About trauma therapy

Trauma Therapy with a Psychodynamic Approach
I specialize in the treatment of stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.
In my work, I take a psychodynamic approach, which means we explore how your present struggles may be connected to unconscious patterns and emotional experiences formed earlier in life.
Substantial research shows that many of the challenges people face in adulthood often originate in childhood, where certain basic emotional needs were not fully met. For some, this has led to the development of survival mechanisms or behavioural patterns that once served an important function — perhaps helping them feel safe or accepted at a difficult time.
But as life moves on, those same patterns can become barriers to healing, leading to emotional distress, relationship difficulties, or a sense of being stuck. And while these patterns can be hard to break, they are not permanent.
In psychodynamic trauma therapy, we gently bring these unconscious patterns to the surface within a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. We explore:
• Early attachment experiences and unmet emotional needs
• The origin of recurring emotional and relational patterns
• Internal conflicts shaped by early trauma
• Emotions that may have been suppressed or never safely processed
In some cases, the root of the struggle lies in not having learned self-regulation in childhood — often because the child lacked emotionally attuned caregivers. Without adequate mirroring from parents or trusted adults, the nervous system may not have developed the ability to process stress or emotional overwhelm in a healthy way. This can lead to emotional dysregulation later in life.
By working together in a safe, respectful space, we can start to build this capacity — so that healing becomes possible not just at a cognitive level, but emotionally and relationally, too.
This form of therapy supports long-term healing and is especially helpful for people dealing with:
• Complex or developmental trauma
• Early childhood neglect or abuse
• Emotional overwhelm, numbness, or chronic stress
• Addiction or compulsive patterns
• Difficulties in relationships or low self-worth