Sondra Budd Counselling Services

07/25/2025

Not a talker? You don’t have to be.
EMDR isn’t traditional talk therapy, and that’s what makes it so effective for trauma.
Now offering Intensive EMDR Therapy:
🌀 Phases 1–7 completed in one focused session
🧠 No need to explain or relive the trauma in detail
💥 Fast-track your healing in a safe, contained space

Perfect for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or want real progress, without 8 weeks of waiting.

📞 Call to learn more or book your session.

07/25/2025

New Offering: Intensive EMDR Therapy in One Sitting

Looking for relief from trauma without months of weekly sessions, or having to talk about it in detail?

I'm now offering one-sitting intensive EMDR therapy sessions designed to help you process small or big trauma efficiently, without traditional talk therapy.

🔹 What’s included:

Phases 1–7 (History Taking, Preparation, Assessment, Desensitisation, Installation, Body Scan, and Closure) completed in one 5-hour session

Phase 8: Re-evaluation in a 45-minute follow-up appointment one week later

💡 EMDR is not talk therapy. You are not required to speak about your trauma in detail for it to work. The process activates your brain’s natural healing capacity using bilateral stimulation, helping you reprocess painful memories safely and effectively.

💰 Cost: $1,050 total
(Save $450 compared to 9 weekly sessions at $1,350)

This option is ideal for clients ready for focused, deep work, without spending months in therapy.

📍Available in-person or online.
📞 Book now or learn more:
519-631-3290
info@sondrabudd.ca

I’m a dedicated therapist with a strong foundation in psychology - the scientific study of the brain and human behaviour. Psychology encompasses conscious and subconscious experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It aims to understand why individuals think, feel, and behave the way they do...

07/25/2025

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07/24/2025

Family culture shapes us, and even the most dysfunctional families can feel normal when you’re in the thick of it.

Family Culture: How Dynamics Evolve to Feel Natural (Even When They’re Not Healthy)

07/23/2025

Trauma can be passed on through the genes. However, during pregnancy, therapy can be beneficial to both the mother and the baby. It’s never too late to start doing the work to heal.

07/23/2025

Therapy is a safe place to feel!

07/23/2025

Addiction is an attempt to escape from suffering.

Addiction as an Attempt to Escape Suffering

07/22/2025

I’m lucky enough to work in a profession that I love, and I’m constantly working to stay relevant with advanced research in my field. I continue to improve my skills by staying involved in further training.

I’m excited to share that I will be starting my training in Psychological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) soon.

PACT is Couples Therapy That Goes Deeper

This isn’t your typical weekly couples counselling. Using the PACT approach, I will be offering focused sessions in 3-hour blocks or full-day intensives that help you and your partner reconnect, understand each other more deeply, and work through long-standing patterns, without feeling rushed.

PACT is grounded in cutting-edge research in:
🧠 Neuroscience: How your brain processes safety, threat, and connection.
❤️ Attachment Theory: How early relationships shape how you love and feel loved.
⚡️ Arousal Regulation: How you manage emotional intensity and stay connected in hard moments.

In session, we focus on real-time interactions. I’ll guide you to notice subtle shifts in each other’s voice, facial expression, and body language, so you can respond with more attunement, empathy, and care. This model supports deep repair, stronger connection, and better communication.

Whether you’re stuck in cycles of conflict, feeling distant, or want to strengthen your bond, this work helps you build a relationship that feels safer, more secure, and more connected.

07/22/2025

Did you know, trauma is what happens inside you, not to you. It’s the disruption of the nervous system.

07/21/2025

Interested in learning more about why we do the things we do? Check out my clinical articles “A Psychological Perspective” at www.sondrabudd.ca

Why We Settle: Understanding the Pull Toward Unfulfilling Relationships

07/20/2025

Sometimes relationships need a little renovation. Let’s start construction on yours! Call 519-631-3290 or email info@sondrabudd.ca to schedule your appointment ☎️💻

07/20/2025

Accepting new clients for online counselling and psychotherapy. Serving all of Ontario for psychotherapy, and all of Canada for clinical counselling. My approach is direct and trauma informed. Please feel free to review my website to learn more.
www.sondrabudd.ca

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