Was I neglected as a child?

Child neglect is a form of child mistreatment where you’re affected both physically and mentally. If you remember situations when your parents deprived you of basic things such as health care, normal clothing, adequate supervision, and housing, in addition to other emotional, safety, social, and educational needs, there is a strong chance that you were neglected during your childhood.

Do I show signs of trauma?

Signs of trauma are versatile. They touch upon your physical, mental, and emotional states. If you notice any complaints that impair your physical and mental health, you should contact a healthcare provider for guidance.

What are the signs of unhealed trauma?

The main signs of unhealed trauma manifest in your emotional well-being (a lack of trust and difficulty opening up to people, low self-esteem, mood swings, and difficulty regulating your emotions), mental and physical well-being

What does undiagnosed trauma look like?

If your trauma is not treated properly, you may experience nightmares, flashbacks, bad sleep, anger, irritability, and/or hopelessness. You will focus less on your overall well-being, your relationships with people will get worse, and your attitude toward yourself and your life in general will worsen. If you notice any complaints that impair your physical and mental health, you should contact a healthcare provider for guidance.

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Teodora Ghiur

Mental Health Expert, M.S. in Neuroscience

“In my work, I put a human touch to my mental health expertise, carry out research, and seek to educate people on all things brain and emotions.”

Career Highlights

Freelance Mental Health Writer, January 2020-present
Mental Health Support Worker, Birmingham Mind, June 2016-August 2018
Psychiatry Facilitator, SLV.Global, September-November 2017

Education

European Association of Integrative Psychotherapy Integrative Psychotherapy, 2022
Master of Science – MS, Neuroscience from Aston University, 2019
Bachelor of Science – BS, Psychology from Coventry University, 2017

About me

I am a trained psychotherapist, licensed clinical psychologist, and mental health writer. Together, we will build a full cycle of mental health care that will suit you – I use techniques from somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, and gestalt therapy. I want you to have the tools you need for deep self-knowledge and successful self-accountability on your healing journey!
Rest assured, you will not be walking alone – after completing my training with the European Association of Integrative Psychotherapy, I follow the accreditation route by working under supervision. So, we both have an exciting journey ahead!