Healingcptsd

Healingcptsd I'm a trauma specialist providing psychotherapy to heal Complex PTSD You don't have to live with it. You can heal trauma and live your best life.

Complex PTSD, from multiple trauma, doesn't only come from the obvious abuse, neglect, violence. It can also come from emotional deprivation, unavailable caregivers, or maybe you're a child of a narcissistic parent. When you go through tough things in life, it can put your brain into trauma mode and unable to step out of it, leaving you with intrusive memories, hypervigiliant or suffering with anxiety or depression.

Never accept 'its just how I am', especially if their actions hurt you. That's simply an excuse for not changing or taki...
03/09/2025

Never accept 'its just how I am', especially if their actions hurt you. That's simply an excuse for not changing or taking responsibility. They should be doing everything they can to not bleed their bad behaviour all over you.

The love language we don't talk about.

It's the quiet act of someone choosing to work on themselves.

Not just for their own sake, but for the health of the relationship.

It’s easy to say “That’s just how I am,” and expect others to accept our flaws and triggers as unchangeable parts of us.

But real love ..... deep, mature love, looks different.

It’s someone who recognizes their wounds and patterns, and instead of making them your burden, takes responsibility for their healing.

It’s the partner who notices when their words cut too deep, or when old habits threaten new happiness, and chooses to do the work to grow.

You deserve someone who doesn’t expect you to simply tolerate the parts of them that hurt you.

You deserve someone who sees the impact of their actions and is willing to change, not because you demand it, but because they care about your peace, your safety, and your heart.

Love isn’t just about grand gestures or sweet words.

Sometimes, it’s about accountability.

It’s about someone who looks at their own reflection and says, “I want to be better for me, for you, for us.”

That’s the kind of love that builds trust, deepens connection, and heals old wounds.

Always remember .... you are worthy of a love that grows.

Of a partner who chooses healing over excuses, effort over complacency.

Don’t settle for less than someone who’s willing to do the work, because that’s a love language that will last a lifetime.

03/11/2024

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but in a healthy relationship, your feelings should never be a debate. If something hurts you, it matters. Your partner’s role isn’t to argue about whether you should feel a certain way or to dismiss your emotions. Their role is to listen, to understand, and to do better in the future.

Healthy love isn’t about being right all the time. It’s about being kind, compassionate, and learning how to care for each other in ways that make you both feel valued and respected. If your partner is only interested in defending their actions or minimizing your experience, it can make you feel small, unheard, and alone, even when you’re together. That’s not how it should be.

In a real, loving relationship, your partner will "want" to know what bothers you because they’ll care about your happiness. They’ll listen because they respect you, and they’ll work to grow alongside you. And yes, sometimes they’ll mess up, but the difference is—they’ll own it. They'll acknowledge when they've caused pain, and they'll make the effort not to repeat it. Because in love, making each other feel safe and understood is far more important than being “right” or winning an argument.

Remember, love is not a battlefield. It’s a space where both people should feel seen and supported, not where one has to constantly defend their emotions. A good partner doesn’t gaslight you into believing your feelings are invalid; they stand beside you, ready to face the discomfort and work together to build something stronger.

If you’re in a relationship where your partner listens, values your emotions, and tries to avoid hurting you in the future, hold on to that. That’s what a healthy relationship looks like. If not, maybe it’s time to reflect on whether you’re being honored in the way you deserve. You are worthy of love that doesn’t dismiss your heart. You deserve someone who cherishes your feelings, not someone who makes you question their validity. Keep that in mind, because at the end of the day, love should always feel like a safe place to land.🥀🌷

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Avoidance comes in many forms; drugs, alcohol, shopping, s*x, sugar/food, keeping yourself too busy, overworking. It's w...
01/09/2024

Avoidance comes in many forms; drugs, alcohol, shopping, s*x, sugar/food, keeping yourself too busy, overworking. It's what is underneath it that needs to be understood, witnessed and healed. Heal the trauma and the need to avoid naturally lifts, as you begin to live a more conscious life. You're no longer afraid of being present, nor do you have the need to hide your real self from others.

28/08/2024

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