Trauma therapy
At Holistische Therapie Rotterdam, I’m here to support you on your journey of trauma recovery. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment where you can work towards restoring balance and enhancing your well-being and happiness.
— a holistic view of trauma
The root of your concerns
In holistic therapy, we recognise that trauma affects our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual dimensions. That is why we focus on addressing the underlying causes and promoting healing across all these dimensions, not just suppressing symptoms.
Concerns
● Flashbacks and nightmares
● Anxiety and panic attacks
● Low mood and depression
● Chronic pain
● Sleep problems
● Relationship difficulties
● Shame and guilt
● feeling ungrounded
Where trauma can originate
Trauma can take many forms and may be caused by a single shocking event or prolonged exposure to stressful circumstances. Examples of trauma include:
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Loss of a loved one
- Bullying
- Childhood neglect
- Emotional abuse
It is important to note that trauma is not always the result of major events. Small traumatic experiences, such as unmet needs or emotional neglect in childhood, can also have a profound effect on our well-being. It is often the experiences we missed that continue to cause us so much pain later in life.
Have questions or interested in starting therapy? Feel free to get in touch.
— TREATMENT METHODS
How we work
At Holistische Therapie Rotterdam, we offer a range of holistic treatment methods to support you in processing trauma. These include:
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: a proven, effective short-term method for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact.
Body-oriented therapy
Somatic experiencing and body-oriented trauma therapy involve the body in the healing process. This can help release tension and blockages stored in the body.
Mindfulness & meditation
Learning to be present with what is, with kindness, so your nervous system can settle and make room for healing. Practising these techniques can help reduce anxiety and build emotional resilience.
