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EMDR is a Core Clinical Specialty

At Wholetherapy, EMDR is not simply one of many techniques. It is a core area of clinical specialization and a central part of how we treat trauma. Our clinicians practice within a consultation-rich trauma environment that includes EMDRIA Consultants, EMDRIA-certified clinicians, and therapists completing advanced EMDR training under formal supervision.We specialize in using EMDR for complex trauma, developmental trauma, and attachment injury, where pacing, preparation, and integration are essential.

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The Clinical Standard for EMDR Therapy and Treatment of Trauma

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

EMDR is grounded in the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which proposes that psychological distress arises when traumatic or overwhelming experiences are inadequately processed and stored in memory networks. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or tones) within a structured eight-phase protocol to help the brain integrate these memories in a more adaptive way.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS proposes that psychological distress arises when protective or wounded parts of the personality take on extreme roles in response to trauma or attachment injury. Therapy focuses on helping clients access the Self—a core state characterized by calm, curiosity, compassion, and clarity—to build trusting relationships with these parts and support their healing.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

EFT helps individuals and couples understand emotional patterns, express core needs, and strengthen secure, connected relationships.

The Gottman Method

The Gottman Method is a research-informed approach to couples therapy that uses comprehensive assessment and targeted interventions to strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, manage conflict, and support long-term relational resilience. It integrates behavioural, emotional, and systems-based strategies to help couples move from patterns of distress toward trust, commitment, and shared meaning.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

CPT is a structured, time-limited trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy that helps individuals process traumatic experiences by identifying and modifying maladaptive beliefs (“stuck points”) related to safety, trust, power, control, esteem, and intimacy.

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access subconscious patterns and support emotional or behavioural change.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

MBCT cultivates awareness and calm to help prevent emotional overwhelm.

Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) is a trauma-focused, neurobiological psychotherapy that targets shock and attachment trauma by working directly with brainstem-oriented responses that occur before emotional activation. DBR helps clients process traumatic experiences by attending to the body’s earliest orienting responses—such as head, neck, and eye movements—allowing the nervous system to complete interrupted defensive sequences and resolve trauma at its source.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a brief, trauma-focused psychotherapy that uses eye movements and imagery techniques to help individuals resolve distressing memories and symptoms without prolonged exposure or detailed verbal processing.

Brainspotting

Brainspotting is a therapeutic approach that identifies specific eye positions (“brainspots”) linked to unprocessed trauma, allowing the brain and nervous system to naturally process and release emotional and physiological distress.

Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)

EFIT helps individuals explore how early attachment experiences shape current emotions and relationships, fostering greater self-understanding and emotional balance.

G-TEP (Group Traumatic Episode Protocol)

G-TEP is a gentle, EMDR-based group protocol that helps people privately process shared traumatic experiences and stabilize the nervous system after overwhelming events.

R-TEP (Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol)

R-TEP is an EMDR early-intervention protocol that helps individuals process recent traumatic events before they become entrenched, reducing the risk of PTSD and long-term distress.

Accessing Care

Getting started is straightforward, no referral is required. Our intake team will connect you with a clinician whose expertise aligns with your trauma history and goals.We offer both secure virtual care throughout Atlantic Canada and in-person services in Nova Scotia, ensuring accessibility and continuity of trauma-specialized treatment.

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Speak with our Care Team or fill out our intake form so we can understand your needs.

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Get Matched

We’ll match you with an expert clinician based on your goals, preferences, and availability.

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Start Your Journey

Begin therapy with a skilled, compassionate clinician who supports you every step of the way.

Our Therapists

Emily Bushell, MA, RCT, CCS

Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT), Canadian Certified Counsellor Supervisor (CCS), EMDRIA Approved Consultant | Practice Owner & Clinical Director

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Carolyn Hauser, MA, RCT

EMDR Trauma Lead | Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) | EMDR Certified | EMDRIA Approved Consultant

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Sumi Iqbal M.A.

Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) | EMDR Trained

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Charise Besson, M.A.

Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) | Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)

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Avani Santhoshkumar, M.A.

Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) | EMDR Trained

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Jessie DesRoches, M.A.

Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) | EMDR Trained

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Julia Oguzer, M.A.

Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) | EMDR Trained

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Alys Howe, M.Ed.

Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) | Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) | EMDR Trained

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Mitzi Mitchell, BSW, MSW

Registered Clinical Social Worker (RSW) - Clinical Specialist | EMDR Trained

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Felicity Aldan, M.A.

Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) | EMDR Trained

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Andrea Titterness, Ph.D. M.A.

Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) | EMDR Trained

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Jane Gavin-Hebert, BSW, MSW

Registered Clinical Social Worker (RSW) | EMDR Certified Therapist

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Karen Belliveau, BSW, MSW

Registered Clinical Social Worker (RSW) - Clinical Specialist | EMDR Trained|DBT Trained

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Meaghan Mousseau, MEd, RCT,

Clinical Relations Lead | Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) | Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) | EMDR Trained

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Lindsey MacDonald, M.Ed.

Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) | Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)

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Jessica Gingras, M.A.

Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) | Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) | EMDR Certified

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Shelby Foeller, M.A.

Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) | EMDR Trained

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Deanne Neufeld, RSW, MSW

Clinical Lead | Registered Clinical Social Worker (RSW) | Clinical Specialist | EMDR Trained | Clinical Hypnotherapy Trained

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Michelle Reeves, BScN, RN

Registered Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (RN) | Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurse (CPMHN) | Clinical Social Work (MSW) Student

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Matthew Hall, M.A.

Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) | EMDR Trained

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Jena Macdonald, M.A.

Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) | Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)

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