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ABOUT US

Meet The Real Life Trauma Specialists Family

Meet Terri - A Registered Dental Nurse by Day - Our in-house Superstar lived expert on autism by night! 

Meet Karmen - A thriving Self-Directed Home Educatee, illustrator & podcaster, living her best low-demand life and our in-house Superstar lived expert on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - a profile of autism.  

Meet Kai - Rocking his creative media diploma, he is our creative media Superstar and resident Rock star Podcast Producer.

Meet Ricki - Our experienced Somatic EMDR practitioner and trauma recovery pioneer with over 40+ years of lived experience of complex trauma and its recovery.

All of us have suffered from and then healed from Trauma & Complex Trauma, and we now normalise the simplicity of processing your traumas through to resolution.  We know what it takes to make a speedy recovery from the debilitating symptoms of trauma.

As co-creators of The Real Life Trauma Specialists, our mission is to remove the stigma and shame from having suffered trauma and simplify how people recover from trauma.

The neurological sequencing of trauma and complex trauma is just that, extremely complex; however, recovering from it doesn't have to be.

Trauma Recovery Simplified - that is what we do best.

Trauma Recovery by Trauma Survivors and for Trauma Survivors - that is what sets us apart from the rest. 

"Trauma takes its toll on the mind, body, and soul; however, with the right approach, you can quickly reclaim all three."

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THE RLTS FAMILY

Ways We Can Help

SERVICES

Trauma & Complex Trauma

Are you struggling with symptoms of trauma? Anxiety? Depression? Low Self-Esteem? Panic? Rage? Nightmares? Addictions? Complicated Grief? Phobias? Chronic Pain? High ACE Scores? Perhaps you have been diagnosed with PTSD, Complex PTSD, or BPD and have been left on a waiting list and are struggling. However trauma is affecting your daily life, get in touch today and start your first positive steps on the road to recovery.

Life Coaching - Simplification

Stuck in a rut and can't seem to get out of it? Have goals that are passing you by whilst everyone else seems to be achieving theirs? Life feeling too complicated? With a few tweaks, you can get your life back on track and start winning again using the Life Simplification and Goal Setting approach to coaching. Asking yourself questions and building good habits is a simple process that can lead to life-changing results.

Bespoke Workout & Nutrition Plans

Tired of never hitting your goals in the gym? Perhaps you have never had the confidence to start in the first place and feel overwhelmed with all the information available today? This service breaks down why you might be struggling and shows you the exact steps to achieve your performance and physique goals, both in the gym and in the kitchen. It is simply the last piece of fitness & nutrition advice you will ever need.

Autism & PDA Advice Service

A free of charge advocacy advice service for parents of Autistic / PDA / SPD children or Autistic adults who may be struggling with their day to day lives, be it on various services waiting lists, newly diagnosed, or just struggling to get the right support from their local authorities (LA's). Advice to help your loved one thrive in a world that is extremely dysregulating and overwhelming, and yet with some simple changes, you can help them start thriving again.

What Client's Are Saying

TESTIMONIALS

"The knowledge Ricki  has about the various systems that are failing our child is out of this world. A couple of 30 minutes conversation with him and it doesn't feel as much of a slog anymore."

~ MR C, AUTISM ADVICE SERVICE

FAQ's

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Frequently asked questions

THE REAL LIFE TRAUMA SPECIALISTS

22 HAMLET STREET  |  WARFIELD, RG42 3EF

PHONE: 07407 726 001

EMAIL: HELLO@THEREALLIFETRAUMASPECIALISTS.CO.UK

TERMS PRIVACY

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