01/28/2026
This breathing practice is often taught during the preparatory phase of EMDR. This post provides a brief introduction to using this skill, and provides a video to help guide you through your practice.
Simone Olinek specializes in working with adults struggling with the impacts of trauma and life stress. Services are offered both virtually and in-person in Ottawa, Ontario.
She regularly helps clients with:
Hi! I'm Simone. I am a Registered Psychotherapist, an outdoor enthusiast, and a passionate life-long learner. My work is firmly rooted in the belief that mental, physical, environmental and social well-being are interconnected.
My clients learn to set healthy boundaries, befriend their nervous systems, and feel more in control. Treatment plans honour each client's goals, circumstances, strengths and challenges. I practice through a client-centred and integrative lens, drawing from evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches.
My credentials include:
In addition to my training in psychotherapy, counselling and mental health, I have a background in human performance research, and spent several years doing this work for the Department of National Defense. I have travelled, worked and studied in Africa, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. I am a military spouse and the mother of two boys.
If you are looking for a professional with a strong theoretical base, diverse professional and personal lived experiences, and a holistic approach to mental and physical health, consider booking a consultation to see how I can help.
In-person sessions are offered at the Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma. We are located in the Hintonberg region at:
302-11 Rosemount Avenue, Ottawa
By Appointment Only
I am committed to upholding dignity, respect, and safety for every individual. My background includes international experience, work with military members and veterans, advocacy for persons with disabilities, and service on local community health boards. I recognize the unequal distribution of opportunity and privilege and am dedicated to ongoing learning, community engagement, and meaningful reform. I strive to create a welcoming, safe and inclusive space for people of all genders, sexual orientations, backgrounds and identities.
My practice in Ottawa, Ontario, is situated on the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin people. I extend my acknowledgment and respect to the people who have lived on this land since time immemorial. I respect the traditional knowledge, customs and traditions of Métis, Inuit and First Nations peoples, and recognize my responsibility to take action towards healing and reconciliation.
This breathing practice is often taught during the preparatory phase of EMDR. This post provides a brief introduction to using this skill, and provides a video to help guide you through your practice.