Trauma & Emotional Regulation

Trauma can profoundly impact the way the brain and body process information. For many, it’s not the event itself that causes ongoing distress — it’s how the nervous system becomes “stuck” in survival mode long after the danger has passed.

This may show up as hypervigilance, emotional numbness, intrusive thoughts, avoidance, or sudden waves of panic and overwhelm.

At The Togetherness Project, we recognise trauma as both a neurophysiological and relational experience. Healing begins when the brain and body learn that safety is possible again — and when support networks understand how to respond in regulating, compassionate ways.

The Brain and Trauma

When the brain experiences overwhelming stress, its natural balance between alertness, emotion, and reasoning can become disrupted.

QEEG brain mapping often reveals patterns such as:

  • Excessive high-frequency activity (beta or high-beta waves), reflecting hyperarousal and anxiety

  • Underactivation in frontal regions, reducing impulse control and emotional regulation

  • Disrupted coherence between hemispheres, leading to disconnection or dissociation

  • Elevated slow-wave activity in those with chronic or complex trauma, linked to fatigue and emotional numbing

 These findings help us understand how trauma lives in the brain — not as a memory alone, but as an enduring state of dysregulation. Neurotherapy aims to gently restore balance to these systems.

 How QEEG-Informed Neurotherapy Helps

 Our trauma-focused Neurotherapy programs combine advanced QEEG-guided Neurostimulation with somatic and relational integration, helping clients shift from survival to safety.

 Key components include:

  • QEEG brain mapping to identify neural markers of hyper- or hypoarousal

  • Personalised neurostimulation to stabilise overactive stress circuits and enhance self-regulation

  • Somatic regulation practices (grounding, breathwork, sensory awareness) to reconnect body and brain

  • Polyvagal-informed approaches that support calm, social engagement, and safety cues

  • Family-inclusive support, helping loved ones understand trauma responses and provide co-regulation rather than escalation

Clients often describe feeling “more in their body,” “less reactive,” and better able to engage in therapy and daily life after Neurotherapy.

 Who Can Benefit

  • Individuals experiencing post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, or chronic emotional dysregulation

  • People who have completed psychotherapy but continue to feel “stuck” in a reactive nervous system

  • Carers or family members affected by vicarious trauma or compassion fatigue

  • Clients seeking a neuroscience-informed adjunct to existing trauma therapy or EMDR

 

Integrating Brain and Body

Trauma recovery requires more than talking about the past — it requires helping the body and brain feel safe again.

At The Togetherness Project, we integrate Polyvagal theory, somatic awareness, and QEEG-informed Neurotherapy to target both the physiology and psychology of trauma. This approach helps restore flexibility to the autonomic nervous system, supporting movement between activation and rest rather than remaining “stuck” in one state.

A Family-Inclusive Perspective

When someone experiences trauma, it reverberates through their relationships. Loved ones may not understand why small things trigger big reactions, or why avoidance and withdrawal persist.

We offer family consultations to help carers and partners:

  • Understand trauma as a nervous-system state rather than a choice

  • Learn co-regulation and communication strategies

  • Reduce fear, guilt, or frustration within the family system

 Healing is most sustainable when the environment becomes safe, predictable, and supportive.

 

Why Choose The Togetherness Project

  • Trauma-informed and relational – blending neuroscience with compassion

  • Evidence-informed practice grounded in QEEG and psychophysiology

  • Integrative care – bridging Neurotherapy, somatic work, and family support

  • Collaborative – complementing existing therapy or clinical treatment plans

  • Safe and non-invasive – no medication, no pain, and no re-exposure to traumatic memories

 

Common Outcomes Reported by Clients

  • Greater sense of safety and calm in the body

  • Fewer startle responses, flashbacks, or intrusive thoughts

  • Improved emotional regulation and tolerance of stress

  • Enhanced connection with others and capacity for joy

  • Renewed confidence and stability in daily life

Next Steps

If trauma, chronic stress, or emotional dysregulation are impacting your wellbeing, QEEG-informed Neurotherapy can help your nervous system find calm again. 

You can:

  • Book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss whether this approach is right for you

  • Schedule a QEEG brain map to explore your unique neural patterns

  • Integrate Neurotherapy alongside talk therapy, family support, or supervision for whole-system recovery