Trauma Therapy in Derby
For things that happened — accidents, abuse, loss, or experiences that still affect how you feel today. Paced, careful, and always within what your system can hold.
BACP-registered · In-person Derby · Online UK · Confidential
Trauma-informed, stabilisation-first
We don't rush into the worst of it. Stabilisation comes first — internal safety, grounding, regulation. Only then do we use EMDR or hypnotherapy to process specific memories, at a pace your body chooses.
What this can help with
- ✓Single-incident trauma
- ✓Complex / developmental trauma
- ✓Childhood abuse or neglect
- ✓Bereavement and loss
- ✓Medical trauma
- ✓Assault and accidents
- ✓Birth trauma
- ✓Vicarious trauma in helping roles
How sessions are structured
- Step 1
Settle
Sessions to build internal resources before any processing happens.
- Step 2
Process
EMDR or hypnotherapy at a pace you set — never pushed.
- Step 3
Integrate
Rebuild a sense of self that isn't organised around the trauma.
What clients say
★★★★★"I decided to seek structured support and expertise — highly recommend James."
★★★★★"Working with James has been incredibly helpful for my anxiety. He creates a calm, supportive environment."
★★★★★"Therapy with James helped me understand myself and overcome patterns I'd struggled with for years."
Frequently asked questions
Will I be retraumatised?+
Our pace is designed to avoid this. Stabilisation comes first and you stay in control throughout.
Do I have to tell the whole story?+
No. EMDR and hypnotherapy don't require detailed narration.
How long does trauma therapy take?+
It varies. Single-incident trauma often resolves in 4–8 sessions; complex trauma takes longer.
Ready to take the first step?
Two minutes. No forms. No pressure. Just a conversation.