Psychotherapy, meaning 'soul healing' in Greek, is a powerful process of growth, resilience, and self-discovery.

Sophie's Trauma Recovery Therapy bridges the gap where mainstream psychology and counselling do not go.

Trauma-informed counselling or traditional talk therapies do not include trauma recovery therapy. Talk therapies generally focus on psychological health in a person's present thoughts and feelings and apply rational thinking to improve the situation, which will only access the conscious awareness in your mind. Talking therapies help you to clarify goals and explore your beliefs and values; however, they do not have access to the unconscious mind, where deep trauma and persistent issues are repressed and retained in the limbic system.

Research in neuroscience and epigenetics tells us that accessing the brain to heal trauma can be effective, safe, and long-lasting. By clearing one neural pathway at a time in only a few sessions, permanent change for a person can be possible.

As a psychotherapist, I use SEMI (Systemic Emotional Mind Integration) therapy to address the amygdala’s role in storing emotional memories tied to trauma and activating the brain’s survival responses, such as "fight, flight, or freeze." When trauma remains unresolved, the amygdala can become overactive, leading to heightened stress, emotional dysregulation, and hypervigilance.

Through EMI therapy, I work with the subconscious to safely release these emotional imprints, calming the amygdala’s activity and enabling clients to move from survival mode to emotional balance. This approach promotes healing and resilience without re-traumatisation, helping clients regain emotional well-being.

EMI is effective for:

• Acute Trauma: Single-event trauma such as accidents or assaults.
• Complex Trauma: Chronic or repeated trauma, including abuse or neglect.
• Intergenerational Trauma: Emotional patterns passed down through family systems.
• Emotional Dysregulation: Issues like anxiety, depression, or chronic stress rooted in unresolved trauma.

Benefits of EMI for Trauma Recovery

• Non-Invasive: Clients do not need to relive trauma in detail to achieve healing.
• Rapid Resolution: Trauma is often resolved in a few focused sessions, making it ideal for clients seeking efficient outcomes.
• Holistic Healing: EMI addresses emotional, mental, and systemic components, ensuring comprehensive recovery.
• Self-Empowerment: Clients regain control over their lives and emotions, developing resilience and independence

Clients often report:

• A sense of clarity and empowerment as they integrate fragmented parts of themselves.
• Reduced triggers and a greater ability to manage life stressors.
• Immediate relief and lightness after releasing long-held emotional burdens.