Complex Trauma and PTSD Recovery Testimonials

Real stories from people who've worked with Roland to heal from trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD. 25 years of experience helping thousands recover.

"Roland's integrity and gentleness creates a safe place to share thoughts and feelings. To tangibly feel and experience the changes Roland and I worked on within myself is significant for me. Especially, after the sessions finished, I have maintained these changes and my responses are positively different in stressful situations."

Leanna
Australia

"Roland is extremely professional and caring. I felt seen, heard and understood. His coaching sessions are of the highest quality of excellence. I felt empowered after each session, and grateful for the opportunity to work with him one on one."

Jacqueline
South Africa

"A lot of what I learned about CPTSD from Roland, I had never heard before. He helped me connect with my struggles and heal deeper than I had ever experienced, with a very gentle but effective approach. My mind and nerves are drastically calmer and I am feeling more grounded."

Jennifer
United States

"Your writings have become an invaluable aid in my recovery. You have helped me heal through knowledge, something no one could help me with in the past 10 years."

Naz
United States

"I didn't mention how informative the material you send out is; it really strikes a chord in the way I've been feeling over the years. So, thank you very much for helping me in my journey of moving forward."

Graig
United Kingdom

"I love reading your posts & the way you approach trauma. I was initially subscribed to your page for my son who has had a major setback. It has helped him to get back on his feet again, so I feel very grateful."

Kate
Australia

"Well written content. Roland articulates the challenges of trauma in a very accessible way."

Warren
Canada

"Concise information, well put together."

Jenny
United Kingdom

"A thoughtful, well rounded approach to trauma recovery. The guided meditations allowed me to feel a sense of safety while mediating that I was previously missing."

Neil
United Kingdom

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Roland Bal - trauma therapist specializing in PTSD and Complex Trauma recovery with 25 years experience

I have been honored many times by being part of someone's PTSD and Complex PTSD recovery and healing process.

I have worked with people suffering from all kinds of ailments: strokes, brain injuries, post-surgery and post-birth issues, fibromyalgia and chronic pain, depression, cancer, addiction, abuse, neglect, misattunement, rape and sexual abuse, Parkinson, arthritis, bulimia, migraines—and too many other issues to mention.

Every person I have connected with has taught me something. Some I have helped partly along their way; with others, I have been witness to a complete transformation. Each one has had a story to tell and has taken something valuable out of our relationship.

I look forward to connecting with you.

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"The work with Roland tremendously helped me to get a better understanding of my issues with boundary setting and managing my vulnerabilities. He is really sincere in his work & that gave me much needed support to talk through frustrating issues."

Savannah
United States

"Roland is highly educated and experienced when it comes to trauma. He has assisted me greatly in my healing journey. He genuinely cares for those he works with and it shows. I have noticed a lot of positive shifts as I continue to get stronger."

Tiffany
United States

"Roland understands the issues surrounding PTSD well and is a gentle and lovable person to work with. I have both enjoyed as well as learned from his sessions and healing has been tangible for once."

Gerry
Netherlands

"Supports like your emails and informative video posts have allowed me to return to work. You mean more than you'll ever know."

Rebecca
United States

"Thank you for your presence in this world as your wise words have already helped me immensely."

Christina
New Zealand

"Thank you so much for your encouragement. I feel safe with the knowledge that you are 'out there'."

Mette
Ireland

"Thank you for your clarity as it lights up my darkness. Your posts are really the only thing that make sense to me. They have helped me to reframe an unbelievable life."

Wendee
United States

"Your teachings have changed my life. I've learned to observe my amplified reactions to triggers, to feel them in my body as well as releasing the emotional energy that was lodged in me."

Holly
Canada

"Just wanted to say thank you. I have an enormous amount of relief reading your blogs. You are the first person I have ever felt actually knows what my reality is like."

Karan
South Africa

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"Thank you SO much for the guidance you have provided. I can't believe how much I've grown already, and I know I couldn't have done this on my own."

Ann
Canada

"Everything I read from you teaches me something and gives me just a little more understanding into my life. You are my greatest support!"

Jenny
United Kingdom

"I want to tell you that I greatly appreciate your work. Your writing is concise and easily understood, and your insights very helpful."

