──── PTSD THERAPY OTTAWA
Trauma Therapy and Counselling That Supports Real, Lasting Change
If you are looking for PTSD therapy in Ottawa, you are likely carrying something heavy—memories, stress, or reactions that feel hard to control.
At Eleusium, we provide trauma therapy and trauma counselling in Ottawa for individuals living with post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, and long-standing nervous system strain.
⚲ In-person & virtual across Ottawa, Nepean, Kanata, Westboro
──── WHAT IS TRAUMA?
Understanding PTSD and Trauma
Trauma does not always look dramatic. Sometimes it appears as everyday struggles that persist despite your best efforts.
These are often nervous system responses, not personal weakness. PTSD therapy and trauma counselling help you understand these patterns and work with them safely.
"This is not about forcing exposure."
It is about building stability and trust first.
Trauma may appear as:
Constant tension
Emotional numbness
Sleep problems
Irritability
Feeling disconnected
Avoiding reminders
Being 'on edge' most of the time
──── OUR APPROACH ────
PTSD and Trauma Therapy in Ottawa
Eleusium offers trauma-informed psychotherapy grounded in clinical training and ethical care. Our therapists work collaboratively with you.
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Understand your story
We begin by listening carefully to your history, experiences, and current challenges so therapy reflects your reality (not assumptions).
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Identify Patterns That Keep Stress Active
Together, we map the cycles of avoidance, tension, or overwhelm that may be maintaining symptoms of PTSD or chronic stress.
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Strengthen Emotional Regulation
Therapy includes grounding skills, body awareness, and coping strategies that help you feel more in control during difficult moments.
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Reduce Reactivity
As regulation improves, responses become less automatic and more intentional, allowing daily life to feel calmer and more manageable.
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Rebuild Trust in Yourself and Others
Trauma can narrow the world. Therapy supports rebuilding trust in relationships, decisions, and your own inner signals.
Integrative Methods
We integrate talk therapy with body awareness and somatic work when helpful. This supports somatic trauma therapy and complex trauma therapy, especially for people who feel "stuck" despite previous counselling.
"Therapy here is paced around readiness—not timelines."
──── WHO WE HELP ────
Who We Serve
Eleusium provides trauma therapy in Ottawa for a range of individuals and concerns.
We Serve
Individuals (ages 18+)
Adults
People healing from grief or loss
People living with chronic stress or burnout
Individuals exploring integration after psychedelic experiences
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) clients
RCMP members and First Responders
Common Concerns
PTSD
Complex or developmental trauma
Anxiety or panic
Depression
Grief
Relationship difficulties
Identity or life transition challenges
If trauma is shaping your life in ways that feel limiting, therapy can help.
Eleusium provides services that are billable through Blue Cross, including coverage for Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and RCMP members. Many clients receiving support through VAC, RCMP, or other extended health plans can submit claims for reimbursement.
──── OUR SERVICES ────
PTSD & Trauma Therapy Services
Each service begins with assessment and collaborative planning.
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Individual Trauma Therapy
One-to-one sessions focused on safety, regulation, and gradual emotional processing. Designed around your capacity and goals.
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PTSD Therapy Ottawa
Structured support for post-traumatic stress symptoms including flashbacks, hypervigilance, avoidance, and emotional shutdown.
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Trauma Counselling Ottawa
Ongoing counselling for stress, grief, relational trauma, and life events that continue to impact daily functioning.
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Somatic Trauma Therapy
Work that includes awareness of body-based stress responses, helping release tension and restore regulation.
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Complex Trauma Therapy
Support for repeated or long-term trauma histories, including developmental or relational trauma.
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Psychedelic Integration Support
Preparation and integration counselling for individuals who independently engage in altered-state experiences.
──── HOW WE WORK?
Therapeutic Modalities
Eleusium therapists draw from evidence-informed approaches that support lasting healing and growth.
Methods are selected based on fit—not formula. Therapy is shaped around what feels workable and supportive for you.
Trauma-informed psychotherapy
Somatic and nervous system awareness
Parts work and ego state approaches
Mindfulness-based practices
Attachment-informed therapy
Reflective depth-oriented therapy
──── THE PROCESS ────
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy
This structure reduces overwhelm and supports steady progress.
01. Understand Your Story
We explore what has happened and how it shows up today.
02. Build Stability
Focus on regulation, safety, and coping tools.
03. Gentle Processing
Traumatic memories are approached gradually, never forced.
04. Integration
Insights and new patterns are applied to daily life.
05. Lasting Skills
You leave therapy with tools that remain useful beyond the therapy room.
──── OUR TEAM
Meet Our Trauma-Informed Therapists
Our clinicians are Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario with advanced experience supporting trauma and PTSD. Clients often choose Eleusium because they want therapy that feels human, thoughtful, and grounded.
Hannah Behzadi
MA, MBPG, Registered Psychotherapist
Hannah stands at the forefront of Eleusium as a Co-Founder and the Director of Operations.
Robert Anderson
PhD, MBPG, Registered Psychotherapist
Robert is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Eleusium.
──── OUR STANDARDS
Professional Standards and Ethical Care
All trauma therapy at Eleusium follows professional and regulatory standards in Ontario.
Psychedelic-related support is harm-reduction based.
Eleusium does not provide or promote substances.
⛨ We Practise With
Confidentiality
Informed consent
Careful screening
Clear boundaries
Clinical responsibility
Your safety comes first.
──── COMMON QUESTIONS ────
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about therapy at Eleusium. If you have other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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PTSD therapy in Ottawa focuses on helping people process traumatic experiences while building emotional and nervous system regulation. Sessions begin with safety and coping skills, then gradually address memories or triggers. The goal is to reduce symptoms, increase stability, and restore a sense of control.
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If stress reactions feel persistent, intense, or linked to past experiences, trauma therapy may be more helpful than general counselling. Trauma-focused work addresses nervous system patterns and triggers, while regular counselling often focuses on current challenges and problem-solving.
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Trauma counselling in Ottawa can help with single incidents, accidents, medical events, relationship trauma, childhood adversity, grief, or long-term stress. Therapy also supports complex or developmental trauma, where repeated experiences over time affect trust, safety, and emotional regulation.
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The length of PTSD therapy varies. Some people benefit from short-term support over several months, while others choose longer-term therapy for complex trauma. Progress depends on history, readiness, and goals. Therapy is paced collaboratively and focuses on steady, meaningful change rather than speed.
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Yes. Eleusium integrates elements of somatic trauma therapy, which includes awareness of physical sensations, breathing, and stress responses. Trauma often shows up in the body, so combining talk therapy with body-based regulation can help reduce tension and improve emotional stability.
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Yes. Eleusium provides virtual trauma therapy across Ontario as well as in-person sessions in Ottawa. Online sessions follow the same professional standards and are effective for many clients, offering privacy and convenience while still supporting meaningful therapeutic progress.
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Yes. All sessions are confidential and follow Ontario professional standards for psychotherapy. Information shared in therapy is private, with limited legal exceptions related to safety. Confidentiality is explained clearly at the start so you understand your rights and protections.
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To begin trauma therapy in Ottawa, book a consultation through the contact page. This first conversation helps clarify your concerns, answer questions, and determine fit. There is no obligation, just an opportunity to explore whether therapy feels right for you.
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──── FIND US ────
Serving Ottawa and Nearby Communities
Eleusium provides PTSD therapy and trauma counselling in Ottawa, with in-person sessions and virtual therapy across Ontario.
Our new offices open in February 2026 for therapy in Ottawa at the location below! Our Nepean location is currently located in the same building: 103-1827 Woodward Dr.
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