PTSD & Childhood Trauma Therapy

Transform your life by addressing and healing the deep-rooted effects of PTSD and childhood trauma.

Healing Through Therapy

At her Dublin-based practice, Kasia specializes in helping clients heal from PTSD and childhood trauma. With over 15 years of experience as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, she offers a compassionate and holistic approach that integrates proven therapeutic, neuroscience, and somatic techniques. Seeking professional help for these challenging experiences is crucial for true healing. Together, you’ll work toward reclaiming your sense of safety, stability, and self-worth.

Understanding cPTSD and Childhood Trauma

What is cPTSD and Childhood Trauma?

cPTSD, or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, stems from prolonged exposure to overwhelming events, especially during childhood. While many associate trauma with severe experiences like abuse, it can also result from extended periods where basic emotional needs, such as love, attention, and approval, are unmet. Trauma isn’t just about major events—it includes any experience that overwhelms the nervous system, leaving lasting imprints on the mind and body. These experiences can undermine your sense of self-worth and affect how you relate to others, often leading to challenges across all areas of life.

10 Common Symptoms of Childhood Trauma in Adult Life

The lingering effects of childhood trauma can manifest in various ways during adulthood. Here are 10 common symptoms:

Emotional Dysregulation

Difficulty managing emotions like anger, sadness, or anxiety; frequent mood swings.

Trust Issues

Difficulty trusting others, expecting betrayal, and fearing intimacy.

Low Self-Worth

Persistent feelings of inadequacy, negative self-talk, and a critical inner voice.

Relationship Problems

Struggles to form or maintain stable relationships; patterns of codependency or avoidance.

Anxiety and Hypervigilance

Constantly feeling on edge, worrying about safety.

Depression and Hopelessness

Chronic sadness, emptiness, lack of motivation, and interest in activities.

Difficulty with Boundaries

Challenges in setting or maintaining boundaries; being overly protective or permissive.

Somatic Symptoms

Physical symptoms without a clear cause, such as chronic pain or fatigue.

Perfectionism and Control Issues

An excessive need for control to feel safe; setting unrealistically high standards.

Fear of Abandonment

Intense fear of rejection or abandonment; clinging to relationships or pushing people away preemptively.

Recognizing these symptoms is the first step toward seeking help and beginning the healing process.

My Approach to Treating Childhood Trauma and cPTSD

I take an integrative approach to treating cPTSD and childhood trauma, combining a range of evidence-based therapies and a compassionate, client-centered method. Key therapeutic modalities I use include:

Person-Centered, Humanistic Therapy

Creates a non-judgmental, empathetic space to explore your feelings and experiences.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Helps resolve internal conflicts and promotes self-awareness.

Relational Neuroscience

Focuses on the brain’s role in emotional regulation and relationships.

Polyvagal Theory

Enhances your ability to regulate stress and balance your nervous system.

Realization Process

Cultivates embodied self-awareness and emotional healing.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

Addresses the bodily aspects of trauma, fostering deep and lasting healing.

These approaches are so effective because they address the multifaceted impacts of trauma on both the mind and body, helping my clients heal from deep-seated wounds in a gentle, profound, and sustainable way. Recent advancements in trauma treatment have expanded our toolkit significantly, offering powerful techniques for creating positive change. But at the heart of my practice is our therapeutic relationship—a place where you can find safety, empathy, and the space to reclaim your life with resilience, hope, and joy. Choosing a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and connected is crucial for the best therapeutic outcomes.

Benefits of Therapy for PTSD & Childhood Trauma

Reduced anxiety, depression, and hypervigilance

Healthier coping strategies and emotional regulation skills

Reclaimed sense of safety, trust, and self-worth

Improved ability to form and maintain healthy relationships

A compassionate and loving relationship with yourself, laying the foundation for an authentic, fulfilling life

Who Can Benefit from PTSD & Childhood Trauma Therapy?

My therapy is ideal for adults and teenagers aged 16 and older who are navigating the aftermath of childhood difficulties, traumas, or cPTSD. Whether you’re facing challenges such as work-related stress, mental health issues, or relationship difficulties influenced by your past, I provide a supportive space where you can explore healing, cultivate resilience, and break free from persistent patterns that impact your well-being.

Your Journey Starts Here

Taking the first step toward starting therapy can feel intimidating, but it’s an essential move toward healing. I offer a complimentary initial consultation where we can meet, discuss your hopes and expectations, and see if we’re a good match. This session is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions about therapy. Together, we’ll explore your concerns and goals, creating a personalised therapy plan tailored to your unique needs if you choose to continue.

Ready to begin your journey toward healing? Contact me today to schedule your free initial consultation. Reach out via phone at +353 83 15 000 75 or email at kasia@kasia-kolek-1405021.ingress-daribow.ewp.live. My practice is located in Dublin, and I offer both in-person and online sessions.

What My Clients Say

"So many things have changed in my life after therapy with Kasia, but what feels like the greatest breakthrough of all was the newly found inner peace and self-acceptance. I quieted the critical voices in my head and replaced them with a gentle and loving voice that reminds me of my inherent worth and value. It still feels unbelievable, but I finally feel comfortable in my own skin, able to embrace my strengths and my vulnerabilities, knowing that they make me uniquely ME."

"Thanks to working with Kasia, I was able to overcome a deep sense of isolation that I carried in me my whole life. I had always longed for a deep sense of belonging and connection but was never able to experience that. Through our sessions, I understood why. Once I healed the old patterns, I started to surround myself with people who truly see me, who celebrate my joys and stand by me during difficult moments. My current relationships feel nurturing, authentic, and are built on mutual trust and support."

"When I first came across this course, I felt like my whole life was falling apart. I was very skeptical at first. I’ve tried so many other things and nothing worked. But I felt intrigued by the idea that I could fall in love with myself, even if I doubted it was possible. Soon, my whole attention was engrossed by the course! I started to see results almost immediately. I enjoyed doing the practices and loved the self-reflection pages. So, I applied myself fully. And very soon, things started to shift BIG TIME! This course transformed my whole life and put me on an amazing, joyful personal journey. Investing my time and money in it was one of the best decisions in my life!"

"Working with Kasia has made me realize how hard I am on myself and how complicated I make life in relation to my thoughts, how I live my life, and how I react to others who are themselves stressed, angry, or have no boundaries. Self-care is a choice that I now make to be kinder, loving, and more compassionate with myself. My breath is very important to ground me and bring me closer to looking after my own needs. Just by talking to Kasia, I feel supported, loved, and challenged to be kind to myself. Understanding and acting on the many tools Kasia has taught me has meant I feel my heart and mind softening towards myself and others in my life."

"Kasia helped me gain massive insights into the patterns of my behaviors. She helped me be compassionate to myself when my self-talk had been very critical. Looking to the roots of where thoughts and beliefs were originating, she helped me navigate to a much better place in my life. I’d highly recommend her and am very grateful for all the help she has provided."