Do you experience unexplained physical symptoms that doctors can't quite explain? Perhaps you're dealing with chronic pain, digestive issues, or sleep problems that don't seem to have a clear cause? As an online counsellor working with clients in the Reading area, I've seen how childhood trauma can manifest in physical symptoms years or even decades later.

How Trauma Lives in the Body

Our bodies remember what our minds might try to forget. Childhood trauma isn't just stored in our memories - it lives in our nervous system, muscles, and even our immune response. Understanding this mind-body connection can be key to healing.

Physical Signs Your Body Might Be Holding Trauma

Pain and Tension

Chronic muscle tension, unexplained pain, and persistent headaches can all be ways your body holds onto past trauma. These physical symptoms often appear during stress or when memories are triggered.

Digestive Issues

Many people with childhood trauma experience digestive problems like IBS, stomach issues, or eating disorders. Your gut is intimately connected to your emotional wellbeing, often reflecting past experiences.

Sleep Disturbances

Insomnia, night terrors, or disturbed sleep patterns are common. Your body might stay alert and vigilant, struggling to fully relax into rest.

Nervous System Responses

Being easily startled, feeling constantly on edge, or having difficulty relaxing are signs your nervous system is still responding to past trauma.

Why These Signs Often Go Unrecognised

These physical symptoms can be confusing and frustrating, especially when medical tests show no clear cause. Many people spend years seeking answers through various medical treatments without realising the connection to childhood experiences.

The Path to Healing

Understanding the connection between your physical symptoms and past trauma is the first step toward healing. Your body's responses were survival mechanisms that helped you cope with difficult experiences. Now, with awareness and support, you can begin to release these stored patterns.

As a counsellor specialising in trauma, I've supported many clients in understanding and healing from these physical manifestations of childhood trauma. If you recognise these signs in your own body and want to explore their connection to past experiences, I'm here to help.

Don't hesitate to reach out and schedule a session. Together, we can work on understanding your body's signals and developing strategies for healing both mind and body. Your journey toward physical and emotional wellbeing starts with recognising these important connections and finding the right support.