Shelley Bradley-Scholey Fortitude Psychological Therapy

Shelley Bradley-Scholey Fortitude Psychological Therapy Shelley Bradley-Scholey | Trauma Expert | Therapy | Therapist | Clinical Supervision | Workshops & Events | Speaker | Author

If you have spent years wondering “what is wrong with me” when your childhood was relatively “normal”...I’m a trauma the...
18/02/2026

If you have spent years wondering “what is wrong with me” when your childhood was relatively “normal”...

I’m a trauma therapist with over two decades of experience and I want you to know that you are not alone. This is why I have created my Freedom Beyond Trauma course to teach you my bespoke framework for overcoming the past.

If you are ready for:

➡️ A shift from feeling constantly on edge to feeling calmer and safer in your body.
➡️ Feeling less emotional overwhelm and fewer spirals of self-criticism when you’re triggered.
➡️ A new understanding of yourself that replaces shame with compassion and clarity
➡️ Greater confidence in handling emotions instead of fearing or suppressing them
➡️ A sense of relief as the past begins to loosen its grip on the present
➡️ More space to think clearly, set boundaries, and respond rather than react
➡️ The first steps toward feeling lighter, freer, and more connected to who you really are

This is what you will get when you join my Freedom beyond Trauma course - a place to rewire those harmful childhood messages, to honour the needs you didn't have met and to step into your future.

I will be kicking things off with a FREE live Trauma Toolbox masterclass on Tuesday 3rd March at 7pm (replay is available)

Comment or DM me MASTERCLASS to save your spot.

P.S. Attending the masterclass live will give you a special little bonus treat!!

Trauma doesn’t just live in our memories, it shapes how our nervous system responds every day. It can leave us feeling o...
18/02/2026

Trauma doesn’t just live in our memories, it shapes how our nervous system responds every day. It can leave us feeling overwhelmed, shut down, reactive, or stuck in survival mode, even when life looks “fine” on the outside.

I’m thrilled to be speaking on The Psychology of Trauma & Emotions for in Brighton this March ✨

In this talk, we’ll gently unpack what’s happening in the brain and body when emotions feel hard to manage. We’ll explore the roles of the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex, how trauma impacts regulation, and why certain triggers can feel so intense. We’ll also look at the Window of Tolerance and share simple, science-backed tools, including grounding, breathwork, and self-soothing, to help shift from reactivity towards calm and safety.

This evening is for anyone curious about trauma’s impact, whether you’re a mental health professional, have lived experience, or simply want a deeper understanding of yourself and others.

📍 Brighthelm Centre, Brighton
🗓️ March 25th
⏰ 7:00–9:30pm GMT

Tickets available now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-psychology-of-trauma-emotions-tickets-1980707954812?utm_source=Venue_speaker&utm_medium=Venue_speaker&utm_campaign=na&utm_content=na

I’d love to see you there 🤍

In order to regulate your emotions, you first need to understand your brain’s threat system THEN develop the tools you n...
16/02/2026

In order to regulate your emotions, you first need to understand your brain’s threat system THEN develop the tools you need to manage your nervous system.

Regulation looks like being able to notice your emotions in a calm way, by connecting with yourself and your body without feeling afraid.

Then triggers aren’t catastrophic leading to spirals of dysregulation, they become something you can manage.

This is the kind of work you’ll do inside my Freedom Beyond Trauma course, so that you can learn the things you were never taught as a child, how to love yourself, how to care for your inner child and meet your own emotional needs.

Freedom beyond Trauma is a place to rewire those harmful childhood messages, to honour the needs you didn’t have met and to step into your future.

I will be kicking things off with a FREE live masterclass on Tuesday 3rd March at 7pm (replay is available).

In this session we will explore how your past experiences have shaped your inner world, including your thoughts, emotions, nervous system, and behaviours, and why the patterns you struggle with now make sense.

We’ll talk about emotional neglect and developmental trauma in a way that brings clarity rather than blame, and I’ll explain how your brain and nervous system learned to survive and why they can learn something new.

You’ll be guided through a gentle, trauma-informed exercise you can use immediately to respond to triggers with compassion instead of self-criticism, and you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s been keeping you stuck and real hope that change is possible.

Comment MASTERCLASS to save your seat.

This mismatch between how you feel on the inside and how people see you on the outside creates a dissonance, it keeps yo...
13/02/2026

This mismatch between how you feel on the inside and how people see you on the outside creates a dissonance, it keeps your pain hidden and that amplifies shame and self criticism.

Through my ‘Freedom Beyond Trauma’ course you can create space to understand what happened to you and why it feels like there are two different versions of you, the one that the rest of the world sees and the brokenness that you experience inside.

