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You don't need fixed. You were hurt and need to heal.
Trauma Counsellor Clydebank | Brain Botanics
Professional Trauma Therapy in Clydebank helps women break free from survival patterns that no longer serve them. Using specialised approaches like Rewind Therapy and EMDR, we help you process difficult experiences safely and effectively.
From Disconnection to Genuine Belonging
Maybe you're sitting with friends or family in Clydebank, laughing and chatting, but inside you feel completely alone - like you're performing the role of someone who belongs while your real self remains hidden and unreachable.
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You might find yourself desperately wanting close relationships but simultaneously pushing people away when they get too near the parts of you that feel vulnerable or damaged. It's like you're starving for connection while also being terrified of it.
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Or perhaps you feel like you're speaking a different language than everyone else - like other people have access to some handbook on how to be human that you never received, leaving you feeling fundamentally different and alone.
You might be the woman who:
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Feels chronically lonely - even when surrounded by people, you feel isolated and misunderstood, like no one really sees or knows the real you​
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Struggles with emotional intimacy - wanting close relationships but feeling terrified of being truly vulnerable or letting people see your authentic self​
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Has difficulty trusting others - past hurt making you suspicious of people's motives, even when they seem genuinely caring​
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Feels like you don't belong anywhere - like you're always on the outside looking in, never quite fitting in or feeling at home​
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Experiences shame about your past - carrying secrets or experiences that make you feel fundamentally different or damaged​
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Avoids deep conversations - keeping relationships at surface level because going deeper feels too risky or exposing
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How this disconnection impacts your whole world:
Your romantic relationships suffer because true intimacy requires vulnerability you can't access. You either choose partners who keep you at a distance or you sabotage good relationships when they start getting too close to your authentic self.
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Your friendships remain superficial because you're so afraid of being rejected if people see the real you that you never let them close enough to truly know you. You maintain multiple acquaintances but struggle to build deep, meaningful connections.
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Your sense of identity becomes unclear because you've spent so long hiding parts of yourself that you've lost touch with who you really are underneath all the protective layers.
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Your life feels empty despite achievements because success without genuine connection feels hollow. You might excel professionally or academically, but without people to truly share it with, accomplishments lose their meaning.
You go through life feeling like you're watching everyone else experience the belonging and connection you desperately crave but can't seem to access yourself.
You werent meant to go through this life alone
Trauma-informed therapy in Clydebank helps heal the wounds that created walls between you and others, so you can experience the deep connection and belonging your heart craves.
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What becomes possible when connection heals:
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Emotionally: Feel safe being your authentic self with others. Experience vulnerability as strength rather than danger, and allow yourself to be seen and loved for who you really are.
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In relationships: Build genuine intimacy based on mutual trust and understanding. Create connections where you feel truly known rather than performing acceptability.
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Socially: Feel like you belong in your community and relationships. Experience the natural ease of connection rather than the exhausting work of trying to fit in.
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Within yourself: Reconnect with your own authentic identity. Know who you are beneath the protective masks and feel proud of your genuine self.
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How our trauma approach restores connection:
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EMDR and Rewind Therapy help heal the experiences that taught you connection wasn't safe, allowing your natural capacity for intimacy and belonging to emerge.
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EMDR therapy processes the hurt that created your protective walls, reducing their emotional charge so they no longer control your relationships
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Rewind Therapy heals attachment wounds and betrayal trauma while keeping you emotionally safe throughout the process
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Person-centred counselling provides the authentic, accepting relationship that helps rebuild your trust in connection itself
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Unlike other therapy approaches that focus only on symptom management, trauma therapy addresses the relational wounds that create isolation, helping you rebuild your capacity for genuine intimacy.
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Most clients begin feeling less alone and more connected within the first few sessions, with significant improvements in relationship quality often occurring within months.
