Reclaim Your Life from Trauma
You Survived It Once, Now Let’s Help You Thrive
“The memories keep replaying in my mind, and I can’t make them stop…”
“I feel like I’m stuck in that moment, unable to move forward…”
“Certain sounds, smells, or situations take me right back to what happened…”
“I’m tired of being constantly on guard, waiting for something bad to happen…”
“I want to feel safe in my own body again…”
“Everyone says I should be ‘over it’ by now, but it still feels so fresh…”
If these thoughts resonate with your experience, I want you to know that your response is completely normal and valid. Trauma changes how our brain processes experiences, but with the right support, you can reclaim your life and find peace again.
Understanding How Trauma Affects Your Brain
As someone who specialises in helping people overcome trauma through hypnotherapy, I understand that trauma isn’t just about what happened to you—it’s about how your brain and nervous system respond to overwhelming experiences.
When you experience trauma, your brain creates powerful associations between the event and various triggers—sounds, smells, situations, or even emotions. These connections are stored in your amygdala (your brain’s alarm system) and can be activated instantly, flooding you with the same intense emotions you felt during the original event.
Common Trauma Triggers:
Environmental cues – places that remind you of the event
Sensory triggers – specific sounds, smells, or physical sensations
Emotional states – feeling vulnerable, angry, or helpless
People or relationships – individuals who remind you of the trauma
Dates or anniversaries – times of year when the trauma occurred
Physical sensations – being touched or feeling trapped
Conflict situations – arguments or confrontations that feel threatening
Your brain created these connections to protect you, but now they may be keeping you trapped in a cycle of re-experiencing the trauma over and over again.
My Gentle Approach to Trauma Recovery
Through years of working with trauma survivors, I’ve developed a compassionate approach that helps you process traumatic experiences without re-traumatising you. My method focuses on helping your brain create new, healthier associations while reducing the emotional charge of traumatic memories.
How I Help You Break Free from Trauma’s Grip
During our hypnotherapy sessions, I guide you through a process that:
– Reduces the emotional intensity of traumatic memories without erasing them
– Breaks the automatic connection between triggers and overwhelming emotions
– Helps you reprocess the experience from a place of safety and control
– Builds new neural pathways that support resilience and recovery
– Restores your sense of safety in your own body and environment
– Develops practical coping strategies for managing triggers in daily life
– Strengthens your natural capacity for emotional regulation
What makes my approach unique is that we work with your brain’s natural ability to form new associations, helping you remember the event without being overwhelmed by the original emotions.
My Specialised Four-Step Trauma Protocol
I use a proven four-step process that allows for gentle but effective trauma processing:
Step 1: Deep Relaxation (Alpha State)
I guide you into a calm, focused state where your mind becomes naturally receptive to positive change. This relaxed alpha brainwave state allows your nervous system to feel safe enough to begin the work.
Step 2: Positive Resource Building
Before addressing the trauma directly, we strengthen your awareness of positive experiences and inner resources. This ensures you have a foundation of safety and strength to draw upon.
Step 3: Gentle Reprocessing Through Imagery
We carefully work with the traumatic material using safe imagery techniques, allowing you to process the experience from a place of empowerment rather than victimisation.
Step 4: Integration and Grounding
We help you integrate the new understanding and responses, grounding you firmly in the present moment and your adult capacity to handle challenges.
This protocol ensures that you’re never overwhelmed and always remain in control of the process.
Your Personalised Recovery Journey
Every trauma is unique, and so is every person’s path to recovery. I create a completely personalised approach based on your specific experiences, triggers, and goals.
What You Can Expect During Our Work Together:
1. Safe Assessment – I’ll listen to your story with complete understanding, never pushing you to share more than feels comfortable
2. Trigger Identification – Together we’ll identify your specific triggers and how they affect you
3. Safety Building – We’ll establish a strong foundation of safety and coping strategies before doing any trauma work
4. Gentle Processing – Using hypnotherapy, we’ll carefully work with traumatic material at your pace
5. New Association Creation – We’ll help your brain form new, healthier responses to previous triggers
6. Practical Integration – You’ll develop tools for maintaining your progress in daily life
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.
