Wholetherapy

Wholetherapy An integrative psychotherapy practice specializing in trauma and PTSD. Serving all of Nova Scotia. We take a holistic approach to working with our clients.

We acknowledge and work with the mind-body connection and are passionate about helping our clients find empowerment and connection in our work.

02/24/2026

Healing is not about “getting over” trauma.
It’s about reconnecting to safety, self, and the community.
For many Indigenous people, trauma is not only personal, but it is also intergenerational, systemic, and deeply emotional. Anxiety, grief, numbness, anger, or disconnection are not signs of weakness. They are protective responses to lived experience.
💛 The Healing & Trauma Recovery Guide is a therapist-created resource designed to support Indigenous people on their own healing journey, at their own pace.
Inside the guide, you’ll find:
• An explanation of trauma and how it affects the nervous system
• Common trauma responses and why they make sense
• Grounding and stabilization tools that support safety and regulation
• Guidance on when trauma-informed therapy may be helpful
There is no “right” timeline for healing.
You deserve care that honours your story, your body, and your resilience.
👉 Download the guide here:
https://connect.wholetherapy.ca/indigenous-people

Jena Macdonald believes therapy is more than a place to process pain—it’s a space to reconnect with who you are, and who...
02/23/2026

Jena Macdonald believes therapy is more than a place to process pain—it’s a space to reconnect with who you are, and who you’re becoming.

Her work is guided by lived experience, feminist values, and deep respect for the complexity of being human.

Jena supports teens, adults, and couples navigating trauma, grief, disordered eating, burnout, and identity exploration. She holds particular space for neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQ+ clients seeking a therapist who understands both emotional nuance and social context.

Her approach is equal parts grounding and expansive—rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, and nervous system awareness.

🧡 Jena is currently accepting new clients, in-person and online: https://www.wholetherapy.ca/team/jena-macdonald-m-a

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02/20/2026

We embrace and celebrate you.
For many LGBTQIA+ people, stress and trauma don’t exist in isolation; they’re shaped by lived experience, discrimination, identity exploration, and the need to stay vigilant in spaces that don’t always feel safe.
At Wholetherapy, affirming care means you are seen as you are, without assumptions, labels, or judgment.
💛 Our therapists offer trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming care grounded in safety, consent, and respect for your identity, relationships, and lived experience.
We support you with:
• A space where your identity is affirmed
• Trauma-informed approaches that honor your nervous system
• Care that understands the impact of minority stress and systemic harm
• Collaborative therapy that moves at your pace
You don’t have to educate your therapist to be understood.
You can start with a space that already sees you.
👉 Book a consultation here:
https://connect.wholetherapy.ca/lgbtqia

02/18/2026

Service trains you to stay strong.
Life after service asks something different.
If you’re an active military member, a veteran, or part of a military family, anxiety, stress, and trauma don’t always show up as emotions; they show up as hypervigilance, shutdown, anger, sleep issues, or feeling constantly “on edge.”
💛 Strength, Support & Healing is a clinician-created guide designed to help military members and families better understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and how to begin stabilizing the nervous system after chronic stress and trauma.
Inside the guide, you’ll find:
• How military stress and trauma impact the brain and body
• Common signs of anxiety, PTSD, and nervous system overload
• Grounding tools that support regulation and stability
• When trauma-informed therapy (including EMDR) may help
You don’t have to carry everything alone.
Support can be steady, structured, and on your terms.
👉 Download the guide here:
https://connect.wholetherapy.ca/military

02/17/2026

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
Even reading this post means something in you is still reaching for support.
That matters.
You matter.

Save this. Come back to it. You’re allowed to start small.

Learn more about our trauma-informed care at https://www.wholetherapy.ca/

Meet Julia Oguzer (RCT-C), a compassionate therapist who helps clients navigate stress, trauma, and identity shifts with...
02/16/2026

Meet Julia Oguzer (RCT-C), a compassionate therapist who helps clients navigate stress, trauma, and identity shifts with clarity and care.

