TRTP is a trauma release therapeutic process designed to address trauma by working with the subconscious mind and nervous system dysregulation. The process typically involves three stages:
- Preparing the Client & Reframing Limiting Beliefs
- TRTP uses hypnosis-style guided processes to help clients shift negative core beliefs that were formed due to trauma.
- This helps clients move from feeling powerless to feeling safe and in control.
- Reprocessing Traumatic Events in a Safe Way
- Unlike exposure therapy, TRTP does not require clients to relive their trauma in a distressing way.
- Instead, through a deeply relaxed state (similar to hypnosis), clients reprocess traumatic memories in a way that signals to the brain that the threat is over.
- This process helps release the emotional charge associated with past traumatic events.
- Future Pacing & Reinforcing the Shift
- Clients are guided to visualise a future where they are free from trauma.
- This helps reinforce the brain’s new patterns of safety and empowerment.
Why TRTP May Help with Trauma-Related Anxiety
TRTP aims to resolve trauma at its core rather than just managing symptoms. It can be helpful because:
- It Works with the Unconscious Mind → Trauma is often stored deeply in the subconscious, and TRTP addresses it at this level.
- It Does Not Require Reliving Trauma → Unlike traditional talk therapy, TRTP avoids re-traumatisation by processing trauma in a safe and contained way.
- It Helps Reset the Nervous System → TRTP shifts the body out of fight-or-flight mode, helping to reduce hypervigilance, panic attacks, and intrusive thoughts.
- It Is a Short-Term Therapy → Many clients experience significant improvements in just 3–5 sessions, making it faster than some traditional therapies.
Is TRTP Effective for Everyone?
While many people report profound improvements, TRTP may not be suitable for everyone. Effectiveness depends on:
- The individual’s openness to deep relaxation and subconscious work.
- The therapist’s skill in guiding the process.
- The readiness of an individual’s internal world to quickly transition to trauma release. In some cases, work with protective parts is necessary, and a gentler therapy, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), may be more effective.
- Whether the client has severe dissociation or complex trauma, which may require additional stabilisation before deep trauma work.
Final Thoughts
TRTP has gained recognition for its rapid yet powerful approach to trauma and anxiety. While research is still emerging, anecdotal reports suggest that it can help break the cycle of trauma-related anxiety and bring lasting relief.