Childhood Trauma Therapy for Adults

Childhood trauma therapy for adults

The effects of what happened in childhood don't disappear when you grow up. If early experiences of neglect, abuse, instability, or emotional absence still shape how you see yourself and relate to others, therapy can help you understand those patterns — and begin to build something different.

Signs childhood trauma may still be present in adulthood

You might not connect current difficulties to childhood. But certain patterns often have roots in early experience: chronic people-pleasing and difficulty saying no, a deep fear of abandonment or rejection, relationships that feel intense but unstable, persistent self-doubt or a sense of being fundamentally flawed, difficulty identifying or expressing emotions, hypervigilance around conflict, or a tendency to shut down when things get close.

These aren't character flaws. They're adaptations your younger self developed to survive. Therapy helps you recognise them and develop new ways of relating — to yourself and others.

What we work on together

We explore how early experiences shaped your beliefs about yourself, relationships, and safety. This includes understanding attachment patterns, grieving what you didn't receive, developing self-compassion, building boundaries, and learning to trust — at a pace that feels manageable.

This work is gentle and collaborative. You won't be pushed to disclose anything before you're ready.

NHS and private therapy options

NHS Talking Therapies are available through self-referral and can be helpful for many people. Private therapy offers additional flexibility — particularly for complex or long-standing patterns where an open-ended, relationally-focused approach may be beneficial. Both are legitimate routes to support. You can find accredited therapists through the BACP or check the PSA-accredited register.

Getting started

Sessions are 50 minutes, held online. The first step is a free 15-minute consultation where we can talk about what you're experiencing and whether this therapy feels right for you.