Trauma

What Is Trauma?

Trauma is the emotional and physical response to events or experiences that overwhelm your sense of safety or stability. It can stem from a single incident, ongoing stress, childhood experiences, or relational wounds. Therapy provides a grounded, supportive space to understand how trauma affects your mind and body, gently process what you’ve been carrying, and rebuild your sense of safety, self-trust, and resilience.

Who Does Trauma Affect?

Trauma can affect anyone. It impacts people of all ages, backgrounds, and life stages. Some individuals know exactly what event caused their trauma, while others simply notice ongoing patterns like hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, or difficulty forming safe relationships. Whether you are dealing with recent trauma or long-standing experiences, support can help you navigate healing at a pace that feels right for you.

Common Symptoms

Trauma can show up in many different ways, including:

• Intrusive thoughts or memories

• Difficulty regulating emotions

• Avoidance of certain places, people, or sensations

• Feeling detached or disconnected

• Hypervigilance or constant alertness

• Nightmares or sleep disturbances

• Physical symptoms such as tension, stomach issues, or fatigue

• Difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships

Our Approach

I believe therapy should feel comfortable and down to earth. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, with warmth, curiosity, and compassion. You can expect that I’ll show up authentically in each session, giving you permission to bring your whole Self too.

At the core of my work is a foundation of mindfulness and self-compassion. These are approaches that invite you to understand yourself, rather than judge yourself. Through this lens, healing becomes less about “fixing” and more about coming home to who you truly are.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does online therapy with Jessy work?

All sessions are held virtually for clients across Ontario using a secure video platform. Once you book through JaneApp, you’ll receive a private link and can join from any laptop, tablet, or phone.

What issues does Jessy support clients with?

Jessy works with adults (16+) navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, self-esteem challenges, neurodivergence, relationship issues, and cycles of codependency. She also supports couples of all genders and relationship structures.

What therapeutic approaches does Jessy use?

Her work integrates mindfulness, self-compassion, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic perspectives, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Sessions are collaborative, gentle, and grounded in curiosity.

Is online therapy effective for relationship or attachment issues?

Yes. Jessy provides attachment-based therapy and structured dialogue to help couples and individuals understand patterns, communicate more openly, and build healthier, more secure connections - all effectively delivered online.

Are therapy sessions covered by insurance?

Jessy is a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO). Many extended health plans cover RP services. While Boudreau Counselling does not bill insurers directly, we provide receipts for clients to submit for reimbursement. Please contact us if you have any questions about insurance coverage for registered psychotherapy services.

What can I expect in a session with Jessy?

Expect a warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative space where you are met with curiosity, humor, and compassion. Each session blends mindfulness, self-compassion, evidence-based tools, and IFS-informed exploration to help you understand yourself rather than judge yourself.

Schedule a Session

Schedule a complimentary call today to see if Boudreau Counselling and Psychotherapy feels right for you.