“I know they’re bad for me, so why can’t I let go?” It is one of the most painful questions people bring to counselling. You may be able to list every hurtful thing that happened, and still feel a pull towards the person who hurt you that seems stronger than reason. Friends may not understand. […]
Many of the people I work with arrive saying the same thing: “Nothing that bad happened. He never hit me. Maybe I’m overreacting.” Emotional abuse rarely announces itself. It tends to build slowly, through small moments that are easy to explain away, until one day you realise you no longer recognise yourself. If you have […]
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating the demands of parenting, recovering from a difficult life experience, managing anxiety, or simply carrying the weight of everyday responsibilities, there are moments when your nervous system can become overloaded. Your heart races, your thoughts speed up, emotions feel bigger than usual, and it can seem impossible […]
The Triple Network Model: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and How EMDR Can Help Intrusive thoughts can feel sudden, repetitive, and difficult to control. They may arrive as unwanted images, worries, memories, or impulses that feel distressing even when a person knows they are not choosing them. For many clients, understanding what is happening in the brain […]
Behind the shame and secrecy surrounding out-of-control sexual behavior, sex and pornography addiction—clinically referred to as Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD)—is rarely about lust. It is primarily about emotional regulation. Understanding why this compulsion develops, its deep connection to early childhood trauma, and how specialized therapy works can break the silence surrounding this mental health struggle. Why […]
Domestic violence continues to impact individuals and families across Canada regardless of age, culture, education level, income, gender, or profession. At Therapedia Centre, we often meet clients who never imagined they would find themselves in emotionally, psychologically, physically, or financially abusive relationships. Many are educated professionals, parents, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, or individuals who appear highly […]
A friend recently asked me to revisit a blog post I wrote called Relationships and Power. His takeaway? “Everything in life is a negotiation.” He’s not wrong—relational dynamics do involve give and take. But he went further, suggesting that couples should approach negotiations from a clear-headed, unemotional place to achieve outcomes that are fair to both […]
If you have tried trauma therapy before and still feel stuck, you are not broken. Traditional talk therapy may not fully address PTSD and complex PTSD. EMDR therapy helps the brain process traumatic memories so they no longer feel like a current threat. Learn why therapy may not have worked before and how trauma-focused treatment […]
Healing Deep Wounds with Faith and Evidence-Based Care What Is Complex Trauma? Complex trauma—often referred to in clinical settings as Complex PTSD—develops from prolonged or repeated exposure to emotionally painful or unsafe experiences, often in early life. Unlike single-incident trauma, complex trauma is relational. It can stem from neglect, chronic stress, abandonment, or unstable caregiving. […]
Trauma therapy has evolved significantly over the past few decades, and today there are several effective approaches designed to help people process painful memories and move forward with their lives. Two therapies that are often discussed together are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Both approaches use eye movements and […]