Isabel
Luxembourg

"Very useful information to switch perspectives, understanding processes and patterns, and to see where action is necessary and where it's not."

Ana
Portugal

"These books have been more helpful to me than the many counselors that I have tried throughout my life. Thank you so much for writing these."

Lisa
United States

"So happy I purchased all the ebooks! Packed with information that I understood with ease and very much needed to know."

Barb
Ireland

"I really, really love your work and your message; myself, being an empath and survivor of childhood narcissistic abuse and adult narcissistic abuse."

Ondyena
United States

"I came across your website the other day and I am deeply touched and impressed with your writing and videos. It's so clear, concise, to the point, elegant."

Jivana
United States

"These Trauma Essentials and blog articles have meant the world to me. They tied together symptoms and behaviors that years of psychoanalysis and self study have not done."

Barry
South Africa

"Roland's books have been essential to my healing of Complex PTSD. You can arm yourself with this type of helpful information that may save your life."

Jacqueline
United States

"I bought these trauma essential series to help me understand more about the immense trauma my wife has been through. She absolutely loves these books."

Simon
United Kingdom

"I have read many many books on this complex and harrowing condition. Roland really gets to the heart of what it is like to live every day with C-PTSD."

Niamh
Ireland

"I've read some seminal books on trauma like Judith Herman's book 'Trauma and Recovery'. These e-books are right up there with the best of the research I've done."

Una
United Kingdom

"At 57, with the trauma taking place at 12, I have fought my PTSD demons for many years. The material these books cover is to the point and easy to read."

Gerry
Australia

"The information is well written and accessible, making it easy to understand, but more importantly to engage with it practically."

Carol
South Africa

"I have done a ton of research on PTSD and CPTSD. These books really gave me the insight and understanding to work more deeply with myself."

Christine
United States

"Roland has helped me look at trauma issues from a very practical, simple, and most importantly, effective viewpoint."

Patrick
United States

"Roland has keen insights regarding the brain in trauma mode and a deep understanding of how to process and heal from it."

Helen
United States

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"It was so good to read info that was relevant and understandable."

Karen
United States

"Very good explanation of trauma and how to work safely with clients."

Maria
United States

"Thank you Roland for the audio meditations. They have completely changed my perspective on my healing. For the first time in almost a year I could feel the breathing in my ribs."

Ashvin
New Zealand

"I have found the meditations to be useful on a number of levels. They have helped me to better manage my anxiety and my response to intrusive memories."

Lynn
United States

"Since listening to the meditations, I have not experienced the effects I had been having due to the trauma. Many, many thanks!"

Karan
United States

"You are a master at meditation and your knowledge of Complex PTSD is beyond anything I have ever known. You have gained my trust 100%."

Liz
United States

"I am grateful for this tool to help me process my overwhelming emotional experience. I feel safe to embark on these carefully created meditations."

Bridget
Australia

"Roland's meditation series gently walks you through and allows you to begin to touch into the trauma response. I have found I can find a release."

Julie
United States

"Excellent for finding peace and tranquility at 2 am when activated and full of business. Highly recommended."

Terence
Australia

Our Programs

Healing From Narcissistic Abuse

6-module program combining cognitive framework with somatic work to rewire nervous system responses formed in narcissistic abuse.

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TraumaCare Meditation App

Meditation app designed specifically for trauma recovery. Guided practices to regulate your nervous system and process emotions.

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"The recordings are easy to listen to and gently paced. I've felt a good connection to my body when using them."

Sarah
Australia

"These meditations have been very helpful in guiding me more fully into embodiment."

Marie
United States

"Roland really speaks to the nuances of c-ptsd/developmental trauma. He helped me understand the concept of needing to contain uncomfortable emotions in small doses."

Mar
United States

"I have lived with PTSD for most of my life. Your ebooks are very informative and I am beginning to really understand what I have experienced."

Paula
South Africa

"The information that Roland presents helped me access deeper understanding of my own locked up emotions. I recently made a quantum leap in releasing my own personal trauma."

Heidi
Canada

"Really helpful... Easy to relate to... I read a little most nights... Each time I read I learn something new about myself."

Alyce
New Zealand

"Roland's materials have been very helpful in understanding my journey toward recovery."

Tammera
United States

"The meditations feel powerful, almost addictive / hypnotic. I feel incredibly relaxed after listening to them."

