Specialist trauma and mental health support
Descendants of trauma survivors may suffer mental and physical health problems even though they did not experience the original traumatic event themselves.
What we do
There is much research into trans-generational (or intergenerational) trauma, which refers to the psychological, behavioural, and biological effects of trauma that are passed down from survivors to subsequent generations.
For many of our Second and Third generation members, coping with the psychological effects of being the descendants of holocaust survivors has taken its toll.
Common symptoms include:
- Unexplained anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.
- Heightened alarm systems (hypervigilance) and exaggerated startle responses.
- Feelings of mistrust, grief, or a persistent sense of impending doom.
- Attachment or relationship difficulties.
- Somatic complaints or physical health issues linked to long-term stress.
If you are struggling with these kinds of issues, it may be hard to know who to approach for professional specialist help. The AJR has created this guide to therapists who are trained and experienced in working with people experiencing trans-generational trauma.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and the AJR does not personally recommend any of these therapists. We strongly recommend that you check with anyone on the list that they have appropriate experience and qualifications to meet your needs prior to commencing therapy.
Therapists
- Devon
Ana Isabel Olmedo Gonzalez – 07518 784 261 – [email protected] – EX2 4JD
Samantha Hillyer – 07910 727 280 – [email protected] – EX6 8DS
- Essex
Eileen Sullivan – 07853 996 662 [email protected] – CM4 0BL / SS9 2DE / CM2 7PX
Katie Rose – 07379 278 139 – [email protected] – IG6 2AH
- Hampshire
Martin Handy – 07305 009 930- [email protected] – SO20 6EY
- Hertfordshire
Anita Epstein – 07879 625 850 – [email protected] – HP23 6BN
- Lancashire
Rachel Dickinson – 07710 616 871 – [email protected] – PR25 3GR
- Lincolnshire
Marlene Du Pleiss – [email protected] – DN35 0SU
- London (North)
Gaby Glassman – 020 8421 1609 / 07811 353 423 – [email protected] – HA5 UR
Dr Aura Goldman – [email protected] – WD7 7DB
Julie McLemore – 07942 582 414 – [email protected] – W1G 8DJ
Talya Ressel – [email protected] – NW7 1FJ
Gabrielle Sharples – 07745 144 981 (Whatsapp) – [email protected] – W1W7LT
Nicole Valens – 07905 288 046 – [email protected] – N3 1RN
- London (South)
Okie Adebanjo – 07305 009 930 – [email protected] – SE1 4DE
Olivia Djouadi – [email protected] – BR1 5FA
Moira Jobson – 07788 860 471 – [email protected]
- Manchester
Devora Dresner – 07904 092 764 – [email protected] – M8 4HZ
- Norfolk
Rebecca Clark – 07747 011 944 – [email protected] – NR34 0LN
- Northern Ireland
Laura Joanknecht – [email protected] – BT53 8AA
Bernard Komplas – [email protected] – BT70 1BD
- Nottinghamshire
Genoveva Muresan – 07532 216 181 – [email protected] – S80 3GT.
- Scotland
Irina Campbell – [email protected] – EH9 2JY
- Somerset
Simon Chapman – 07553 533 425 [email protected] – BS1 5EH
- Sussex
Giedre Dian – 07827 274 110 – [email protected] – BN27 1AE
Lee Thorogood – 07787 150 669 – RH16 4EJ
“We really appreciated the financial help which allowed mum to stay in her home until the end.”
Second Generation Member
