May 27th, 2025 by admin
Have you ever felt off-balance in a way you couldn’t explain? Maybe you’re taking care of your body, trying to stay positive, even going to therapy, yet something still feels stuck.
What if the root of that heaviness lives in your energy system?
As a holistic counsellor and energy healer, I’ve seen how unresolved trauma and stress often settle deep within the body, especially in the chakras. These energy centres influence how we feel, think, connect and move through life. When they’re blocked or overactive, it can lead to emotional and physical imbalances that no amount of willpower alone can fix.
Let’s take a gentle journey through each chakra to understand how trauma can affect them, and what it looks like when your energy is blocked, overactive or flowing in harmony.
Root Chakra – “I am safe.”
Location: Base of the spine
Represents: Safety, stability, grounding, basic needs
How trauma affects it:
Early childhood instability, financial stress or feeling unsafe in your environment can create deep-rooted fears.
Blocked: Feeling anxious, disconnected, insecure, or like you’re floating through life
Overactive: Being overly controlling, rigid, or obsessed with material security
Balanced: You feel grounded, secure and safe in your body and your life
Sacral Chakra – “I deserve pleasure.”
Location: Below the navel
Represents: Emotions, pleasure, creativity, sensuality
How trauma affects it:
Emotional neglect, shame or sexual trauma can lead to a disconnect from your body and emotional self.
Blocked: Emotional numbness, guilt, low libido, or lack of inspiration
Overactive: Mood swings, addiction to pleasure, overattachment
Balanced: You experience joy, emotional expression and healthy boundaries around pleasure
Solar Plexus Chakra – “I am powerful.”
Location: Upper abdomen
Represents: Self-worth, confidence, personal power
How trauma affects it:
Criticism, bullying or being made to feel powerless can dim your inner fire.
Blocked: Low self-esteem, procrastination, lack of willpower
Overactive: Perfectionism, anger, needing to control everything
Balanced: You feel confident, capable and in alignment with your purpose
Heart Chakra – “I am love.”
Location: Centre of the chest
Represents: Love, compassion, connection
How trauma affects it:
Heartbreak, grief or rejection can cause you to shut down emotionally or give too much of yourself away.
Blocked: Struggles with intimacy, emotional coldness, bitterness
Overactive: Overgiving, codependency, lack of boundaries
Balanced: You feel love for yourself and others and can both give and receive with ease
Throat Chakra – “I express my truth.”
Location: Throat
Represents: Communication, self-expression, truth
How trauma affects it:
Being silenced, shamed or ignored when expressing yourself can make you hide your voice.
Blocked: Fear of speaking up, difficulty expressing emotions, sore throats
Overactive: Talking excessively, not listening, dominating conversations
Balanced: You speak with confidence, honesty and clarity
Third Eye Chakra – “I trust my intuition.”
Location: Between the eyebrows
Represents: Inner vision, clarity, insight
How trauma affects it:
Gaslighting or being taught not to trust your instincts can lead to self-doubt and confusion.
Blocked: Mental fog, indecisiveness, overthinking
Overactive: Living in fantasy, paranoia, excessive daydreaming
Balanced: You trust your intuition and see life with clarity and wisdom
Crown Chakra – “I am connected.”
Location: Top of the head
Represents: Spiritual connection, purpose, higher consciousness
How trauma affects it:
Loss, depression or spiritual disconnection can create feelings of isolation or meaninglessness.
Blocked: Feeling disconnected, stuck in the material world, spiritual confusion
Overactive: Escapism, spiritual bypassing, lack of grounding
Balanced: You feel a sense of peace, presence and connection to something greater
Gentle Healing Begins Within
Healing your chakras isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about remembering who you truly are beneath the layers of stress, pain and conditioning. It’s a journey of coming home to your body, your energy, your truth.
When your chakras begin to open and realign, you don’t just feel lighter, you reconnect with your inner wisdom, your joy, your sense of safety and purpose. You begin to move through life with more clarity, confidence and peace.
You’re not meant to carry it all on your own. .
