A strong relationship with your counsellor takes time and is built on trust, safety, respect, transparency and collaboration. If something feels uncomfortable or isn’t working, it’s okay to talk about it, revisit your goals, and decide whether the relationship can be repaired or whether another counsellor may be a better fit.
If you’ve stopped to read this article, Lee Jones' hope is that you are curious about art and how it can help you along your journey.
It is okay to ask questions before starting therapy. Learning about a therapist’s training, approach and experience can help you decide whether they seem to be a good fit for you.
A compassionate guide to finding a trauma-informed therapist, focused on safety, trust, and the importance of the right therapeutic relationship for healing from complex trauma.
Survivor Lynn Romeo reflects on the complexities of engaging in counselling for trauma, sharing how a safe, trauma-informed therapeutic relationship supported her long process of healing and reclaiming control.
A new review by Vanessa Kredler explores Give Me a Memory, Robyn L. Parkinson’s 2025 memoir of complex trauma, highlighting its courage, clarity, and humanity. The piece reflects on why survivor memoirs of complex trauma remain rare and why this book helps fill an important gap.
Blue Knot Foundation President Cathy Kezelman joined 3CR on DID Awareness Day to discuss dissociation and how we can help survivors of complex trauma.
Supporting someone you care about who experiences dissociation or a Dissociative Disorder, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) can feel confusing, upsetting or overwhelming, particularly when you or they are stressed.
Some people may find engaging with a therapist daunting and you may feel unsure or cautious, especially if trusting other people has not been safe. It’s also okay not to know where to start as your therapist will walk alongside you, moving at your pace, supporting you to feel safer and more in control.
Trauma can have lasting effects on the body and mind. Healing and recovery from trauma-related dissociation takes time and progress often happens slowly and in small, meaningful steps. While therapy or counselling is useful for many there are many other elements which also contribute to healing.
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