Support for Trauma: Gentle Assistance for PTSD Recovery
Your Trauma Is Valid, and Recovery Is Possible
“I can’t stop the flashbacks and nightmares from taking over my life…”
“I feel like I’m constantly on edge, waiting for something terrible to happen…”
“My body remembers things my mind wishes it could forget…”
“I don’t feel safe anywhere, even in places that should be peaceful…”
“People say ‘just move on,’ but they don’t understand that trauma lives in my body…”
“I’m tired of feeling broken and disconnected from everyone around me…”
If these words resonate with your experience, I want you to know that your pain is real, your trauma is valid, and most importantly—recovery is absolutely possible. You’re not broken, and you’re not beyond help. What you’re experiencing is your nervous system’s natural response to overwhelming experiences, and with the right support, you can find peace again.
Understanding Trauma: It’s Not Your Fault
As someone who has dedicated years to helping people work through trauma, I understand that PTSD and Complex PTSD aren’t just “bad memories”—they’re whole-body experiences that affect every aspect of your life. Trauma changes how your nervous system responds to the world, often leaving you feeling unsafe even in objectively safe situations.
Your trauma might stem from:
Single-Incident Trauma:
– Accidents or injuries that left you feeling helpless and vulnerable
– Natural disasters that shattered your sense of security
– Medical emergencies or procedures that felt overwhelming and frightening
– Violent crimes or assaults that violated your sense of safety
– Military combat experiences that exposed you to life-threatening situations
– Sudden losses that turned your world upside down
Complex or Ongoing Trauma:
– Childhood abuse or neglect that affected your developing sense of safety
– Domestic violence that kept you in a constant state of fear
– Workplace bullying or harassment that eroded your self-worth
– Medical trauma from ongoing procedures or chronic illness
– Betrayal trauma from trusted people who violated that trust
– Intergenerational trauma passed down through family patterns
What’s crucial to understand is that trauma isn’t about what happened to you—it’s about how your nervous system responded to overwhelming experiences. There’s no “right” way to be traumatised, and your response is completely valid.
My Gentle, Trauma-Informed Approach
Working with trauma requires special care, understanding, and patience. Through my years of experience helping people work through PTSD and Complex PTSD, I’ve developed a gentle approach that prioritises your safety and control throughout the entire process.
How I Help You Reclaim Your Sense of Safety
My trauma-informed hypnotherapy approach focuses on:
– Creating absolute safety in our sessions so your nervous system can begin to relax and find calm
– Restoring your sense of control by ensuring you direct the pace and depth of our work
– Gently processing traumatic memories without re-traumatising or overwhelming you
– Rebuilding your nervous system’s capacity for calm and regulation
– Developing practical tools for managing symptoms in daily life
– Reconnecting you with your body in a safe, comfortable way
– Strengthening your resilience and natural abilities
– Addressing any shame or self-blame that may have developed around your trauma
What makes my approach different is that we never force anything. Your nervous system sets the pace, and I follow your lead, ensuring you always feel safe and in control.
Your Personalised Recovery Journey
Trauma affects everyone differently, and recovery isn’t a linear process. I honour your unique experience and create a completely personalised approach that respects your specific needs, triggers, and goals.
What You Can Expect During Our Work Together:
1. Safe Assessment – I’ll listen to your story with complete compassion and without judgment, understanding not just your symptoms but your whole experience
2. Establishing Safety – Before any work begins, we’ll ensure you feel completely safe and in control in our sessions
3. Gentle Stabilisation – I’ll help you develop practical tools for managing symptoms and regulating your nervous system in daily life
4. Careful Processing – When you’re ready, we’ll gently work with traumatic material using hypnotherapy, always at your pace and comfort level
5. Integration and Strengthening – We’ll help you integrate your progress and build resilience for moving forward
6. Ongoing Support – I provide tools, techniques, and follow-up support to maintain your progress
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. There’s no rush—we work at the pace that feels right for you.
My Integrated Approach to Trauma Support
I combine several evidence-based approaches to provide comprehensive trauma support:
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Gentle, focused attention states that allow for safe processing of traumatic material while you remain in complete control.
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
Tapping techniques that help regulate your nervous system and reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories.
CBT Principles
Cognitive strategies that help you understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and symptoms.
Progressive Relaxation
Techniques that help your body remember what safety and calm feel like.
Mindfulness-Based Strategies
Present-moment awareness practices that help ground you when symptoms arise.
Somatic Approaches
Body-based techniques that help release trauma stored in your nervous system.
