REWIND TRAUMA THERAPY
A gentle way to work with the effects of trauma
Sometimes something that happened in the past can continue to affect you long after the event itself.
You may know that you're safe now, but still experience anxiety, panic, intrusive memories, nightmares, distressing thoughts or strong emotional and physical reactions.
You may feel as though part of you is still living with what happened.
Rewind Therapy can offer a gentle, structured way of working with traumatic memories, without requiring you to repeatedly talk through the details of what happened.
I am a qualified Rewind Trauma Therapist and offer Rewind Therapy from The Reiki Room in Acle, Norfolk.
If something from your past is still affecting you, you don't have to face it alone.
What is Rewind therapy?
Rewind Therapy is a trauma-focused therapeutic technique that can be used to help people who are experiencing ongoing distress following a traumatic or highly distressing experience.
Unlike some forms of trauma therapy, Rewind does not require you to repeatedly describe or relive the traumatic event in detail.
Instead, the technique uses guided imagery and relaxation to help you approach the memory in a controlled and contained way.
The aim is to reduce the emotional intensity and distress associated with the memory, so that it no longer feels as though the experience is happening in the present.
You remain in control throughout the process.
You don't have to tell me everything
One of the things people can find frightening about trauma therapy is the thought of having to describe what happened in detail.
You may think:
“I don't want to talk about it again.”
“I can't face reliving it.”
“What if talking about it makes everything worse?”
With Rewind Therapy, you don't need to go through the traumatic experience in detail with me.
We can work with the memory without you having to tell me everything that happened.
Your privacy and sense of control are important.
Who might Rewind Therapy help?
Rewind Therapy may be considered for people experiencing ongoing difficulties following a traumatic or highly distressing experience.
This might include:
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A single traumatic event
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An accident
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An assault
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Abuse
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Bereavement or sudden loss
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A difficult medical experience
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Witnessing something traumatic
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Childhood trauma
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Relationship trauma
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Work-related trauma
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Experiences that continue to trigger strong emotional responses
You may experience:
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Intrusive memories
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Flashbacks
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Nightmares
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Anxiety or panic
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Feeling constantly on edge
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Avoiding people, places or situations
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Feeling emotionally numb or detached
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Strong reactions to reminders of what happened
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Difficulty sleeping
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Feeling that you are still affected by something that happened in the past
You don't need to identify with every one of these experiences.
If you feel that something from the past is still affecting your life now, we can talk about it.
What does Rewind Therapy involve?
Before any trauma-focused work begins, we'll spend time getting to know each other and making sure you feel safe and comfortable.
I'll explain the process clearly and give you the opportunity to ask questions.
We will work together to make sure that Rewind Therapy is appropriate for you.
The technique itself involves guided relaxation and visualisation.
You will not be asked to describe the traumatic experience in detail.
I'll guide you through the process at each stage, and you remain in control.
You can pause or stop at any time.
What Rewind Therapy is not
It may help to know what you won't be asked to do.
You won't be expected to:
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Describe your trauma in graphic detail
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Tell me everything that happened
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Relive the experience as though it is happening again
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Continue if you feel overwhelmed
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Give up control of the process
Instead, the work is structured, contained and collaborative.
My priority is always your wellbeing and sense of safety.
What might change?
People respond to trauma therapy in different ways.
The aim of Rewind is to reduce the emotional intensity and distress associated with traumatic memories.
You may find that memories feel less intrusive, reminders become easier to manage, or that you feel less emotionally or physically activated when thinking about what happened.
For some people, the memory may still be there, but it no longer feels as though it has the same power over them.
The goal isn't to erase your memories.
It's to help you feel more able to live your life without the past continually pulling you back into the present.
How I work with you
I take a trauma-informed and person-centred approach.
This means that I won't rush you, pressure you or make assumptions about your experience.
We'll work together to understand what you need and what feels manageable.
I believe that feeling safe and having a sense of control are essential when working with trauma.
If Rewind Therapy isn't appropriate for you, or if another approach would be more helpful, we'll talk about that together.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to trauma.
Rewind Therapy and counselling
Rewind Therapy can be offered as part of a wider therapeutic process where appropriate.
Sometimes you may benefit from Rewind alongside counselling to explore the impact that your experiences have had on your thoughts, feelings, relationships or sense of self.
I also have a particular interest in inner child work, which can provide a way of exploring how earlier experiences may still influence how you see yourself and respond to the world today.
The work will always be tailored to you.
What happens first?
You don't need to decide whether Rewind Therapy is right for you before contacting me.
Step 1 — Have a conversation
We'll have a free 15–20 minute initial consultation where you can tell me a little about what's happening and ask any questions.
Step 2 — We explore your needs
If you decide to continue, we'll spend time understanding your experiences and what you're hoping to change.
Step 3 — We decide together
We'll consider whether Rewind Therapy is appropriate and whether it feels like the right approach for you.
Step 4 — We work at your pace
If we decide to use Rewind, I'll guide you through the process carefully and explain each stage.
You remain in control throughout.
Is Rewind Therapy right for me?
You don't have to know the answer.
Some people arrive knowing they want a trauma-focused approach.
Others simply know:
“Something happened, and I'm still struggling with it.”
That's enough to start a conversation.
During your initial consultation, we can talk about what you're experiencing and whether Rewind Therapy may be appropriate.
If another form of counselling would be more suitable, I'll explain that too.
About Pip
I'm Pip, a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Rewind Trauma Therapist.
I work from The Reiki Room in Acle, Norfolk, supporting adults, children and young people, including neurodivergent clients.
I have a particular interest in trauma recovery and inner child work and take a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental approach.
My aim is to create a space where you can feel safe, listened to and in control of your therapeutic journey.
You don't have to keep carrying it on your own
If something from your past is still affecting you, reaching out can be the first step towards feeling differently.
You don't have to tell me everything.
You don't have to know exactly what you need.
And you don't have to commit to therapy just because you contact me.
Free 15–20 minute initial consultation
A chance to talk, ask questions and explore whether Rewind Therapy or counselling might be right for you.
Or simply get in touch if you'd like to ask a question.
We can start with a conversation.