If Any of This Feels Familiar…
- “I keep reliving painful memories, like I can’t escape them.”
- “Certain sights, sounds, or situations pull me right back into the moment.”
- “I avoid people or places because I’m worried about being triggered.”
- “I’m constantly on edge, jumpy, or can’t seem to fully relax.”
- “Sleep feels impossible — nightmares or unwanted thoughts wake me up.”
If this resonates, you don’t need to keep trying to cope alone with distractions, overworking, or hoping the feelings will fade with time.
You need compassionate, intentional support to process trauma safely.
You need trauma therapy and practical strategies that help you regain a sense of safety, calm in your body, and balance in your everyday life.
How Counselling for Trauma & PTSD Can Help
Trauma and PTSD therapy provides a safe space to explore painful experiences without judgment. Together, we focus on healing the impact of trauma and developing practical coping strategies. Using evidence-based approaches such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-informed care, you’ll learn to:
- Process traumatic memories safely and reduce their emotional intensity.
- Calm your body’s stress and hyperarousal responses.
- Address the root causes and long-term effects of trauma, not just the symptoms.
- Build resilience, emotional regulation, and confidence in daily life.
With the right support, it’s possible to move from feeling overwhelmed or triggered to experiencing safety, empowerment, and renewed hope.
Why I Use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
One of the most effective tools I use in trauma counselling is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I offer ART in Red Deer as part of my in-person trauma therapy services. ART is a gentle but powerful approach that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer feel overwhelming.
With ART:
- You don’t have to relive every detail of what happened in order to heal.
- Gentle eye movements help your brain “recode” how distressing memories are stored.
- The facts of the memory remain, but the emotional and physical reactions fade.
- You’re left feeling calmer, safer, and more in control.
Many clients seeking trauma therapy in Central Alberta notice relief in just a few sessions, making ART a highly efficient option for those struggling with PTSD, intrusive memories, or trauma triggers.
How ART is Different from EMDR
People often ask how ART compares to EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), another well-known trauma therapy. Both use eye movements to help the brain process trauma, but there are some key differences:
With ART:
- Fewer sessions: Many clients feel significant relief faster than with EMDR.
- Less talking required: You don’t need to share every detail of your trauma.
- Imagery-based: ART uses visualization to “re-script” distressing memories.
- Gentler process: Clients often find ART less overwhelming and easier to tolerate.
Because ART is structured and efficient, it can be especially helpful for people seeking PTSD counselling in Red Deer or across Central Alberta who want effective trauma therapy without having to relive every detail of their experiences.
Why Choose ART for Trauma Therapy in Red Deer?
- Fast results — many people feel relief in just a few sessions.
- Safe and gentle — you don’t have to relive every detail of your trauma.
- Focused on healing — ART helps your brain release the emotional pain while keeping the memory itself intact.
- Practical and lasting — designed to reduce triggers, intrusive thoughts, and PTSD symptoms.
Understanding Trauma & PTSD
Trauma is a response to experiences that overwhelm your ability to cope. PTSD can develop when these experiences leave lasting emotional and physical imprints. Symptoms like intrusive memories, hypervigilance, avoidance, or emotional numbness can feel unmanageable — but they are often the body and mind’s way of trying to survive.
In trauma therapy, we don’t just manage symptoms — we address the underlying impact of the trauma itself. With structured, evidence-based approaches, you can work through painful memories, restore safety in your body, and develop healthier ways to respond to stress. Over time, therapy for PTSD can help you reclaim a sense of control and live more fully in the present.
You Don’t Have to Face This Alone
Trauma and PTSD counselling can help you heal, regain stability, and create lasting change. If you’re in Red Deer or anywhere in Central Alberta, I offer in-person sessions where we can work together with practical tools and compassionate support.
Take the next step today — book your appointment and begin your journey toward safety, healing, and resilience.