Julia has been supporting others since 2010, and brings both deep experience and a grounded, person-centred approach to her sessions.

She’s EMDR-trained, trauma-informed, and a passionate ally to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, committed to creating space where every client feels safe, seen, and supported.

Now welcoming new clients (16+) for online and in-person sessions.
🧡 Book a confidential consultation at Wholetherapy. https://www.wholetherapy.ca/team/julia-oguzer-m-a

Research shows that trauma can impact memory, sleep, digestion, immune function, even the way we stay connected in relat...
02/13/2026

Research shows that trauma can impact memory, sleep, digestion, immune function, even the way we stay connected in relationships.
And many people don’t realize their struggles are trauma-related at all.
That doesn’t mean you’re broken.
It means your body is doing its best to keep you safe, even when the threat has passed.
Healing isn’t about “getting over it.”
It’s about helping your nervous system feel safer in the present, one step at a time.

🧡 You don’t have to navigate that alone. Our team is with you every step of the way. Talk to us today: https://www.wholetherapy.ca/

02/13/2026

Strong relationships aren’t built by avoiding hard conversations.
They’re built by learning how to navigate them safely, together.
When communication breaks down, conflict can start to feel repetitive, exhausting, or overwhelming. Often, it’s not about what you’re arguing about; it’s about unmet needs, stress, past wounds, and nervous systems stuck in protection mode.
At Wholetherapy, couples therapy is trauma-informed, inclusive, and relationship-focused, supporting all types of partnerships with care and respect.
💛 Our therapists help couples:
• Improve communication without blame or shutdown
• Understand recurring patterns and emotional triggers
• Rebuild trust, connection, and emotional safety
• Navigate life transitions, stress, and conflict together
You don’t have to keep having the same fight.
You can learn new ways of relating with support.
👉 Book a couples therapy consultation here:
https://connect.wholetherapy.ca/couples-therapy

02/12/2026

Have you heard of EMDR but aren’t sure what it actually looks like?…
Here’s what we want you to know:
EMDR isn’t about pushing through trauma.
It starts with safety.
With pacing.
With you in charge.
Before we ever ask you to recall hard memories, we build grounding, trust, and emotional support strategies that help your nervous system feel steadier.
You get to decide when (or whether) to go deeper.
Trauma-informed care = no surprises, no pressure.
Just support you can shape to fit your life.

🧡 Learn more about EMDR and trauma therapy at Wholetherapy.
https://www.wholetherapy.ca/our-approach

If you’ve paused therapy, or haven’t started yet, because life feels too big…That doesn’t mean you’re avoiding healing. ...
02/11/2026

If you’ve paused therapy, or haven’t started yet, because life feels too big…
That doesn’t mean you’re avoiding healing. It means you’re human.
You’re allowed to move slow.
You’re allowed to come back later.
You’re allowed to care for yourself in whatever way fits right now.

We are here for you. Talk to us today at https://www.wholetherapy.ca/

“I’ve never expected clients to be perfectly consistent.Life happens. People pause. Sometimes therapy gets overwhelming,...
02/06/2026

“I’ve never expected clients to be perfectly consistent.
Life happens. People pause. Sometimes therapy gets overwhelming, and you need space.
What matters isn’t how often you show up
It’s knowing you can come back. The door is still open.
In trauma work, it's about building something that maybe didn’t exist before:
Safe, steady connection.
Even a small rhythm, every few weeks, while pausing to think and reflect, can help your nervous system settle and trust that support is there.
That’s what makes the difference.”
Emily Bushell, MA, RCT, CCS
EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CEO & Clinical Director

02/05/2026

Did you ghost your therapist?
Sometimes we leave therapy not because we don’t care
But because something inside us needs space.
You’re not failing. You’re adapting.
And you’re always allowed to come back.
No reset button. Just your next step.
Let’s talk: https://www.wholetherapy.ca/

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