Trauma Therapy
in Toronto
When something from the past keeps coming back like a bad dream you can’t quite make sense of. Even when life looks okay on the outside, something inside may still feel unsettled, overwhelming, or hard to explain.
We offer trauma therapy in High Park, Toronto, to help you feel safer, more grounded, and back in control.
Struggling with thoughts you can’t switch off
When your mind won’t slow down, and certain thoughts keep repeating.
Feeling numb, anxious, or constantly on edge
When your body feels tense, shut down, or hard to settle.
Wanting to feel like yourself
again
Looking for a way to feel calmer, present, and more in control.
When Something Doesn’t Feel Right
You may not call it stress.
You may just know something feels off and it’s been that way for a while.
You might be going through your day, but certain moments, reactions, or emotions feel harder than they should.
Many individuals we support in High Park, Toronto and across West Toronto come in feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected without fully understanding why.
You may be experiencing…
Thoughts or memories that keep coming back
Feeling anxious, on edge, or easily triggered
Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected
Strong reactions that feel hard to control
Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
Avoiding certain situations, people, or conversations
Sometimes, what you’re experiencing isn’t just “stress” or “anxiety” it’s your mind and body holding onto something that hasn’t had the chance to be processed.
At Voyage Couples Therapy in High Park, Toronto, we offer trauma therapy that is gentle, paced, and focused on helping you feel safe first so you can begin to understand what’s happening and move toward feeling more like yourself again.
What Starts to Shift Through Trauma Therapy
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting what happened. It means feeling less controlled by it. With the right support, things can begin to feel more manageable, steady, and clear.
Feeling more grounded in your body
A growing sense of stability and control
Less emotional overwhelm or reactivity
Understanding your triggers with more clarity
More connection with yourself and others
Feeling safer within yourself
Less avoidance or shutdown
Better ability to regulate emotions
Our trauma therapy in High Park, Toronto, and virtual sessions across Ontario support you in moving toward a life that feels calmer, safer, and more like yourself again.
Areas of Focus in Trauma Therapy
It can be hard to put into words what you’re experiencing. You may just have a sense that something feels off, and it’s been that way for a while. Many individuals, couples, and families we support in High Park, Toronto and across West Toronto come in feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck without fully understanding why.
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Childhood Trauma & Complex PTSD
You may overthink small things, fear rejection, or find yourself people-pleasing. Conflict can feel overwhelming even when things are okay, your body may still feel tense or unsafe.
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Trauma, Anxiety & Hypervigilance
You might feel constantly on edge, like something could go wrong at any moment. Your mind may race, and your body may find it hard to relax.
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Sexual Assault, Abuse & Interpersonal Violence
You may struggle with trust, boundaries, or feeling safe in your own body. Certain situations may bring up fear, discomfort, or shame.
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Emotional Numbness & Dissociation
You may feel disconnected from your emotions, your body, or your surroundings, going through the motions without feeling fully present.
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Grief, Chronic Illness & Life Transitions
You may feel heavy, lost, or overwhelmed after a loss, diagnosis, or major life change finding it hard to move forward.
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Relationship Trauma (Betrayal, Gaslighting)
You may second-guess yourself, struggle with trust, or feel unsure of what’s real. Relationships may feel confusing or emotionally draining.
At Voyage Couples Therapy in High Park, Toronto, we support you in making sense of these experiences meeting you exactly where you are to help you in feeling safer, more grounded, and more like yourself again.
Therapeutic Approaches We Use
Our approach to trauma therapy is focused on helping you feel safe first. We use evidence-based methods, but we don’t expect you to understand the techniques. What matters is that the work feels gentle, supportive, and right for you.
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Helps your mind process difficult memories so they feel less intense and don’t keep coming back in the same way.
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Focuses on how your body holds stress and trauma helping you feel more grounded, settled, and in control.
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Helps you understand different parts of yourself like the part that feels anxious, shut down, or overwhelmed—and respond to them with more clarity and compassion.
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Explores how past experiences shape how you connect, trust, and feel safe with others.
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Helps you understand patterns in your thoughts and gently shift the ones that keep you feeling stuck.
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Builds awareness and grounding skills so you can feel more present and less overwhelmed.
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Supports you in gradually facing and processing difficult memories in a safe, structured way so they feel less overwhelming over time.
At Voyage Couples Therapy in High Park, Toronto, we tailor these approaches to your needs so therapy feels supportive, not overwhelming.
Meet Our Trauma Therapists in Toronto
Our therapists support individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma with care, structure, and emotional attunement. We offer in-person trauma therapy in High Park, Toronto, and virtual sessions across Ontario, so you can access support in a way that feels comfortable.
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Ashmi Sharma
Trauma Focused CBT
Registered Social Worker
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Nishaana Jeyakumar
EMDR Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Matteo Castelli
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist & Life Coach
Associate Therapist
Welcome To Voyage Couples Therapy
In-Person Therapy in West Toronto | Virtual Care Across Ontario
Sakshi Bahree, MSc, MA
Registered Psychotherapist
Clinical Director & Founder
When things feel unsettled in your relationships, family life, or within yourself, it’s not always easy to know what to do next. Feeling overwhelmed or worn down doesn’t mean something is wrong with you, it often means you’ve been carrying a lot on your own.
At Voyage Couples Therapy, you can expect:
A relationship-focused, multicultural team that honours your identities and lived experiences.
Multilingual therapists offering culturally aware, accessible care
30+ years of collective experience supporting individuals, couples, teens, and families
Every story matters here — especially yours.
FAQs For Trauma Therapy in Toronto
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We support individuals, couples, and families experiencing a range of concerns, including childhood trauma, relationship trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and overwhelming life experiences.
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No. While talking can be part of the process, we also use approaches like EMDR, somatic (body-based) therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. These methods help process experiences beyond just talking, so therapy doesn’t feel overwhelming or repetitive.
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You may not think of it as trauma; many people come in feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. If past experiences are affecting how you feel, think, or relate to others, therapy can help you understand and work through it.
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Yes. We offer in-person trauma therapy in High Park, Toronto, serving clients across West Toronto, as well as virtual sessions across Ontario.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain process difficult memories so they feel less intense over time, without needing to talk through every detail.
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No. Therapy moves at your pace. You are never expected to share more than you feel ready for—we focus on building safety first.
How Our Therapy Process Works
Explore Specialities
We encourage you to learn more about how can we offer support, and our modalities & identify services aligning with your needs.
Book a 20min Consultation
During our call, we explore your needs & goals, answer your questions & explain our process to therapy.
Attend First Session
After the consultation, attend your first session where we dive deeper into your objectives and begin our collaborative journey.
Ready to Begin Your Voyage?
In-Person Therapy in West Toronto | Online Counselling Across Ontario
Have questions about therapy or wondering if we’re the right fit? Share a few details below, and our intake team will get back to you within 1–2 business days.
CONTACT INFO:
OUR LOCATION:
1610 Bloor St W, 2nd Floor Toronto ON M6P 1A7
We also offer a free 20-minute consultation to help you explore whether we’re the right fit. No pressure — just a chance to connect