Trauma does not always remain in the past. For some people, an experience may continue to influence how they respond to relationships, stress, memories and everyday situations long after the original event has ended. A person may understand intellectually that they are safe, yet their body may continue to react as though danger is present. This can make trauma processing complex, particularly when experiences have been prolonged, repeated or occurred during childhood. Approaches such as Eye...

Childhood experiences shape how adults understand safety, self-worth, and emotional regulation. When unresolved, early trauma can trigger overwhelming adult reactions like intense shame, fear of abandonment, or anger.

What does it mean to be psychologically free? Explore the relationship between mental health, CBT and clinical hypnotherapy, and how understanding our thoughts, emotions and patterns can create greater choice in how we respond to life's challenges.