Medical Trauma Counselling

Mending Torn Sails: Navigating the Storms of Medical Trauma

Medical trauma can be a debilitating and life-altering experience.

At Dark Water Navigations, we understand the unique challenges that come with navigating the aftermath of medical trauma and we are here to provide support, understanding, and guidance as you work through the physical, emotional and psychological impact of your medical experience.

Whether you have undergone a major surgery, been diagnosed with a chronic illness, been involved in an accident; our team of certified counsellors are equipped to help you navigate the complexities of medical trauma and work towards healing and recovery.

We believe that everyone has the right to a fulfilling and satisfying life, even after experiencing medical trauma, and we are here to help you regain your sense of self and move forward with hope and resilience.

If you struggle with medical trauma you might feel:

  • Trusting healthcare providers and seeking medical treatment

  • Processing and coping with the physical and emotional aftermath of medical trauma

  • Understanding and expressing the impact of medical trauma on their life

  • Managing feelings of guilt, shame, and self-blame

  • Communicating and understanding your to medical trauma

  • Feeling a loss of control and agency over your own body and medical care

  • An intense sense of depression that lingers after the physical issue has been resolved

  • Feeling like your trauma is not taken seriously or validated

When you are struggling with medical trauma, you might be thinking:

  • Why did this happen to me?

  • I feel like no one understands what I've been through

  • I'm scared to go to the doctor or hospital again

  • I'm struggling with physical symptoms and pain that no one seems to take seriously

  • I feel guilty for what happened, like it was my fault.

  • I’m ashamed that I am still depressed, even though the physical pain is gone

At Dark Water Navigations, we recognize the deep and profound impact that medical trauma can have on an individual's life. We understand the unique and often unacknowledged struggles that come with medical trauma.

Our team of certified counsellors is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment where individuals can process and make sense of their experiences.

We understand that navigating the aftermath of medical trauma can be a challenging and overwhelming journey, but we are here to support and guide you every step of the way.

Whether you're dealing with the physical and emotional scars of surgery, the trauma of a serious illness, or the aftermath of an accident, our team is here to help you heal and move forward.

Don't let medical trauma hold you back any longer, book a discovery call with one of our providers today and begin your journey towards healing and hope.