Break the cycle. Change lives.
Childhood trauma leaves invisible scars — but recovery is possible. This podcast is a powerful space for transformation, where survivors, therapists, and coaches come together to explore the real path to recovery. Hosted by Barb Varcl Smith, founder of Your Steps Counselling and Trauma Response Reprogramming method, each episode dives deep into the emotional and physical impact of trauma, revealing how it shapes our minds, bodies, and relationships.
Real stories. Deep insights. Lasting change.
Through candid conversations, expert insights, and inspiring stories of resilience, listeners discover practical tools, breakthrough strategies, and the hope they need to move forward. Whether you're navigating your own healing journey or supporting others through theirs, this podcast offers wisdom, compassion, and a roadmap to lasting change.
🔹 For survivors: Find validation, clarity, and the courage to heal.
🔹 For professionals: Gain fresh perspectives and therapeutic insights to elevate your practice.
There is a way out — and it starts here.
Break the cycle. Change lives.
Childhood trauma leaves invisible scars — but recovery is possible. This podcast is a powerful space for transformation, where survivors, therapists, and coaches come together to explore the real path to recovery. Hosted by Barb Varcl Smith, founder of Your Steps Counselling and Trauma Response Reprogramming method, each episode dives deep into the emotional and physical impact of trauma, revealing how it shapes our minds, bodies, and relationships.
Real stories. Deep insights. Lasting change.
Through candid conversations, expert insights, and inspiring stories of resilience, listeners discover practical tools, breakthrough strategies, and the hope they need to move forward. Whether you're navigating your own healing journey or supporting others through theirs, this podcast offers wisdom, compassion, and a roadmap to lasting change.
🔹 For survivors: Find validation, clarity, and the courage to heal.
🔹 For professionals: Gain fresh perspectives and therapeutic insights to elevate your practice.
There is a way out — and it starts here.

In this episode, trauma therapist Barb Smith Varclova discusses with Umar Sheikh how parents can prevent the development of trauma responses in young adults and how to help young adults affected by events in their childhood, such as bereavement, illness of a family member, divorce, etc.
Umar is a dedicated and results-oriented therapist situated in the city of Cambridge, UK.
With a fusion of extensive qualifications and practical experience as an RTT therapist, he seamlessly integrates his expertise in the intricate workings of the mind, mental health dynamics, and cutting-edge neuroscience principles to offer holistic and enduring healing solutions.
Spanning across borders, Umar boasts a global footprint, facilitating transformative sessions both online and in-person across diverse international settings.
His forte lies in collaborating with a diverse clientele, including business teams, individual adults, young adults, and children.
Amongst his clients, Umar is renowned for his meticulously crafted healing programs that yield rapid and substantial improvements, fostering not just temporary changes but sustainable progress in each individual's journey towards healing and personal growth.
Contact Umar Sheikh on https://umarstherapy.com
More about Barb on https://your-steps.co.uk