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When Betrayal Becomes Trauma: How Affairs Can Cause PTSD-Like Symptoms in the Betrayed Partner
Discovered a partner's affair? The shock, intrusive thoughts & hypervigilance you feel are recognised trauma responses.

Deborah Gillard
Feb 25


Coercive Control: Understanding and Recognising Invisible Chains in Relationships
Discover what coercive control really means in intimate partner relationships, how it differs from conflict or situational violence, and the evidence-based signs to watch for. Written by a trauma-informed couples therapist, this post empowers survivors and allies to recognise patterns of domination, isolation, and manipulation and take the first steps toward safety and healing.

Deborah Gillard
Oct 27, 2025


Healing Relational Trauma: Why the Therapeutic Relationship Matters
Discover how trauma therapy heals relational wounds through the therapeutic relationship itself. Explore person-centred, psychodynamic, and somatic approaches, and how they help rebuild trust, safety, and connection. Learn how therapy supports individuals and couples in recovering from relational trauma.

Deborah Gillard
Sep 3, 2025


Why It Matters That Your Therapist Has Been Through Therapy Too
Have you ever wondered whether your therapist is seeing a therapist too? This blog post explores why it's important that they do and how this can benefit you. Next time you are on the phone with a therapist, ask them!

Deborah Gillard
Aug 13, 2025
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