EMDR Therapy in Brantford, Ontario Healing Haven Counselling
EMDR therapy in Brantford for Trauma and PTSD
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps reduce the emotional impact of distressing or traumatic experiences. It is strongly recommended for PTSD and can also support people experiencing anxiety, fear, distressing memories, relationship or attachment trauma, and other difficult life experiences.
EMDR helps the brain process memories that may feel “stuck,” allowing them to become less emotionally overwhelming. Treatment is guided by a trained therapist and may include bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or other left-to-right sensory techniques.
At Healing Haven Counselling, EMDR is offered in a safe, supportive and trauma-informed environment, with treatment tailored to each individual’s needs.
Who Could Benefit from EMDR?
EMDR may be helpful for people experiencing:
- PTSD or trauma
- Anxiety, fears, or panic
- Distressing or intrusive memories
- Childhood or relational trauma
- Grief or difficult life experiences
- Attachment and relationship challenges
- Emotional distress that feels difficult to move past
- Trauma-related symptoms that continue to affect daily life
Meet Your EMDR Trained Counsellors
Ivana Stanic
Ivana Stanic
Ivana Stanic
Registered Social Worker
Ivana is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who provides warm, relational, trauma-informed counselling for individuals and couples. She is trained in EMDR therapy and supports clients in processing trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and difficult life experiences in a safe and collaborative environment.
Areas of Focus:
• EMDR & Trauma
• Anxiety
• ADHD
Emma Giao
Ivana Stanic
Ivana Stanic
Registered Psychotherapist
Emma is a Registered Psychotherapist who provides compassionate, trauma-informed counselling for adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and other life challenges. She is trained in EMDR therapy and supports clients in processing distressing experiences and memories in a safe, collaborative environment.
Emma w
Registered Psychotherapist
Emma is a Registered Psychotherapist who provides compassionate, trauma-informed counselling for adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and other life challenges. She is trained in EMDR therapy and supports clients in processing distressing experiences and memories in a safe, collaborative environment.
Emma works with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety and related concerns, as well as first responders and men who may be experiencing challenges that are difficult to process or put into words.
Areas of Focus:
• EMDR & Trauma/PTSD
• Anxiety & Related Disorders
• First Responders
• Men’s Mental Health
• Life Challenges & Emotional Well-Being