A place to make sense of difficult experiences
Trauma & Deep Healing
A single event or a long series of difficult experiences can affect how you feel, connect, and respond now. You can begin with what is happening today, without having to tell everything at once.
- Paulina Dysko, MSW, RSW
- In person in London or virtually across Ontario
- Pacing and choice guide the work
Effects can show up in different ways
There is no single trauma story or expected response.
- You may feel on edge, shut down, or disconnected at times.
- Relationships, sleep, or concentration may feel different.
- A reminder of the past may bring a strong body response.
- You may want to understand patterns without knowing where to begin.
Support begins with safety and choice
The work can include understanding present-day patterns, strengthening regulation, and finding steadier ways to respond. If deeper processing is clinically appropriate, you and Paulina can consider options at a pace that fits. The existing Trauma Therapy, EMDR Therapy, and DBR Therapy pages explain those approaches in more detail.
How therapy works here
Paulina takes a relational, whole-person, evidence-informed approach. EMDR has an established evidence base for PTSD; Deep Brain Reorienting is a newer approach with a developing research base. Neither method is presumed to be right for everyone.
What to expect
Meet and map what matters
The first appointment explores your concerns, goals, and questions.
Build a workable pace
Together you can consider resources and ways to feel steadier before any deeper processing.
Review options
Approaches are discussed collaboratively and adapted to your needs.
Common questions
Do I need a diagnosis to book?
No. You can begin by describing what you are experiencing and what you hope support might help with.
Will I have to describe traumatic events in detail?
No. You can discuss what feels manageable and decide on a pace together.
Is EMDR or DBR required?
No. These are possible approaches, considered only when they fit your goals and circumstances.
Can I meet virtually?
Virtual appointments are available across Ontario.
Begin with the present
You can bring the concerns you have now and decide together what a useful next step could be.