TRAUMA THERAPY IN PETERBOROUGH & VIRTUALLY ACROSS ONTARIO

When the past doesn't feel like the past.

You might know that something is over, but still find yourself reacting as though you're back in it. Certain situations leave you feeling on edge, relationships bring up familiar fears, or you find yourself questioning your worth in ways you can't quite explain.

Therapy can offer space to understand how past experiences may be affecting you today, without pressure to talk about everything before you're ready.

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What happened then can affect how you feel now.

Difficult or overwhelming experiences can shape how we see ourselves, relate to other people, and respond when something feels unsafe or uncertain.

Sometimes the connection is obvious. Other times, you might just notice that certain situations bring up reactions that feel bigger than the moment itself.

You might:

Find it difficult to trust people or feel comfortable being vulnerable.
Stay alert to changes in other people's moods or behaviour.
Feel responsible for keeping other people happy or avoiding conflict.
Shut down, disconnect, or struggle to express what you're feeling.
Question your worth or feel like you need to earn acceptance.
Have a strong emotional reaction to something that reminds you of a difficult experience.
Know you're safe in the present but still find it hard to feel that way.

We don't have to start with the hardest parts of your story.

When you've been through difficult experiences, talking about them isn't always straightforward. You might know something has affected you but feel unsure how to explain it. You might want to understand your reactions without revisiting every detail of what happened.

My approach is relational, person-centred, and trauma-informed. That means paying attention to your sense of safety, respecting your boundaries, and working collaboratively rather than pushing you to share more than feels manageable.

Together, we can explore how your experiences may be shaping your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and responses today. We'll pay attention to what helps you feel grounded and what you need from therapy as we go.

The focus is on understanding your experiences and supporting the changes that matter to you, at a pace we agree on together.

TRAUMA THERAPY IN PETERBOROUGH & VIRTUALLY ACROSS ONTARIO

What we can explore together

Understand why certain situations bring up intense feelings or reactions and explore ways to respond when something feels overwhelming.
Explore beliefs about yourself that may have developed through difficult experiences and how those beliefs affect the way you see yourself today.
Look at how past experiences may influence closeness, boundaries, communication, and your expectations of other people.
Explore what helps you feel more present and supported when you're overwhelmed, disconnected, or reminded of a difficult experience.

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What does trauma-informed therapy mean?

Trauma-informed therapy recognizes that difficult experiences can affect people in different ways. It emphasizes emotional and physical safety, collaboration, choice, and respect for each person's experiences and boundaries.

It doesn't mean you have to share every detail of your past, and it doesn't automatically mean you'll be asked to revisit traumatic memories. We'll discuss what feels relevant to your goals and work together to determine an appropriate approach.

The specific methods we use will depend on your needs, my clinical scope, and what is appropriate for us to work on together.

A few questions you might have

You don't need to label your experiences as trauma to seek support. If something from your past continues to affect your emotions, relationships, or sense of self, we can explore that together.
That's okay. You decide what you're comfortable sharing. We can begin by focusing on what's happening in your life now, what feels difficult, and what you need to feel comfortable in therapy.
No. You are always in control of what we talk about, and at what pace. We'll discuss what feels manageable, and any work involving difficult memories will be considered carefully and within an appropriate clinical scope.
50 min Session Rate: $165