Trauma & Attachment Therapy with Kerry Courtney
You may have spent years appearing to cope whilst struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, people pleasing or repeating the same relationship patterns.
I specialise in helping adults understand the lasting impact of trauma, attachment wounds and difficult life experiences, so that these experiences no longer define or control their lives.
Our Specialities
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Trauma & PTSD
Traumatic experiences can continue to affect how we think, feel and respond long after the event has passed. Together, we can explore the impact of trauma, helping you better understand your responses and develop ways of coping that feel safer and more manageable.
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Attachment & Relationship Patterns
Early relationships can shape how we view ourselves and connect with others. Therapy can help you understand recurring patterns, difficulties with boundaries, people-pleasing and relationship challenges, supporting you to develop healthier ways of relating.
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Anxiety & Coping Strategies
When we spend long periods adapting to difficult experiences, managing stress or living in survival mode, anxiety and feeling emotionally overwhelmed can become part of daily life. Therapy can help you understand these responses and develop healthier ways of coping.
Our Services
Trauma Therapy
Supporting adults affected by trauma, attachment wounds, abuse, PTSD and C-PTSD. Together, we'll explore the lasting impact of difficult experiences, helping you better understand your responses, recognise recurring patterns and develop healthier ways of coping. Therapy is not about erasing the past, but understanding how it continues to affect you in the present.
Individual Counselling
You may be struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, people-pleasing, relationship difficulties or feeling stuck in patterns you don't fully understand. Counselling offers a confidential space to explore your experiences, increase self-awareness and develop a stronger understanding of yourself and your needs. Together, we'll work towards meaningful and lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
Counselling Supervision
Clinical supervision for trainee and qualified counsellors. My supervision practice is informed by a Humanistic approach and the Cyclical Model of Supervision, providing a reflective, collaborative and supportive space to explore client work, develop professional confidence and maintain safe, ethical practice. I particularly enjoy working with trainee counsellors and supporting them through their training journey.
Therapy Room Rental
A welcoming and professional therapy space available to rent in Bangor, NI. Suitable for counsellors and therapists seeking a comfortable, confidential and fully equipped environment for client work, supervision or professional practice.
Our Process
We begin with a friendly, no-obligation conversation to understand what brings you to therapy and what support you're looking for.
Step 1 – Initial Conversation
Together, we'll identify your goals and explore the most appropriate approach, ensuring therapy feels tailored to your individual needs and circumstances.
Step 2 – Creating Your Plan
Through regular sessions, we'll explore your experiences, build understanding, and develop practical tools to support lasting change and emotional wellbeing.
Step 3 – Working Together
As therapy progresses, we'll reflect on your growth, celebrate achievements, and ensure you feel confident continuing your journey beyond the counselling room.
Step 4 – Moving Forward
FAQs
Trauma therapy is a specialised form of counselling that helps people process difficult or distressing experiences. Trauma can result from a single event or a series of experiences that continue to affect your thoughts, emotions, relationships, or sense of safety. Therapy provides a supportive space to understand these experiences and develop healthier coping strategies.
What is trauma therapy?
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Counselling can be beneficial if you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, struggling with relationships, processing grief, or finding it difficult to cope with life's challenges. You don't need to be in crisis to seek support. Many people attend counselling simply because they want greater clarity, self-understanding, and emotional wellbeing.
How do I know if counselling is right for me?
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Yes. Online counselling provides the flexibility to access support from the comfort of your own home. We also have an office in Central London if you would prefer to meet face to face.
Do you offer online counselling sessions?
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Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. We'll discuss what has brought you to therapy, explore any concerns you may have, and talk about what you hope to achieve. There is no pressure to share everything immediately. Therapy moves at a pace that feels comfortable for you.