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We specialise in treating trauma and PTSD using fully trained licensed therapists. I work from my office at Bedford Heights, Brickhill Road, Bedford, MK41 7PH.

My name is Bonita Ackerman du Preez and I’m your qualified Registered Mental Health Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Hypnotist, TimeLine, Rewind, NLP, FLASH EMDR, Brainspotting, Kinetic Shift, EMDR and IEMT practitioner and I offer training and coaching in Confidence and Resilience from my base in Bedford, Bedfordshire. There is plenty of free and easy to find parking. I help you make changes to your personal and professional life quickly, giving you the power to deal with mental, emotional and psychological issues. I specialise in trauma, anxiety, stress, PTSD, NLP, Kinetic Shift, EMDR, IEMT, grief recovery & I am a trained Brainspotting Practitioner. If you are committed to change and prepared to make the effort, I am the right person to help you now. I have a friendly, deeply caring and direct approach to therapy, helping you become accountable for your new self. I have recently launched The Anxiety Recovery School for women, a safe haven for women to talk about anxiety, stress, personal and professional issues. I will be Live in the group each week teaching tangible techniques and processes to help you learn to manage and control anxiety and stress. There will be guest speaker in the closed Facebook group each month bringing huge value to you. Please download my FREE workbook - five top tips to tame your worry monster using the link below. Check your email from me to download the link and to join the Facebook group. https://www.anxietyrecoveryschool.com/tame-your-worry-monster

Or join the group directly:

https://urlgeni.us/facebook/PawTheAnxietyRecoverySchool

Why my work is unique...

I use what I call an 'Integrated Therapy System' or 'ITS" developed by using the 1380 hours of trauma recovery experience working one to one with individuals and children! Anxiety and stress management:

We all feel anxious or stressed at times. If you constantly feel burnt out, tired or unable to make decisions, you are likely to be suffering from anxiety, stress or both. Do you wake up feeling overwhelmed, tight chested, agitated or dread leaving home? Symptoms may differ from person to person, but anxiety is high because of the way we live. It’s your body’s automatic fight, flight or freeze response. Anxiety is simply a state of mind. Most of the time these anxieties and stresses may never happen, but it feels real for you. Some people may experience temporary anxiety at some point in their life. It could feel like nervousness or fear with is a perfectly normal reaction to a stressful situation. However, other people are ruled by a constant heightened feeling of constant anxiety which is completely overpowering. Can you answer yes to any of the following questions? Are you constantly tense, worried, on edge, irritable or have mood swings? Does your anxiety interfere with your work, school, or family responsibilities? Do you have difficulty concentrating on tasks or making decisions? Are you plagued by fears that you know are irrational, but can’t shake? Do you believe that something bad will happen if things aren’t done a certain way? Do you avoid everyday situations or activities because they cause you anxiety? Do you experience sudden, unexpected attacks or heart-pounding panic? Do you feel like danger and catastrophe are around every corner? Do you suffer from a lack of sleep or being kept awake at night with constant negative thoughts? Do you feel exhausted even though you have slept? Do you often feel restless or suffer with sweating or nausea? Do you suffer from muscular pain and aches (not relating to exercise)? Do you have panic attacks and you cannot understand why? The effects of anxiety on the body are profound and could have serious consequences on your health and wellbeing. These could include:

Weight gain even while “dieting”
Severe headaches or migraines
Breathing problems
Rapid heart rate or palpitations
Chest pain
Loss of appetite
Diarrhoea or constipation
Depression
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Muscle aches and other pains
Extreme fatigue
Increase in blood pressure
Lowered immune system

