About me

Hi, I’m Juanita, a Somatic Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach.

My passion for helping other women stems from my own tumultuous path. During my fulfilling career as a nurse, I found myself grappling with inner childhood wounds that had long been buried. It was during this time that I experienced a prolonged and agonising battle with depression, a battle that ultimately led me to start to uncover the deep-seated trauma I had endured.

My mother exhibited many traits of narcissism, and it wasn’t until I embarked on my own journey of discovery and healing over 30 years ago that I began to understand the extent of the damage. Through various modalities of therapy, coaching, and support, I confronted the painful truth: my mother was incapable of loving me. Her behaviours were indicative of jealous mothers, narcissistic and unloving mothers.

After coming to these profound realisations, it was like a light bulb moment for me. I realised I had to make sense of my own journey through the fog of trauma, that had led me into abusive relationships and impacted my life in so many ways.

With this newfound understanding of how DEEPLY trauma impacts us, and despite our similar physical and emotional responses, we all have a different journey. Because it had taken me so long to get to this point in my healing, I wanted to shortcut it for other women, so I’ve made it my mission to make this journey less mysterious and more navigable for others who are struggling.

In my coaching practice, I provide holistic coaching tailored to individual needs, guiding clients through trauma recovery, helping them understand the impact of their experiences, uncovering the ROOT CAUSE, only when THEY are ready, and ultimately finding a renewed sense of purpose.

I bring a unique blend of personal experience and professional expertise to guide you through your own healing journey.

I consider it a privilege to offer a safe and compassionate space for clients to explore their nervous system, trauma, rebuild resilience, and reclaim their personal power. Drawing from my own journey, I understand the intricacies of maternal narcissistic abuse, childhood traumas, and the long-lasting effects it can have on one’s sense of self-worth and confidence.

But perhaps most importantly, I want you to know that I get it. I understand the self-abuse, the inner critic negative chat, and the triggers that can derail your day, your career, and your search for love and acceptance. I know what it's like to spend so long in survival mode that you can't even plan, let alone see a future to plan for.

Beyond coaching, I’m on a mission to amplify the voices of survivors through podcasting, shedding light on the real-life effects of childhood trauma and narcissistic abuse.

Because I believe that by sharing our stories, we can inspire healing and hope in others.💕

With Much Love

Juanita