Betrayal Trauma and Childhood Trauma - The Mindful Loft Counselling and Psychotherapy

Specializations

Specializing in Betrayal Trauma, and Relational Trauma from Childhood Wounds

Specializations

Focused Expertise for Deeper Healing

At The Mindful Loft, we understand how devastating betrayal trauma from infidelity and the lingering effects of childhood relational wounds can be.

Betrayal Trauma/Infidelity Healing

Understanding Betrayal Trauma and Its Impact

Betrayal trauma happens when someone you trust deeply—such as a partner—betrays that trust, often through actions like infidelity. This type of trauma can leave you feeling lost, heartbroken, and questioning your sense of self. The emotional wounds from betrayal can make it difficult to feel safe in relationships, leading to a loss of trust in others and even in yourself. Over time, this trauma can affect your overall well-being, leaving you struggling to heal.

For the betrayed: Process pain, rebuild self-worth, regain trust in oneself, and set healthy boundaries.
For the betrayer: Understand underlying causes, take responsibility, and work towards accountability and personal growth.
For couples: Rebuild communication, trust, and healthier relationship dynamics, whether repairing the relationship or moving forward separately.

How Therapy Can Help with Betrayal Trauma

Therapy offers a supportive space to process the emotional pain of betrayal trauma. It helps you understand the impact of the betrayal and guides you through rebuilding trust, not just with others, but with yourself. Therapy also teaches you how to set healthy boundaries, practice self-care, and regain a sense of security and self-worth. With the right support, you can heal from the trauma, regain your confidence, and create healthier, more trusting relationships moving forward.

Relational Trauma and Childhood Wounds

Understanding Relational/Childhood Trauma and Its Impact

Childhood trauma can take many forms, including neglect, abuse (physical, sexual, mental, or emotional), or being raised by emotionally unavailable or immature parents. These early experiences often lead to relational trauma, as unhealthy family dynamics shape how we form relationships later in life. Children may adopt roles like the caretaker, peacekeeper, or scapegoat, which leave deep emotional scars that affect their sense of self and ability to trust others.

These childhood wounds can carry into adulthood, manifesting as complex PTSD with symptoms like emotional numbness, anxiety, trust issues, and difficulty setting boundaries. The lasting impact can disrupt relationships, emotional regulation, and self-esteem, leading to patterns that feel challenging to break. Healing from relational trauma involves addressing these deep wounds and rebuilding trust, ultimately creating healthier relationships with ourselves and others.

How Therapy Help Heal from Childhood Wounds

Therapy provides a safe space to explore and heal from relational trauma, childhood wounds, and complex PTSD. Through compassionate guidance, therapy helps you process past pain, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and build stronger emotional resilience. It also offers tools to improve self-awareness, set boundaries, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships, supporting your journey toward healing and personal growth.

Let’s Work Together to Support Your healing

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We help with healing after infidelity and betrayal, as well as relational trauma from childhood wounds in Ottawa and Ontario. Virtual and in-person counseling available.

We help with healing after infidelity and betrayal, as well as relational trauma from childhood wounds.