Trauma Counselling Can Help You:
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Heal relational wounds - process experiences that taught you connection wasn't safe, allowing your natural capacity for intimacy to return
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Build authentic self-worth - develop genuine self-acceptance that makes vulnerability feel safe rather than terrifying
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Develop secure attachment - learn to create and maintain healthy relationships based on mutual trust and understanding
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Process betrayal and abandonment - heal from experiences that taught you people will leave or hurt you if they really know you
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Reconnect with your authentic self - rediscover who you are beneath protective masks and defense mechanisms
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Create emotional safety - build internal security that allows you to risk being vulnerable with trustworthy people
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Improve communication skills - express your needs, feelings, and boundaries in ways that deepen rather than damage relationships
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Break isolation patterns - move from chronic loneliness to genuine belonging in your relationships and community
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Transform shame into self-compassion - release the belief that you're fundamentally flawed or unworthy of love
You were made for connection, and connection is still possible for you.
Your isolation isn't a character flaw or evidence that you're fundamentally unlovable. It's an intelligent protection strategy your mind created when connection felt dangerous or when people you trusted caused you harm.
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The walls that feel so solid, the fear that feels so real, the loneliness that feels so permanent - these are responses to experiences, not reflections of your true nature or your capacity for love.
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You're not "too broken" for love or "too damaged" for belonging.
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You don't need to have all your issues resolved before you deserve connection. You don't need to be perfect to be worthy of authentic relationships. Your vulnerability and imperfection are actually what make genuine intimacy possible.
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The deep, meaningful relationships you see other people having - those are available to you too.
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With the right trauma counsellor Glasgow support, you can move from isolation to genuine belonging, from surface-level interactions to deep, meaningful connections that nourish your soul and remind you that you're not alone in this world.
Wondering how all this works?
1. Free Consultation
Click this link to schedule a complimentary consultation with me at the day and time that works for you. This will take place as a private, 30 minute phone call. This is a chance for us to discuss what's bringing you to therapy and determine if we're a good fit to work together. There's no pressure - just an opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for my approach.
2. We'll connect
During our consult I'll ask you some questions about what's keeping you stuck. You can ask me questions, get to know more about how I work, and we will each decide if I have the right skillset for you and if we would be a good fit to work together. This initial conversation helps us establish the foundation for our therapeutic relationship - a crucial element for effective therapy.
3. Get to work
We'll start by meeting weekly for 5 weeks to allow us to get to know one another and begin the work. We may shift to biweekly or monthly depending on your needs and goals. Throughout our work together, we'll regularly check in on your progress and adjust our approach as needed. My goal is to provide you with the tools and support you need to eventually navigate life's challenges independently.
Specialised Support for Connection and Relationship Healing
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: I've tried therapy before and it didn't help. How is trauma counselling different?
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A: Traditional therapy often focuses on talking through experiences repeatedly, which can reinforce trauma patterns. A Trauma therapist EMDR/Rewind therapy approaches work with your brain's natural processing system without requiring you to relive painful experiences. We use techniques that help your nervous system heal while you remain safe throughout.
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Q: Do I have to talk about traumatic details?
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A: No. With EMDR and Rewind Therapy, we work with your brain's ability to process memories without describing them in detail. You maintain complete control over what you share and when - healing can happen even without discussing specific memories.
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Q: How long does trauma therapy take?
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A: Many people notice shifts within the first few sessions, with significant improvements often within months. Unlike traditional talk therapy that can take years, trauma-focused approaches work more efficiently by targeting how trauma is stored in your mind & nervous system.
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Q: What if I can't remember my trauma clearly?
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A: Memory gaps are common with trauma, and you don't need clear memories to benefit. Your nervous system remembers even when your conscious mind doesn't. If experiences impact your ability to feel safe or engage fully in life, trauma therapy can help regardless of memory clarity.
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Q: Is online trauma therapy as effective?
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A: Research shows online trauma therapy can be equally effective. Being in your safe space often helps you feel more in control, which is particularly important for trauma work. It also eliminates transport barriers when you're already managing difficult symptoms.
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Q: Will I feel worse before feeling better?
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A: Trauma-informed approaches are designed to avoid making you feel worse. We work within your "window of tolerance" - processing experiences without overwhelm. Any temporary awareness increases come with coping strategies and support.