Trauma isn't just what happened — it's what your mind and body carry afterward. Trauma-informed counselling helps you process difficult experiences safely, at a pace you control.
Trauma counselling is specialized therapy for the after-effects of overwhelming experiences: a single event like an accident or assault, or prolonged experiences like childhood adversity. The work is always paced — building safety and coping skills first, processing memories only when you're ready. Approaches include trauma-focused CBT and other evidence-based trauma modalities.
At Counselling Toronto — by McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare — every counsellor is a registered psychotherapist or supervised clinician, and every plan starts with a free consultation so you know the fit, the approach and the cost before committing to anything.
You don't need a crisis to benefit from counselling. If any of these feel familiar, a free consultation is a low-stakes way to find out what support could look like.
No single method fits everyone. Your counsellor draws on approaches with real research behind them — and adjusts to how you work best.
Structured, evidence-based processing of traumatic memories once safety and coping are established.
Stabilize first, process second, reconnect third — the pacing that makes trauma work safe and effective.
Trauma lives in the body; regulation skills give you steady ground before, during and after the deeper work.
Tell us what's going on and what you're hoping for. No commitment, no cost.
We match you with a registered psychotherapist who fits your needs and style.
Start weekly or bi-weekly sessions, in person in Toronto or by secure video.
Trauma therapy begins with stabilization: understanding your triggers, learning grounding and regulation skills, and building enough safety to do deeper work. Processing the trauma itself comes second, and only with your consent — good trauma therapy never forces you to relive anything before you're ready.
Master's-level clinicians under close clinical supervision — quality care at the most accessible rate.
The most popular choice for trauma counselling — covered by most extended health plans.
Senior clinicians for complex or specialized work. Receipts provided for insurance.
Most extended health plans in Ontario cover registered psychotherapists — check your plan's "psychotherapist" or "mental health" coverage. OHIP does not cover psychotherapy. A free consultation always comes first, so there are no surprises.
Comfortable, private offices with evening and weekend availability. In-person care is also available at our Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga locations.
Secure, privacy-compliant video sessions with the same registered psychotherapists. Ideal for busy schedules, parents, and anyone outside Toronto.
Our Toronto clients come from every corner of the city — downtown professionals booking sessions around Bay Street hours, families in North York and Etobicoke, students near the universities, and newcomers settling into one of the most diverse cities in the world. Evening and weekend appointments make in-person sessions workable around TTC commutes, and secure video fills the gaps when getting across town isn't realistic.
No referral, no waitlist. Book a free consultation, or let us match you with the right counsellor in Toronto.