Kris
Norway

"I have read many books about PTSD, but Roland's are the only ones that have really resonated. This was the first time that I was able to both see my damaged self, and then imagine my healed self."

Lynn
United States

"I had been misdiagnosed for over 25 years. Roland's books confirm my new understanding completely. I have gained more healing in 20 months than I did in over 25 years."

Anita
New Zealand

"To anyone suffering from any type of trauma, Roland's material will definitely help you understand why your thought patterns and behaviors are so hard to change."

Mark
United States

"These books are so helpful as they explain these deep difficult complexities. I never felt so understood. After decades of loneliness I think I might be able to break down these walls."

Nina
United Kingdom

"Finally a way to find answers quickly to a specific area you might be struggling with. I no longer feel like CPTSD is controlling me. I am controlling it."

Elizabeth
United States

"I really needed help to move forward. Nothing to date has been able to assist me as well as this program. Thank you so much Roland."

Simone
South Africa

"Good value. Learning about a complex issue that has effected my life in ways that were uncertain until reading the information provided."

Carol
United States

"Roland's exceptional approach to healing trauma is the only one of its kind and the very best in the world. There is now hope for healing, finally."

Maria-Claire
United Kingdom

"Roland's voice has a wonderful sonorous quality. Hypnotic in its calming. The content is excellent based on all his years of experience."

Jacqueline
France

"I am glad I bought the Trauma Care Guided Audio Meditations. They are a great tool to learn to hold what is too much to hold."

Petra
Germany

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Kelly
Canada

"The trauma care meditations have helped me to get back in touch with my body, emotions and senses. Roland's approach is compassionate and patient."

Helen
Australia

"I did one on one sessions with Roland and these meditations are very useful as a reminder of what we have been working on. Definitely, something I am using on a weekly basis."

Adriaan
Netherlands

"These are extraordinary meditations that guide the listener through a gentle, well-paced approach to healing from trauma. The content is rich and deep."

Sarah
Australia

"These meditations have been an invaluable guide in gradually and safely learning how to lean into and hold space for post-trauma pain."

Jack
United Kingdom

"After years of suffering and countless therapists I was truly relieved to come across Roland and his books. At 48 I have hope and a direction towards healing."

Elizabeth
Germany

"I have read this book whilst working with a psychologist. The books are a great way to remind myself of what I am learning to live with and through."

Anita
New Zealand

"I have been listening to the meditations and they are worth every penny spent. These have done more to help me connect with myself than two years with my psychologist."

Judy
Australia

"Roland's trauma care meditations are a brilliant alternative that offers ways to work at a more or less intense level depending on how I feel each day."

Clare
New Zealand

"I love to meditate, but it is difficult for me not to space out. Your meditations help me to balance being present and not going too deep or getting lost."

Amber
Germany

Our Programs

Healing From Narcissistic Abuse

6-module program combining cognitive framework with somatic work to rewire nervous system responses formed in narcissistic abuse.

Learn More →

TraumaCare Meditation App

Meditation app designed specifically for trauma recovery. Guided practices to regulate your nervous system and process emotions.

Learn More →

"The best thing about Roland's meditations is that they are simple but effective. They don't overwhelm you. These are teaching me how to sit with my emotions."

Kristin
United States

"I'm loving your books and meditations and they are very effective. I've never read and heard so much powerful insight packed in such few words on trauma healing."

Ashvin
India

"Roland's materials are practical, informative and concise. His passion for helping others through his work is evident in the quality of his materials."

Sarah
Australia

"Great resources which gave me a lot of insight and allowed me to work on key things relevant to me."

Tina
New Zealand

"Roland's ebooks are terrific, but scarily accurate in terms of dealing with and healing from CPTSD. Roland's books are certainly a catalyst for change."

Helen
United States

"I feel grateful for the information & understanding in your ebooks. It has provided the vocabulary we needed to describe what is happening."

Kate
Australia

"I really feel that Roland understands the depth of suffering and distress caused by trauma and all its impacts. I think his teaching and grasp of trauma is without rivals."

Sharyn
Australia

"Right on the money with information and how the past has affected the present. Well written."

Annette
Australia

"Clear, concise explanations with a message of hope that a better, calmer, healthier life is possible."

Carmel
Ireland

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