Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Fort Severn, ON
I focus on helping people deal with intrusive thoughts related to many issues, like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), PTSD, and anxiety.
My career as a therapist started as a career in theatre and film due to my love of narrative and storytelling. Over time, I became more interested in how the stories we believe about ourselves shape how we live our lives. I use scientifically supported treatments like CBT to explore these stories and see how helpful or not they are. Of course, we often already know that something isn't working, but it can be hard to believe anything different. To that end, our sessions usually include seeking out new experiences to develop new perspectives. My clients tell me they're surprised by how much more they can do than they first thought.
I focus on helping people deal with intrusive thoughts related to many issues, like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), PTSD, and anxiety.
My career as a therapist started as a career in theatre and film due to my love of narrative and storytelling. Over time, I became more interested in how the stories we believe about ourselves shape how we live our lives. I use scientifically supported treatments like CBT to explore these stories and see how helpful or not they are. Of course, we often already know that something isn't working, but it can be hard to believe anything different. To that end, our sessions usually include seeking out new experiences to develop new perspectives. My clients tell me they're surprised by how much more they can do than they first thought.
Using a trauma-informed, strengths based and client centred approach, we will work to address what is happening in your life and how you can make the changes you feel are necessary.
Reaching out for help can be scary, so I am glad you are taking the first step. We all face times in our life where things seem overwhelming, stressful or hopeless. Whether you are feeling that way because of anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, bullying or parenting challenges, I am here to help. With over 7 years of experience working with individuals with developmental, intellectual and learning disabilities, I know everyone moves at their own pace and that is okay! If you are facing problems that seem too big to handle on your own, we can work together to find solutions that work for you.
Using a trauma-informed, strengths based and client centred approach, we will work to address what is happening in your life and how you can make the changes you feel are necessary.
Reaching out for help can be scary, so I am glad you are taking the first step. We all face times in our life where things seem overwhelming, stressful or hopeless. Whether you are feeling that way because of anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, bullying or parenting challenges, I am here to help. With over 7 years of experience working with individuals with developmental, intellectual and learning disabilities, I know everyone moves at their own pace and that is okay! If you are facing problems that seem too big to handle on your own, we can work together to find solutions that work for you.
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Whether the concerns stem from communication, stress, grief, trauma, mental health, or addiction, Hilary uses a variety of counselling techniques to help create the changes you are seeking.
Art therapy is a powerful therapy which can support younger clients create positive change. Relationship Counselling, Cognative Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused and Narrative Therapy
Whether the concerns stem from communication, stress, grief, trauma, mental health, or addiction, Hilary uses a variety of counselling techniques to help create the changes you are seeking.
Art therapy is a powerful therapy which can support younger clients create positive change. Relationship Counselling, Cognative Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused and Narrative Therapy
Alex Morrison Holiday
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I emphasize sharing your story at your own pace through a strengths-based, client-centred, trauma and culturally informed lens while using valuable tools and skills of solution-focused, narrative, cognitive behavioural therapy, and other relevant approaches.
Together we can work through big or small life transitions, anxiety, navigating relationships, creating boundaries, self-compassion, grief and loss, high expectations (from yourself or others), depression, and traumatic experiences. I try to encourage the use of humour and laughter to make us feel more at ease and help create comfort in therapy. I encourage Walk & Talk Therapy to venture from the office to a natural environment, creating a more mind and body experience.
I emphasize sharing your story at your own pace through a strengths-based, client-centred, trauma and culturally informed lens while using valuable tools and skills of solution-focused, narrative, cognitive behavioural therapy, and other relevant approaches.
Together we can work through big or small life transitions, anxiety, navigating relationships, creating boundaries, self-compassion, grief and loss, high expectations (from yourself or others), depression, and traumatic experiences. I try to encourage the use of humour and laughter to make us feel more at ease and help create comfort in therapy. I encourage Walk & Talk Therapy to venture from the office to a natural environment, creating a more mind and body experience.
Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.