Back to Self Psychotherapy

Finding your way back to you

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Professional Guidance Rooted in Clinical Expertise

Psychoeducation resources and trauma-informed reading for healing nervous system dysregulation and chronic illness

At Back to Self, we offer trauma-informed, inclusive care grounded in evidence-based clinical practice. We recognize that healing requires more than just a map; it requires a space built on safety, choice, and collaboration.

By tailoring our approach to your unique identity and culture, we provide empowering care that respects the complexity of your experience. Whether you are seeking to process the past or navigate the demands of the present, we are committed to the highest ethical standards and current research to help you find your way back to clarity.

“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”

—Carl Jung

Specialized Psychotherapy Services

  • Safe, compassionate face-to-face talk therapy session for anxiety and depression counseling in Ontario

    Individual Therapy

  • Supportive relationship counseling and trauma-informed care for couples navigating chronic illness challenges

    Couples Therapy

  • Somatic healing exercise for self-compassion, nervous system regulation, and emotional desensitization

    EMDR Therapy

Meet your therapist

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Sofia Hidershaj, RP (Qualifying)

I know that reaching this page often comes after a long period of wondering if things could be different. Whether you are arriving here feeling completely overwhelmed or quietly questioning what comes next, I want you to know there is space for you here, and it is safe. My hope is that this can be a place where you finally get to set down the heavy weight you’ve been carrying. Whether you are navigating the intricate intersections of neurodivergence and trauma, sitting with anxieties around work, health, and relationships, or simply feeling disconnected and distant from the person you truly are, you don’t have to figure it out all alone.

Life is rarely a smooth path. Caught between the echoes of past experiences and the relentless demands of the present, it is incredibly easy to feel untethered. In all that noise, the connection to your authentic self can easily get lost. I understand how exhausting that survival mode can be, and what it feels like to live entirely from a reactive, protective place.

This is where therapy can step in as a helpful ally; a supportive relationship that holds space for you along the way. It provides the safety and grounding you need to simply be you. And if you don't quite know who you is yet, or if you are struggling to think your way through the confusion, therapy gives you the safety to explore it at your own pace. You get to do that deep exploring with someone who balances clinical expertise with genuine, human connection. I believe this collaborative homecoming is where you can safely find your way back.

My approach isn’t about fixing what is broken; it’s about unburdening what has been held for far too long. Whether we are rebuilding the foundation of your relationship in couples therapy, or utilizing EMDR to process deeper trauma, my goal is to provide a grounded, gentle container where you feel both profoundly seen and expertly supported. I blend evidence-based modalities, including IFS, EMDR, Somatic practices, and ACT, to ensure our work honours your unique story while offering clear, meaningful pathways forward.

I recognize that taking this step requires immense courage. Together, we will create a warm, judgment-free environment where you can finally slow down, breathe, and reconnect. I look forward to walking alongside you on this journey back to yourself.

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Let’s Connect

Whether you have questions about therapy or are ready to schedule your first session, reach out below.

I look forward to connecting!

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✉️   info@backtoselfpsychotherapy.com

📞   (613) 884-7353

Response time: within 48 business hours.