The Inner Critic and Trauma
The inner critic is part of our internal safety system. When we've experienced trauma – whether a significant event or a series of small, chronic stressors – our subconscious mind learns to protect us. One of the ways it does this is by criticising us before others can. It sounds strange, but it's often a way of preparing for rejection, controlling our environment, or avoiding perceived danger.
Over time, this protective voice becomes a prison. It stops us from taking risks, speaking our truth, or believing in ourselves. It fuels anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout. And because it's internal, it can be hard to challenge or change without support.
How Hypnotherapy Helps
Hypnotherapy works by accessing the subconscious mind – the part of the mind where these patterns reside. In a relaxed, safe state, we can explore the root of the inner critic. Often, clients uncover early memories where they felt shamed, overlooked, or afraid. By gently reprocessing these moments, we can release the fear, rewrite the narrative, and plant new, empowering beliefs.
Imagine replacing "I'm not good enough" with "I am safe to be myself." The relief is real and lasting.
From Trauma to Transformation: Healing the Inner Critic with Hypnotherapy and Coaching
Imagine replacing "I'm not good enough" with "I am safe to be myself." The relief is real and lasting.
Coaching the Inner Voice
Transformative coaching then builds on this inner healing by supporting conscious change. Together, we create new neural pathways: setting boundaries, reclaiming confidence, and learning to respond to life from your authentic self, not your wounded one.
The result?
More ease.
More trust in yourself.
More space to thrive.
Final Thoughts
You are not broken. The inner critic is not your enemy – it's a part of you that once tried to help. But you no longer need to live at the mercy of that voice.
You deserve to feel free.
If you're ready to take the first step toward healing and reconnecting with your most empowered self, I invite you to book a free clarity call.
This is your time.
Do you ever notice a harsh voice inside your head? The one that tells you you're not good enough, not doing enough, or that you'll never be enough? That voice is self-doubt, commonly referred to as your inner critic, and for many of us, it's loud, relentless, and deeply rooted.
But what if I told you that this voice isn't the truth of who you are – it's a survival mechanism, often born from past experiences and trauma?