Trauma Counselling and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma occurs when someone experiences a shock that creates lasting distress, and often PTSD can develop. PTSD and trauma counselling can help us understand and address the trauma. After an extremely traumatic event, it is normal to feel anxious and depressed, and such an event can also lead to a prolonged condition known as PTSD. But when the agitation, the depression, or the anxiety sticks around past its welcome, it becomes a problem. If this describes what you are currently experiencing, consider calling us or using the tool to the right to book an appointment with one of our trained counsellors.
A period of agitation is to be expected after any one of these events:
- Witnessing or being the victim of violent crime
- Being involved in a car accident
- Experiencing emotional, verbal, physical or sexual abuse
Counsellors Specializing in PTSD & Trauma Counselling
Capital Choice Trauma Counselling Can Help
Many suffers of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) may experience flashbacks or terrible nightmares. They may be plagued with fear and anxiety when presented with objects or surroundings that remind them of the event. They may experience wild mood swings, combined with self-destructive behaviour. If you’re currently experiencing trauma or PTSD, you may feel as though your symptoms will never end. You likely feel constantly on edge, waiting for something similar to your traumatic event to reoccur. You are likely experiencing horrible, recurring memories of the event. Luckily, there is help. At Capital Choice Counselling, our trauma counselling specific counsellors can help you address the mental scarring that has left you shaken.
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Find The Help That Is Right For You
When you want to benefit from trauma counselling in Ottawa, contact us. You can find confidence through trauma counselling Ottawa. Or if someone you love has been traumatized, our Ottawa trauma counsellors are available. Our Ottawa trauma therapists are trained and experienced in trauma counselling. Our trauma counsellors are licensed psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, and counsellors that specialize in trauma. CCCG trauma therapists provide trauma counselling, trauma treatment, and trauma help. CCCG has trauma counsellors, trauma psychologists, trauma psychotherapists and trauma therapists in Ottawa and the surrounding area. A CCCG trauma therapist can help with feeling anxious or traumatized, PTSD, or if your teenager/child has experienced trauma.
Trauma therapy can help reduce the hold of the traumatic memories, allowing you to live your life as you did before the event. In talking to a counsellor, you will be encouraged to process your feelings and meaning about the event, allowing you to build a new story.
Is trauma therapy right for me?
- I have experienced a traumatic event
- I feel like the memories of the event may never fade
- I feel trapped
- I feel alone in my suffering
If you see yourself in the above statements, trauma counselling can help. Contact one of our Ottawa-based counsellors using the tool to the right.
Individual counselling services are often covered by your health insurance plan.
Related Therapies
– Counselling for Sexual Health
Trauma and PTSD FAQs
You might be seeking help for yourself or someone you care about wondering how psychotherapy can help in healing from traumatic events.
As psychotherapists who specialise in treating the effects of traumatic events and post-traumatic stress, we are frequently asked a variety of questions concerning trauma, PTSD, and psychotherapy.
We’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions here to help you better understand the effects of trauma on all of us. Questions such as how we may respond to experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, what it takes to heal from their impact, and what to expect in therapy will be addressed in the FAQs below.
Trauma Counselling and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder FAQs
Trauma can be a very subjective and personal experience. Even if certain life events may not pose a serious threat to our lives, they can still be extremely distressing.
Again, anyone can develop PTSD. It isn't a sign of weakness. Several factors, many of which are beyond the individual's control, might raise the likelihood of PTSD.
By now, you are aware that not everybody who experiences trauma develops PTSD. And PTSD can look different for each person suffering from it.
Intrusion symptoms are unwelcome and involuntary symptoms that can result in physical manifestations such as a racing heart or sweating. Flashbacks, nightmares, or disturbing memories of the occurrences are examples of intrusive symptoms.
Avoidance symptoms might cause you to avoid places, people, and situations that make you feel anxious or remind you of the traumatic experience. You may also avoid anything that reminds you of the trauma, such as specific sorts of movies.
Arousal symptoms are there all of the time rather of being triggered. This can include a continuous stress or anger. Reactivity has to do with changes in how you react to specific events. It's possible that you might become easily startled or edgy. Sleep problems and unhealthy coping practises can both be caused by arousal and reactivity.
When you have PTSD, your thoughts and feelings can shift. This could emerge as a lack of trust, new and unfavourable self-perceptions, or a constant need to be cautious and alert.
PTSD Symptoms are extensive and complex, and you may not experience them all. Reach out to our Ottawa based counsellors at Capital Choice if you think you might be experiencing reactions to trauma.
Often times, the person diagnosed with PTSD will have exhibited multiple symptoms from different symptom clusters for an extended period. Also, the symptoms exhibited make it difficult to attend to work or go to school, spend time with friends, or complete crucial duties.
If you have concern regarding the mental health of your child, You can reach out to one of our Ottawa based counsellors for help.
Environmental triggers are unpredictable and unexpected. We are continuously at the mercy of our surroundings and the triggers in it if we don't learn how to effectively manage our symptoms, memories, and emotional reactions.
That said, there are a variety of approaches to treating symptoms that arise as a result of stressful or traumatic events. Some treatment approaches demand extensive discussion of what occurred, while others do not. Our qualified therapists at Capital Choice Ottawa who has been educated to work through a trauma-informed lens will work with you at your own speed, recommending treatment options that are right for you.
It's critical that you share your needs and concerns, and that you feel at ease with your therapist. This will help you go on your recovery path knowing that you’re supported!
There are a number of therapies and strategies used by our Ottawa based counsellors at Capital Choice that can effectively address the effects of stress and trauma on clients in a kind and empowering manner.

Addiction Counselling
Is an addiction taking over your life – or the life of someone you love? Addictions counselling from Capital Choice can help break the patterns.

Anger Management
Do you as though you have difficulty controlling your anger? Our therapists use evidence-based anger management counselling interventions to help clients regulate anger.

Anxiety Counselling
Excessive anxiety, being filled with worry & fear, can be debilitating. Our anxiety counselling services can help manage your anxiety - instead of it managing you.

Automobile Accident Chronic Pain & Trauma
Anxiety, nightmares, panic attacks & stress-related symptoms are not uncommon after a car accident. Our counsellors can help you overcome these and get back to feeling better again.

Christian Counselling
Capital Choice Christian Counselling deals with life issues from a Christian perspective using evidence-based psychological techniques. Our Ottawa Christian counsellors can help you with life’s challenges.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, anger management, eating disorders, chronic stress & more.

Depression Counselling
We can help you manage the depression that is holding you back in life. Counselling can help with the feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt and anxiety.

Eating Disorders
Eating disorder counselling can help you or someone you love explore what the causes may be, in order to experience a better quality of life.

Happiness/Positive Psychology
The pursuit of happiness is a noble goal, but happiness itself can be rather illusive. We encourage a pursuit of life contentment. Therapy can help.

Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is associated with anxiety, loss of self-confidence, low mood, tearfulness and lack of interest in what once brought pleasure. Counselling helps work through these emotions.

Sexual Abuse
Counselling can help when sexual abuse has taken place, by addressing the symptoms often experienced & bringing about desired healing in relationships with self & others.

Teen Issues
From bullying to adolescent stress and anxiety, counselling can help a teenager address many common issues and get through these challenging years with less struggles.

Trauma & PTSD
Trauma occurs when someone experiences a shock that creates lasting distress. Often PTSD can develop. PTSD counselling helps address the trauma to allow for healing & recovery.

E-Counselling
We recognize that attending appointments in person is not always possible. That’s we are pleased to offer the option of e-counselling, through our Ottawa-based counsellors.
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