At Inner Wellness Psychotherapy, we are grounded in a trauma-informed, empowerment-based approach that honours the strength, dignity, and complexity of trauma survivors. Our clinical philosophy is shaped by current research, neurobiological insights, and the lived experiences of individuals impacted by Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and interpersonal trauma.

The P.A.R.O practice was developed in response to the layered and often non-linear healing journeys we witness in our clinical work. It reflects a practice-based framework designed to support clients in restoring safety, identity, and self-agency at a pace that honours their readiness and capacity.

The name PARO comes from Latin, meaning ready — a reflection of both the therapeutic process and the inner readiness each client brings to healing.

While not a manualized or evidence-based treatment, P.A.R.O serves as a clinical lens that guides how we relate to and support each person in therapy. It is grounded in trauma-informed principles and aligned with recognized best practices in the field.

• Prepare – for safety (physical, emotional, relational)
• Acknowledge – the trauma and lived experience
• Reclaim – identity, trust, and personal agency
• Overcome – with resilience, renewal, and a sense of direction

The P.A.R.O practice informs our therapeutic stance: one that centres on readiness, collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and client-led care. It also supports the integration of evidence-informed modalities, including: TF-CBT, CBT, IFS, narrative, polyvagal theory, and somatic experiencing therapy.

Each session is guided by the belief that healing begins with readiness — and that every client deserves to be met with trauma-informed care, empathy, and respect.