NARM Therapy for a Better Life
Release the past. Reconnect with yourself.Reclaim your life.
Trauma-informed therapy using NARM® to support emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and lasting self-connection.
My Gentle Approach – The NARM Methodology
Healing Through Connection and Presence
Healing happens when you feel safe—emotionally, physically, and relationally.
My approach is rooted in compassion, presence, and deep respect for your pace. We won’t push, dig, or re-trigger old pain. Instead, we gently build awareness, nurture nervous system regulation, and co-create a space where healing unfolds naturally.
This isn’t about reliving trauma. It’s about releasing its grip and reconnecting with who you truly are.
Somatic Focus
NARM emphasizes body-mind integration, not just talk therapy
Resource-Oriented
Uncover the diamond within—cleaning off trauma layers to reveal innate worth
Minimal Re-traumatization
Focuses on the present, not re-traumatizing through deep dives into the past
Gentle Guidance
We guide, don’t push—minimizing past revisiting, maximizing reconnection to self
Your Journey to Healing
A Step-by-Step Path Toward Wholeness and Self-Connection
Healing isn’t linear—and it’s not about “fixing” yourself. It’s about gently returning to wholeness, one connection at a time. Here’s how that process may unfold in our work together:
Awareness & Regulation
We begin by identifying and aligning with what you most wish for yourself and I invite you to notice your emotional and physiological responses.
Processing & Integration
We explore patterns and survival strategies with curiosity—not judgment—so that old wounds can be acknowledged and released without being re-lived.
Growth & Resilience
As connection and regulation grow, so does your sense of inner strength, choice, and wholeness. You begin to feel more aliveness and show up in life in ways that reflect your true self.
Embodiment & Continuity
Healing becomes less about “doing” and more about being. This final phase is about embodying your growth—living your values, building nourishing relationships, and continuing your journey with greater self-trust and inner peace.
Our Guiding Principles
Safety, Compassion, and Co-Creation at the Core
Safety First
Emotional and nervous system safety is the foundation for all healing.
Curiosity Over Judgment
We explore patterns with openness, not criticism.
Collaboration
You are the expert in your experience; I’m here as a compassionate guide.
Integration
Healing isn’t just insight—it’s felt, embodied, and lived.
Compassionate Presence
Change happens in relationship. I’ll meet you with care and attunement.
What Is NARM?
Healing Trauma Without Reliving the Past
The NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM®) is a cutting-edge, compassionate approach to healing complex trauma. Unlike traditional talk therapy, NARM doesn’t focus on reliving past events. Instead, it works with how unresolved trauma shows up in the present—through patterns of disconnection, shame, or emotional dysregulation.
At its core, NARM is about restoring connection: to yourself, your emotions, and your innate sense of aliveness. It combines nervous system regulation with a respectful, non-pathologizing lens that honours your story—without keeping you stuck in it.
🔗 Learn more in my blog post: What is NARM Therapy? A Beginner’s Guide to Healing Developmental Trauma
🔗 Visit the official NARM Institute to explore the method’s roots
Is NARM right for me?
When You’re Ready for a Different Kind of Therapy
NARM may be a good fit if you…
- Feel stuck in old patterns, despite years of therapy
- Struggle with anxiety, shame, or emotional numbness
- Grew up with emotional neglect, unpredictability, or lack of attunement
- Feel disconnected from your body, needs, or boundaries
- Want more than just coping—you want transformation
You don’t need to have a clear trauma “story” to benefit. NARM is especially helpful for developmental trauma—the kind that comes from what was missing, not just what happened.
🔗 Not sure? Start here: 5 Signs You’re Living with Unresolved Developmental Trauma
How Sessions Work
Gentle, Grounded Support That Meets You Where You Are
Therapy with me is a collaborative, co-regulated process—not something done to you, but something we build together.
Session Format
1:1 sessions (in-person in Brussels or online via video)
50 minutes per session to manage expectations
Weekly or bi-weekly frequency, depending on your needs
What to Expect
Gentle check-ins on your current emotional landscape
Inquiry into patterns, beliefs, and nervous system responses
A space for insight, safety, and new experience—not pressure or re-traumatization
You’ll never be pushed to go faster than your system is ready for.
About Me
Trauma-Informed Support Rooted in Lived Experience
Anita Sheehan
I’m Anita, a trauma-informed coach and certified NARM® practitioner based in Brussels.
My journey into this work began with a deep belief: healing happens in connection. I bring my full presence, compassion, and training to help people reconnect—with themselves, their stories, and their inner strength.
I’ve trained extensively in the NeuroAffective Relational Model and continue to deepen my knowledge in somatic and relational healing approaches.
Clients describe my work as gentle, grounding, and empowering—a space to rediscover trust in themselves.
“Healing is a journey, not a destination.”
Neuro Affective Relational Model (NARM) Therapist
Self-Worth and Purpose Facilitator
Radical Collaboration Trainer and Facilitator
Certified Positive Intelligence Coach
Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner and Facilitator
NLP Practitioner
Articles
Reflections and Insights on Trauma, Healing, and Growth
Curious to learn more about NARM and trauma healing?
Start here. These posts are written for curious, sensitive humans—no jargon, just clarity and care.
NARM vs Traditional Therapy: What Makes This Trauma Work Different?
Wondering what makes NARM different from talk therapy? Discover how this somatic model goes deeper to heal developmental trauma.
Unresolved Developmental Trauma: 5 Signs You May Still Be Living With It
Developmental trauma doesn’t always look dramatic. Learn five signs you may be living with unresolved trauma—and how NARM therapy can help.
NARM Therapy: A Beginner’s Guide to Healing Developmental Trauma
Explore NARM therapy—a compassionate, body-based path to healing developmental trauma and reconnecting with your authentic self.
“Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?”
You deserve to feel safe, seen, and supported on your healing journey.
If something here resonates, I invite you to book a free discovery call. There’s no pressure—just a chance to connect and explore whether this work feels right for you.
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