Know Your Own Psychology

Author: Dr Laura Williams

Join Dr Laura Williams, Clinical Psychologist, on a journey to know you own psychology better, influence all the areas of your life and achieve more meaning, freedom and purpose. Doctor Williams has over over 17 years experience working within applied psychology. After losing her husband suddenly in 2018, she embarked on a new way of living and working. Today she is a private therapist, digital course creator, mum to 5 and a bestselling author. Doctor Williams has previously worked in specialist services in the NHS and in various Scottish prisons. Recently she contributed to both ITV and Channel 4 documentaries on the subject of morbid obesity. Doctor Williams specialises in trauma. If you want to raise your self-awareness and understand your own psychological story, then this is the podcast for you. Find out more at www.drlaurawilliams.com.
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Episode 47. Trauma: Myths, Misconceptions and the Truth About Healing
Tuesday, 24 February, 2026

Trauma: Myths, Misconceptions and the Truth About Healing In this episode of Know Your Own Psychology, I’m breaking down common myths about trauma therapy and explaining what responsible, ethical trauma treatment actually looks like. As a clinical psychologist and trauma specialist, I see how much misinformation exists online — from promises of rapid trauma healing to the idea that everyone is ready to process traumatic memories immediately. The reality is more nuanced. In this episode, I cover: • What trauma is — and what it isn’t • Why not everyone is ready for trauma processing • The importance of stabilisation and emotional regulation before starting trauma work • The structured stages of trauma therapy: safety, processing, and integration • How to spot exploitative “quick fix” trauma marketing • Why trauma therapy does not erase memories — but can reduce emotional intensity I also share a personal reflection on grief and traumatic loss, and why time can sometimes play an important role in healing. If you’re considering trauma therapy, this episode will help you think carefully about readiness, safety, and realistic expectations — and offers five key questions to ask yourself before beginning trauma work. Trauma healing is not a race. Stabilisation is not failure. And sometimes the bravest work is learning how to stay steady in the present. If you found this helpful, please share the episode — and if my book, What to Do When You Feel Broken, has supported you, I’d be so grateful for an Amazon review to help it reach others who may need it. You can do so at the following link. https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0DJTHM9YF