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May 27, 2025
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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.
