Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Trauma can result from childhood trauma, sexual assault, car accidents, or other distressing traumatic experiences. People with PTSD may experience ptsd symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, difficulty sleeping, heightened anxiety, feeling disconnected, or overwhelming emotions. These responses often keep the body and mind in a state of survival mode, making it difficult to relax or feel safe in daily life. Being stuck in this state can affect your relationships, work, and overall ability to engage fully in everyday life.
At Sana Counselling, our registered clinical counsellors provide trauma therapy and trauma counselling to help you understand your symptoms, regulate your nervous system, and develop coping strategies to move forward at your own pace.
Anyone who has experienced trauma and notices that symptoms persist or interfere with daily life can benefit from post traumatic stress disorder counselling. This includes:
First responders and veterans
Survivors of sexual assault or abuse
Individuals who have experienced car accidents or other stressor-related disorders
People coping with complex trauma, acute stress disorder, or prolonged exposure to trauma
Family members supporting loved ones with trauma
Our mental health professionals help clients build coping skills, address difficult emotions, and regain confidence and self esteem.
At Sana Counselling, we offer evidence-based therapies tailored to each client’s needs
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and shift negative thought patterns that intensify PTSD symptoms
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Supports reprocessing traumatic memories to reduce emotional distress
Somatic Therapy: Focuses on the mind-body connection to regulate the nervous system and release stored trauma
Humanistic and Gestalt Approaches: Encourage self-awareness, emotional expression, and personal growth
We work with you to determine which approach or combination of approaches best supports your unique healing journey.
PTSD counselling and trauma therapy can help you:
Reduce ptsd symptoms, anxiety, and stress
Improve self care, coping skills, and emotional regulation
Process traumatic memories safely
Address substance use, fear, and difficult emotions
Regain connection to daily life and feel less disconnected
Build resilience, confidence, and self esteem
Move forward at your own pace toward a meaningful life
Our registered clinical counsellors provide a safe space where you can explore your feelings, develop coping strategies, and face life’s challenges with professional support.
Common PTSD symptoms:
Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks
Nightmares or difficulty sleeping
Hypervigilance or heightened startle response
Feeling disconnected or numb
Physical symptoms like headaches, tense muscles, or gastrointestinal issues
Difficulty coping with overwhelming emotions
This can help clients self-assess and feel understood before booking a session.
Schedule a brief phone call with one of our counsellors to explore your goals, challenges, and what kind of support you’re seeking.
You’ll be matched with a counsellor who can best support you on your healing journey.
In your first session, we’ll create a non-judgmental space where you can safely express your feelings, explore your emotions, and begin developing tools for growth and resilience.
We understand how difficult this can be and want to make the process of working together as smooth as possible, so you can focus on what’s important, your mental health.
Fifteen minutes, no cost, no intake form. You say what has been going on. We say whether this is the kind of work that will help, and who here is the right person for it.
If it is not a fit, we will tell you that and point you somewhere better.