Trauma & PTSD

What is trauma or PTSD? Trauma is a response to a deeply distressing or disturbing frightening event which overwhelms the body’s natural coping mechanism, causing feelings of helplessness, diminished sense of self and the inability to feel a full range of emotions. Trauma is a normal reaction to a horrible event; however, the effects can be so severe they interfere with a person’s natural ability to live a normal life. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder which can develop after being involved in, or witnessing, traumatic events. The condition was first recognised in war veterans and has been known as 'shell shock', but it's not only diagnosed in soldiers. Trauma therapy involves using various process and techniques working directly with the subconscious mind, the amygdala - a small part of the brain responsible for our feelings, emotions and reactions, the pre-frontal cortex and the hypocampus. It is directly linked to how we act and react. A traumatic event overloads the brain's normal stress management ability and our memory of the trauma becomes fragmented and filed in the wrong area of the brain. Trauma is person specific as we all think and feel differently. What causes trauma? Catastrophic illness or injury
Childhood abuse (emotional or sexual)
War
Childhood neglect or abandonment
Rape
Domestic abuse
Natural disasters
Birth stress for both mother and infant
Invasive medical and dental procedures
Accidents such as car crashes and falls
Witnessing an act of violence

How can trauma affect you? When you experience a traumatic event, your body’s defence system – fight, flight or freeze creates a stress response, which can make you feel a variety of physical symptoms, behave differently and experience more intense emotions. When suffering trauma, the body produces a chemical reaction can lead to symptoms such as:

Raised blood pressure
Increased heart rate
Increased sweating
Reduced or loss of appetite
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Flashbacks
Unwanted feelings & thoughts
Sleeplessness
Hopelessness
Eating disorders
Nightmares
Anxiety, fears and feeling stressed
Memory loss
Headaches/migraines or muscle pain
Anger
Emotionally unstable
Uncharacteristic behaviour

Grief recovery

Grief is an overwhelming feeling of emotion that stops your body and mind functioning on a daily basis. The simplest task become unbearable. Grief affects our coping ability and overwhelms the bodies immune system increasing inflammation in the body creating health problems. The heartbreak of grief causes an increase in blood pressure and puts strain on your whole body. Grief causes the body and mind to disconnect and brings on immense feelings of loss. Overcoming grief is a step for step program that must include the body and mind reconnecting. Grief has 5 stages of recovery and an individual who is suffering from grief, must be taken through each stage carefully. Fears and Phobias

Is your phobia keeping you from doing the things you like to do? Do you recognise you have a fear or phobia, but you are uncertain of how to deal with it? Do you feel your fear is irrational, yet it’s difficult to keep control over it? Is the fear automatic and completely overwhelming or hugely over exaggerated? Understanding your fear or phobia is the first step to overcoming it. Fears and phobias could include:

Fear of flying
Fear of spiders or insects
Fear of birds
Fear of snakes
Fear of needles
Fear of clowns
Fear of public speaking
Fear of heights
Exams stress or taking exams
Fear of vomiting
Fear of the sight of blood
Fear of open spaces or buildings
Fear of heights
Fear of dogs
Fear of the dentist or doctor
Fear of the dark
Fear of motorway driving
Fear of social situations

The benefits of working with me? I help to change thinking patterns using which addresses anxiety
Feel and see change within yourself immediately
Experience deep relaxation
Have instant control and confidence during and after each session
Allow your subconscious mind to function on making the connections links it needs from the suggestions made during the session. Feel and see change within yourself immediately
Experience deep relaxation
Have control and confidence during and after your session allowing your subconscious mind to function on making the connections and links it needs to from the suggestions which were made during the session

How long will it take? Effective treatment usually takes between 3 – 9 sessions but in some cases could continue for some time. Alongside hypnosis, I use a combination of several techniques to quickly dissipate your unwanted strongest negative feelings and emotions. Once these are under control, changes happens rapidly. I work differently, using my skill set to move your mind and focus forward. For the brain to repair and reconnect it needs to set goals and see value in the future. Using these as my guidelines we work together to create your new direction quickly. Sessions are one hour long and at times it may be necessary to ask to complete additional work and exercises at home to guarantee continued success

Sessions are priced at £95 per session, however packages of 7 sessions can be purchased at a discounted rate. Book a free DISCOVERY CALL here to find out how I can help you further. Find in depth detail on my full website at www.future-edgetherapy.co.uk. Contact me for a FREE 30 min no obligation chat to see if I can help you. I would love to help. WHY NOT MEET ME ON Youtube? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJPzm5DR4E4

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04/11/2026

𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲?

