What Is Trauma?
Trauma is an emotional and psychological response to deeply distressing or disturbing events that overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope. According to the American Psychological Association, trauma can result from events such as:
Trauma may trigger immediate shock and denial, followed by long-lasting effects such as anxiety, depression, flashbacks, sleep disturbances, and even physical symptoms like chronic fatigue and tension headaches. While these reactions are natural, some individuals remain “stuck” in survival mode, unable to fully recover without professional help.
When Should You Seek Trauma Therapy?
Healing from trauma is a personal journey, and recovery timelines vary widely. If any of the following signs resonate with you and persist for longer than a few months, it may be time to seek professional trauma support:
These symptoms may indicate unprocessed trauma. Left unresolved, trauma can affect every aspect of your life—your health, your relationships, and your ability to feel joy or peace.
Every person recovers from trauma differently, but if you haven’t seen any improvement after months have passed, you may need to seek help from a trauma expert.
If you find any of the following true for you, it may be time to seek help with your trauma:
You have problems functioning at home or work?
Suffering from severe anxiety, fears, or depression
Unable to form close, satisfying relationships
You suffer from terrible memories, nightmares or flashbacks
You increasingly avoid anything that reminds you of the trauma
You are numb and have no contact with other people You use alcohol or drugs to make yourself feel better
How Hypnotherapy Assists You Self-Heal Yourself From Trauma
Hypnotherapy for trauma offers a safe, non-invasive way to reach and heal the wounded parts of your subconscious mind. Unlike talk therapy, which primarily works through conscious processing, hypnosis gently bypasses the critical mind to address the root causes of your emotional pain at a deeper level.
As a trauma-informed hypnotherapist in Johannesburg, I help you:
Through personalised hypnotherapy sessions, you can safely process unresolved trauma, create new neural pathways, and restore balance in your nervous system.
Trauma Types That Hypnotherapy Can Help With
Hypnosis can assist in the healing of a wide range of trauma-related experiences, including:
Even if you’re unsure of what caused your emotional pain, hypnotherapy can uncover hidden wounds that may be affecting you subconsciously.
What to Expect in Hypnotherapy for Trauma
In our sessions together, I create a calm, compassionate, and confidential space. Trauma healing is not rushed—it unfolds at your pace. Using evidence-based hypnotherapy techniques, we:
Everything you share is treated with the utmost confidentiality and care. I approach your healing with respect, empathy, and deep understanding of how trauma affects the mind, body, and spirit.
You are not broken.
You are not alone.
And healing is possible—no matter how long ago the trauma occurred.
With Hypnosis, Non-Medical Hypnotherapy, Analytical Hypnotherapy for Trauma in New York City, New Jersey, Boston, Johannesburg, you can begin a powerful journey of emotional release, self-reclamation, and deep healing. Whether you’ve been struggling for years or are just beginning to explore your path forward, I’m here to guide you safely toward peace and freedom.
Book a Confidential Consultation Now
Ready to release the pain of the past and step into a stronger, calmer future?
Contact me today to schedule your trauma recovery hypnotherapy session.
My journey assisting people began in 1989. I started giving my first online sessions in 2020. My services include counselling, NLP, coaching, hypnotherapy, mentoring and team building.
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