Trauma-informed psychology is an approach to understanding and working with people that recognises how experiences of stress, adversity, or trauma can affect the brain, body, emotions, and sense of safety. Rather than focusing only on symptoms or problems, trauma-informed practice emphasises creating environments that support psychological safety, respect personal boundaries, and recognise each person’s capacity for resilience and recovery. Key principles include promoting choice, collaboration, empowerment, and sensitivity to how past experiences may influence current reactions. In practice, this means approaching learning and self-exploration in ways that avoid re-traumatisation, support nervous system regulation, and allow individuals to engage at a pace that feels safe and appropriate for them.