Some children are praised for being easy, polite and never causing trouble. Those can be lovely qualities, but sometimes a child who never disagrees is worried about upsetting people or being left out.

You might notice your child lets friends choose everything, apologises when they have done nothing wrong or becomes distressed at the thought of saying no. Instead of simply telling them to be more confident, it can help to practise the words they need in ordinary situations.

Try asking, 'What would you like?' before offering your own preference. Reassure them that people can be disappointed without the relationship being in danger. Let them see you setting calm, respectful boundaries yourself.

The FET Kids™ programme helps young people strengthen their identity, emotional awareness and confidence while giving parents practical guidance to reinforce those skills at home. If your child finds it hard to speak up, contact Future-edge Therapy to learn more.
https://www.future-edgetherapy.co.uk/contact-us/

02/11/2026

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨?

You agree to another favour, take on somebody else's responsibility or apologise just to end an uncomfortable conversation. Later, you feel tired, resentful or frustrated with yourself. Yet the next time somebody asks, the same thing happens.

For some people, people-pleasing began as a way of keeping relationships calm. If disagreement once led to anger, withdrawal or criticism, putting other people first may have felt like the safest option. Years later, setting an ordinary boundary can still bring up guilt or fear.

A boundary does not have to be aggressive. It might sound like, 'I can't do that today,' or 'I need time to think before I answer.' The difficult part is often tolerating the uncomfortable feelings that follow.

At Future-edge Therapy, we help adults explore why expressing their needs feels difficult and how to build more balanced relationships. If you are exhausted from always being the person who accommodates everyone else, contact our team to discuss support.
https://www.future-edgetherapy.co.uk/contact-us/

28/10/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐦?

You ask whether their homework is finished or remind them about a responsibility, and suddenly the conversation becomes an argument. You may feel that you cannot say anything without being accused of nagging or not understanding.

During adolescence, young people are developing their identity while navigating school pressure, friendships and an increasing need for independence. If they already feel anxious or inadequate, an ordinary reminder can sometimes sound like another message that they are getting something wrong.

It helps to consider both the words and the timing. Asking, 'What would help you get started?' may open a different conversation from 'Why haven't you done it yet?' Clear boundaries still matter, but so does helping a young person feel respected while they learn.

Through the FET Kids™ O.W.L Pathway, we help children and teenagers build emotional self-awareness, understand their reactions and develop practical skills. Parents are supported too, so the learning can continue at home. Contact Future-edge Therapy to ask about the programme: https://www.future-edgetherapy.co.uk/contact/

26/10/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲?

Perhaps your partner sounds impatient, a friend questions a decision or a family member says you are being too sensitive. You know it is one conversation, but the feeling is much bigger. You may become defensive, cry, go quiet or replay every word long after the conversation has ended.

Sometimes criticism lands on top of years of feeling unheard, judged or not good enough. What is happening today may remind you of something you learned to fear a long time ago. That can make it difficult to separate the present situation from the feelings it brings up.

Of course, not all criticism is harmless, and we should never explain away genuinely hurtful behaviour. The goal is to understand both what is happening around you and what happens inside you, so you can respond with greater clarity.

If familiar arguments keep damaging your relationships, Future-edge Therapy can help you explore those patterns and build healthier responses. Contact us to discuss your options: https://www.future-edgetherapy.co.uk/contact-us/

22/10/2026

Children are not only affected by trauma in war zones, but also right here in the UK through bullying, school anxiety, and daily feelings of being unsafe. I discuss how prolonged stress keeps a child's nervous system in survival mode, leading to anxiety, anger, and behavioral changes. Please contact us through our website: https://www.future-edgetherapy.co.uk/contact/

21/10/2026

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲?

You may collect a child who appears quiet and perfectly fine, only for the tears, arguments or frustration to begin as soon as you walk through the door. It can feel confusing, especially when teachers report that everything has been going well.

For some children, getting through a demanding school day takes a huge amount of effort. They may be managing noise, friendships, expectations and worries without showing much of it. Home can be the place where those feelings finally come out.

Rather than treating every outburst as deliberate misbehaviour, it can help to become curious about what happened before it. A calm moment, a snack, some space and a conversation later may achieve more than immediate questioning.

Our FET Kids™ programme supports young people aged 10–18 to understand their emotions and learn practical regulation skills. We also work with parents, because what happens between sessions matters just as much as what happens within them. If your family needs a clearer way forward, get in touch with Future-edge Therapy: https://www.future-edgetherapy.co.uk/contact-us/

19/10/2026

Why can you get through a busy day, deal with everyone else's problems and still feel on edge when you finally sit down?

For some people, the hardest part of anxiety is that there is no obvious off switch. They can be capable at work, organised at home and reassuring to everyone around them, yet their shoulders remain tense, their thoughts keep racing and their body feels as though something is about to go wrong.

If you have spent years dealing with unpredictable situations, criticism or emotional stress, being alert may have become a familiar way of getting through life. Even when the immediate threat has passed, the habit of looking for the next problem can remain.

Understanding this does not mean every anxious feeling is caused by trauma. It does mean that exploring your history, your triggers and how you respond can be a useful part of finding a different way forward.

At Future-edge Therapy, we help adults explore the patterns behind their distress and develop practical ways to respond. If you recognise yourself in this, contact our Bedford team to discuss whether our support is right for you.
Contact us here: www.future-edgetherapy.co.uk.

19/10/2026

Trauma recovery in children is most effective when the adults around them are also supported. Children often appear fine at school but struggle at home, leaving parents confused and exhausted. We treat trauma as a family experience rather than just a child's problem. Our Child and Family Program works with both children and parents simultaneously providing children with tools to understand emotions and regulate their nervous system, while equipping parents with education about trauma, practical coping strategies, and co-regulation techniques. We also collaborate with schools to ensure alignment between home and school environments, which is crucial for recovery. When parents feel confident and informed, children feel safer, and safety is where healing truly begins. Please contact us through our website: https://www.future-edgetherapy.co.uk/contact/

15/10/2026

Always tired, yet somehow unable to switch off? Here's what might be happening.

Have you ever felt completely drained but found yourself lying in bed with a busy mind and a body that just won't settle?

It's a frustrating place to be. You need rest, but relaxing doesn't come easily.
One possible reason is that your body has become used to staying alert.
When you've spent a long time dealing with stress or difficult experiences, your system may continue preparing for the next problem, even when you desperately need a break.

Over time, this can leave you feeling exhausted while still struggling to slow down.
You might notice that:
1. Your thoughts keep running, even when you want peace and quiet.
2. Your body feels unsettled, even when you're sitting still.
3. Everyday demands feel much harder to manage than they used to.

It's not necessarily that you don't know how to rest. Your body may have become so familiar with staying alert that switching off feels unfamiliar. Your system may be trying to protect you, but that constant state of readiness can take a toll.

This is where trauma recovery work can help.
At Future-Edge Therapy, we help you explore the patterns behind these responses and work towards developing a greater sense of safety, so rest and relaxation can become easier over time.

You don't have to accept feeling exhausted and on edge as your normal way of life.
If this sounds like your experience, book a discovery call with one of our specialist therapists to explore your options and understand the support available to you.
Find out more here:
https://www.future-edgetherapy.co.uk/contact/

20/07/2026

Awards may be presented to organisations, but people earn them.
As we celebrate winning GOLD for Service Excellence at the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce SME Business Awards 2026, we want to take a moment to recognise those who made this achievement possible.

Our incredible team.
Our dedicated licensees.
Our trusted partners.
And most importantly, our clients.

This award reflects the collective effort of people who are committed to delivering exceptional standards, continuous improvement, and meaningful outcomes.
Being recognised by the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce among so many outstanding businesses is both humbling and inspiring.

It reminds us why we do what we do. And it strengthens our commitment to helping even more people overcome the impact of trauma and create lives filled with greater confidence, connection, and fulfilment.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the Future-edge Therapy journey.
This GOLD award is a celebration of what we have achieved together—and a motivation for what comes next.

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