Nurture From Within

Nurture From Within Nurture From Within offers a range of services to help you nurture your mind, body and soul.

09/10/2025

PTSD doesn’t always look like flashbacks or panic attacks.
For many women, it shows up quietly — in everyday life.

It can look like:
• Overthinking every word you say
• Feeling on edge in safe spaces
• Struggling to trust even kind people
• Avoiding rest because stillness feels unsafe
• Numbing with busyness, food, or alcohol

These are not character flaws — they’re protective responses from a nervous system that’s been through too much for too long.

Healing begins when we understand what’s underneath the reactions — not judge them. 💛

🌿 Trauma-informed hypnotherapy and counselling can help you feel safe in your body again, one gentle step at a time.

✨ You deserve peace — not just survival.

✨ EXCITING NEWS FOR LAURELLA ✨A couple of months ago, I came onto social media with the hope that Laurella could somehow...
04/09/2025

✨ EXCITING NEWS FOR LAURELLA ✨

A couple of months ago, I came onto social media with the hope that Laurella could somehow make a difference...

I had no idea what was to come. 💕

💕 Myself and Lisa Squire have been invited to join the incredible Laura Richards on her podcast . If you haven’t already joined her Crime Analyst Squad, I can’t recommend it enough!

💕 Laurella and Libby’s legacy are joining together to campaign and raise awareness. Watch this space for our upcoming projects. .squire1 tragically lost her daughter in 2019, and together we are determined to make change.

💕 Lisa and I are also joining – a network for bereaved families of women killed by men in the UK, who work directly with Parliament to push for real change.

💕 I Met with MP Jess Phillips – the most down-to-earth and inspiring woman who was so encouraging and supportive

💕 And most importantly: the survivors. The brave individuals who have found their voice through Laurella, who have sent the most beautiful messages, who see Laurella as a sign of hope – and who are now being safely signposted to the right organisations for support.

All of this has happened in just six weeks!!

Laura, Ella and Libby will never, ever be forgotten. It is heartbreaking that we even need to campaign for something as simple as treating people with respect, and for the urgent need to stop coercive control and abuse.

We will never give up. This is just the start. 💜

please share and follow us on our journey 🦋🦋🦋




We are walking 62 miles in October for Laura & Ella who lost their lives to domestic abuse in 2018!Every step we take is...
02/09/2025

We are walking 62 miles in October for Laura & Ella who lost their lives to domestic abuse in 2018!

Every step we take is a step honouring all the lives lost to domestic abuse , 🫶🏼 For all the lives affected by domestic abuse 🫶🏼 To help people step into safety xx

Please support , share or come and walk with us https://www.justgiving.com/team/laurella?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL

The hardest step is often taking that very first one.Especially when healing from trauma, the thought of starting therap...
29/08/2025

The hardest step is often taking that very first one.

Especially when healing from trauma, the thought of starting therapy can feel daunting, overwhelming, even scary. You might worry about what it will stir up.
As a trauma-informed therapist and clinical lead, with years of intensive training in this specialised field, I want to assure you that your safety and well-being are always at the forefront. You truly are in safe hands.

This isn't about reliving your trauma or re-traumatising you. It's about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can gently explore how you are feeling in the present moment, understand the persistent patterns that keep you stuck, and collaboratively develop new, healthier ways of responding and coping.
The ultimate goal is to empower you to integrate your past experiences so they no longer dictate your present or define your future. You deserve to live a life where your past is truly in the past, allowing you to thrive every day.

Why Does a Small Thing Sometimes Cause Such a Big Reaction? Understanding Trauma Triggers.Have you ever felt a wave of a...
29/08/2025

