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Laura Brunskill, MSW, RSW

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Therapist specializing in Perinatal Mental Health, trauma and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Clinical Director | NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

"You deserve support, not judgment."

You're supposed to be glowing, but you're drowning in anxiety. Or past trauma, including birth trauma, keeps surfacing now that you're a parent. The weight feels crushing, and you deserve support that actually heals.

Laura serves as Clinical Director at InnerWorks Counselling, specializing in perinatal mental health and EMDR therapy for trauma. She understands becoming a parent rarely matches expectations, and when trauma is part of your story, overwhelm multiplies.

Laura specializes in postpartum depression and anxiety, pregnancy concerns, birth trauma, parenting stress, EMDR trauma processing, caregiver burnout, and helping parents find balance. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) processes traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge so you can move forward.

With warmth and compassion, Laura breaks things into manageable steps. You'll work through what's happening now, process trauma keeping you stuck, and develop confidence-building tools. She creates a brave space to be vulnerable, connect to strength, and let go of perfectionism.

Laura is not accepting new clients. Contact InnerWorks to be matched with another therapist specializing in postpartum, parenting, or EMDR trauma therapy. InnerWorks offers services in person in our Lambeth (London, Ontario) office, and online for clients across Ontario.

Therapist specializing in Perinatal Mental Health, trauma and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Clinical Director | NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

"You deserve support, not judgment."

You're supposed to be glowing, but you're drowning in anxiety. Or past trauma, including birth trauma, keeps surfacing now that you're a parent. The weight feels crushing, and you deserve support that actually heals.

Laura serves as Clinical Director at InnerWorks Counselling, specializing in perinatal mental health and EMDR therapy for trauma. She understands becoming a parent rarely matches expectations, and when trauma is part of your story, overwhelm multiplies.

Laura specializes in postpartum depression and anxiety, pregnancy concerns, birth trauma, parenting stress, EMDR trauma processing, caregiver burnout, and helping parents find balance. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) processes traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge so you can move forward.

With warmth and compassion, Laura breaks things into manageable steps. You'll work through what's happening now, process trauma keeping you stuck, and develop confidence-building tools. She creates a brave space to be vulnerable, connect to strength, and let go of perfectionism.

Laura is not accepting new clients. Contact InnerWorks to be matched with another therapist specializing in postpartum, parenting, or EMDR trauma therapy. InnerWorks offers services in person in our Lambeth (London, Ontario) office, and online for clients across Ontario.

Specializations

  • Postpartum Depression & Anxiety (PPD/PPA)

  • Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)

  • Birth Trauma

  • Pregnancy Planning & Concerns

  • Parenting Stress & Burnout

  • Caregiver Burnout

  • Trauma & PTSD (EMDR Therapy)

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Relationship Issues

  • Life Transitions

  • Parent Coaching

 

Trainings

  • EMDR

  • Perinatal - Fertility

  • Perinatal - PMDD
    Perinatal - Loss

  • Solution Focused Therapy

  • Rewind Therapy (Trauma Training)

  • Trauma and the Body (Trauma Training)

  • Trauma Focused CBT

  • Parent Educator Training via Attachment Parenting International

  • Allyship with Indigenous Communities training

  • Cultural Humility in Social Work

Insurance & Billing

Laura is registered for direct billing with:

  • GreenShield

  • Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)

  • Medavie Blue Cross

  • Canada Life

  • Manulife

  • And many other insurance providers

InnerWorks can direct bill most plans for your convenience.


 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps your brain process traumatic memories differently. Unlike talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (like eye movements) to help your brain "digest" difficult experiences. For birth trauma, this means flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts can lose their emotional intensity, allowing you to think about your birth experience without feeling overwhelmed.

  • We have several excellent therapists who specialize in postpartum mental health and trauma: Alison Bekendam (perinatal, anxiety, trauma), Nina Haas (postpartum, anxiety, depression), Marissa Parker (postpartum, autism, EMDR), and Madeline Wilson (postpartum, life transitions). Contact our Client Care Coordinator at 226-400-4330 or hello@innerworkslondon.com and we'll match you with the right therapist.

  • It's never too late. Birth trauma can surface years later, especially during subsequent pregnancies or when your child reaches certain developmental milestones. EMDR is effective regardless of how long ago the trauma occurred.

  • No. Many clients don't have a formal diagnosis. You might be dealing with normal parenting stress, a difficult life transition, or simply feeling overwhelmed. If you're struggling, you deserve support.

  • EMDR works directly with how your brain stores traumatic memories, rather than just talking about them. While talk therapy helps you process experiences cognitively, EMDR helps your brain reprocess the memory itself, often leading to faster and deeper relief from trauma symptoms.