At True Living Counselling & Coaching, we believe healing from trauma is possible. Life-changing events, whether recent or in the distant past, can leave a lasting impact on how we think, feel, and live each day. Trauma therapy is a powerful way to start feeling whole again and reconnect with yourself in a meaningful, compassionate way.
Most of us have or will experience some type of trauma in our lives. You do not need a PTSD diagnosis to be affected by your trauma. With therapy we can file away our trauma and not have it impact us in our daily lives.
What is Trauma? Trauma is an emotional response to distressing or life-altering events, often resulting from experiences like accidents, abuse, loss, natural disasters, or witnessing violence. Trauma impacts each person uniquely—what affects one person profoundly might not affect another in the same way. After a traumatic event, it’s common to experience a range of feelings: anxiety, numbness, irritability, or even physical symptoms like headaches and fatigue. While these responses are normal, sometimes they linger, disrupting daily life and leaving us feeling stuck in survival mode.
Signs That Trauma Might Be Affecting You
Trauma doesn’t always look the same for everyone, but some common symptoms include:
Re-experiencing: Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories related to the event.
Avoidance: Steering clear of reminders of the trauma, including people, places, or even thoughts.
Hyperarousal: Feeling “on edge,” easily startled, or having difficulty relaxing.
Mood Changes: Shifts in mood, persistent feelings of sadness, irritability, or emotional numbness.
Physical Symptoms: Fatigue, tension, headaches, or physical aches without a clear cause.
If these symptoms resonate with you, know that you don’t have to face this alone. Trauma therapy can help address and heal these symptoms in a safe, supportive environment.
How Trauma Therapy Can Help
Healing from trauma involves understanding, processing, and moving beyond painful experiences. At True Living Counselling & Coaching, we offer a compassionate and customized approach to trauma therapy, guiding you through a journey of recovery at your own pace. Here’s what trauma therapy can offer:
Processing Painful Memories: Through evidence-based techniques, you’ll learn to process traumatic memories in a way that feels manageable and safe. Therapy provides a structured space to address memories rather than avoid them.
Regaining Control: Trauma often leaves us feeling powerless. In therapy, we’ll work to help you regain a sense of control over your thoughts and emotions, so they don’t automatically bring you back to the traumatic event.
Building Self-Compassion: Trauma can impact self-esteem and how we view ourselves. We’ll work on rebuilding self-compassion, helping you reconnect with your strengths and inner resilience.
Finding Peace: Ultimately, trauma therapy is about finding peace within yourself. While the memories of your experience don’t disappear, therapy helps reduce their emotional grip, allowing you to focus on living your life fully.
Our Trauma Therapy Approach
At True Living Counselling & Coaching, our trauma therapy services are evidence-based, compassionate, and personalized. We specialize in the following therapeutic methods, each tailored to fit your needs:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and reframe negative thinking patterns that can keep you stuck in the trauma.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): A highly effective way to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions. We highly recommend this approach to trauma therapy as we have experienced incredible results within 1-5 sessions. Go to our ART page for more information on this life changing therapy click here
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): A method that helps “reprocess” traumatic memories to reduce their intensity and impact.
Somatic Experiencing: Focuses on releasing trauma stored in the body, allowing for a more holistic approach to healing.
Mindfulness-Based Techniques: Combines mindfulness with traditional therapy to teach grounding and relaxation techniques that calm the nervous system.
Whether you’re dealing with recent trauma or coping with experiences from the past, our trauma therapy sessions are structured to create a safe, trusting environment.
Why True Living Counselling & Coaching?
At True Living, we pride ourselves on offering a caring, non-judgmental space where you can start or continue your healing journey. Our trauma therapy team is specially trained to provide the latest in trauma-focused techniques. Every session is designed to move at your pace, respecting your comfort level and individual needs.
Reaching out for support after trauma can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken a brave step by considering therapy. If you’re ready to work through these experiences and reclaim a sense of peace, we’re here to help. Contact True Living Counselling & Coaching today to schedule a no fee 15min phone consultation or get started and book an initial appointment. Let’s work together to help you find healing, hope, and resilience.