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How to Support a Traumatised Partner: What Helps, What Hurts, and What to Expect
When your partner has trauma, loving them well can feel impossible. You want to help but don't know how, and their responses can leave you feeling confused, rejected, or exhausted. This guide, written from a couples therapist's perspective, explains what trauma responses actually are, why they intensify in intimate relationships, what genuinely helps, what makes it worse, and how to take care of yourself while showing up for the person you love.

Deborah Gillard
May 20


Should We Take a Break? What Couples Need to Know Before Pressing Pause
Thinking about taking a break in your relationship? Learn what it really means, the risks and benefits, and how to set healthy boundaries. Written by a couples therapist, this guide explains how to press pause with purpose and avoid the “we were on a break” confusion. Includes a free checklist (only available for one month!) to support your journey.

Deborah Gillard
Sep 11, 2025
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