Treating PTSD

Let me answer some commonly asked questions, and I'll chuck in some research too. 

 

How I started working with PTSD

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I actually started working with PTSD by accident.

 

After my son was born, I experienced birth trauma myself, something that was definitely made worse by my "hypnobirthing" experience. It wasn't until I qualified as a hypnotherapist in 2020 that I realised the practitioner I'd seen hadn't actually been trained in clinical hypnosis.

 

That realisation became a bit of a personal mission. My first few clients had experienced difficult or traumatic births, and I wanted to help provide the support that I hadn't received. Without really planning it, I found myself specialising in postnatal PTSD (PN-PTSD).

 

As my practice grew, I decided to study for a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (and Sociology). I became fascinated by trauma, PTSD and, in particular, attachment. Many of the themes I was learning about at university were also appearing in the therapy room, so I began integrating psychological research with my clinical work.

 

Alongside my degree, I completed additional professional training (CPD) in PTSD, read extensively, continued developing my practice, and had the privilege of working with clients who trusted me with some of the most difficult experiences of their lives.

 

My undergraduate dissertation was titled:

 

"Using an Integrative Hypnotherapeutic Approach in Trauma Treatment – The Importance of Imagination and Attachment in Therapy."

 

During my research, I explored a wide range of therapeutic models for treating PTSD and found some incredibly encouraging evidence supporting the use of hypnotherapy. I'll be sharing more about that research with you shortly.

 

After my Bachelor's degree, I went on to complete a Master's degree in Psychology, giving me Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

 

One day, I'd love to continue my training to doctorate level or top up my qualifications to psychotherapy level. For now, though, I'm exactly where I want to be—working with clients in the therapy room while raising my family.