Brainspotting Therapy in Hamilton, Ontario

Trauma-Informed Healing for Relational Wounds and Lasting Change

Some pain doesn’t live in thoughts alone — it lives in the nervous system and it might be hard to put words to it.

You may have insight into your patterns, yet still feel emotionally stuck: hypervigilant, anxious, shut down, overwhelmed in relationships, or carrying old experiences that continue to shape how you feel and connect.

Brainspotting is a powerful, trauma-informed therapy approach that supports deep healing by working with the brain and body together — helping you process what has been held beneath the surface, often beyond words.

Sessions are eligible for reimbursement through most extended health insurance plans.

When Trauma or Relational Wounds Are Still Showing Up


Brainspotting may be especially supportive if you are navigating:

  • childhood or relational trauma

  • attachment wounds or painful relationship patterns

  • emotional triggers that feel bigger than the present moment

  • chronic anxiety, panic, or nervous system overwhelm

  • shutdown, numbness, or disconnection from yourself

  • shame, self-criticism, or difficulty feeling safe with others

  • grief, betrayal, or experiences that remain unresolved

  • challenging relationships with others or yourself

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Many clients seek Brainspotting when they want more than coping strategies — they want therapy that reaches the deeper roots of healing.

Our Trauma-Informed Approach

This work is especially helpful for clients healing from relational wounds — where trust, safety, and connection have been impacted.


At Access Therapy, Brainspotting is offered within a relational, trauma-informed framework grounded in safety, pacing, and nervous system care.

We focus on:

  • creating a steady, supportive therapeutic relationship

  • working at a pace that feels emotionally safe

  • supporting regulation while processing trauma

  • integrating healing not just cognitively, but somatically

Brainspotting is often integrated with approaches such as:

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • attachment-informed psychotherapy

  • parts work and inner relationship repair

  • nervous system and somatic practices

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What Clients Often Gain Through Brainspotting

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting what happened — it means no longer living in its grip.


With the right support, clients often experience:

  • reduced emotional reactivity and overwhelm

  • greater calm and nervous system steadiness

  • relief from “stuck” trauma responses

  • deeper self-trust and emotional clarity

  • healthier boundaries and more secure connection

  • a renewed sense of agency and internal safety

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The Details About Brainspotting at Access Therapy


You’re curious but you need some more practical information first.

  • ✔ In-Person Therapy in Hamilton, Ontario
    ✔ Virtual Therapy Across Ontario
    ✔ No Waitlist — Start Soon

    Our office is a calm, welcoming space designed to support comfort, presence, and grounded therapeutic work.

  • Individual Therapy (50 minutes): $150–$200
    Rates reflect therapist training and experience.

    Most clients use extended health insurance benefits, and receipts are provided after each session.

  • Say “Hello” to our team of exceptional and experienced therapists. Each one has their own niche and approach which will be uniquely geared towards your needs.

    Who’s available?

Maybe you know Brainspotting is right for you - maybe you’re unsure.

You don’t have to navigate that decision alone.

Your first step is a free consultation, where we’ll take time to understand what you’re experiencing and thoughtfully match you with the therapist on our team best suited to support your needs.

A free consultation allows you to:

  • share what you’ve been going through

  • explore the kind of support that feels right for you

  • review fees, insurance, and availability

  • be matched with the right therapist on our team with the right skillset

  • No. Brainspotting can support processing without needing to retell everything in detail.

  • Yes — many clients find it especially powerful for attachment wounds, triggers, and emotional patterns rooted in past relationships.

  • Yes! Most clients submit receipts through extended health benefits for reimbursement.