A proven therapeutic framework developed by Pia Mellody to heal the lasting impact of developmental trauma. Delivered in London & Bromley by a PIT-trained, BACP Accredited therapist with Priory & Nightingale Hospital experience.
In-person sessions in Fitzrovia (W1W) and Bromley (BR1), plus online therapy across the UK.
Post-Induction Therapy (PIT) is a therapeutic model developed by Pia Mellody, specifically designed to heal the effects of childhood trauma, neglect, and dysfunctional family systems. It addresses the root causes of relational difficulties, addiction, and emotional dysregulation — not just the symptoms.
Early developmental trauma — whether from overt abuse, neglect, or enmeshment — creates "relational wounding" that shapes how we view ourselves and others. PIT works to identify and heal these wounds so you can relate to yourself and others in healthier, more functional ways.
PIT uses experiential techniques to process and resolve childhood trauma at a deep emotional level. Through guided exercises, psychoeducation, and relational modelling, you learn to identify distorted beliefs about yourself, regulate your emotions, and build authentic connections.
The wounds of developmental trauma often show up in patterns we don't immediately connect to our past. Here are the relational symptoms PIT is specifically designed to address.
Choosing partners who are emotionally unavailable, critical, or abusive — recreating familiar dynamics from childhood.
Difficulty saying no, people-pleasing, feeling responsible for others' emotions, or being too rigid and walled off.
A deep, pervasive sense of being flawed or unworthy — not guilt about what you've done, but shame about who you are.
Viewing yourself and others as either all good or all bad — struggling to hold nuance and complexity in relationships.
Deriving self-worth from fixing or rescuing others; being overly dependent or rigidly anti-dependent.
Intense emotional reactions that feel out of proportion; difficulty calming down once triggered.
Post-Induction Therapy is particularly effective for people who have tried other therapies and still feel stuck in the same patterns.
Not sure if PIT is right for you? Get in touch and we can discuss what approach would best fit your needs.
Healing from childhood trauma is possible. Send me a message and I'll get back to you within 24 hours to arrange a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation.