Convenient Location + Free Parking
120 Wellington St, London, ON
Flexible Hours
Evening + Weekend Availability
Accessible
In-Person & Online Sessions
We Can Provide Support With...
Coping Strategies
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Mindfulness + Gratitude
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Identifying + Understanding Triggers
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Understanding Stress Responses
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Distress Tolerance
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Emotional Regulation
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Strengthening your Window of Tolerance
Trauma Symptoms + Processing
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Intrusive Symptoms (i.e. nightmares or flashbacks)
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Avoidance
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Changes in Thoughts and Mood
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Dissociation/Detachment
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Suicidal Ideation
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Hyperarousal
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Hypoarousal
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Guilt and/or Shame
Attachment
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Identifying and Developing Strategies to Meet Relational Needs
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Codependency
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Interpersonal Conflict
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Difficulty with Boundaries
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Difficulty Connecting with Others and/or Maintaining Relationships
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Withdrawal or Avoidance
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Inability to Regulate Emotional Responses
Trauma-Informed
Safety Planning
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Self-Harm Behaviours
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Suicidal Ideation
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Suicide Attempts
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Domestic Violence
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Human Trafficking
Services Offered
Individual therapy is a powerful way to work through your trauma
in a safe and supportive environment. At Bold Lotus, our experienced
therapists are dedicated to helping you heal and move forward.
We offer personalized treatment plans based on your unique circumstances,
creating opportunities for growth, and lasting change.
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Individual therapy is about:
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Talking to a therapist about your struggles and challenges.
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Learning tools and strategies to feel better and cope with difficult emotions.
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Setting goals and tracking progress to improve your well-being.
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Gaining support in a safe, non-judgmental space.
It’s a helpful process for anyone who wants to better understand themselves, improve their mental health, and work through difficult times in their life.
At Bold Lotus, we believe that a healthy relationship is an
essential part of emotional well-being. Our Couples Therapy service helps couples overcome challenges by addressing interpersonal issues and strengthening their emotional connection through secure attachment strategies and relational bonding.
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The therapist may ask questions like:
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What are the biggest challenges you’re facing in your relationship?
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How do you communicate with each other?
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What would you like to be different in your relationship?
Couples therapy helps identify patterns or behaviours. For example:
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Communication issues: Maybe one partner feels unheard, or they have trouble talking about their feelings.
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Conflict resolution: Some couples argue a lot and don’t know how to resolve disagreements in a healthy way.
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Emotional distance: Sometimes, couples feel disconnected or distant from each other.
Couples therapy is a space for:
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Both partners to talk openly about their relationship.
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Understanding and improving communication.
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Learning tools to handle conflict and emotions in healthier ways.
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Getting support in a safe, neutral space where both partners feel heard and understood.
At Bold Lotus, we understand the complexity of family relationships and how
drastically they can be impacted by trauma. That's why we offer family therapy
sessions to help our clients develop a family systems perspective and enhance their ability to take the perspective of others. Our experienced therapists provide a safe and empathetic environment for family members to express themselves without fear of judgment or shame.
Here’s how it works, step by step:
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Everyone Gets a Voice: In family therapy, each member of the family has a chance to share their feelings and perspectives. The therapist creates a safe space where everyone feels heard and respected.
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Understanding the Problem: The therapist helps the family figure out what’s causing tension or conflict. This could be anything from communication problems to stress caused by big life changes like divorce, illness, or financial struggles.
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Seeing Patterns: Families often have patterns of behaviour (like how they react to arguments or how they show support). The therapist helps identify these patterns, especially ones that might be causing problems.
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Learning New Skills: The therapist teaches the family ways to handle disagreements, express emotions, and support each other better. For example, they might teach active listening, how to calmly solve problems, or how to set healthy boundaries.
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Practicing Together: Families work on practicing these new skills during therapy sessions and at home. Over time, these changes can lead to stronger, healthier relationships.
Family therapy usually involves weekly sessions, and the number of sessions depends on the family’s needs. It’s not about blaming anyone but about working together as a team to grow and improve. The goal is to create a happier, more connected family environment.
We believe that education is crucial to understanding and healing from trauma, which is why we offer caregiver psychoeducation services to our clients and their families. Our therapists provide support, guidance, and resources to help caregivers understand the effects of trauma and how to best support their loved ones. We also offer coaching services to help caregivers cope with the challenges that arise when caring for someone who has experienced trauma. Our goal is to empower caregivers to provide the best care possible and support their loved ones on their path to healing.
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Here’s how it works:
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Personalized Help: A coach (a therapist) works with the caregiver to understand their specific situation, like caring for a child with special needs, managing difficult behaviours, or juggling daily responsibilities.
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Learning New Tools: The coach teaches skills and strategies to make caregiving easier. This might include ways to handle tantrums, communicate better, stay organized, or take care of yourself so you don’t burn out.
