Childhood Trauma Healing Through Personalised Therapy
Childhood trauma can stay with you long after the events have passed. Whether your experiences involved neglect, abuse, emotional absence or overwhelming fear, the effects often live on in the body, mind and nervous system. You might not always remember what happened clearly, but the emotional patterns show up in how you think, feel and relate to others.
At Past 2 Present Counselling & Psychotherapy, we offer a calm, respectful and non-clinical space where you can begin healing childhood wounds in your own time. You won’t be pushed to talk before you're ready. You’ll be heard, supported and guided with compassion every step of the way.
How Therapy Can Help Heal Childhood Trauma
The effects of early trauma aren’t always obvious. They can show up in subtle, persistent ways that affect your everyday life. You might notice:
- Low self-worth or inner criticism
- Difficulties trusting others or setting boundaries
- Emotional numbness or disconnection
- People-pleasing or avoidance behaviours
- Anxiety, depression or unexplained fears
- Struggles with relationships or intimacy
- A feeling of being “stuck” or unsafe in your body
If any of these sound familiar, therapy can help make sense of where they come from—and begin the process of release and recovery.
Therapy Approaches for Trauma Recovery
Past 2 Present uses an integrative approach to counselling, allowing us to gently draw from several styles to support your healing:
- Person-Centred Therapy – Focusing on safety, empathy and your own inner wisdom
- Trauma-Informed Practice – Recognising how trauma affects every part of the self
- Solution-Focused Counselling – Building small, manageable changes and wins
- Psychoeducation – Understanding the brain’s trauma response and how to soothe it
- Walk and Talk Therapy – Outdoor sessions in Cornwall that combine movement with reflection
Whether you prefer online support, telephone calls or in-person sessions, your comfort is always the priority.
Why Childhood Trauma Still Affects Us as Adults
Children don’t have the resources to process overwhelming emotions. Instead, we adapt by shutting down, pleasing others, or trying to stay invisible. These strategies often continue into adulthood—even when we no longer need them.
Therapy offers the chance to rewrite those early patterns, creating new ways of relating to yourself and the world. With time, the shame, fear or confusion linked to past experiences can begin to fade.
What Does This Mean for You and Your Future?
Healing childhood trauma is one of the bravest things you can do. It's not about pretending things didn’t happen—it’s about choosing to face them with support, so you can live with more peace, freedom and clarity.
You deserve to feel safe in your own body. You deserve to speak your truth. You deserve relationships built on trust and mutual respect. And therapy can help you get there—one step at a time.
Do I need to remember everything that happened?
No. Many people have partial or unclear memories. Therapy focuses on how you feel now, not on recalling every detail.
What if I don’t want to talk about the past?
That’s okay. You’re always in control. Therapy meets you where you are and works at your pace.
How long does it take to heal childhood trauma?
Healing looks different for everyone. Some find relief after a few months, others take longer. There's no right timeline.
Can online therapy help with trauma?
Yes. Online therapy offers safety and accessibility, especially if you're not ready for in-person sessions.
Is Walk and Talk Therapy suitable for trauma healing?
Yes. Being outdoors can be grounding and may help you feel more connected and present.
Will I have to re-live traumatic memories?
No. Trauma-informed therapy avoids re-traumatisation and focuses on emotional safety and gentle processing.