Only through developing this understanding can you begin the journey of transformation and freedom.

The program will be live and available from March 2026 and you can get extra insight into this work and a bonus discount when you attend my FREE masterclass on 3rd March.

Sign up via https://hub.fortitudepsychologicaltherapy.co.uk/trauma-toolbox-masterclass

Everyone tells you how hard working and thoughtful you are, but you know that underneath this lies a child who couldn't ...
11/02/2026

Everyone tells you how hard working and thoughtful you are, but you know that underneath this lies a child who couldn't speak out about their emotions and feelings.

Now you are an adult it is safe to do things differently, you can learn that it is safe to feel your emotions.

You can move from self criticism to self compassion.
You can experience a new sense of freedom.

Neuroplasticity means that change is possible.

I am so excited to be welcoming people like you, adults who were the child that always felt too much and never enough, to join my FREE masterclass on 3rd March.

This could be your first step to change.

Save your seat: https://hub.fortitudepsychologicaltherapy.co.uk/trauma-toolbox-masterclass

This is why I am so excited to invite you to join my Trauma Toolbox Masterclass on Tuesday, 3rd March at 7pm UK time.In ...
09/02/2026

This is why I am so excited to invite you to join my Trauma Toolbox Masterclass on Tuesday, 3rd March at 7pm UK time.

In this session we will explore how your past experiences have shaped your inner world, including your thoughts, emotions, nervous system, and behaviours, and why the patterns you struggle with now make sense.

I’ll explain how your brain and nervous system learned to survive and why they can learn something new.

You’ll be guided through a gentle, trauma-informed exercise you can use immediately to respond to triggers with compassion instead of self-criticism, and you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s been keeping you stuck and real hope that change is possible.

Save your spot here: https://hub.fortitudepsychologicaltherapy.co.uk/trauma-toolbox-masterclass

We often talk about boundaries like they’re a skill you either have or don’t.In reality, they’re shaped by what you have...
05/02/2026

We often talk about boundaries like they’re a skill you either have or don’t.
In reality, they’re shaped by what you have experienced.

Chaotic environments can teach you to bend and rigid ones can teach you to brace.

Both make sense. Both were protective for you at the time.

Healing isn’t about going from one extreme to the other. It’s about learning that you’re allowed to notice your needs, respond to them, and adjust… without guilt or fear.

If this has you reflecting, I’ll be exploring boundaries, the nervous system and more in depth in an upcoming free trauma session. Link in bio to save your seat!

🌿 If you look like you’re coping but inside you feel anxious, self critical, or emotionally exhausted. You are probably ...
01/02/2026

🌿 If you look like you’re coping but inside you feel anxious, self critical, or emotionally exhausted. You are probably carrying the pain of trauma, and you’re not alone.

I’m Shelley, a trauma therapist, and I work with high functioning, capable people who learned early on to hold it all together but inside feel broken. Often after emotional neglect, criticism, or growing up feeling unseen.

That’s why I’ve created a FREE masterclass that might help called:

✨ The Trauma Toolbox Masterclass ✨

In this gentle, trauma informed session, you’ll learn:

→ Why trauma is not just about big events or PTSD
→ Why self criticism and people pleasing make sense
→ How your nervous system learned to survive
→ What actually helps you feel calmer and safer in your body

In the masterclass we will practice a ‘go to’ gentle and accessible tool from my therapist toolbox, leaving you with something to take away immediately.

🌿 This isn’t about fixing you or pushing yourself to heal faster. It’s about understanding what happened and learning tools that work with your brain and nervous system, not against them.

Come and join me on Tuesday 3 March 7pm UK Time.

🔁 Replay available for 7 days
🍃 Gentle, nervous system based education

You don’t need to do this perfectly. Just start where you are 💚

Tap Learn More to save your place.

‼️ PS: I am offering an Excusive 30% DISCOUNT on the Freedom Beyond Trauma Course for those who attend the Masterclass live!

Link in my bio!

Boundaries are often talked about like a skill you either have or don’t.But in my many years of trauma work, I see somet...
26/01/2026

Boundaries are often talked about like a skill you either have or don’t.

But in my many years of trauma work, I see something different.

How you hold boundaries is deeply connected to what you learned early about safety, closeness, and whether your needs mattered. Some people learned to stay open and accommodating to survive. Others learned to shut down and stay self-contained.

What matters now is recognising your patterns and understanding that healthier boundaries don’t come from force or “just saying no”. They come from feeling safer in your body, clearer in your worth, and more trusting of your right to take up space.

If this has you reflecting, I’ll be exploring boundaries, belief systems, and the nervous system more deeply in an upcoming free trauma session. Link in bio to save your seat!

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