Reach out for a free 15-minute discovery call and let’s chat about where you’re feeling stuck, and how I can support you on your healing journey. You deserve to feel whole, grounded and fully yourself.
April 14th, 2025 by admin
Let’s be honest – most of us weren’t taught how to feel, express, or process our emotions in healthy ways. We were taught to “get over it,” “stay strong,” or “stop crying.” But the body remembers what the mind tries to bury.
So if you’ve ever asked yourself,
“Why do I feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed… even when life seems fine on the outside?”
You might be carrying unresolved trauma.
And no, trauma doesn’t always mean something extreme. It can be subtle. Cumulative. Invisible to the outside world – but felt deeply inside.
So, what exactly is trauma?
Trauma is not just what happened to you.
It’s what happened inside of you as a result.
It’s the shutdown. The anxiety. The self-doubt. The racing thoughts.
The way your body tenses when someone raises their voice.
The fear of being vulnerable.
The difficulty trusting others – or yourself.
Trauma lives in your nervous system. It’s not just a memory, it’s a felt experience that gets stuck on repeat until it’s witnessed, understood, and released.
Signs you may have unresolved trauma:
- You overreact or shut down in conflict
- You feel anxious even when nothing is “wrong”
- You find it hard to trust, open up, or feel safe in relationships
- You zone out, numb out, or disconnect from your body
- You constantly feel like you’re not good enough
- You’re always busy or distracted—because slowing down feels uncomfortable
- You struggle with people-pleasing or saying “no” without guilt
- You carry physical tension, gut issues, or chronic fatigue without a clear medical cause
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Sound familiar?
These are not personality traits. They’re protective patterns.
They served a purpose once-but now they’re holding you back.
Why talk therapy alone isn’t always enough
Traditional talk therapy can be helpful, but trauma doesn’t live in the thinking mind—it lives in the body.
You can’t logic your way out of stored trauma.
You can’t simply talk your way into safety.
You have to feel your way through it – gently, safely, and with support.
That’s where holistic trauma healing comes in.
What is holistic trauma healing?
It’s healing that goes deeper than the surface.
It honours the whole of you- mind, body, energy, and spirit.
It helps you regulate your nervous system, feel safe in your body, and gently release what you’ve been holding for far too long.
It combines tools like:
- Somatic healing – to release trauma from the body
- Energy healing – to clear emotional blocks stored in the energetic field
- Inner child work – to reconnect with the parts of you that were ignored or hurt
- Shadow work – to integrate suppressed emotions and reclaim your power
- Mind rewiring techniques – to create new, empowering beliefs and patterns
- Spiritual connection – to help you feel supported, guided, and deeply seen
Healing is not about fixing—it’s about remembering
Remembering who you were before life taught you to dim your light.
Before the trauma. Before the survival mode.
Before the people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-protection kicked in.
You were never broken-just burdened.
Holistic trauma healing helps you come back to the truth of who you are. It helps you feel grounded, present, and at peace in your own skin. And the best part? You don’t have to re-live all the pain to let it go.
So… are you carrying more than you realise?
Pause for a moment.
- What emotions do you avoid feeling?
- Where do you feel tension or tightness in your body
- What would it feel like to not carry this anymore?
You don’t have to have a dramatic story for your pain to be valid.
If it hurt you, shaped you, or left a wound—it matters.
And if you’re reading this, maybe a part of you is already ready.
Ready to stop surviving and start truly living.
Ready to release the weight of the past.
Ready to feel light, clear, safe, and you again.
You don’t have to do it alone. I’m here when you’re ready. Contact us for more details.
February 21st, 2025 by admin
If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, constantly tuning in to others’ emotions and absorbing their pain, chances are you’re an empath. While being an empath can feel like a gift, it can also feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve experienced childhood trauma.
Let’s chat about how childhood trauma can shape empaths, why it can feel like a blessing and a curse, and, most importantly, how you can begin to heal and thrive.
What Makes Someone an Empath?
Empaths are highly sensitive people who can sense and feel the emotions, energy, and even physical sensations of others. It’s like having a built-in emotional radar that’s always on.
