Therapy, also known as psychotherapy or counseling, is a collaborative process between a trained mental health professional and an individual, couple, family, or group. The goal of therapy is to address and overcome emotional or psychological challenges, improve mental well-being, and facilitate personal growth and development. Therapists use various therapeutic approaches and techniques to help clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, ultimately leading to positive changes in their lives.
Since separating over a year ago, I’ve discovered something wild — apparently, there’s an entire species of men out there that I somehow missed during the last three decades. Every man I meet now is completely different from my ex.Different looks. Different energy. Different sense of humour, intelligence, grooming, dress sense — even the way they stand… Read More Since Separating: A Humorous Look at Rediscovering Myself
Child exploitation doesn’t stop at national borders. In a world connected by technology, those who harm or exploit children can operate across countries, sharing and hiding behind screens — but thankfully, so can the people fighting to stop them. Across Europe, law enforcement agencies, trauma specialists, and psychologists are working together to identify victims, dismantle networks,… Read More When Abuse Crosses Borders: Protecting Children and Healing Minds
⚖️ The Importance of Court-Based Psychologists and Psychiatrists in Divorce Cases Involving Abuse When abuse or coercive control has been part of a relationship, the divorce process is rarely straightforward. Abusers often use the legal system itself — through delay, distortion, and emotional manipulation — as a new arena for control.Having court-appointed psychologists or psychiatrists involved can… Read More ⚖️ The Importance of Court-Based Psychologists and Psychiatrists in Divorce Cases Involving Abuse
Tailor-Made Healing | Combining EMDR, NLP, CBT & Somatic TherapiesDiscover how combining EMDR, CBT, NLP, and somatic therapies creates tailor-made healing programmes that support emotional, mental, and physical recovery. Your Healing Journey Is Unique No two people experience trauma or emotional pain in the same way — so why should healing look the same… Read More 🌿 Tailor-Made Healing: Combining EMDR, NLP, CBT & Somatic Therapies for Complete Recovery
Your Healing Journey Is Unique No two people experience trauma or emotional pain in the same way — so why should healing look the same for everyone?At Linda C J Turner Therapy, we create tailor-made healing programmes that meet you exactly where you are.By blending powerful, evidence-based therapies such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), NLP… Read More 🌿 Tailor-Made Healing: Combining EMDR, NLP, CBT & Somatic Therapies for Complete Recovery
When we experience trauma, our brain doesn’t always process it as a past event.Instead, the memory — and all the emotions, sensations, and beliefs attached to it — can remain stuck, looping in the nervous system as if it’s still happening. You might notice this as anxiety, flashbacks, sudden tears, or an unexplained feeling of danger… Read More How EMDR Helps You Heal and Feel Whole Again
When life feels overwhelming or our thoughts seem to run the show, it’s easy to believe that change is impossible. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps us see that our thoughts are not facts — they’re patterns shaped by experiences, emotions, and the stories we tell ourselves. The good news? Patterns can be rewired. Understanding the CBT Approach… Read More How CBT Can Help You Heal and Reframe Your Mind
EMDR Therapy | Healing Trauma through the Brain – Linda C. J. Turner EMDR Therapy: Rewiring the Brain for Healing At Linda C. J. Turner, we understand that healing from trauma isn’t about forgetting your past — it’s about helping your brain and body finally recognize that it’s over. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)… Read More EMDR Therapy | Healing Trauma through the Brain – Linda C. J. Turner
Let’s unpack how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) works through the lens of neuroscience and healing psychology. 🧠 1. The Core Idea EMDR helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories that have been “stuck” in the nervous system — meaning they weren’t properly integrated at the time of the trauma because the brain went into survival mode (fight, flight, freeze, or fawn). When a… Read More EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
There are clear signs that someone has reached (or passed) what they can safely carry, and there are concrete steps to take right away when you hit those signs. I’ll say this plainly and kindly: if you’re asking “how much more can I take?” your nervous system is asking for help. That question itself is important — it’s the… Read More How to know when you’ve reached your limit
