The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.
Japanese proverb
Welcome!
Blue Butterfly Bamboo™ – Nurture, Restore, Empower, Transform.
Discover transformation, resilience, and profound healing at Blue Butterfly Bamboo. The name embodies the journey: the blue butterfly symbolises rebirth, hope, and courageous growth, while bamboo stands for unshakeable strength—bending, not breaking, emerging stronger.
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Expert trauma-informed support for children, teens, and adults:
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Child, teen & adult therapy
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Trauma-informed psychoeducation & recovery
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Nervous system reset
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Anxiety, stress & burnout coaching
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Self-leadership development for workplaces & schools
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Trauma-informed workshops for individuals, parents, teachers & leaders
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Narcissistic abuse recovery
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Online worldwide – serving UK, South Africa & beyond.
In person events/workshops/coaching by pre-arrangement.
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Ready to reclaim your authentic self? Together, we create safety to calm your nervous system, build self-awareness, and unlock your potential.
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Nurturing safety. Restoring balance. Empowering agency. Transforming lives.
Carima Nolten
Integrative Psychotherapist |
Clinical Supervisor | Somatic Trauma-Informed Coach
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"Carima’s trauma-informed workshop was genuinely transformative for our staff team. We left with accessible neuroscience and polyvagal-informed tools to manage classroom dysregulation and our own stress. It completely shifted my perspective and gave me practical strategies I could put into action both personally and professionally."
– Primary School Teacher
"Working with Carima at Blue Butterfly Bamboo helped me unlock deep-seated trauma. Her somatic and nervous system focus brought me back to my body and I finally feel like I am making positive changes and getting my life back on track"
– Adult Client
"My daughter has so enjoyed working with Carima. Through play and art therapy, my daughter has learned to regulate her emotions better and feel safe again. She has been much happier going into school and seems to be getting back to her old self. As a parent, seeing her confidence grow has been such a relief."
– Parent