Trauma-Informed Counselling

Therapy That Understands the Impact of Trauma

Trauma-informed counselling is an approach to therapy that recognizes how deeply past experiences can affect your emotional, physical, and relational wellbeing. Rather than focusing only on symptoms or behaviours, it considers what has happened in your life and how those experiences may still be shaping your present.
This approach prioritizes safety, trust, choice, and collaboration. It is designed to help you feel grounded and supported while you explore healing at a pace that feels manageable for you.

Trauma-Informed Counsellors

Rosa Rino
Virtual & In-Person

Rosa Rino

Provisional Psychologist
$220 per hour
Rosa supports teens, adults, and couples with relationships, anxiety, depression, identity, life transitions, grief, stress, burnout, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
Ava McLinskarr
Virtual & In-Person

Ava McLinskarr

Provisional Psychologist
$220 per hour
Ava supports teens, adults, and couples in navigating challenges related to trauma, relationship difficulties, stress, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and ADHD.
Jennifer Berrow
Virtual & In-Person

Jennifer Berrow

Provisional Psychologist
$200 per hour
Jennifer Berrow is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who supports children, teens, and adults through anxiety, depression, and ADHD while offering neuro-affirming assessments and strength-based, evidence-based care.
Jody Cumberbatch Lewis
Virtual & In-Person

Jody Cumberbatch Lewis

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Jody specializes in anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and caregiver stress using ACT, EMDR, and trauma-informed approaches.
Joshua Woelfle
Virtual & In-Person

Joshua Woelfle

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Joshua works with adults and teenagers living with PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, stress, suicidal ideation, grief and loss, phobias, OCD, and relationship issues.
Cecily Wang
Virtual & In-Person

Cecily Wang

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Cecily helps with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships, OCD, workplace issues, stress, anger, and more. She also performs Psycho-educational, Giftedness and ADHD Assessments for adults and children (3+).
Annemarie Rued Fraser
Virtual & In-Person

Annemarie Rued Fraser

Registered Psychologist
$235 per hour
Annemarie has 10+ years of experience helping clients overcome post-traumatic stress disorder, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, depression, life transitions, autism, depression, stress, grief, personality disorders, domestic violence, & more.
Jaimee Grossklaus
Virtual & In-Person

Jaimee Grossklaus

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Jaimee works with adults who live with anxiety, trauma (PTSD), depression, stress, poor self-esteem and confidence, work concerns, chronic health concerns, and brain injuries.
Emma Godin
Virtual & In-Person

Emma Godin

Provisional Psychologist
$200 per hour
Emma helps teens and adults with various mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, trauma, self-harm behaviours, grief, self esteem, life transitions, panic attacks, chronic illness and more.
Calen Jobson
Virtual & In-Person

Calen Jobson

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Calen works with individuals and athletes who have concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, low self esteem, relationship issues, performance issues, and more.
Lule Begashaw
Virtual & In-Person

Lule Begashaw

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Lule supports diverse individuals through healing and growth, drawing from both professional expertise and rich personal experience. Rooted in faith, empathy, and authenticity, she creates a safe space for connection, resilience, and transformation.
Danielle Gelleny
Virtual & In-Person

Danielle Gelleny

Provisional Psychologist
$235 per hour
Danielle has vast experience supporting children, teens, and adults with anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, self-esteem, perfectionism, trauma, sobriety, relationships, emotional regulation, stress, and more. She also provides Psychoeducational assessments for children and youth ages 6–16.
Shaheena Kassam
Virtual & In-Person

Shaheena Kassam

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Shaheena offers assessments and counselling for children, youths, and their families, as well as adults, to help them with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other behavioural or social challenges.
Alison Statham
Virtual & In-Person

Alison Statham

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Alison works with children (6+), teens and adults with anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional regulation, social skills, OCD, stress, burnout life transitions, ADHD, panic attacks, & relationship issues.
Returning Clients Only
Brittney Giacchetta
Virtual & In-Person

Brittney Giacchetta

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Brittney works with individuals living with anxiety, borderline personality disorder, burnout, chronic pain, complex mental health, depression, autism, life transitions, couples issues, phobias, trauma, and stress.
Kristy Honan
Virtual & In-Person

Kristy Honan

Provisional Psychologist, MACP
$220 per hour
Kristy has over 13 years of experience in working with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, trauma and PTSD, identity and existential crisis, life transitions, low self-worth, struggles with body image, relationship concerns, and spiritual concerns.
Angela Regino
Virtual & In-Person

Angela Regino

Occupational Therapist
$170 per hour
Angela provides various professional assessments & counselling to adults with anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD), personality disorders, chronic pain, brain injury, cognitive concerns, stress, and more.
Cara Hason
Virtual Only

Cara Hason

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Cara has over 10 years of experience in helping individuals living with anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, stress, OCD, intrusive thoughts, PTSD, relationship issues, and perinatal issues.
Alyssa Gonzalez
Virtual & In-Person

Alyssa Gonzalez

Registered Psychologist
$235 per hour
Alyssa works with children, adolescents, & adults who experience a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, trauma, family issues, stress and more.
Theresa Breen
Virtual & In-Person

Theresa Breen

Provisional Psychologist
$200 per hour
Theresa provides therapy for teens, couples, families & individuals, using evidence-based care to address anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma and more.
Jessica Friesen
Virtual & In-Person

Jessica Friesen

Registered Psychologist
$235 (sliding scale available) per hour
Jessica works with children (6+), teens, adults, and couples on issues like anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD, reproductive health, and more. A former educator and published author, Jessica brings calm, compassion, and deep insight to every session.
Vanessa de Guzman
Virtual & In-Person

