Trauma Therapy
A safe, supportive space to process the past and thrive in the present.
Understanding Trauma
Trauma isn’t just about what happened, it’s about how those experiences live on in your body and mind today. Two people can go through the same event and carry it in completely different ways.
You may notice:
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Feeling constantly on edge or “shut down”
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Struggling with trust or closeness in relationships
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Reliving painful memories or avoiding reminders
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Difficulty focusing, sleeping, or feeling safe
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A sense of shame, numbness, or disconnection
If these sound familiar, you’re not alone. Trauma is your nervous system’s way of protecting you. Over time, those protections can start to feel like barriers, but with the right support, you can find new ways to feel safe.
How Trauma Therapy Can Help
Therapy provides a safe space to explore how the past is showing up in your life now, at your pace.
Together, we’ll work to:
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Build safety and grounding strategies for the present
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Process memories and emotions in a way that feels manageable
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Understand how trauma impacts relationships, work, and daily life
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Reduce shame and self-blame that often linger long after the event
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Strengthen your sense of self, resilience, and capacity for connection
Our Trauma-Informed Approach
At OP Counselling, everything we do is grounded in safety and collaboration. We never push you to share more than you’re ready for. Instead, we’ll focus on creating stability first, so you feel secure enough to explore deeper healing when the time is right.
We use evidence-based approaches such as:
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): to process traumatic memories in a safe, structured way
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new perspectives
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Mindfulness-based strategies: to calm the body and anchor you in the present
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy
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Free 15-Minute Consultation: Share your concerns, ask questions, and see if this feels like a safe fit.
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First Sessions: We’ll focus on safety, stabilization, and building trust.
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Ongoing Work: When you’re ready, we’ll explore trauma at your pace, always with grounding tools in place.
