When past trauma
impacts today
With me, you will find a safe place to work through the messiness of being human. I want only to see you feel more connected, loved and free to be your full and authentic self.
“Shame dies when stories are told in safe spaces.”
– Ann Voskamp
Is it possible the root of what you struggle with lies in a deep, secret fear that you might not be worthy, good enough or loveable?
Do you have a critical voice inside you relentlessly demanding perfection? Do you have a deep fear you will be abandoned or rejected, or a deep belief you are somehow unlovable? Are these core beliefs the driver of your life?
If any of this sounds familiar, it’s likely you are dealing with the remnants of past trauma and I’d love to help you heal.
Christina Henderson
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor
I hold both a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Social Work, have taken a variety of training outside of academics, and have worked in multiple areas of mental health including with youth and families, women struggling with substance misuse, and in health care.
As corny as it sounds, my mission on this planet is love. I believe love begins inside each of us, then ripples out to the other relationships in our lives.
About My Practice
Pathways to healing.
There are many pathways to healing. The clinical modalities I am trained in are Internal Family systems (IFS), Somatic Processing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also believe healing can happen through creativity such as writing and music, and through different forms of movement such as yoga or dancing. Psychedelic integration is also a part of my practice.
Experiencing trauma?
Early relational trauma (injuries to our core needs for safety, love and belonging) leave deep imprints, often operating at a subconscious level. Most of what people struggle with: anxiety, control, anger, attachment issues, relationships, depression and addictions all have their roots in unmet needs and injuries. I specialize in healing the core wounds that lay beneath our present-day struggles: shame, rejection and abandonment.
Will we be a good fit?
We will make a great fit if you experience a feelings of shame and unworthiness and you have a longing for a deeper connection with yourself, your own passions, dreams, and creativity. There are so many different ways early life experiences manifests in our life- from internal experiences of anxiety, self-criticism, and perfectionism to relationship struggles, body-based self-loathing, and as a block to trauma recovery.
