By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate

Going through a divorce is painful. Escaping domestic abuse is soul-shattering. And trying to rebuild your life afterward can feel like standing in the ruins of what once was—confused, exhausted, and uncertain of what the future holds.

But here’s the truth: healing is possible. And you’re not alone. At Linda C J Turner Therapy, we walk this path beside you—gently, safely, and at your pace.

🧠 The Neuroscience of Trauma: Why You Feel Stuck

When you’ve experienced domestic abuse—especially emotional, psychological, or physical—your brain literally changes in response to survive. The amygdala (your brain’s fear center) becomes overactive, while your prefrontal cortex (responsible for logic and decision-making) can shut down in moments of stress or confrontation. You may feel hypervigilant, anxious, numb, or completely overwhelmed—and that’s not weakness. That’s your brain trying to protect you.

But this survival mode is exhausting. It’s not meant to be permanent.

🌀 What Trauma Therapy Offers

Our approach combines trauma-informed therapy with neuroscience-backed methods to gently guide you out of survival mode and into a new chapter of life. Whether online or in person, you’ll receive support that’s grounded in science and delivered with compassion.

Some of the methods we use include:

• Polyvagal Theory Techniques: Helping you regulate your nervous system and reconnect with feelings of safety and calm.
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A proven therapy to help the brain process and release traumatic memories.
• Somatic Therapy: Teaching you how to listen to your body’s signals, discharge trapped trauma, and regain confidence.
• Cognitive and Emotional Rewiring: Retraining your thought patterns to replace fear, shame, or guilt with clarity, self-compassion, and strength.

🤝 What Support Looks Like

• 1:1 Sessions (Online or In-Person in Spain): Tailored to your unique healing journey.
• Safe Space to Share, Be Heard, and Not Judged: You are believed. Your story matters.
• Empowerment Tools: Including grounding practices, boundary setting, and emotional regulation skills.
• Guidance from Lived Experience: This isn’t just professional—it’s personal. We understand because we’ve been there too.

🌿 You Can Start Again

You may not recognise yourself right now. Abuse often strips away our sense of identity, value, and voice. But that version of you—the peaceful, strong, joyful, you—is still there, waiting to be nurtured back to life.

And we’ll be with you every step of the way.

💛 Whether you’re at the very beginning, mid-process, or years after the relationship ended, it’s never too late to heal.

📲 Message us today for a free discovery call or to find out more about how we can support your journey.

Let’s rebuild, together.

—
Linda C J Turner Therapy
Online & Face-to-Face Support | Trauma-Informed | Science-Backed | Heart-Led

#DivorceRecovery #DomesticAbuseSurvivor #TraumaHealing #NeuroscienceInTherapy #PolyvagalTheory #EMDRTherapy #SomaticHealing #YouAreNotAlone #HealingIsPossible