Different Types of Trauma I Help With
Single-Event Trauma:
– Accidents or injuries that left you feeling helpless and vulnerable
– Natural disasters that shattered your sense of security
– Violent crimes or assaults that violated your sense of safety
– Medical emergencies that felt overwhelming and frightening
– Sudden losses or deaths that turned your world upside down
– Combat experiences that exposed you to life-threatening situations
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 harassment that eroded your self-worth
– Medical procedures from ongoing treatment or chronic illness
– Betrayal by trusted individuals who violated that trust
– Repeated victimisation that created ongoing trauma patterns
Developmental Trauma:
– Early childhood experiences that affected your sense of safety
– Attachment difficulties with primary caregivers
– Neglect or emotional unavailability from caregivers that affected your development
Real Stories of Transformation
“After my car accident, I couldn’t drive without having panic attacks. Every sound of brakes or honking would take me right back to that moment. Working with Nikki helped me process what happened without having to relive the terror. Now I can drive confidently again, and the memories don’t control my life anymore.” — Amanda, Perth nurse
“I was assaulted years ago, but certain situations would still trigger me into a state of terror. I couldn’t even go to restaurants because the sound of clinking cutlery would remind me of the attack. Through hypnotherapy, I learned to separate past events from present reality. I have my life back now.” — Michael, business owner
“Childhood trauma had affected every relationship in my adult life. I couldn’t trust anyone and was always waiting for betrayal. Nikki’s gentle approach helped me understand that my hypervigilance was my brain trying to protect me. Now I can form genuine connections without constantly being on guard.” — Sarah, mother of two
The Freedom You’ll Rediscover
When you overcome trauma through hypnotherapy, you don’t just reduce symptoms—you reclaim your entire life:
Emotional Freedom:
– Freedom from intrusive memories and flashbacks
– Ability to experience the full range of emotions without being overwhelmed
– Reduced anxiety and hypervigilance
– Restored capacity for joy and spontaneity
– Self-compassion replacing self-blame
– Emotional stability that doesn’t depend on external circumstances
Physical Wellbeing:
– Improved sleep without nightmares or night terrors
– Reduced muscle tension and chronic pain
– Better appetite and digestion
– Decreased startle response
– Restoration of natural energy levels
– Ability to feel safe and relaxed in your body
Relationship Restoration:
– Capacity for trust and genuine intimacy
– Improved communication and boundary setting
– Ability to be emotionally present for loved ones
– Reduced conflict and better relationship skills
– Freedom from isolating behaviours
– Restoration of social connections
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 power and choice
– Enjoyment of simple pleasures
– Living fully in the present moment
Why Hypnotherapy Is So Effective for Trauma
Unlike traditional talk therapy that works primarily with the conscious mind, hypnotherapy accesses the subconscious where traumatic associations are stored. This allows for:
– Direct access to traumatic memories without overwhelming conscious defences
– Reprogramming of automatic responses at the neurological level
– Creation of new neural pathways that support resilience rather than reactivity
– Integration of traumatic experiences in a way that reduces their emotional impact
– Restoration of natural coping abilities that trauma may have disrupted
– Efficient processing that often works faster than traditional approaches
Many clients tell me they’re amazed at how much lighter they feel after processing trauma through hypnotherapy, often saying they feel like themselves again for the first time in years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hypnotherapy safe for trauma work?
Yes, when provided by a qualified, trauma-informed practitioner. You remain aware and in complete control throughout our sessions. My approach prioritises your safety and ensures you’re never overwhelmed.
Will I have to relive my trauma?
No. My approach allows you to process traumatic material without re-experiencing the original intensity. We work with the memories in a way that feels safe and manageable.
How many sessions will I need?
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. Complex trauma may benefit from additional sessions.
What if I can’t remember details of my trauma?
That’s perfectly normal and doesn’t prevent effective work. Your nervous system remembers even when your conscious mind doesn’t, and we can work with your body’s responses.
Can I combine hypnotherapy with other approaches?
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 approaches haven’t helped?
Many clients find hypnotherapy effective even when other methods haven’t provided lasting relief. My approach offers different pathways to recovery that may be more effective for your particular situation.
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 Freedom
Living with unresolved trauma is exhausting, but you don’t have to carry this burden forever. You’ve already survived the worst part—now let’s help you thrive. If you’re ready to reclaim your life from trauma’s grip, I’m here to guide you gently toward the freedom and peace you deserve.
Phone: 0422 605 241
13 Jenkin Mews, Atwell, WA 6164
By appointment only, Monday to Sunday
9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Your trauma doesn’t define you. Your recovery can inspire you.
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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.
