Episode 16: Therapy After Trauma – Finding What Helps You Heal

Healing after child sexual abuse isn't one-size-fits-all — and therapy can often feel confusing, overwhelming, and inaccessible when you don't know where to start.In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Chloe is joined by fellow survivor Emma to explore the reality of therapy after trauma. Together they share their own experiences of navigating recovery, the challenges of finding the right support, and the different therapeutic approaches that can help survivors process what they've been through.From CBT and EMDR to talking therapy, grounding techniques, creative therapies, and trauma-informed support, this episode breaks down the options in a simple, survivor-focused way. Chloe and Emma also discuss grief, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, neurodiversity, trust, and the long journey of learning that healing isn't about being "fixed" — it's about understanding yourself with compassion.Whether you're considering therapy for the first time, struggling to find the right therapist, or supporting someone who has experienced trauma, this episode offers practical advice, hope, and reassurance that you don't have to navigate it alone.In this episode we discuss:• How to know when you're ready for therapy• CBT, EMDR, talking therapy and other trauma therapies explained• NHS vs private therapy options• Finding a therapist you trust• Grounding techniques for flashbacks and anxiety• Living with intrusive thoughts and PTSD• The connection between trauma, grief and neurodiversity• Why healing isn't linear• Learning that what happened to you was never your faultA gentle reminder: there is no "right" way to heal. The most important thing is taking the first step when you're ready.If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who may need to hear it.🎙️ The B Brave Podcast — creating conversations that help survivors feel seen, heard and understood.