Trauma

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that trauma doesn’t always look the way people expect it to.

Sometimes it comes from one obvious event. Sometimes it’s a childhood where you had to grow up too quickly, a relationship that slowly chipped away at you, a loss that changed everything, or years of living in survival mode without ever really feeling safe.

A lot of women tell me, 'I should be over this by now'.

But trauma doesn’t work like that.

You might be getting on with life, going to work, looking after your family, making plans, doing all the things you’re supposed to do. And yet part of you still feels on edge. You struggle to relax. You’re easily overwhelmed, constantly alert, or exhausted by how hard your mind and body are working just to get through the day.

Sometimes it shows up as anxiety, panic, poor sleep, low confidence, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Sometimes it’s simply a feeling that you’re never quite able to exhale.

You don’t need to force yourself to 'move on'.

Our work together is about helping your nervous system feel safer, reducing that constant sense of threat, and gently rebuilding trust in yourself and in life. We’ll focus on helping you feel calmer, more grounded, and more able to respond to the present, rather than feeling pulled back by the past.

You’ve carried enough on your own.

If this resonates, please read my Testimonials below, and when you’re ready, get in touch.

• Hi, I have been working with Dee for just over a month. I have many complex areas of focus for therapy including trauma and self loathing among many, many more. The difference in myself is extraordinary!, I am more positive, learning to love myself, contented, learning to make positive choices and feel like a new version of myself. I am also prioritising my mental,physical health and also distancing myself from toxic associations with anyone. I simply can't recommend Dee enough and my biggest regret is not reaching out sooner! Life changing! X

• Having to face a masectomy, hysterectomy with chemotherapy after a cancer diagnosis left me an anxious tearful wreck. Being a squeemish person, carrying trauma from a childhood injury made my stress and fear even worse. I knew I needed outside support and found my angel in the form of the lovley Dee Muchmore. Reaching out to her has been the best ting ive done. Dee has taught me a number of different tools and skills to use daily and at times of anxiety and panic, even in public places, I now have the ability to use these skills and techniques to ease the panic and anxiety wherever I am. This has given me a sense of control and peace of mind over my future treatment, im facing months and months of hospital visits, but im totally relaxed now. I use the skills dee has taught me on a daily basis, they are all a major part of my life. They will always be a part of my life and as just as important as eating. Im so fortunate to have found dee, highly recommended.

• When I first spoke to Dee, I was shrouded by a haze of constant anxiety, insomnia, and impatience. Due to years of unresolved trauma and anxiety, I had undergone a personality change and was wholly unhappy with my life and myself. I didn't recognize myself when I spoke or when I looked in the mirror. I was desperate to understand why I was plagued with these things. Initially I was anxious to begin hypnotherapy sessions because I had incorrectly assumed that we would have to dig back into my past (a past so traumatic that even thinking about certain events would bring me to a panic attack). I was afraid that I would have to let myself go and let unwanted thoughts run rampant in my psyche, potentially making me feel worse or deepening this unwelcomed personality change. I couldn't have been more wrong about the processes and outcome of hypnotherapy!! Dee never asked about specific events from my past, nor did we ever speak about anything unpleasant or traumatic! This was a very welcome experience and truly helped me reach my goal of getting back to who I am. She listened to me fully without interruption or judgement, encouraging even the smallest wins and amplifying them for me. She helped me come to see that life is about focusing on the good things in front of me and dismissing the pain of the past, as it is no longer relevant or helpful. I cannot overstate the degree to which Dee helped me, and without her, I doubt I could have come to such conclusions on my own. Because of Dee and her work I have been equipped with the tools to create a positive mindset and thus a better life. Aside from her kindness and empathy, she shared information about the brain and its functions, which was absolutely necessary as an aid in changing my mindset. She helped me immensely because she explained how sleep and meditation are important for helping the brain let go of what it holds onto. She explained to me how the brain operates in relation to panic and anxiety. This was a massive help to me. I highly recommend her and her services to anyone considering hypnotherapy or therapy in general.