Trauma Informed Emotional Regulation
Cornwall & Devon Team
Expert trauma-informed support for NHS staff and others
Navigating stress, burnout, or past trauma can feel overwhelming. We provide evidence-based, trauma-informed care to help you restore balance, build resilience, and move forward with greater ease.
Who we are
The team consists of myself Sharon and supported by Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Ben Charnaud , our trauma-informed team combines many years of experience. With access to a wide network of trusted therapists experienced in EMDR across Cornwall and Devon, we can match you with the right support for your unique needs.
What we offer
Specialist support for all and very experienced withNHS staff – clinical and non-clinical
Bespoke sessions tailored to your situation
Guidance from Dr Charnaud, drawing on many years of expertise
Access to trusted therapists skilled in trauma-informed approaches
How we help
Many of the people we support come to us feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to cope with life’s demands. Together, we:
Rebuild resilience so work and home life feel more manageable
Support you to create a healthier work/life balance
Use polyvagal-informed approaches to regulate the nervous system
Reduce the impact of trauma stored in the body
Restore a sense of joy, ease, and emotional balance
Why it works
Your nervous system holds the imprint of past stress and trauma. When it becomes dysregulated, it can affect both body and mind. Using proven techniques that stimulate and regulate the vagus nerve—a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system—we help you:
Feel calmer and safer in your body
Improve emotional regulation
Build long-term resilience
Your next step
This is a bespoke service, tailored to you. Whether you need one-to-one somatic sessions with Sharon, guidance from Dr Charnaud, or accredited professional talking therapy support from our wider team, we are here to help you move forward.
Dr Ben Charnaud: Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in Occupational health and trauma. bencharnaud@freshstart.ie: Online only.
Dr. Kirsten Leslie: BACP (16026) Psychotherapist and Nurse, EMDR kaleslie1@gmail.com, Falmouthhttps://www.bacp.co.uk/profile/d6141618-4c90-e711-80e8-3863bb351d40
Anya Charnaud| Exeter| Pscychotherapist| EMDR https://anctherapy.com/anya@anctherapy.com
How it works
Harness Your Natural Ability to Heal and Restore : Your body has an incredible innate ability to regulate itself—when given the right conditions. By creating a sense of safety within, you can shift from a constant state of fight, flight, or freeze into one of calm and connection. This transition is essential for healing trauma and reducing stress, allowing you to process and release past pain in a supportive environment.
How Does Nervous System Regulation Work?
Techniques such as somatic movement, therapeutic exercises, and breathwork activate the vagus nerve, which plays a key role in cultivating feelings of peace, grounding, and overall well-being.
Why Daily Practice Matters
Incorporating these practices as mindful breaks throughout your day helps build a consistent self-care routine. Studies show that the more you can regulate your nervous system, the more present, productive, and resilient you become—ultimately reducing your sensitivity to stress and anxiety. Nervous system regulation is a true game-changer for emotional health and long-term wellness.
From Surviving to Thriving
The goal is simple: to restore feelings of love, connection, and safety so you can move beyond survival mode. It’s never too late to start feeling at ease, grounded, and completely at home in your bod
Ready to feel safe, regulated, and truly yourself again?
SOS Therapies offers trauma-informed emotional regulation tailored for NHS staff and others. Rebuild balance, resilience, and joy—starting today. Get in touch to take the first step toward positive change.