What we help with
Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) therapy
For wounds that formed over time, in relationship.
Complex trauma (C-PTSD) develops from repeated or prolonged experiences — often in childhood or close relationships — rather than a single event. It can shape how you see yourself, others, and safety itself. Complex trauma therapy is patient, relational work that helps you understand these patterns, tend to the parts of you that carry the most, and build a more secure sense of self.
What it can look like
- Deep-seated shame or a harsh inner critic
- Difficulty trusting or feeling safe in relationships
- Emotional overwhelm or feeling shut down
- A shaky or shifting sense of who you are
- Attachment wounds, grief, and old survival patterns
How therapy helps
This work unfolds in a steady, trusting relationship — because that's where relational wounds heal. We draw on IFS, AEDP, and somatic trauma approaches to work gently with the parts of you shaped by what happened, at a pace that never overwhelms.
Approaches we may draw on
Matched thoughtfully to you.
Good to know
Complex Trauma (C-PTSD), in brief.
How is complex trauma different from PTSD?
PTSD often follows a single event; complex trauma (C-PTSD) develops from repeated or prolonged experiences, and tends to affect self-worth, emotions, and relationships more pervasively. It responds well to patient, relational, trauma-informed therapy.
Take the first step
The hardest part is reaching out. We'll take it from there.
Book a free 15-minute consultation and find the therapist who is right for you! In person across five locations, or online from anywhere in Ontario.