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- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Shame and Guilt
- Trauma
- Stress
- Men’s Issues
A Path to Healing with Wellspring Counselling
Trauma is an emotional response to distressing events, whether from sudden incidents like accidents or long-term experiences like abuse. It can significantly impact mental and emotional well-being, making professional help essential for recovery.
One effective therapy for trauma is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), especially when combined with online counseling, providing an accessible solution for those in need.
Wellspring Counselling provides online trauma counselling with EMDR therapy. This service allows people to recover safely and effectively from the comfort of their own homes.
Trauma can show up in many ways, making it hard for a person to function in daily life. Common symptoms include anxiety, depression, flashbacks, feeling emotionally numb, and trouble building relationships.
Trauma can also harm physical health, causing chronic pain, headaches, or trouble sleeping. While some people start to heal independently over time, others may face long-term effects that keep them from living a fulfilling life.
Traditional therapy helps many trauma survivors, but some may not find enough relief from standard methods. This is where EMDR therapy can help.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a type of therapy that helps people deal with trauma. Francine Shapiro developed EMDR in the late 1980s. The treatment uses guided eye movements or other types of stimulation to help people process bad memories and emotions from traumatic experiences.
By stimulating both sides of the brain, EMDR helps the brain handle memories more healthily. This allows people to change how they think about their trauma, which reduces emotional pain and helps them integrate those memories better. Research shows that EMDR can help relieve symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and other trauma-related issues.
EMDR therapy helps people process trauma and distressing experiences that can get “stuck” in the brain. This can lead to lasting emotional and psychological problems. The therapy has eight phases that guide individuals in working through these memories. This process can reduce emotional intensity and promote healthier ways of coping.
This method helps clients change how they think about their traumatic memories. This can lessen the emotional and psychological effects. EMDR therapy is often fast and effective; some clients see significant improvements after just a few sessions.
While in-person therapy can be helpful, many people are choosing online trauma counseling. It has several benefits that make it a good option for those dealing with trauma.
Wellspring Counselling offers a safe and private online platform for therapy sessions, available to clients worldwide. Our team of licensed therapists specializes in EMDR therapy and is committed to helping clients process their trauma and achieve lasting healing.
Combining online counseling with EMDR therapy offers a flexible way to help people recover from trauma. This combination can provide significant benefits for those seeking support.
At Wellspring Counselling, we know how much trauma can affect people. Our team of skilled therapists is dedicated to helping you take back control of your life with trauma-focused therapies like EMDR. Whether you are dealing with recent trauma or past experiences, our online trauma counselling services provide a flexible and supportive way to help you heal.
We believe everyone deserves to heal and grow, and we are here to help you. Wellspring Counselling offers online therapy and uses EMDR to support your recovery from trauma. We take a caring and results-focused approach to help you through this process.
If you’re ready to heal, contact Wellspring Counselling today to schedule your online trauma counselling session with one of our EMDR-certified therapists. Healing from trauma is possible, and we are here to help you.
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Clients Say
Mr. Gordon is someone that captures the spirit and the heart of active engagement. He is empathic, genuine and incorporates action and creative problem solving into his practice. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Gordon as an effective career and personal counsellor.
I had no experience with therapy and was unsure of the whole process. Alistair made everything very accessible and unintimidating. It was clear that he puts quite a lot of effort and preparation into every session. I'm so glad that I decided to do this, and could not have asked for a better person to help me with this. I would highly recommend Alistair to anyone who has ever thought that they might benefit from talking to a professional.
I am a young professional which for a long time now, has struggled with anxiety, insecurity, and difficulty in finding effective life coping mechanisms. Alistair was referred to me by a friend and upon the first meeting, I found Alistair to be empathetic, compassionate and intuitive. I have now been seeing Alistair regularly for 6 months and through that time my anxiety has significantly decreased, I have found effective methods of dealing with stress, found support dealing with identity issues, as well as finding inner strength to get through a tough break up. Alistair again and again, went the extra mile -thank you Alistair for your candor, openness and a safe space to get support. Thank you for playing such a large role in keeping me healthy and positive.
I have been working with Alistair Gordon as my counsellor at Wellspring for almost 6 months now and cannot begin to tell you how far I have come with his help. I have tried working with other counsellors and therapists in the past but never really found one that clicked for me. I always felt judged, unsupported, and rushed at those appointments until I booked my first appointment with Wellspring and with Allistair. To anyone on the fence about booking an appointment or engaging in therapy: if you are willing to do the work, you couldn't ask for a better partner in your healing journey.
When I decided to find a counsellor, I tried to find someone that I could relate to, someone that is like-minded and down-to-earth and with Alistair I really found the right person. He uses an integrative approach, showed me techniques to relax and get aware of my emotions, and helped me see things in a new perspective. Of course this is an ongoing process but I enjoy meeting and working with Alistair every time. The downtown office is a very neutral place - not too intimate, not too clinical - which is helpful to overcome apprehension, especially the first couple of times. What I find remarkable is that Alistair almost always knows what I'm trying to say, even if I can't put it into words. Working with Alistair helped me a lot and it was the right decision to put my trust in him.
Alistair really cares about you the person, and I could really feel him trying to tackle my challenges. He was also very available for off-session contact via text and email. I think he did a great job with confronting me where I needed it. Alistair always could remember the important peoples' names in my personal life, which really helped with talking about my problems. I really felt like I was talking to a friend.
Alistair is an awesome counsellor. He has been so helpful in working with me through some tough times in my life. He's always been available to chat with me in-between sessions. I'd recommend Alistair to anyone - he's really the ideal counsellor in my view.
I enjoy how sessions are collaborative where I can take the lead for the direction of what we talk about, and at the same time I know that Alistair will offer helpful guidance and insight along the way. I also like how we focus on the future instead of just the past. I find this to be empowering and helpful to move forward in life.
Alistair is an awesome counsellor. He has been so helpful in working with me through some tough times in my life. He's always been available to chat with me in-between sessions. I'd recommend Alistair to anyone - he's really the ideal counsellor in my view.
I have always felt very comfortable with Alistair. He has a calming presence, and you can tell he cares about being the best counsellor for you. He helps you with all aspects of your concern, and is always able to help me find a solution to the problem I'm having.
Alistair is an exceptionally talented counsellor and has always demonstrated strong ethics, great compassion, wisdom and respect for others. I highly recommend him as a counselling practitioner.
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