In-person in norfolk county & Brant county, ontario
online across ontario
Therapy for
trauma processing
“I don’t know who I want to be.”
“I’m not sure what to do next in life.”
“My relationships feel forced & empty.”
bracing for impact?
I feel that.
Trauma isn’t just visual flashbacks or replayed memories—it’s a felt experience, alive in your body, woven into your instincts, and shaping how you move through the world. You may feel constantly on edge, waiting for the next thing to go wrong, or like you’re watching your life from a distance, unable to fully connect. Maybe you’re exhausted by old patterns that feel impossible to break, trapped in cycles of self-blame, or unsure who you even are outside of survival mode.
When neurodivergence is added to the mix, trauma is also the ongoing exhaustion of being misunderstood and dismissed. It can be complicated by the tangled masking of who you are and who you feel you need to be for safety’s sake. The overwhelm of navigating a world that wasn’t built with you in mind can leave deep imprints on your nervous system, shaping how safe (or unsafe) you feel in your own body.
Maybe you’ve learned to carry everything alone, the mantra on repeat being, “I’ll do it myself.”
Or, perhaps you’re gripped by the fear of being alone.
This isn’t your whole story.
Healing doesn’t mean erasing the past—it means finding new ways to relate to yourself, your history, and your present experience. Through therapy, we can work together to process what’s been too much to hold alone, gently unravel survival patterns that no longer serve you, and cultivate a felt sense of safety within yourself. You can learn to move through the world without bracing for impact.
Explore
The Impact
Trauma lives in the body and mind, shaping your reactions, relationships, and sense of self. Together, we’ll make space to notice how it shows up—whether it’s hypervigilance, dissociation, shame, or patterns that feel beyond your control. Understanding these effects is the first step toward loosening their grip.
Expose
The roots
We’ll work to untangle the origins of your pain—not to stay stuck in the past, but to bring compassion and clarity to the parts of you still holding on. Whether your trauma is big, small, ongoing, or unseen by others, your experience matters. By tending to these wounds, we create room for healing.
Embrace
What matters
Healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about reclaiming your sense of self. We’ll focus on integrating your experiences in a way that feels safe and sustainable, reconnecting with your body, your boundaries, and what’s most important to you. This is where resilience and possibility take root.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."
Maya Angelou
If you’re ready to…
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Receive and appreciate what your body’s been saying
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Reclaim the parts of you lost in survival mode
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Release yourself from shackles of shame and blame
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Be present with those who matter to you- yourSelf included
…then let’s connect.
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It’s not uncommon to lack explicit memory (mental images, movies, narratives), as well as verbal explanations of trauma. You may or may not know what happened, and you may or may not struggle to put your experience into a cohesive and linear story. This is part of the wisdom of survival. We can work with what arises naturally without relying on language and linear thought processes.
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You’ve gotten as far as you have with thanks to some very intelligent protective mechanisms. It would be completely understandable if slowly practicing new ways of being initially created feelings of resistance, heaviness, or discomfort. The therapy process is about slowly integrating the use of tools and supporting whatever your non-linear process might look or feel like.
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There’s no such thing as the Trauma Olympics. And, as I heard Brené Brown once say, “Empathy is not finite and compassion is not a pizza with eight slices.” We only truly give to others what we can give to ourselves, and that includes the willingness to meet our wounds with tenderness and care.
Trauma is not the events that occur, it is what happens inside of us— how we shut off parts of our vulnerability, deny our fullest expression, and contort who we are so that we can get on in the world. If something is showing up in your body, thoughts, or relationships, it matters. You are worthy of support and care.
frequently asked questions
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Core Clarity Psychotherapy & Counselling is not a same-day crisis service.
The clinic email and phone is not monitored 24/7 for such purposes.
If you are in immediate danger please call 9-1-1, visit your local emergency room, or use the following resources for support:
National Suicide Helpline: Call or Text 9-8-8
Haldimand-Norfolk Crisis Assessment and Support (CAST): 866 487 2278
Brant Crisis Outreach and Support (COAST): 866 811 7188
ConnexOntario (Mental Health, Addiction, Crisis and Gambling support):
connexontario.ca or 866 531 2600.
