Trauma-Informed Care Therapy for

Trauma and Abuse

Healing from trauma is possible with the right support. At Leia Shay Counselling, we offer a safe, compassionate space for individuals who have experienced trauma or abuse. Our trauma-informed approach focuses on helping you process, heal, and reclaim your sense of self.

What Is Trauma?
Trauma occurs when an event (or series of events) overwhelms your ability to cope. While people commonly associate trauma with severe incidents such as violence or accidents, even less dramatic experiences, such as rejection, humiliation, or abandonment, can cause long-lasting emotional wounds if they are perceived as a threat to your well-being.

Our Approach to

Trauma Counselling

At Leia Shay Counselling, we understand that every person’s experience with trauma is unique. Whether your trauma stems from intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or childhood abuse, we are here to support you in processing those experiences at your own pace. Our goal is to help you regain control, restore your emotional balance, and reconnect with your body.

We can help

Our trauma and abuse counselling approach includes:

Somatic Experiencing: A body-focused therapy that helps you gently release trauma from the body and regulate your nervous system.
Attachment-Based Therapy: We explore how your early relationships may impact your current struggles and work towards building healthier emotional connections.
Client-Centred Therapy: You are the expert of your experience. We provide a supportive environment where you feel seen and heard as you navigate the path to healing.

Signs You May Benefit from

Trauma Therapy

Trauma can manifest in a variety of emotional and physical ways. If you have experienced any of the following, trauma counselling could help you regain a sense of safety and balance:

Difficulty forming or maintaining relationships
Ongoing anxiety, depression, or emotional numbness
Trouble sleeping, nightmares, or flashbacks
Feeling disconnected from your body or surroundings
Low self-esteem or difficulty trusting others
Hypervigilance or feeling constantly “on edge”
Unexplained physical symptoms like headaches or stomach pain

If any of these resonate with you, trauma therapy could be an important step in your healing process.

how

Trauma Counselling Can Help

Trauma-informed therapy at Leia Shay Counselling is designed to help you:

Process and integrate past experiences: We help you make sense of traumatic events, so they no longer control your life.
Heal emotional wounds: Through a supportive, empathetic environment, we’ll work together to heal the pain that trauma leaves behind.
Restore your sense of safety: Trauma can shatter your sense of security. We help you rebuild trust in yourself and others.
Reconnect with your body: Trauma often disconnects you from your body. Somatic Experiencing can help you gently reclaim a sense of embodiment and calm.

Why Choose

Leia Shay Counselling

At Leia Shay Counselling, we prioritize creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. We know how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially when trauma is involved. Our trauma-informed approach ensures that you are always in control of your healing process.

Experienced in Trauma Recovery: Our counsellors are trained in trauma recovery, with extensive experience in helping clients process sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and childhood abuse.

Somatic Experiencing Practitioners: We incorporate Somatic Experiencing techniques to help you address the physical impact of trauma.

Client-Centred Care: Your well-being and comfort are our priority. We tailor our approach to meet your specific needs and experiences.