Why Talking Isn’t Always Enough — and Why It Still Matters
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Some difficulties live primarily in the nervous system, not in the story.
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Reflections on therapy, trauma, and the nervous system
Articles and reflections from my practice
This page brings together articles and reflections from my practice.
Some focus directly on therapy, trauma, the nervous system, neurofeedback, and relationship patterns. Others reflect more broadly on the values and human questions that shape how I think about suffering, care, relationship, and psychological work.
These reflections are not a substitute for therapy. They are offered as a way to explore ideas, recognise patterns, and get a fuller sense of how I think about therapeutic work.
If you have come here because you are considering therapy, you may also want to look at:
Getting started ›
For a first orientation if you are unsure where to begin.
Individual therapy ›
For anxiety, overwhelm, shutdown, self-criticism, trauma, dissociation, and recurring patterns.
About me ›
For more about my background and the way I came to this work.
Key values ›
For some of the values that shape how I hold therapy, supervision, and clinical responsibility.
DBR and ILF neurofeedback: when regulation support helps trauma work
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DBR and ILF neurofeedback can complement each other: neurofeedback supports regulation and sleep; DBR resolves shock patterns. Here’s how integration works.
Read MoreDBR, EMDR, and somatic therapy: a balanced comparison
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Confused by DBR, EMDR, and somatic therapy? Here’s a clear, balanced guide to how they differ, what they share, and who they can suit.
Read MoreThe orienting response: a DBR-friendly explanation
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Have you ever jumped at a sudden noise, felt your stomach drop when someone’s tone changed, or noticed your body tense before you even understood why?
That’s not you being “too sensitive.” That’s your nervous system doing its job.
Read MoreAfter a DBR session: what you may notice and how to support integration
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What happens after Deep Brain Reorienting? Common responses include tiredness, vivid dreams, emotional softness, and calmer reactivity. Here’s how to integrate.
Read MoreWhat a DBR session can feel like
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Wondering what happens in Deep Brain Reorienting? Here’s a step-by-step guide to a DBR session, including pacing, safety, and after-care.
Read MoreDeep Brain Reorienting (DBR): a gentle way of working with shock and trauma
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Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR): a gentle way to resolve shock and trauma
Read MoreIs mindfulness always helpful?
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A few reflections about my experience and practice of mindful meditation.
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