talking about experiences repeatedly, which can sometimes reinforce trauma patterns. Trauma-informed approaches like EMDR work directly with how experiences are stored in your nervous system, creating resolution at the source rather than just managing symptoms.
Q: Can online trauma therapy be as effective as in-person sessions?
A: Research consistently shows online trauma therapy can be just as effective as in-person work. Many people feel safer and more in control in their own space, which can actually enhance the healing process for trauma-related issues.
Q: What if I don't remember much about my traumatic experiences?
A: Memory gaps are very common with trauma, and you don't need clear memories to benefit from trauma counselling near me. Your nervous system remembers even when your conscious mind doesn't, and healing can happen regardless of memory clarity.
Q: Will I feel worse before I feel better?
A: Quality trauma therapy is designed to avoid overwhelming you. We work within your "window of tolerance" - that space where you can process experiences without becoming flooded. Any temporary shifts come with support and coping strategies already in place.
Q: How do I choose between EMDR and Rewind Therapy?
A: Both are highly effective trauma treatments. We'll discuss your specific situation and preferences to determine which approach feels most comfortable for you. Many people find both approaches gentle and empowering compared to traditional talk therapy.
If your trauma has led to ongoing worry or overthinking, our CBT therapy in Glasgow page explains how CBT helps calm anxiety and re-train your thought responses