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Problem-Solving Together: Caregivers share real-life challenges they’re facing, and the coach helps them find practical solutions. For example, if a child is struggling to follow routines, the coach might suggest step-by-step strategies to improve structure at home.
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Ongoing Support: Coaching isn’t just a one-time thing—it’s a process. Caregivers can talk about what’s working, what’s not, and adjust their approach over time. The coach is there to encourage and guide them.
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Focus on Confidence: The goal of caregiver coaching is to empower caregivers. By learning new skills and getting support, they feel more capable and less stressed in their role.
THERAPY EXPLAINED
At Bold Lotus, we use proven therapeutic approaches to help individuals heal and grow. Four key modalities we incorporate are Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for adolescents, Somatic Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
All of these approaches are rooted in compassion, empowerment, and the belief that healing is possible. Read on to learn how these therapies can support you or your loved ones.
Coping Skills and Processing Trauma
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) helps individuals heal from emotional pain by combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with trauma-specific techniques. It provides a safe space to process trauma, manage emotions, challenge negative thoughts, and develop coping strategies. Through gradual exposure to traumatic memories, TF-CBT helps reduce distress and promote healing.
Trauma-Informed vs. Trauma-Responsive Care
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Trauma-Informed Care focuses on creating safe, supportive environments that acknowledge the impact of trauma. Key principles include safety, trust, choice, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity.
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Trauma-Responsive Care takes this further by actively addressing trauma through direct interventions, emotional validation, and holistic support.
Together, these approaches foster healing, resilience, and recovery in a compassionate and effective way.
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Trauma-informed is about creating an environment and practices that acknowledge trauma and its effects.
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Trauma-responsive goes a step further to actively address and support recovery from trauma, through interventions and support systems.
Together, both approaches ensure that individuals who have experienced trauma are met with compassion, understanding, and effective care.
Helping Teens Thrive
DBT helps teens manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce harmful behaviors. It is especially beneficial for those struggling with emotional instability, self-harm, impulsivity, or interpersonal difficulties.
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Mindfulness: Increases awareness of thoughts and emotions without being overwhelmed.
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Emotional Regulation: Teaches strategies to manage and reduce emotional intensity.
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Distress Tolerance: Helps cope with difficult situations without resorting to harmful behaviors.
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Interpersonal Effectiveness: Enhances communication, boundary-setting, and conflict resolution.
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Acceptance & Change: Balances accepting challenges while working toward positive change.
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Helps regulate emotions and respond thoughtfully.
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Strengthens relationships at home, school, and with peers.
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Provides healthier coping mechanisms for distress.
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Boosts self-esteem and confidence in handling life’s challenges.
Healing Through the Body
Somatic Therapy is a body-centered approach to healing that recognizes the deep connection between the mind and body. It helps individuals process trauma, stress, and emotional challenges by tuning into physical sensations and bodily experiences. Instead of relying solely on talk therapy, somatic therapy incorporates movement, breathwork, and awareness techniques to release stored tension and promote healing.
Key principles of somatic therapy include:
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Body Awareness – Noticing physical sensations as a gateway to emotional healing.
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Self-Regulation – Developing tools to calm the nervous system and manage stress.
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Trauma Release – Helping the body discharge stored trauma in a safe, gradual way.
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Mind-Body Integration – Strengthening the connection between thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations.
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Present Moment Focus – Encouraging mindfulness to process experiences without being overwhelmed.
By working with the body's natural wisdom, somatic therapy supports deep healing and resilience, helping individuals feel more grounded, balanced, and whole.
Embracing Change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people handle difficult thoughts and emotions while living a meaningful life. Instead of fighting or avoiding painful experiences, ACT encourages acceptance—allowing emotions to come and go without judgment. At the same time, it emphasizes commitment to personal values, guiding people toward actions that align with what truly matters to them.
ACT is based on six core principles:
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Cognitive Defusion – Changing how we relate to thoughts rather than getting stuck in them.
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Acceptance – Making space for difficult emotions instead of resisting them.
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Present Moment Awareness – Staying engaged with the here and now.
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Self-as-Context – Seeing oneself as more than just thoughts or emotions.
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Values – Identifying what truly matters in life.
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Committed Action – Taking meaningful steps toward goals despite challenges.
By fostering psychological flexibility, ACT helps people navigate life’s ups and downs while pursuing a rich, fulfilling life.
Your Path to Healing Starts Here
Book your free 15-minute consultation today with a therapist of your choice! All therapists at Bold Lotus Trauma Therapy in London, Ontario offer phone or virtual consultations to learn about your therapy needs, explain their approach, and answer any questions you have to determine if you are a good fit! At Bold Lotus, we believe this extra step is incredibly important to provide the support you deserve - the right care at the right time!