Safety and stabilisation first
Early sessions build grounding, sleep, and emotion-regulation skills so that processing the event, when you choose to, does not overwhelm you. For many people this stage alone brings real relief.
Thornhill · Trauma-informed · In person & online
Trauma Therapy in Thornhill, Ontario.
For the accident you keep replaying, the event you were told to get over, and the hypervigilance that never fully powers down. Trauma-informed care from registered therapists, at your pace, in Thornhill and online.
Verified on Psychology TodayCRPO & OCSWSSW registered
Thornhill office
1118 Centre Street, Suite #205, Thornhill, ON L4J 7R9
Evening & Sunday hours
Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sun 9 AM–9 PM
Online across Canada
Secure video for clients in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
What this is
Trauma Therapy, done properly.
Trauma therapy at Trust Therapy is paced by you. Nothing has to be described before you are ready. We work with post-traumatic stress after motor vehicle accidents, occupational trauma in first responders and healthcare workers, single incidents such as an assault or sudden loss, and the longer shadow of childhood or relational trauma.
The clinicians who take this work are trained in trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and understand how trauma shows up in the body, in sleep, and in relationships. If you are recovering from a car accident, treatment is frequently covered by auto insurance.
You might be looking for this if
- Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories of an event
- Feeling constantly on guard, jumpy, or unable to relax
- Avoiding driving, certain places, or people connected to what happened
- Numbness, detachment, or feeling like you are watching your life from outside
- Anger, guilt, or shame that seems tied to the past
- A job, such as policing, paramedicine, or nursing, that keeps exposing you to hard things
How we work
Our approach in three parts.
Processing, at your pace
Trauma-focused CBT, Internal Family Systems, and narrative approaches help the memory become something that happened rather than something still happening. You set the speed and can pause at any point.
Rebuilding the life around it
The last phase is about returning to driving, to work, to relationships, and to the parts of yourself that went quiet. Sessions can be in person or online, and shift-work schedules are accommodated.
Approaches we draw from
Trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skillsNarrative Therapy
Who you would work with
Meet the whole teamClinicians who take this work.
Chris Hillier
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Online
Anxiety and depressionTraumaADHD
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Owen Dooley-Phillips
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
In person in Thornhill & online
Autism, ADHD, and sensory differencesMen’s mental healthGrief and loss
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Sivan Ibragimov
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
In person in Thornhill & online
Speaks English, Russian, Hebrew
Anxiety and stressPostpartum and the transition to parenthoodRecovery after a motor vehicle accident
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Rachel Karantayer
Psychotherapist & Art Therapist (Qualifying)
In person in Thornhill & online
Anxiety and depressionADHD, OCD, and autism spectrumSelf-regulation and daily living skills
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Questions people ask us.
Do I have to talk about what happened?
Not until you are ready, and some effective approaches need far less detail than people fear. Your therapist will explain each step before it happens and you can stop or slow down at any time.
Do you offer EMDR?
Ask during your free consultation. Our matching team will tell you which clinicians currently offer specific trauma modalities and match you accordingly, or refer you if what you need is not available here.
Is therapy after a car accident covered by auto insurance?
In Ontario, psychological treatment after a motor vehicle accident is commonly covered under your auto insurance accident benefits. We provide the documentation your insurer or lawyer needs.
Can I meet in person in Thornhill?
Yes. Our office is at 1118 Centre Street, Suite 205, in Thornhill, with evening hours Monday to Thursday, Friday until 2 PM, and Sunday appointments. If coming in is not practical, the same clinicians see clients by secure video anywhere in Ontario, and in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Is this covered by insurance?
Most extended health plans cover psychotherapy delivered by a Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Worker, and we issue a receipt after every session for you to submit. Coverage amounts and eligible designations vary by plan, so please confirm with your insurer before your first appointment.
How do I get started?
Book a free 30-minute consultation online or call (647) 360-1844. Our admin matching team listens to what is going on, answers your questions, and pairs you with a clinician whose experience and schedule fit, and tells you their current availability.
Ready when you are.
A free 30-minute conversation about what you need. We listen first, then suggest the right clinician.