Reconnect With Your Inner Child: Gentle Support for Childhood Trauma
Your Childhood Wounds Deserve Compassionate Care
“I feel like that scared child is still inside me, affecting everything I do…”
“I can’t shake the feeling that I’m not good enough, no matter how much I achieve…”
“I find it hard to trust people or form deep connections…”
“I react to situations in ways that don’t make sense to my adult mind…”
“I have this constant feeling of being unsafe, even when there’s no real danger…”
“I struggle with boundaries—either I have walls up or none at all…”
If these feelings resonate with you, I want you to acknowledge the courage it takes to even recognise these patterns. Childhood trauma shapes how we see ourselves and the world, but with gentle, specialised support, you can reconnect with your inner child and create the safety and love that was missing.
Understanding How Childhood Trauma Affects Your Adult Life
As someone who specialises in childhood trauma recovery using advanced techniques like the Family Freedom Protocol, I understand that childhood experiences don’t just stay in the past—they live in your body, your relationships, and your daily responses to life.
Childhood trauma occurs when you experience events that overwhelm your young nervous system’s ability to cope. This might include:
Obvious Trauma:
– Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse that violated your safety and trust
– Severe neglect that left your basic needs unmet
– Witnessing domestic violence that created chronic fear and instability
– Severe bullying that damaged your self-worth and social confidence
– Loss of a parent through death, abandonment, or addiction
– Medical trauma from painful procedures or hospitalisations
Less Obvious but Equally Damaging:
– Emotional neglect where your feelings were dismissed or ignored
– Parentification where you had to be the adult in the family
– Perfectionist demands that made love feel conditional on performance
– Chronic criticism that taught you that you were fundamentally flawed
– Inconsistent caregiving that left you never knowing what to expect
– Family secrets that created shame and disconnection
What’s crucial to understand is that trauma isn’t just about what happened to you—it’s about what didn’t happen that should have. Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, valued, and protected.
My Specialised Approach to Childhood Trauma Recovery
Through years of working with adult survivors of childhood trauma, I’ve developed a comprehensive approach that addresses both the wounded child within you and your adult capacity for resilience and growth.
My Unique Family Freedom Protocol combines:
Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy – Accessing your subconscious mind where childhood memories and patterns are stored, allowing for gentle processing without overwhelming you.
Inner Child Work – Reconnecting with the younger parts of yourself that still carry pain, fear, or unmet needs, and providing them with the love and safety they deserved.
Forgiveness Hypnosis – Guiding you through the complex process of forgiveness—not for others’ benefit, but for your own freedom from carrying resentment and pain.
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) – Reprogramming the limiting beliefs and negative self-talk that developed from childhood experiences.
Timeline Reset Techniques – Helping you reprocess traumatic memories and create new, empowering associations with your past.
This integrated approach allows us to address not just the symptoms of childhood trauma, but the deep-seated patterns that keep you stuck in old ways of being.
How I Help You Reclaim Your Inner Child
During our work together, I guide you through a gentle process that:
– Creates safety for your inner child to emerge and be heard without judgment
– Identifies and releases trapped emotions from childhood that may be affecting your adult relationships
– Rebuilds your core sense of self-worth that may have been damaged in childhood
– Develops healthy boundaries so you can protect yourself while remaining open to connection
– Processes and integrates difficult memories without re-traumatising you
– Cultivates self-compassion to replace the harsh inner critic that developed from childhood messages
– Reconnects you with your authentic self beneath the protective patterns you developed
What makes my approach unique is that we honour both your wounded inner child and your strong, capable adult self, helping them work together rather than against each other.
Your Personalised Journey to Inner Child Recovery
Every childhood experience is unique, and so is every person’s path to recovery. I create a completely personalised approach that honours your specific history, current challenges, and goals for growth.
What You Can Expect During Our Work Together:
1. Safe Space Creation – Establishing a therapeutic environment where all parts of you feel safe to emerge and be heard
2. Gentle Exploration – Carefully exploring your childhood experiences at your pace, never forcing anything that doesn’t feel ready
3. Inner Child Connection – Using hypnotherapy to connect with different ages of your inner child who may need attention and care
4. Pattern Recognition – Identifying how childhood experiences created current patterns in relationships, work, and self-care
5. Timeline Reset – Processing and reframing traumatic memories to reduce their emotional charge and impact on your present life
6. Forgiveness Work – When you’re ready, exploring forgiveness as a path to freedom (this is always optional and at your pace)
7. Integration and Empowerment – Helping your adult self and inner child work together to create the life you truly want
Most clients will experience positive change after the first session and achieve their desired outcome within 3 sessions, and in a few cases a follow-up session may be required for complex childhood trauma.