Some people are naturally born empaths, but for many, childhood trauma plays a significant role in developing this heightened sensitivity.
How Childhood Trauma Creates Empaths
When you grow up in an environment where you had to stay hyper-alert to the moods or behaviours of others – maybe a parent who was unpredictable, emotionally unavailable, or even abusive – your nervous system adapts. You become incredibly skilled at reading people, sensing tension, and knowing how to navigate tricky situations.
This survival mechanism can turn into heightened empathy. You’ve spent so much time tuned in to the emotional world of others that it becomes second nature. While this might have helped you cope as a child, as an adult, it can feel draining and even overwhelming.
The Emotional Burden of Unhealed Trauma for Empaths
If your childhood trauma hasn’t been addressed, being an empath can feel more like a curse than a gift. You might:
- Struggle with setting boundaries and saying no.
- Absorb other people’s emotions and pain, leaving you exhausted.
- Feel responsible for fixing or rescuing others.
- Experience anxiety, burnout, or even physical health issues from carrying so much emotional weight.
Sound familiar? It’s not your fault, but there are ways to lighten the load and heal.
Healing for Empaths: Turning a Curse into a Gift
The good news? You can heal, release the weight of the past, and learn to embrace being an empath in a way that feels empowering rather than draining.
Here are some steps to get started:
- Recognise the Connection Between Trauma and Your Empathy
Awareness is the first step. Reflect on your childhood experiences and how they may have shaped your ability to tune in to others so deeply. Acknowledging that this was a survival mechanism.
- Set Boundaries That Protect Your Energy
Empaths often feel guilty saying no, but setting boundaries is one of the most loving things you can do – for yourself and others.
- Practice saying no without overexplaining.
- Visualise an energetic “shield” around yourself when you’re in emotionally intense situations.
- Spend time alone to recharge without guilt.
It’s okay to put yourself first. In fact, it’s essential.
- Learn to Ground Yourself
As an empath, staying grounded is key. When you’re grounded, you can feel your own emotions instead of absorbing everyone else’s.
- Try grounding techniques like walking barefoot on grass, deep breathing, or visualising roots growing from your feet into the earth.
- Regular meditation or mindfulness practices can also help you centre yourself and create a calm inner space.
- Heal Your Inner Child
Your inner child – the part of you that experienced those early traumas – may still be holding on to pain, fear, or feelings of unworthiness. Healing this part of yourself can be incredibly liberating.
- Journaling, visualisation, or working with a holistic therapist can help you connect with your inner child.
- Offer your inner child compassion and the reassurance they needed back then.
- Release Stored Emotional Trauma
Trauma often gets stuck in the body. If you’ve ever felt heavy or tense for no apparent reason, that could be emotional energy that hasn’t been released.
- Practices like energy healing, breathwork, or somatic therapy can help you release that stored energy and feel lighter.
- Movement, like yoga or even dancing, can also help you release tension and reconnect with your body.
- Reframe Your Empathy as a Superpower
Once you start healing, you can step into the more empowered side of being an empath. Instead of feeling like you’re at the mercy of others’ emotions, you can use your empathy as a tool for deeper connection, intuition, and even leadership.
Being an empath isn’t something you need to fix – it’s something to embrace, with the right tools and boundaries in place.
- Surround Yourself with Support
Healing is never something you have to do alone. Surround yourself with people who get it – whether that’s a trusted friend, a therapist, or a supportive community.
I’ve worked with many empaths who’ve carried the weight of the world, only to find freedom and empowerment once they started releasing their past. If this resonates with you, know that there’s hope, and it’s never too late to heal.
You Deserve to Feel Light and Free
Your childhood may have shaped you, but it doesn’t define you. Healing is about recognising your patterns, letting go of what no longer serves you, and stepping into the best version of yourself.
You deserve to feel light, free, and in control of your own energy. And when you heal, you don’t just change your life – you inspire others to do the same.
If this is something you’re ready to dive into, I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way. You’ve got this! Contact me today to book a session or learn more.