Trauma Therapy in Guelph

Client practicing grounding skills in a steady therapy setting

How Trauma Can Show Up

  • Hypervigilance, startle, or feeling “always on”

  • Numbness, disconnection, or difficulty feeling present

  • Nightmares, intrusive memories, or triggers that feel overwhelming

  • Shame, self-blame, or confusion about why it still affects you

  • Relationship patterns that feel stuck (conflict, withdrawal, people-pleasing)

These are understandable responses to overwhelming experiences. You’re not “too much,” and you’re not alone.

How Therapy Helps

  • Name and normalize trauma responses with compassionate, clear language

  • Regulate your nervous system (grounding, breath, paced exposure to what feels safe)

  • Make meaning of what happened—without rushing or retraumatizing

  • Rebuild self-trust and boundaries in daily life and relationships

  • Integrate the past so it has less pull on the present

My work is psychodynamic and attachment-based, integrating IFS-informed approaches for parts of self. For couples, I draw on EFT principles when relevant. No rigid protocols or promises—just thoughtful, steady care.

What Sessions Look Like

  • 50 minutes, in person in Guelph or secure video across Ontario

  • Collaborative goals we revisit as you grow

  • Pacing led by your nervous system—we go gently and check in often

  • Options for brief, focused work or longer-term support

(If you’re in ongoing danger or high conflict, we’ll start with safety planning and supports.)

Common Focus Areas

  • Single-incident trauma (accidents, medical events, assault)

  • Chronic/complex trauma (childhood emotional neglect, coercive control)

  • Triggers in current relationships; rebuilding a sense of safety and choice

  • Grief related to traumatic loss or life disruptions

About Me

I’m Eleni Kapetanios, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario. I offer warm, steady, transparent care. We’ll set clear goals together, check in on progress, and adjust as your needs evolve. Students and adults welcome; couples therapy available.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re feeling cautious and hopeful at the same time, that’s normal. Let’s talk about what you need and see if we’re a good fit.

Book a 15 Minute Consultation

Trauma can leave you on edge, shut down, or both—sometimes in the same day. Therapy offers a calm, steady place to make sense of what happened, soothe your nervous system, and rebuild trust in yourself—at a pace that feels safe.

 FAQs

  • Yes—secure video across Ontario, or in-person sessions in Guelph.

  • Only if and when it feels safe. We’ll build stability first, then approach tough material gradually and collaboratively.

  • It varies by person and goals. We’ll agree on a focus and check in regularly so care stays aligned with what you need.

  • Yes. We’ll map your triggers, practice regulation tools, and build skills for boundaries and choice in real-life situations.