Build safety and capacity
Before anything else, we build resources. Grounding, regulation, and the felt sense that the room is safe. This is often the first phase.
Services · Trauma therapy
Trauma therapy that does not push.
Online trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults across Ontario. Sessions move slowly, with consent and pacing built in.
About trauma therapy at Anchor & Bloom.
Trauma therapy at Anchor & Bloom is virtual psychotherapy for adults across Ontario living with the aftermath of difficult experiences. This includes single-incident trauma like an accident or assault, developmental trauma from earlier life, and the slower-burning weight of relational or attachment wounds.
The approach is trauma-informed across both clinicians. That means consent and pacing are part of how we work, not separate steps. We will not push into anything your system is not ready to look at.
How trauma shows up
The patterns clients bring in.
Trauma is not only what happened. It is also what the body and mind did to survive it, and what is still happening now because of those adaptations. Some of what we see most:
- Reactions that feel disproportionate to the situation in front of you
- A nervous system that runs hot or runs cold, with little in between
- Difficulty trusting yourself, your judgment, or your memory
- Patterns of avoidance, hyper-vigilance, dissociation, or numbness
- Relationship patterns that repeat across partners, friends, or workplaces
- A body that holds the weight: chronic tension, gut issues, sleep that will not settle
- Shame layers that are hard to name, hard to share
How therapy helps
What the work actually does.
Make meaning, on your terms
When and if you are ready, we look at what happened and what it has cost. The point is your understanding, not retraumatization.
Integrate and live differently
The last phase is the most quiet. Patterns that ran the show start to soften. Choices start to feel more like yours.
How sessions work
A typical course.
- First session. A conversation about what is happening now and what you would like therapy to help with. No expectation to share trauma history in detail.
- Following sessions. A mix of stabilization work, talking, and noticing what is happening in your body. The pace is yours.
- Modalities used. Trauma-informed care, attachment-based therapy, EFT, ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and somatic-informed approaches.
- Frequency. Weekly for the first phase is common. Many clients move to biweekly as patterns settle.
- Length of work. Trauma therapy is usually slower than other work. A common arc is 6 to 12 months. Some need more.
- Format. Online video sessions through Jane, a PHIPA-compliant Canadian platform.
Who offers this
Clinicians who work with trauma.
Katelyn Matias, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO #10340
Trauma-informed, attachment-based work for adults and couples. Modalities include EFT, ACT, CBT, attachment-based therapy, and somatic-informed approaches.
About KatelynDaniella Simas Medeiros, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Affirming trauma-informed care for adults, neurodivergent clients, and 2SLGBTQIA+ clients. Modalities include somatic therapy, psychodynamic work, and EFT.
About DaniellaCommon questions about trauma therapy.
Will I have to talk about what happened in detail?
No. Therapy moves at a pace your nervous system can hold. Many trauma clients spend the first months building safety and regulation tools before talking about specific events, and some never need to recount the story in detail to make real change.
How do you decide what kind of trauma work fits?
It depends on what you are bringing. Single-incident trauma, developmental or relational trauma, and complex trauma each call for slightly different pacing. We will talk about your history and goals in the consultation and first session.
Do you offer EMDR?
Katelyn integrates trauma-informed care, attachment-based therapy, EFT, ACT, CBT, somatic-informed approaches, and mindfulness. Anchor & Bloom does not currently offer EMDR. If EMDR is the right fit for you, we can refer.
I have done trauma therapy before and it did not help. Why try again?
Trauma work varies widely. Pace, modality, and fit with the clinician matter. The first consultation is a low-stakes way to ask questions before committing.
Is online trauma therapy safe?
Yes, for most adults. Research on virtual trauma therapy supports its effectiveness when the work is paced appropriately. Clients in acute crisis or who need higher levels of care are referred to those resources.
How long does trauma therapy take?
It varies. A common pattern is weekly sessions for 6 to 12 months. Some clients need less, some need more. We talk about pacing at every stage.
How much do sessions cost?
Individual sessions are $180. Most extended health benefit plans through Canadian employers cover Registered Psychotherapist services. Psychotherapy is exempt from GST/HST as of June 2024.
For plan-by-plan coverage details, direct billing notes, and how to submit a claim, see Fees & Insurance.
Further reading
Trusted Canadian resources.
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Canadian Mental Health Association publish accessible resources on trauma and PTSD.
For information on the regulation of psychotherapists in Ontario, see the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Related services
What often pairs with trauma work.
Start with a free conversation.
A 15-minute consultation to ask questions and decide if the fit feels right.