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Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, is a practical and goal-oriented approach that helps you understand the way your thoughts, language, and behaviours interact. It is based on the idea that our internal experiences shape how we respond to the world, and by changing those internal patterns, we can change our external reality.
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NLP is particularly effective when working with trauma because it offers tools to interrupt unhelpful patterns and build new ones. For example, if your nervous system has learned to expect rejection, danger, or failure, NLP techniques can help you retrain those responses. It is about rewiring how you experience certain memories, thoughts, or triggers.
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In sessions, we may use techniques such as visualisation, future pacing, anchoring, or re-imprinting. These sound technical, but they are simple in practice. Visualisation might involve imagining a future version of yourself who feels safe and confident. Anchoring could involve linking a calming physical action with a specific mental state, like placing your hand on your heart to feel grounded during moments of stress.
NLP is also useful for identifying and changing limiting beliefs. These are the quiet, often unconscious thoughts like "I am not good enough" or "I cannot trust people" that shape how you live. By making these beliefs conscious and then reframing them, you gain back control.
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Sessions are active and practical. They often include both discussion and guided exercises. NLP is not about digging endlessly into the past. It is about identifying what is not working, understanding the internal script behind it, and giving you the tools to change it.
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Clients who work with NLP often feel more empowered, clear, and capable of making the changes they want. It is a valuable addition to deeper trauma work, helping you shift day-to-day habits, responses, and mindset.
