What we help with
Trauma & PTSD therapy
Healing what happened, not just coping with it.
Trauma is what happens inside us when an experience overwhelms our capacity to cope. PTSD can leave the past feeling ever-present — through flashbacks, hypervigilance, and a body that stays braced for danger. Trauma therapy helps your nervous system learn that the threat has passed, so the memory can finally become just a memory. Every clinician at Healing Space is trauma-informed, with additional training in trauma.
What it can look like
- Flashbacks, intrusive memories, or nightmares
- Feeling constantly on guard or easily startled
- Avoiding reminders of what happened
- Emotional numbness or disconnection
- Difficulty trusting, or feeling unsafe in your body
How therapy helps
Safety and trust come first — always. We don't rush toward the hardest material; we build the ground to hold it. Using approaches like EMDR, Brainspotting, and body-oriented work, we help you process trauma at a pace your system can handle, so it loses its grip on the present.
Approaches we may draw on
Matched thoughtfully to you.
Good to know
Trauma & PTSD, in brief.
Will I have to talk about the details of my trauma?
Not before you're ready, and some trauma approaches (like EMDR and Brainspotting) don't require you to recount everything out loud. You stay in control of what you share and when.
Is EMDR effective for PTSD?
Yes — EMDR is one of the most well-researched, effective treatments for PTSD, recommended by major health bodies. Learn more on our EMDR page.
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.