Unlock Resilience and Healing with Trauma Counselling
Trauma can have a profound and lasting impact on the mind and body. It can feel like your nervous system is stuck in a state of high alert, even when you're safe. But You are not defined by what happened to you.
I can help you uncover the resilience that lies within you. By processing past events and working through the emotional pain, you will be empowered to move beyond your trauma and find a renewed sense of purpose and hope.
Counseling offers a safe and supportive space to gently process the trauma and begin the journey toward healing. We will work together to help you understand your nervous system's response to the trauma, equipping you with the tools to find a sense of calm and control.
How Trauma Manifests
Emotional Effects: Feelings of anxiety, fear, sadness, and hopelessness that seem to appear without warning. You may feel numb or disconnected from your emotions and the world around you.
Physical Effects: A constant state of tension, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and a heightened startle response.
Relational Effects: Difficulty trusting others, withdrawing from relationships, or feeling misunderstood by loved ones.
Our work together can help you:
Process the Experience: In a safe and structured way, we will work to reprocess the traumatic memories, reducing their power and emotional hold on you.
Regain a Sense of Control: You will learn to manage distressing emotions and feel more grounded in the present moment.
Reclaim Your Life: The ultimate goal is to help you move beyond the past and build a life that feels safe, hopeful, and full of possibility.
We may use one or more of these therapies in your treatment:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) principles
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) principles
EMDR
Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Learn more about these therapies here.
However you’re feeling, you’re not alone. Get in touch to schedule a visit.
The weight of a painful or traumatic experience can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to define your future. Emotions like anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are real, but with the right support, you can find your way through them.
