The 8 Different Types of Trauma Survivor: Which One Are You?

Trauma doesn't wear a name tag. It can show up in the boardroom, in relationships, or behind closed doors—often in ways we don’t immediately recognise. It doesn’t just belong to war veterans or those with highly visible scars. In fact, many trauma survivors walk among us silently, managing their pain in ways that can look like perfectionism, people-pleasing, anger, or anxiety.

Understanding the different types of trauma survivors can be a powerful step toward healing. It helps you make sense of your patterns and realise you're not alone—and that your mind and body have simply adapted in the only way they knew how.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore the most distinct types of trauma survivors. You may identify with one—or several—of these archetypes. We’ll also explore how trauma-informed therapies like Hypnotherapy, IEMT (Integral Eye Movement Therapy), and The BLAST Technique® can help shift these deep-rooted responses.