Real Stories of Inner Child Recovery
“I grew up walking on eggshells around my alcoholic father’s rage. As an adult, I was terrified of any conflict and would shut down or people-please to avoid confrontation. Working with Nikki’s Family Freedom Protocol helped me connect with the scared little girl inside who just wanted to feel safe. Now I can handle difficult conversations with confidence and set boundaries without feeling guilty.” — Rebecca, Perth teacher
“My mother was emotionally unavailable, and I spent my childhood trying to be perfect to get her attention. As an adult, I was a chronic perfectionist who never felt good enough. The inner child work helped me understand that the part of me that was striving so hard was just a little boy who wanted to be loved. Now I can appreciate myself for who I am, not just what I achieve.” — James, business professional
“I was physically abused as a child and carried so much anger and shame into my adult relationships. I thought forgiveness meant letting my abuser off the hook, but Nikki helped me understand that forgiveness was about freeing myself. The timeline reset work allowed me to process those memories without being overwhelmed by them. I finally feel peace.” — Nina, mother of three
The Transformation You’ll Experience
When you reconnect with and nurture your inner child through specialised hypnotherapy, profound changes ripple through every area of your life:
Emotional Freedom:
– Deep self-compassion replacing harsh self-criticism
– Ability to feel and express emotions appropriately
– Freedom from chronic anxiety, depression, or emotional numbness
– Capacity for joy, playfulness, and spontaneity
– Emotional regulation skills that serve you in all relationships
– Release from shame that wasn’t yours to carry
Relationship Transformation:
– Healthy boundaries that protect without isolating
– Ability to trust and be vulnerable with safe people
– Improved communication and conflict resolution skills
– Breaking cycles of unhealthy relationship patterns
– Capacity for genuine intimacy and connection
– Better parenting skills if you have children
Personal Empowerment:
– Strong sense of self-worth that doesn’t depend on others’ approval
– Clarity about your authentic needs, wants, and values
– Confidence to pursue your dreams and goals
– Freedom from people-pleasing and perfectionism
– Ability to advocate for yourself in all situations
– Connection to your inner wisdom and intuition
Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
– Reduced chronic stress and its impact on your body
– Improved sleep and energy levels
– Better self-care practices and body awareness
– Decreased anxiety, depression, and trauma responses
– Enhanced creativity and problem-solving abilities
– Overall sense of peace and groundedness
Why My Approach Works When Others Haven’t
Traditional therapy often focuses on talking about childhood experiences, which can be helpful but doesn’t always create lasting change at the subconscious level where these patterns live.
My Family Freedom Protocol works differently because it:
– Accesses the subconscious mind where childhood memories and beliefs are stored
– Works directly with your inner child rather than just talking about childhood intellectually
– Addresses the whole timeline of your life, not just isolated incidents
– Includes forgiveness work when appropriate, which can be profoundly liberating
– Integrates multiple modalities (hypnotherapy, NLP, timeline techniques) for comprehensive support
– Honours your pace and readiness for each phase of the work
– Creates lasting neurological changes that support your ongoing growth
Many clients tell me they’re amazed at how different they feel after this work—like they’ve finally come home to themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to work with childhood trauma through hypnotherapy?
Yes, when provided by a qualified, trauma-informed practitioner like myself. My approach prioritises your safety and ensures you’re never overwhelmed. We work with your inner child in a protective, nurturing environment.
Will I have to remember everything that happened to me?
No. While some memories may surface naturally, the focus is on healing patterns and reconnecting with your inner child rather than detailed memory recall. Your unconscious mind will only bring forward what you’re ready to handle.
What if I’m not sure if I experienced trauma?
Many people minimise their childhood experiences. If you struggle with the issues mentioned on this page, there was likely some form of trauma or neglect. We can explore this gently together.
Do I have to forgive people who hurt me?
Forgiveness is never forced or required. When we do forgiveness work, it’s always about your freedom and peace, not about excusing others’ behaviour. This work is entirely optional and happens only if and when you’re ready.
How is this different from regular therapy?
While traditional therapy works primarily with your conscious mind, hypnotherapy accesses your subconscious where childhood patterns are stored. The inner child work and timeline techniques allow for deeper, often faster transformation.
Will this work if I had a “normal” childhood?
Trauma isn’t just about extreme abuse. Many people from seemingly normal families carry wounds from emotional neglect, criticism, or other subtle forms of harm. If you struggle with self-worth, relationships, or emotional regulation, this work can be helpful.
Serving Perth and Surrounding Areas
Located in Atwell, I assist clients throughout the Perth metropolitan area including Cockburn Central, Success, Murdoch, Fremantle, Canning Vale, South Perth, and surrounding suburbs. My clinic is easily accessible and provides a private, safe environment for your inner child recovery journey.
Take the First Step Toward Inner Child Recovery
Your inner child has been waiting patiently for someone to truly see, hear, and care for them. That someone can be you, with the right support and guidance. If you’re ready to begin this profound journey of reconnection and recovery, I’m here to walk alongside you with the specialised skills and gentle compassion this work requires.
Phone: 0422 605 241
13 Jenkin Mews, Atwell, WA 6164
By appointment only, Monday to Sunday
9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Your inner child deserves love, safety, and healing.
Book Your Inner Child Recovery Session Now
Emergency Support Resources:
– Lifeline: 13 11 14
– Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
– Mental Health Emergency Response Line: 1300 555 788
If you’re experiencing thoughts of self-harm or are in crisis, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit your nearest emergency department immediately.
About Nikki Taylor
Nikki Taylor is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Master NLP Practitioner, Reiki Master, and Family Freedom Coach. With extensive training in hypnotherapy, NLP, and energy healing, Nikki is passionate about helping others naturally regain their health, happiness, and inner peace without drugs or chemicals.
