You want to feel close to someone… but you’re always waiting for it to go wrong?
You might be constantly on edge, overthinking, or struggling in relationships without knowing where these patterns are coming from.
Therapy can help you feel safer, more grounded, and more like yourself again.
If This Feels Familiar
You might notice that:
You feel constantly on alert, like your body can’t fully relax
You overthink everything, replaying conversations or expecting things to go wrong
Relationships feel intense, confusing, or hard to trust
You struggle with boundaries, people-pleasing, or fear of rejection
You feel emotionally overwhelmed, or at times completely numb
You feel disconnected from yourself, your body, or your surroundings
You keep repeating patterns in relationships you wish you could change for what’s ahead. What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.
There’s a Reason You Feel This Way
These experiences are often linked to complex trauma when you’ve had to adapt to environments where you didn’t feel consistently safe, supported, or understood.
This might include:
childhood trauma or emotional neglect
inconsistent, unpredictable, or unsafe relationships
early attachment experiences that shaped how you see yourself and others
What you’re feeling isn’t random.
It’s your nervous system doing its best to protect you.
What Is Complex Trauma?
Complex Trauma (also known as Complex PTSD – cPTSD) can develop over time, particularly from persistent relational trauma.
It can show up as:
ongoing anxiety or hypervigilance
difficulty feeling safe in relationships
strong emotional reactions, overwhelm or emotional shutdown
shame, self-doubt, or feeling “not good enough”
a deep sense of being stuck or lost
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy offers a space to gently begin:
Understanding your patterns and where they come from
Regulating your nervous system so you feel less on edge
Building a stronger sense of safety within yourself
Exploring relationships in a way that feels clearer and more secure
Reconnecting with your emotions, body, and sense of self
We work at a pace that feels safe for you.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
My approach is:
warm, relational, and non-judgemental
trauma-informed and attuned to you
focused on helping you feel safe, understood, and in control
You don’t need to have the “right words” or a clear story. We make sense of things together.
Do you feel like you’re Too Much…or Not Enough in relationships?
Contact
Please send me a message if you’d like to discuss any questions.
I look forward to connecting with you soon!
hello@trudyaltpsychology.com.au
0491 261 158