I first came to see Lucinda when I was at breaking point, although I didn’t fully recognise it at the time. What I thought was moderate stress quickly became clear as long-term burnout once we unpacked what my mind and body were carrying each day. I have significant childhood trauma related to ongoing sexual abuse by my maternal grandfather, beginning very early in my life. Even writing this now, I can feel a strong physical response, which reflects how much of this remains stored in my body. For most of my life, I minimised what happened, partly because my memories are fragmented, and partly because I could not allow myself to feel or speak about the emotions attached to them. Therapy had never felt accessible to me, as I had spent years masking my trauma and relying on coping strategies just to function. What made MLNP different was that I didn’t need to share details for the work to be effective, which immediately made the process feel safer.

The early MLNP sessions brought intense physical responses, but I felt supported throughout. After the first session, I noticed immediate changes, including improved sleep, reduced tension, and a sense of lightness I hadn’t felt in years. As the work continued, memories and patterns began to surface in a manageable way, helping me understand long-standing reactions and triggers. This included making sense of my difficulty with certain times and places, as well as the impact trauma had had on intimacy. For the first time, I am experiencing a genuine desire for closeness with my husband rather than an automatic flight response. MLNP has also led to practical changes in my daily life, such as being able to read while travelling, something that was previously impossible for me. By not being forced to talk before I was ready, I have built the capacity to better understand and express my feelings. While this process is ongoing, MLNP has already allowed me to heal and function in ways I never thought were possible. November 2025

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