therapy for
adult survivors
of childhood trauma
(For the parts of you that still carry what happened.)
if this feels familiar…
You may have lived through childhood experiences that were confusing, overwhelming, or harmful; including childhood sexual abuse, emotional neglect, bullying, or other trauma that was never fully spoken about.
And even now, it might still feel hard to find the words for it, or to believe it still affects you.
Maybe because so much of it was minimised, ignored, or carried alone for so long.
You might even wonder if you “made it all up”. (You didn’t.)
you might notice…
feeling like you have to hold yourself together just to get through the day
shutting down, going numb, or feeling disconnected from yourself
overthinking relationships, conversations, or how you’re perceived by others
carrying shame, or a sense that something is “wrong” with you
fear, guilt, or confusion about naming what you went through
feeling like you should be “over it” by now
constantly scanning for danger, tension, rejection, or signs something is about to go wrong
what’s happening underneath
What you’re going through makes sense when we understand how we learn to survive difficult experiences in childhood.
When childhood involved abuse, emotional neglect, bullying, or instability, you may have adapted in ways that helped you get through at the time. Such as, staying quiet, being alert, people-pleasing, shutting down, or trying to stay in control.
These ways of coping were not wrong. They were protective.
And even now, they can still show up in relationships, stress, conflict, or moments that feel emotionally unsafe.
It can sometimes feel like one part of you knows you’re okay… while another part reacts as if you’re not.
there is hope
Healing doesn’t usually happen all at once.
But over time, therapy can help you begin to feel:
safer within yourself
less overwhelmed by your emotions
more connected to your body, needs, and boundaries
less controlled by shame, fear, or self-doubt
more able to trust yourself and your relationships
a greater sense of calm, clarity, and self-understanding
For many people, healing begins not through forcing themselves to “move on”, but through finally having space to understand what they’ve been carrying..
starting therapy
Reaching out can feel like a big step. I know how nerve-wracking it might feel.
But just so you know:
You don’t need to have the right words (that’s kind of my job!).
You don’t need to have it all figured out (we’ll get there together!).
And you certainly don’t need to talk about your trauma (until you’re ready).
You’re allowed to come exactly as you are.
When you feel ready, you can book a session below — there’s also an option for a free 15-minute meet & greet if you’d prefer to start there.
Or, if you’d like to know a little more first, you can visit the FAQ.
online therapy (telehealth)
Online Therapy (Virtual Therapy) allows you to access counselling from anywhere in Australia, including major cities, regional, and rural areas.
You can connect with your therapist from the comfort of your own space.
I work with introverted, deep feeling adult survivors of childhood abuse, religious trauma, and late-diagnosed neurodivergent individuals.
Benefits of Virtual Therapy:
feel more comfortable, cozy, and safe
no travel or waiting rooms
flexible and accessible sessions
show up as you are, with a cup of tea and fidget toys if needed
you’re welcome here
Hey there, I’m Sam.
I’m a Level 2 ACA Registered Counsellor based on the Sunshine Coast in Australia, and I provide online trauma therapy for people who have been through some really hard and overwhelming experiences, like childhood trauma.
I help people to make sense of what they’ve been through, understand their patterns, and move towards healing. Healing is possible, even if you don’t believe that right now.
I’ve worked in the trauma space for over 20 years (in youth work and community services, plus as a therapist), and I understand how heavy it can feel to carry all of this on your own.
You don’t have to do this alone. Together, we create a space where you can explore your story safely, at your own pace.
My work is holistic and trauma-informed, and I often draw on Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you explore your inner world with curiosity, care and self-acceptance.