Expert PTSD Therapy & Trauma-Informed Care in Toronto
If you're struggling with the effects of trauma, you're not alone. Our specialized trauma counselling services in Toronto provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment to help you process difficult experiences and reclaim your life.
Trauma can result from various experiences including accidents, abuse, violence, loss, or other overwhelming events. The effects of trauma may include:
These responses are normal reactions to abnormal experiences. With proper support and evidence-based treatment, healing is possible.
Our trauma counselling services in Toronto address various types of traumatic experiences:
Specialized therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder using evidence-based approaches including cognitive processing therapy and trauma-focused CBT.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to help process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.
Comprehensive treatment for developmental trauma and complex PTSD with a focus on safety, stabilization, and integration.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy adapted for trauma survivors, focusing on psychological flexibility and values-based living.
Body-based trauma therapy recognizing the physical impact of trauma and incorporating mindfulness and grounding techniques.
Specialized support for adults healing from childhood abuse, neglect, or other adverse childhood experiences.
Our trauma counselling in Toronto incorporates multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to your specific needs:
CPT helps you understand how trauma has affected your thoughts and feelings. This structured approach teaches skills to challenge and modify unhelpful trauma-related thoughts, reducing PTSD symptoms and improving overall functioning.
This approach addresses the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours following trauma. We work together to identify negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping strategies.
ACT for trauma focuses on accepting difficult emotions and memories while committing to actions aligned with your values. This approach emphasizes psychological flexibility and present-moment awareness.
Mindfulness techniques help regulate the nervous system, manage trauma symptoms, and develop a sense of safety in the present moment. These skills are particularly effective for managing hypervigilance and emotional dysregulation.
Our trauma counselling services are available to residents throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, including:
Extensive training in trauma therapy modalities and a deep understanding of how trauma affects the mind and body.
A trauma-informed environment where you can share your experiences without fear of judgment or re-traumatization.
Therapy tailored to your pace and comfort level, with options for in-person or virtual sessions.
Treatment approaches proven effective for trauma recovery, including EMDR, CPT, and trauma-focused CBT.
Understanding of how cultural background intersects with trauma experiences and recovery.
Most extended health insurance plans cover trauma counselling with a registered psychotherapist.
Trauma recovery is a unique journey for each individual. Our approach typically involves three phases:
The first priority is establishing safety and developing coping skills to manage trauma symptoms. This includes learning grounding techniques, emotional regulation strategies, and building internal and external resources for support.
Once stabilized, we gradually work on processing traumatic memories using evidence-based techniques. This phase focuses on reducing the emotional charge of trauma memories and helping them become integrated experiences rather than intrusive flashbacks.
The final phase focuses on rebuilding your life, strengthening relationships, and moving forward with renewed purpose. Many trauma survivors discover new strengths and perspectives through their healing journey.
Your trauma counselling journey begins with a comprehensive assessment where we'll discuss your experiences, current symptoms, and treatment goals. Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan that respects your pace and comfort level.
Trauma therapy is conducted in a safe, confidential environment where you control the pace of disclosure and processing. We use grounding techniques and ensure you feel stable before leaving each session.
Recovery from trauma often involves building a support network beyond therapy. We may discuss:
Recovery from trauma is possible. Our compassionate, evidence-based approach can help you reclaim your life and move forward with strength and resilience.
Confidential trauma counselling | Evening appointments available