When we think about medical trauma, our minds often jump to the dramatic moments—the devastating diagnosis, the life-changing surgery, the emergency room visits. But what if I told you that some of the most profound trauma happens in the quiet, everyday moments that no one else sees?

Emma Tynan, an Irish psychotherapist who specializes in working with clients experiencing medical trauma and chronic illness, brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to this work. As someone who spent over a decade as a nurse (primarily in emergency care) and lives with chronic illness herself, Emma offers a unique perspective on the micro-traumas that accumulate over time.