Real Stories of Recovery and Hope
“I thought I’d never feel normal again after my car accident. The flashbacks were constant, and I couldn’t drive or even be a passenger without panic attacks. Working with Nikki helped me process what happened without having to relive it over and over. Now I can drive again, and more importantly, I feel like myself again.” — Rachel, Perth teacher
“Childhood trauma had affected every relationship in my life. I didn’t trust anyone, including myself. Nikki’s gentle approach helped me understand that my hypervigilance was my nervous system trying to protect me. Learning to feel safe again has changed everything—my marriage, my parenting, my whole life.” — David, father of two
“As a veteran, I struggled with nightmares and anger that I couldn’t control. Traditional therapy felt too clinical, but Nikki’s approach helped me in ways I didn’t expect. The combination of hypnotherapy and practical tools gave me my life back. I sleep through the night now, and my family isn’t afraid of my outbursts anymore.” — Mark, military veteran
“Years of medical trauma from chronic illness had left me terrified of doctors and medical procedures. I was avoiding necessary treatment because of my fear. Nikki helped me separate past experiences from present reality. Now I can attend medical appointments without panic, and I’m getting the care I need.” — Jennifer, chronic illness survivor
The Freedom You’ll Rediscover
When you overcome trauma through gentle, trauma-informed hypnotherapy, you don’t just reduce symptoms—you reclaim your life:
Nervous System Healing:
– Natural calm and regulation replacing constant hypervigilance
– Improved sleep without nightmares or night terrors
– Reduced startle response and physical tension
– Ability to feel safe in your own body again
– Restored capacity for relaxation and peace
– Regulation of emotional responses
Emotional Freedom:
– Freedom from intrusive thoughts and flashbacks
– Ability to be present in the moment without past trauma intruding
– Restored capacity for joy, pleasure, and positive emotions
– Healthy processing of difficult emotions without being overwhelmed
– Self-compassion replacing shame and self-blame
– Renewed sense of hope and possibility
Relationship Restoration:
– Ability to trust and connect with others again
– Improved intimate relationships as you feel safer being vulnerable
– Better boundaries and communication skills
– Capacity for healthy conflict resolution
– Restoration of family relationships that may have been affected
– Ability to be emotionally present for loved ones
Life Reclamation:
– Return to activities and places you may have been avoiding
– Improved work performance and career satisfaction
– Ability to make plans for the future with confidence
– Restored sense of personal agency and empowerment
– Enjoyment of simple pleasures that trauma had stolen
– Living in the present rather than being trapped in the past
Why Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapy Works
Traditional approaches to trauma sometimes inadvertently re-traumatise by forcing exposure or pushing too hard, too fast. My trauma-informed approach works differently:
– Honours your nervous system’s wisdom and natural capacity for resilience
– Maintains your sense of choice and control throughout the process
– Works with your body’s natural stress responses rather than against them
– Addresses trauma at the subconscious level where it’s stored in the nervous system
– Integrates mind, body, and spirit for complete support
– Builds resilience and post-traumatic growth rather than just reducing symptoms
Many clients tell me they’re surprised by how gentle yet powerful this approach feels—progress without re-traumatisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hypnotherapy safe for trauma and PTSD?
Yes, when provided by a qualified, trauma-informed practitioner. You remain aware and in complete control throughout our sessions. My approach prioritises safety above all else, and we never do anything that doesn’t feel right to you.
How many sessions will I need?
Recovery from trauma is a unique journey for each person. 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. We work at your pace—there’s no rush or pressure.
What if I can’t remember all the details of my trauma?
That’s completely normal and doesn’t hinder the process. Your body remembers even when your mind doesn’t, and we can work with your nervous system’s responses without needing to recall every detail.
Can I combine hypnotherapy with other treatments?
Absolutely. I often work alongside other healthcare providers, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and medical doctors. Trauma recovery often benefits from a collaborative approach.
What if other treatments haven’t helped?
Many clients find hypnotherapy helpful even when other approaches haven’t provided relief. My gentle, body-based approach offers different pathways to healing that may be more effective for your particular nervous system.
Will I have to relive my trauma during sessions?
No. My approach allows for progress without re-traumatisation. We work with your nervous system’s responses and memories in ways that feel safe and manageable, never forcing you to relive painful experiences.
Specialised Areas of Trauma Support
PTSD from Single Incidents
Support for processing and working through specific traumatic events with focused, effective intervention.
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
Specialised care for ongoing or repeated trauma, with particular attention to nervous system regulation and safety building.
Medical Trauma
Gentle support for trauma related to medical procedures, chronic illness, or healthcare experiences.
Military and First Responder Trauma
Understanding support for service-related trauma with appreciation for the unique challenges faced by those in protective roles.
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 journey forward.
FREE 12 MONTHS AFTER CARE SUPPORT TO BOOST CONFIDENCE AND SUCCESS
Hypnosis Solutions Perth offers free 12 months after care support to show we truly believe in our program and are dedicated to helping clients succeed. This extra support ensures clients have everything they need to reach and maintain their goals.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery
Living with trauma symptoms is exhausting, but you don’t have to carry this burden alone. Recovery is possible, and you deserve to feel safe and peaceful in your own body again. If you’re ready to begin your journey toward freedom from trauma, I’m here to walk alongside you with patience, understanding, and hope.
Phone: 0422 605 241
13 Jenkin Mews, Atwell, WA 6164
By appointment only, Monday to Sunday
9:00 am to 5:30 pm
You’ve already survived the worst. Now let’s help you thrive.
Book Your Confidential 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 in immediate danger or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact emergency services (000) 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.
