Insights on Therapy, Trauma & Emotional Wellbeing

Gentle, clear writing on trauma, EMDR and the things we carry. By Dr Gurpreet Kaur, Clinical Psychologist.

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Featured · Complex PTSD

Signs of Complex PTSD You Might Not Recognise

Complex PTSD often has no single event and no clear before. Eight signs people overlook, and what can help.

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Trauma

Does Everyone Have Trauma?

Does Everyone have Trauma? Trauma seems to be a controversial term which can be challenging to fully grasp. The recent surge in the use of the term trauma

EMDR

What Actually Happens in EMDR? A Clear Walkthrough with Examples

A step-by-step look at what happens in an EMDR session, from the first assessment to processing a memory, with clear, everyday examples.

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Healing

Root Causes of Imposter Syndrome: Why Smart People Doubt Themselves

Imposter syndrome affects up to 70% of people. Discover the root causes – from perfectionism and family patterns to workplace bias – and learn how to start breaking the cycle.

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Healing

Limerence: Why Does It Hurt So Bad?

Discover how to overcome limerence and obsessive thoughts with these helpful tips on our website. Don’t face it alone – find support today!

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Healing

Why You Understand Your Patterns But Still Can’t Change Them

You can see the pattern you keep repeating clearly. You can name where it came from. You can explain it to a friend, almost clinically, the way you’d

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Trauma

Trauma – the evolution of the term

What does trauma mean? The word “trauma” has its origins in ancient Greek, where “τραῦμα” (trauma) or the term “τραυματικός” (traumatikos) described an injury from a wound. The

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