Gemma Paterson

Hi, I'm Gemma, I specialise in the treatment of complex trauma (childhood/adulthood).

You may notice that you're a people pleaser and or a perfectionist and a strong sense that you're an impostor who doesn't deserve it. Perhaps you and the people around you notice that you can react to situations in an exaggerated way emotionally. Perhaps you're struggling with trusting others and therefore have difficulty sustaining relationships or perhaps there are ongoing disputes. You may also struggle to sleep, have difficult dreams and are currently remembering difficult memories, places and people from the past.
In the initial sessions, we are increasing insight into what the problems are you, learning how these are difficulties are maintained before deciding together which treatments would be most suitable, in order to move forwards and reclaim your life.

I believe in recovery from mental health. The word 'recover' tells us that there was once the core self before the trauma was endured. The essence of trauma is disconnection. I am genuinely interested in learning what has caused the separation of yourself and how we can get you connected again to your dreams and hopes.

Payment for your session is required to secure your appointment and can be made by bank transfer. If you are registered with an insurance company, please check that I am registered with them or therapy may not be covered.

48 hours notice is required if you need to cancel an appointment. It is policy to charge for any missed or cancelled appointments less than 48 hours in advance at the full fee.

I provide online therapy via secure therapy specific platforms such as whereby or bilateral base (EMDR sessions only). I do not provide therapy via Teams, Zoom or WhatsApp.