Anna Kiseleva

How Somatic Therapy and Brainspotting Help You Get Unstuck

With more than seven years of experience, I’ve learned that real change often needs more than talking. If you’ve done the talk therapy and still feel stuck, there’s a reason for that. Some patterns don’t live in our thoughts. They live in the body and the nervous system, where stress and trauma often settle in and stay. That’s why I use body-based methods like Brainspotting and parts work that reach deeper than words can. When we create a safe space together, your nervous system can begin to settle and access its own ability to regulate. Many clients find this helps them shift things that have felt stuck for a long time.

A Welcoming Place to Do Deeper Work

As your therapist, I offer a space where you can be yourself and explore the parts of your life that you might usually feel the need to keep hidden. Many people find they can explore their inner world more deeply with me than they can on their own. This is your time to focus on your own needs without having to worry about anyone else.

Working With an Online Trauma Therapist in Canada

You might wonder whether body-based work like Brainspotting can really happen through a screen. It can, and it does. My role is to guide your attention to what’s happening in your body, and that guidance works just as well on video as it does in a room. Many of my clients actually prefer online sessions for this kind of work, because being in your own space can feel safer when you’re exploring something tender. All you need is a device with a camera, a stable internet connection, and a private space. Sessions run on a secure, encrypted platform, and because The Dot is Canadian-owned, your information stays protected under Canadian privacy law.

Understanding Different Cultures and Life Changes

My own life has been full of big changes, including moving from Russia at 19 to Canada for my education. Having to adapt to a more individualistic culture and country taught me a lot about how our backgrounds shape who we are. Over the years of my own personal therapy, I’ve become a more grounded and compassionate person, and a better therapist. I work with adults who are navigating life transitions, trauma, and relationships, exploring their identities, and building their self esteem. Having faced many of these struggles myself, I know how meaningful it can be to find clarity and strength on the other side. My goal is to help you discover your own voice and build confidence in who you are.

Getting a Fresh Perspective With Therapy

Change can be challenging, and we often need others to support us along the way. Our personal growth often unfolds in the context of relationships, and having an outside perspective from a therapist can offer valuable insight into your life.

Ready to try therapy? Reach out for a free consultation. I’m accepting new clients and look forward to hearing from you.