Trauma-Focused Therapy for Adults in Caregiving & Support Roles.
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Experience
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35 Years
Experience
Quality, Care & Integrity
HCPC-registered
Anti Oppressive
Relationships
Collaboration
Supporting the supporters
If you’re in a role where others rely on you—whether as a parent, caregiver, or professional—you may sometimes feel overwhelmed, depleted, or disconnected from your own needs. You might be carrying the impact of past experiences, or the emotional weight of those you support.
Trauma describes what happens when your nervous system becomes overwhelmed and develops patterns—like staying on high alert or shutting down—as a way to cope and stay safe. These patterns are understandable responses to what you’ve lived through.
When your focus is on caring for others, it becomes even more important to recognise your own survival patterns and ensure you are resourced and supported too.
Trauma‑focused therapy offers a space to understand your story, explore the parts of you that have been carrying the load, and develop new ways of responding—so you can support others without losing connection to yourself.
Collaborative, Evidence-Based,
and Human.
Together, we’ll explore:
- What’s happened to you — your story, how you’ve made sense of your experiences, and the meanings you’ve carried
- Your inner world — the different beliefs, needs, intentions, and values that shape how you move through life.
- The wider context of your life — the environments, relationships, and societal pressures that influence your wellbeing and patterns of survival.
- Somatic & Nervous System Awareness — how trauma shows up in the body, and practical ways to shift from survival mode toward a greater sense of safety and regulation.
- Neuro‑Affirming Practice: We honour and validate diverse neurological experiences, ensuring your therapy is tailored to how your brain naturally processes the world.
For those who care for and support others.
Reconnect with Your Own Needs
Understand your core needs and values, so that you are able to focus on what is important
Make Sense of Your Story
Explore how your past experiences have shaped your beliefs, patterns, and protective strategies
Reduce Overwhelm and Reactivity
Learn to understand your nervous system’s signals and develop practical ways to move from survival mode into a steadier, more grounded state.
Strengthen Your Capacity to Support Others
Develop sustainable ways of caring—so you can continue supporting others without losing connection to yourself.
Heal the Parts of You Carrying the Load
Build a compassionate relationship with the inner parts that feel exhausted, responsible, or unheard, allowing them to soften and feel supported.
Feel More Resourced and Less Alone
Experience therapy as a collaborative space where your emotional burdens are shared, validated, and held with care.
A Different Kind of Support
We offer a trauma‑focused, integrated approach drawing on Eco‑Psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Compassion‑Based Therapy.
Across all our individual, family, and systems work, our aim is to create nurturing relationships and environments where people feel understood, supported, and able to explore what truly matters to them.
Our approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence, with strategies co‑designed to fit each person’s values, context, and capacity—so the support you receive feels meaningful, sustainable, and aligned with who you are.
FAQ's
What is Trauma Focused Therapy?
Trauma‑Focused Therapy supports healing through a gentle, phased journey. The first stage is safety and stabilisation, where we work together to help your nervous system feel grounded, supported, and resourced. The second stage involves making meaning — understanding your story, recognising survival patterns, and exploring how past experiences have shaped your inner world. The final stage is reconnection and contribution, where you begin to reclaim a sense of agency, reconnect with what matters to you, and move toward relationships, roles, and environments that feel aligned and life‑giving.
We offer a trauma‑focused, integrated approach drawing on Eco‑Psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Compassion‑Based Therapy. We will always adapt our approach to meet you needs, capacity and goals.
I haven’t experienced Trauma, is this approach still relevant to me?
Trauma‑focused therapy is not only for people who have lived through a single traumatic event. Trauma can also develop gradually through ongoing stress, high‑pressure environments, emotionally demanding roles, or working within systems that are themselves overwhelmed or dysregulated. Even if you don’t identify with the word “trauma,” you may recognise the impact of chronic stress, burnout, or the emotional load of supporting others. In these situations understanding more about your own story, beliefs, patterns and values can help. Our focus is on understanding your nervous system, and developing a stronger sense of awareness of your internal and external context. Through this work you will be better placed to make choices that are in alignment with what you care about.
Can I claim therapy fees through my health insurance?
Lingmell Psychology Services is not currently registered with private health insurance providers, and therapy is therefore not claimable through insurance. All sessions are offered on a self‑funded basis, which allows us to keep the process simple, transparent, and focused entirely on your needs rather than the constraints set by insurance companies.
Many people prefer to privately fund their therapy because it gives them:
- Full choice over the type and length of support they receive
- Greater flexibility in how sessions are arranged
- Privacy and autonomy, without needing approval or disclosure to insurers
If you have any questions about fees or payment options, we’re happy to discuss them and help you find the right level of support.
Do I need a GP referral to book an appointment?
No you do not need a GP referral to use Lingmell Psychology. Please feel free to contact us directly to arrange a private appointment.
Is therapy available through the NHS?
Lingmell Psychology provides an independent, private psychological therapy service, which means appointments with us are arranged on a self‑funded basis and are separate from NHS‑funded support. If you would prefer to explore NHS therapy options, you can speak to your GP, who will be able to advise on the referral pathways available in your local area.
All Clinical Psychologists at Lingmell have extensive experience working within NHS mental health and neurodevelopmental services. For some people, their circumstances may be well‑matched to NHS support. However, NHS thresholds for accessing therapy are often high, and many services have long waiting lists, meaning people frequently wait months—or even years—for help.
At Lingmell Psychology, we offer a timely, flexible, and responsive alternative. Our aim is to provide support when you need it, rather than waiting for difficulties to escalate or for you to reach a threshold of being “unwell enough” to qualify for statutory services. This allows individuals and families to access early, preventative, and compassionate support that adapts to their needs.
If you’re unsure which option is right for you, we’re always happy to discuss this and help you make an informed decision.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies for each person and is shaped by your individual needs rather than a fixed programme. At Lingmell Psychology, all therapeutic work begins with a thorough assessment, where we take time to understand your experiences, goals, and the context of your difficulties. Together, we then co‑create a psychological formulation — a shared understanding of what is happening and what is likely to be most helpful.
This formulation guides the therapeutic approach we take and naturally informs the type, pace, and length of intervention, ensuring that support is tailored to you rather than the requirements of a service.
Some people benefit from brief, focused therapy (for example, 6–8 sessions) when working on a specific concern. Others choose longer‑term work when difficulties are more complex, longstanding, or connected to trauma, neurodiversity, or significant life stressors.
There is never any obligation to commit to a set number of sessions. We review progress together regularly to ensure the work remains meaningful, responsive, and aligned with your goals.
If you would like help thinking through what might be right for you, we’re always happy to discuss options.
I’ve never had therapy before — what should I expect?
If this is your first time in therapy, we understand it may feel unfamiliar. At Lingmell Psychology, we work gently and collaboratively. You can expect a supportive, non‑judgemental space where we take time to understand what has brought you to us and what you hope to change. We will never push you to share anything before you feel ready. Our role is to help you explore your experiences safely, develop insight, and begin making meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for you.
Take the first step
We offer a 15-minute consultation to help you explore what you need, ask questions, and decide if this feels right for you.
Take the first step
We offer a 15-minute consultation to help you explore what you need, ask questions, and decide if this feels right for you.