Expertise in Complex Trauma
At Thriving Ivy Counselling & Psychotherapy we provide compassionate and specialized psychotherapy services for adult survivors of complex trauma. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore the impact of their past experiences and work toward healing and growth.
Through the use of psychodynamic psychotherapy, we aim to help our clients gain insight into the root causes of their trauma and empower them to overcome emotional wounds from their past. Our trauma-focused approach allows us to address the unique presentations of complex trauma and guide our clients on a path toward meaningful and lasting change. We are committed to promoting resilience, restoring hope, and supporting the journey of recovery for adult survivors of complex trauma.
Together, we can overcome the impact of trauma.
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Meet the Team
We are dedicated to helping our clients overcome the effects of complex childhood trauma and other adverse childhood experiences.
Because interpersonal trauma has to be healed interpersonally.
A Gentle Approach for Healing from Trauma, Not Reliving It
Our approach to complex trauma therapy focuses more on working with the meaning of the traumatic events rather than solely delving into the specific details of each event. Complex trauma can encompass a range of experiences and sources, making it difficult to address each event separately. Instead, our approach involves exploring the broader impact of the trauma on one's sense of self, relationships, and worldview. By examining the meaning and implications of the trauma, clients can gain a deeper understanding of how it has shaped their beliefs and behaviours.
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Emphasizing meaning allows clients to integrate their experiences into a coherent narrative and make sense of their emotional responses. This approach can help clients navigate the complexities of their trauma without feeling overwhelmed by recounting each event. By exploring the broader themes and consequences of the trauma, clients can begin to identify and challenge maladaptive patterns and develop healthier coping strategies.
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Our focus on meaning creates space for clients to explore the impact of their experiences on their identity and relationships. By addressing the meaning of the trauma, individuals can work towards rebuilding a sense of safety, trust, and agency in their lives. Our approach acknowledges the profound and far-reaching effects of complex trauma, allowing individuals to embark on a path of healing and recovery that honours the significance of their experiences.
Themes Commonly Addressed
Trauma affects individuals in unique ways, and the way it affects one person may not be the same for another. However, there are some common themes that are often addressed in trauma therapy.
Lovability
Self-worth
Safety
Trust
Attachment
Self-compasion
Trauma therapy can help individuals process their experiences and develop coping skills to manage their reactions and emotions. Through therapy, individuals can also learn to rebuild a sense of safety and connection with others.
Together we can take back power from the past.