Why Does a Small Thing Sometimes Cause Such a Big Reaction? Understanding Trauma Triggers.
Have you ever felt a wave of anxiety, anger, or fear wash over you, seemingly out of nowhere? That intense, overwhelming reaction to something that others might not even notice?
This is often a trauma trigger.
Think of your brain's natural alarm system like a smoke detector. In a typical home, it only goes off when there's real smoke. But after a fire (a traumatic event or living in long term stressful situations), that smoke detector can become hyper-sensitive. Now, it goes off from a bit of steam from the shower or a piece of burnt toast. The alarm is LOUD, real, and urgent, even if the danger isn't.
A trauma trigger works the same way. It's a sensory reminder (a sound, a smell, a place, a tone of voice) that your nervous system connects to a past danger. Your body isn't "overreacting"—it's trying to protect you based on past information.
How can therapy with a trauma-informed therapist help safely?
My role isn't to force you into the "fire" or make you relive anything. It's to help you gently recalibrate that alarm system.
We Create Safety First: Our primary goal is to establish a space where your nervous system can feel calm and secure, often for the first time in a long time.
We Gently Map the Triggers: Together, we'll begin to understand what your triggers are and why they're there, without judgment. Knowledge is the first step to regaining control.
We Build Your 'Regulation Toolkit': I'll guide you through practical, body-based techniques (like grounding) to help you manage the physical and emotional intensity when a trigger occurs. This empowers you to calm the alarm yourself.
We Safely Process the Root: When you are ready, and only at a pace that feels right for you, we can begin to safely process the original experiences. This allows the old "alarm" to finally stand down.
Healing isn't about erasing the past; it's about reclaiming your present from its grip. You don't have to live in a state of constant high alert.

If you've ever felt like a codependent "fixer," you're not alone. This pattern is all about subconsciously seeking out s...
25/08/2025

If you've ever felt like a codependent "fixer," you're not alone. This pattern is all about subconsciously seeking out someone to "save," and it can lead you down some painful paths.

Here's how it often plays out:

⚡You attract emotionally unavailable partners. Your deep-seated need to be needed is a perfect match for someone who needs to be taken care of. You might mistake their dependence for love and their emotional distance as a challenge you can conquer.

⚡You stay in relationships that lack reciprocity. The relationship becomes a one-way street where you are constantly giving, supporting, and problem-solving, while your partner is taking. This imbalance leaves you feeling drained, resentful, and unseen.

⚡You confuse intensity with intimacy. Codependent relationships are often full of drama and stress. We can mistake the emotional roller coaster of constantly managing someone else's crises for a genuine connection. True intimacy is about mutual support and vulnerability, not being a full-time caretaker.

⚡The most difficult truth? We become addicted to these unhealthy patterns because they're familiar. They reinforce a subconscious belief that our worth comes only from being in a state of service or rescue.

Breaking this cycle starts with a powerful realisation: you are worthy of a relationship where you are not just a caretaker, but a true partner.

Ready to address the root cause and reclaim your worth? Let's work together. As a counsellor/ Hypnotherapist and somatic trauma-informed coach, I can guide you toward creating healthy, reciprocal relationships.

My story isn’t about just overcoming; it’s about transforming profound pain into powerful purpose. I’ve lived with cripp...
23/08/2025

My story isn’t about just overcoming; it’s about transforming profound pain into powerful purpose. I’ve lived with crippling anxiety and struggled with unhealthy coping mechanisms. But the true catalyst for change was the heartbreaking loss of my sister and niece to domestic abuse.

This tragedy ignited a fierce fire within me to create Nurture From Within. I speak openly about my journey because I want to show you that it's possible to find your voice, your purpose, and your strength, even after unimaginable pain.

Ready to collaborate?
I’m available for a variety of guest appearances, including:

Podcast Interviews
Sharing my story and insights in a conversational format.

Webinars & Online Summits
Delivering impactful presentations to a broader digital audience.

Conference & Event Speaking
Inspiring live audiences with my message of hope and resilience.

Panel Discussions
Contributing a unique and valuable perspective to important conversations.

Let’s work together to inspire, educate, and empower your community.

Do you ever feel like you're just repeating the same patterns, over and over again?From the outside, it might look like ...
21/08/2025

Do you ever feel like you're just repeating the same patterns, over and over again?

From the outside, it might look like you have it all together. But on the inside, there’s a storm raging.

If you grew up feeling unsafe, your nervous system was likely wired to be on high alert, constantly scanning for danger. Even when there's no threat, you might feel on edge, with high anxiety, stress, and cortisol constantly pumping through your body. You tell yourself, "I'm just an anxious person."

This was my story, and for so long, I lived in chaos.

But I'm here to tell you something important: it is never too late to retrain your nervous system.

Having a healthy vagal tone is life-changing. You can start by building new habits that help you feel safe in your body:

Co-regulation: Just 5 minutes a day can make a difference.

Find Your People- Connection is powerful- book that breath class - Yoga- coffee with a friend -

Trigger mapping: Start listening to your gut—it's wiser than you think.

Safety exercises: Gently and slowly retrain your mind to feel safe.

I promise you this: you can rewrite your story and find a path to inner peace
Coming soon .... Free tools to help support you on your journey

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