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Trauma

thérapie Amsterdam

Trauma often originates in childhood, where repeated experiences of neglect, abuse, or emotional abandonment can leave deep, lasting imprints on an individual’s psyche. In severe cases, this can contribute to personality disorders.

Children rely on caregivers not only for physical needs but also for emotional safety, validation, and love. When these fundamental needs go unmet, a child may develop survival-based responses that persist into adulthood. These ingrained patterns can complicate self-esteem and relationships later in life.

As adults, individuals with childhood trauma often struggle with self-worth, trust, and a lingering sense of shame or fear. Healing from trauma involves recognizing and unlearning these survival patterns while developing self-compassion—a journey that can transform your relationship with yourself and others.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy provides a safe space to explore and process your traumatic experiences, so that you can build the life and the relationships that you want. By understanding how trauma affects your life, you can begin to heal. I draw from several evidence-based treatment methods to create a treatment tailored to your needs, including:

  • Schema Therapy: This is one of the most effective approaches to identify and address deep-seated patterns of perception and behavior, the “schemas”, formed in response to past trauma, allowing you to alter unhelpful beliefs that negatively influence your self-image and relationships.
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): EMDR facilitates the processing and integration of traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity and helping you develop healthier coping mechanisms. I use a softer approach that unlocks each person’s own wisdom to heal.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT encourages you to accept everything that you experience, like your thoughts and feelings. We will strive against avoidance, fostering psychological flexibility and helping you commit to actions aligned with what’s important to you, your values.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This method helps identify and change negative thought patterns that contribute to feelings of distress, empowering you to view situations more realistically and positively.

Through therapy, you can gain insight into your experiences, rebuild trust, develop coping skills, and promote healing. You are not alone; together, we can navigate the complexities of trauma and work towards reclaiming your life and well-being.

Ready to take the first step toward healing? I’m here to support you.

Let’s work together to help you regain balance and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

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