EMDR
Evidence-based Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety & Distressing Experiences
IN-PERSON IN OTTAWA
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ONLINE & TELEPHONE ACROSS ONTARIO AND QUEBEC
Is EMDR Therapy Right for You?
EMDR therapy for trauma & anxiety in-person in Ottawa & online across Ontario & Quebec
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) may be helpful if past experiences continue to affect how you think, feel, or react today. When certain memories or emotions feel “stuck,” EMDR helps your brain safely reprocess them so they no longer feel overwhelming. You don’t need to relive difficult experiences in detail for this approach to be effective.
You may benefit from EMDR if you’re experiencing:
- Trauma, PTSD, or distressing memories
- Strong emotional reactions or feelings are easily triggered
- Anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts
- Negative beliefs about yourself (such as “I’m not enough”)
- Difficulty moving forward after painful experiences
EMDR helps you feel more grounded, safe, and in control of your life.
Common Reasons People Seek EMDR Therapy
EMDR counselling for trauma, PTSD, anxiety & distressing memories
People often seek EMDR when past experiences continue to affect how they feel, think, or respond in the present. EMDR helps the brain reprocess painful or overwhelming memories so they no longer hold the same emotional charge. Clients choose this approach when they want deep healing—not just coping.
EMDR may help you:
- Reduce trauma-related distress and triggers
- Break free from painful memories or nightmares
- Shift negative beliefs about yourself
- Feel more grounded and emotionally regulated
- Build confidence, resilience, and inner safety
EMDR supports lasting change by targeting the root, not just the symptoms.
What to Expect in an EMDR Therapy Session
What EMDR therapy looks like in-person in Ottawa & online across Ontario & Quebec
Your first EMDR session focuses on getting to know you and helping you feel safe and supported. We’ll talk about your concerns, goals, and what EMDR involves, and build grounding skills before any reprocessing begins. There’s no pressure to share details you’re not ready for. Ongoing sessions are structured and guided at your pace. You won’t be asked to relive experiences in detail. Instead, EMDR helps your brain process what feels stuck while we pause, check in, and adjust to ensure you feel supported and in control.
How EMDR Therapy Can Help
Healing trauma through EMDR therapy & evidence-based counselling
EMDR helps your brain heal from experiences that continue to feel overwhelming or hard to move past. When certain memories or emotions feel “stuck,” they can affect how you think, feel, and respond in daily life. EMDR uses a structured, evidence‑based approach to help your brain reprocess these experiences so they hold less emotional weight. Over time, many people notice fewer triggers, reduced anxiety, stronger self‑beliefs, and a greater sense of calm and control. EMDR can help you move forward without being held back by the past.
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Office Hours
Online & Phone Sessions
Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
In-Person, Online & Phone Sessions
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday & Statutory Holidays: Closed