Vanessa de Guzman

Provisional Psychologist
$220 per hour
Vanessa supports children (4+), youth (12+), and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life transitions with compassion and cultural sensitivity. Drawing on her experience in both voluntary and court-mandated therapy, she creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can process challenges, build resilience, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
Dr. Sharanpreet Kaur
Virtual Only

Dr. Sharanpreet Kaur

Registered Psychologist
$235 per hour
Sharanpreet specializes in trauma assessment and treatment, chronic pain, workplace issues, medication management, anxiety, grief and more.
Joel Zimmerman
Virtual Only

Joel Zimmerman

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
*Direct billing Available* Joel works with individuals who need support for anxiety, depression, personal growth, and trauma (PTSD); as well as couples and families who want to improve communication, conflict management, and trust.
Megan Zmetana
Virtual & In-Person

Megan Zmetana

Occupational Therapist, MSCOT
$170 per hour
Megan specializes in supporting individuals as they return to work after an illness, injury, trauma, mental health concern and any other reason preventing them from resuming their lives.
Rittu Berman
Virtual & In-Person

Rittu Berman

Occupational Therapist
$170 per hour
Rittu is an experienced occupational therapist dedicated to helping clients regain independence and confidence. She supports recovery from injury, pain, fatigue, and life transitions with compassion and practical strategies.
Stephen Walker
Virtual & In-Person

Stephen Walker

Reg. Clinical Social Worker
$200 per hour
With 10+ years of experience, Stephen works with individuals and couples (12+) dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma (PTSD), family violence, addictions, grief/loss, couples concerns and more.
Ty Helfrich
Virtual & In-Person

Ty Helfrich

Provisional Psychologist
$150 per hour
Ty conducts assessments for a range of concerns, including ADHD, PTSD, personality disorders, cognitive functioning, memory and IQ, as well as general mental health.
Rameen Kargger
Virtual & In-Person

Rameen Kargger

Registered Psychologist
$350 per hour
Rameen offers assessments and counselling for couples and individuals with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, phobias, OCD, and much more.
Selective Clients Only
Camila Schroh
Virtual & In-Person

Camila Schroh

Provisional Psychologist
$220 per hour
Camila works with teens, and adults to address issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more. Additionally, she offers psycho-educational assessments and supports parents in navigating challenges and enhancing their connection with their children.

How Trauma Can Affect You

Trauma can shape the way you think, feel, and respond to the world, even long after the original experience has passed. It does not always come from a single event and can also result from ongoing stress, neglect, or emotionally unsafe environments.
Many people notice that trauma affects their nervous system. This can show up as feeling constantly on edge, easily overwhelmed, or emotionally reactive. Others may feel numb, disconnected, or distant from their emotions and relationships.

Who Benefits from Trauma-informed Counselling

People experiencing emotional effects of past experiences

This approach is helpful for anyone who feels impacted by past or ongoing stressful experiences, even if they are unsure whether those experiences “count” as trauma.

People struggling with anxiety or overwhelm

If you often feel anxious, emotionally flooded, or unable to calm your nervous system, trauma-informed counselling can help you build regulation skills.

People who feel disassociated,  disconnected or numb

Some individuals experience emotional shutdown or disconnection as a protective response. Therapy can help gently restore emotional awareness and connection.

People who want a slower, safer approach to therapy

If you have found therapy overwhelming in the past or prefer a gentle pace, trauma-informed counselling offers a structured but flexible way to heal.

How Trauma-informed Counselling Can Support Healing

Trauma-informed counselling helps you create a greater sense of internal safety so that emotional experiences feel more manageable. Many people find that their anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional intensity begins to feel less consuming over time. It can also support emotional regulation. This means learning how to move through difficult feelings without becoming overwhelmed or shutting down. These skills often carry into everyday life and relationships.

Another important part of this approach is rebuilding trust. Trauma can impact how safe relationships feel, both with others and with yourself. Therapy helps you gradually rebuild that sense of trust in a way that feels realistic and supported. Finally, trauma-informed counselling supports self-understanding. Instead of judging your reactions, you begin to see them as meaningful responses shaped by your experiences.

What Happens in Trauma-informed Counselling

Building safety and stability first

Early stages of therapy focus on helping you feel more grounded and regulated. This may include learning calming strategies, understanding your triggers, and developing tools to manage distress.

Exploring patterns and responses

As therapy progresses, you may begin to notice patterns in your emotions, thoughts, and relationships. Your therapist helps you understand these patterns without judgment so you can respond to them with more awareness and choice.

Processing experiences when you are ready

If and when it feels appropriate, therapy may involve gently exploring past experiences. This is always done at your pace, with attention to emotional safety and nervous system regulation.

Strengthening self-understanding and connection

Over time, trauma-informed counselling can help you reconnect with yourself, build self-trust, and develop a stronger sense of emotional stability in daily life.

FAQs about Trauma-informed Counselling

Do I need to talk about my trauma in detail?

No. You are never required to share anything before you feel ready. Many people begin with grounding and coping strategies before exploring past experiences. We always work at your pace.

What makes therapy trauma-informed?

Trauma-informed therapy is guided by an understanding of how trauma affects the nervous system and emotional wellbeing. It prioritizes safety, choice, and collaboration throughout the process.

Can this help if I do not have a diagnosis?

Yes. You do not need a diagnosis to benefit from trauma-informed counselling. If something is affecting your emotional wellbeing or daily life, therapy can still be helpful.

How long does trauma-informed counselling take?

There is no set timeline. Healing is different for everyone and depends on your needs, experiences, and goals. Therapy is paced in a way that feels safe and sustainable for you.

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Not sure who can help you? You can either fill out the form to be matched to a therapist that specializes in your unique situation or give us a call at (403) 588-7639.

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