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Our Approach to Trauma Recovery

A personalised, evidence-based approach to trauma recovery, integrating effective therapeutic interventions to promote healing.

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How Innisfree therapy supports your trauma recovery

At Innisfree Therapy, we take a holistic and personalised approach to trauma recovery, understanding that healing is a deeply individual process. We follow a three-phase model designed to help you feel safe, process your experiences, and rebuild a fulfilling life.

Our trauma-informed therapists work with you to regain stability, process painful memories, and reconnect with yourself and others in a meaningful way.

Using evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, somatic trauma therapy, brainspotting, mindfulness, and psychoeducation, we tailor each programme to your unique needs.

Whether you choose to work with us in person at our Harley Street practice, online, or a mix of both, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Comprehensive support for trauma recovery

We take a personalised, holistic approach to trauma recovery, addressing the emotional, psychological, and physical impact of past experiences. Our goal is to help you heal safely and regain control of your life.

A compassionate and tailored approach

We create individualised treatment plans that honour your unique experiences and healing journey.

Integrating evidence-based therapies

Our programmes combine trauma-focused therapies, including EMDR, CBT, and somatic healing techniques.

Supporting long-term resilience

We provide tools and strategies to help you process trauma, build emotional strength, and move forward with confidence.

Our Approach

A structured approach to trauma healing

Our treatment model adheres to the well-established framework for trauma recovery which is comprises three principle phases:

Experiencing trauma can alter your basic assumptions about safety and trust in the world, making it challenging to rely on others and to find a sense of inner calm.

You and your therapist will work to build a therapeutic alliance and develop a toolkit of self-regulation and personal care strategies to help you feel grounded before processing through your traumatic memories.

At this stage of treatment, you will begin to retell your experiences and process through the complex layers of associated thoughts, feelings and body sensations with your therapist.

Patience and containment are key and each individual will work at a different pace.

Through evidence-based interventions, you will work to construct a new interpretation of the traumatic memories, making adaptable and empowering narratives that restore your sense of self.

This is a process of letting go in order to move forward.

The final phase of treatment is a consolidation of all your therapeutic progress and begins to enable you to reclaim a sense of pleasure, connection and purpose.

You and your therapist will continue working to sustain the changes you’ve made and expand your emotional and relational world; forming enriching bonds with others and ultimately with yourself.

Trauma treatment options at Innisfree Therapy

At Innisfree Therapy, we offer a range of evidence-based trauma treatments designed to support healing on both a psychological and physiological level.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

An interactive psychotherapy technique used to relieve traumatic symptoms through the use of alternating bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping or auditory sounds) which stimulate the brain’s natural memory processing system.

Somatic Trauma Therapy

A body-based approach which aims to process traumatic experiences through accessing physical sensations and feeling states that stem from their presenting symptoms. This facilitates greater awareness and understanding so that the material can be worked through and integrated.

Brainspotting

A relational process which incorporates locating and processing trauma through identifying and working with specific points in an individual’s visual field that link to these experiences stored in the subcortical brain.

Relational Psychotherapy

A type of talking therapy which focuses on the importance of the relationship in providing safety to allow traumatic experience to be identified and worked through. This model can be particularly effective where there has been relational or attachment trauma, as it seeks to offer a reparative experience which lays down new, healthier patterns of relating.

Breath Experience

Offers the possibility to reconnect with one’s own resources. Working with the natural breath brings balance, healing and a sense of well being into all aspects of one’s life. This is offered in Individual and Group Therapy.

Psychoeducation

Refers to the process of providing accessible education and information about trauma with the goal to help you better understand and manage your experiences. This is offered in Individual and Group Therapy.

FAQ

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Innisfree Therapy is a private clinical practice on Harley Street, London.

We specialize in treating compulsive behaviors, addictions, and trauma. We offer both in-person and online therapy, tailoring our approach to your unique needs.

We provide therapy for a range of concerns, including:

Compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD)
Chemsex addiction
Love addiction and codependency
Compulsive/binge eating
Gambling addiction
Compulsive gaming and social media use
Relationship difficulties
Trauma and emotional distress

We offer a variety of therapy options, including:

Individual Therapy – One-on-one sessions to help you explore and work through your challenges.
Group Psychotherapy – A supportive space where you can connect with others facing similar struggles.
Couples and Family Therapy – Helping you and your loved ones improve communication and strengthen relationships.
Partners’ Programmes – Support for partners of those struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors.

Yes, we provide therapy sessions via secure video calls, making it easier for you to get support no matter where you are.

We take a personalized approach, combining the latest therapeutic techniques with our Innisfree trauma treatment model. This ensures that your treatment plan is tailored to your unique situation and needs.

The length of therapy depends on your individual needs. Some people benefit from short-term therapy, while others may require longer-term support. We’ll discuss what’s best for you during our sessions.

You can book an appointment by calling 0207 935 5333 or by filling out the contact form on our website.

Yes, absolutely. Your privacy and confidentiality are our top priorities, and everything we discuss in therapy remains strictly confidential.

Yes, we provide intensive therapy programs for those who need a structured and focused approach to recovery from addiction, compulsive behaviors, and trauma.

We recommend reaching out to us directly to discuss whether your insurance provider covers our services.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to understand your concerns, goals, and needs. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy and start developing a plan that works for you.

Ready to reclaim your life?

If you are uncertain about whether you’re dealing with sex addiction, porn addiction or any other compulsive behaviors, we encourage you to reach out. We are here to help and can schedule an initial assessment to start addressing your concerns.

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