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PTSD Therapy

Therapy to help you reduce triggers & flashbacks, improve your relationships, and find joy in your life again.

Offering in-person therapy in Brantford, Brant, Kitchener, Toronto, & Simcoe, and virtual therapy across Ontario, BC, & Newfoundland

REDUCE PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

REGAIN A SENSE OF SAFETY

FIND JOY IN YOUR LIFE AGAIN

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PTSD is not just a condition - it's an ongoing battle with invisible wounds that need as much care and attention as a physical injury.

Intrusive memories and flashbacks can make it hard to find peace within yourself. Sleepless nights can leave you exhausted, and constant hypervigilance can be mentally taxing. Avoiding places and isolating yourself may seem like the only way to protect your fragile sense of safety, but it can also leave you feeling lonely and disconnected.

At Mindful Path Counselling, we help you create new pathways on your journey forward.

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What is PTSD and how can therapy help?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops in trauma survivors, showing up as distressing memories and involuntary physiological responses that start to overshadow and disrupt daily life, leaving you feeling unsafe in your world.

In therapy, we use evidence-based therapies like Cognitive-Processing Therapy, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, Narrative Therapy and Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to help you gradually reduce the impact of trauma, manage symptoms, and regain control of your life.

In our safe and comfortable atmosphere, we support and gently guide you toward recovery by:

Step toward a future where you can live without the weight of the past.

Mindful Path Counselling

What are the symptoms of PTSD?

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How does PTSD affect your life?

When you are caught in a loop of distressing memories from the traumatic event, it can disrupt your daily life, making it hard to concentrate, work, or even enjoy simple moments. These memories can feel overwhelming and uncontrollable like they’re invading your mind.
You might find it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or feel rested. This leaves you feeling tired, drained, and irritable during the day, making it challenging to focus on tasks or engage with loved ones.
PTSD can lead to avoiding places, people, or activities that remind you of the trauma. An overwhelmed mind and nervous system will involuntarily put up these emotional walls to protect us, but they can make us feel isolated and disconnected from friends and family.
Constantly feeling on edge, like danger is lurking around every corner, is exhausting. If you are always startling easily, are jumpy, and are always on alert, it’s difficult to relax and feel safe.
One of the most challenging aspects of PTSD is the numbness that can set in. It’s as if your emotions shut down, and you struggle to experience joy or even connect with others on an emotional level, leaving you feeling like you’re just going through the motions of life.
PTSD can strain your relationships with loved ones, peers and/or colleagues. When you don’t feel safe, it can make it difficult to express your thoughts and emotions in the way you want, leading to misunderstandings or conflicts. Additionally, the emotional toll it takes on you can make it challenging to connect with and support the people who care about you.

About Us

Why Mindful Path Counselling

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We believe in treating you as a whole person.

At Mindful Path Counselling, we take a wholistic approach on your path to well-being.

Whether you need someone to talk to alone, with your partner, or with your family, we have a range of counselling services to fit your needs and budget. We provide in-person, online sessions, phone appointment and in-home services. Our diverse team includes skilled psychotherapists, social workers, life coaches, hypnotherapists, and more.

If you are struggling with general anxiety or a complex mental health challenge, we help people aged 5 and up find a welcoming and understanding place to land.

We’re more than just therapists, we’re a safe place to help you rediscover yourself.

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Our approach

How PTSD Therapy Works

More than holistic health, we offer Wholistic Health

It starts with your story. Understanding your journey is the first step to healing.

Together, we find the right plan that offers the support, tools and care you need to make meaningful change.

We provide the space, resources, and guidance for self-discovery and growth so you can experience lasting results!

We invite you to stay as long as you need on your path to well-being.

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Questions About PTSD

Yes, therapy can be really helpful. The right kind of therapy, like Cognitive-Processing Therapy, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, Narrative Therapy and Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), can make a big difference. It’s like having a guide who knows how to help you with the tough stuff you’re going through.

You can stay as long as you need. At first, it’s a good idea to go to therapy regularly so we can work on making you feel safe and stable. Once you start feeling better and things are improving in your life, like your relationships or work, we can adjust the plan. It’s encouraged to continue with therapy in the long term, but you may need fewer appointments. This way, you can always reach out for support when you need it.

This can be a bit tricky, but we can figure it out together. We’ll look at the specific signs and symptoms that are needed for a PTSD diagnosis. It can also be helpful to meet with a specialist like a family doctor, psychiatrist, or psychologist who can officially diagnose you and, if necessary, provide medications. Sharing their assessments with your therapist can help us create the best treatment plan for you.

To be diagnosed with PTSD, you need to meet certain criteria, which are like a checklist of symptoms. It includes things like having distressing memories, nightmares, and being really on edge. We’ll go through these criteria to see if they apply to you, and if they do, we can work on getting you the right help and support.

Please note that we do not provide diagnoses for PTSD. Determining if someone is experiencing symptoms of PTSD requires a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional, such as a family doctor, psychiatrist, or psychologist. If you do not have a pre-existing diagnosis, we will refer you to a family doctor, psychiatrist, or psychologist.

The biggest indicator of whether therapy is working is how you feel within yourself. The timeline and rate of improvement will be different for everybody, but here are some indicators that you are seeing progress:

  • You find it easier to function in daily life
  • You notice that you aren’t triggered as easily
  • You don’t have as many physical symptoms
  • You are falling asleep faster and having a more restful night

One of the biggest indicators that therapy is working is if you start to engage wholeheartedly in life, finding joy in activities and relationships again.

This is dependent on each person and on how many exposures you have had to traumatic events over your career or lifetime. You will develop the treatment plan with your provider for how frequently you wish to meet them and what the treatment will include. It is helpful to create realistic expectations for yourself and the therapy and know this is an ongoing process. You may notice times when you feel better and times when you feel worse as you be and flow to work towards recovery. Many people find that taking the first step toward recovery by starting therapy brings a sense of immediate relief because you know that you no longer have to carry this burden alone, and are being supported in a safe, non-judgmental way.

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How living can feel with PTSD Treatment

Your journey is unique and personal to you. Because of this, results and timelines are variable. With consistency and commitment, you may notice positive changes such as:

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How You Get Started

If you’re ready to get started, we’d love to hear from you! You can send us a message or call us. We will answer any questions you have and book you in for an appointment or free consultation.

You can also book online using the button below. Please note that not all of our therapists can be booked online.

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