Childhood trauma & the inner child

Sometimes we react to a present situation with an intensity that doesn't «fit» its size. Often a smaller, wounded part of us is speaking, the «inner child», carrying experiences from long ago.

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How it affects us today

Childhood trauma isn't always one big «event». It can be chronic emotional neglect, criticism, fear, instability. It leaves patterns: trouble trusting, fear of abandonment, a harsh inner voice, the sense that «I'm not worth it».

What the «inner child» is

It's a way to talk about the parts of us left with unmet needs and old fears. When they're triggered, we react as we did back then. The work isn't to stay in the past, but to understand it so it stops defining us.

How we work together

Safely and without rushing, we connect the present to the past, tend to old wounds and build a kinder, steadier inner dialogue. The goal: to meet your life as the adult you are, not the child you were.

What to expect

50-minute sessions, online or in person in Thessaloniki, in Greek or English. Fully confidential and at your own pace.

Self-check

Take the related test

Anonymous and in 2–3 minutes, for a first picture of what's going on. You can bring the result to your session.

Post-traumatic stress, PC-PTSD-5

The tests are informational and are not a diagnosis.

FAQ

Good to know

Do I need to remember «traumatic» events to come?

No. Many people don't have a specific «event» but feel the patterns. We work with what's here today, without pressuring you to dig up what you're not ready for.

Will I reopen wounds for no reason?

We move safely and respect your limits. We don't «dig up» the past; we approach it only as far as it helps the present.

Can old patterns really change?

Yes. Patterns were learned and can be transformed through new, corrective experiences, like the therapeutic relationship itself.

Can I work on it online?

Yes, with the same safety and effectiveness.