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- Virtual: Select this option if you're looking for online counselling sessions. Virtual counselling is available across the province, so you can choose a counsellor from any city in British Columbia
- In-Person: Select this if you want face-to-face sessions. You'll need to choose a city where the counsellor is located.
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- If you're looking for virtual counselling, you can still select a specific city if you prefer working with a counsellor from that area, or leave it blank to see options form all cities in BC.
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Areas of Expertise: Relationship Healing Couples Treatment Parent and Child/Teen Relationships Men’s Issues Military and Veterans Transitions Anger Resolution PTSD and Trauma Family Issues/conflict Communication Skills…
Is life pushing you too hard? Do you feel like you can't keep up? Do you stay up late at night worrying? Do you feel drained emotionally and/or physically? Is your relationship more difficult than you want it to be? Is…
“It’s never too late to feel more at home in your own body, mind, and life.” Are you carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, or big life transitions? Do you sometimes feel disconnected from yourself, or…
Ruth Lamb is a Registered Clinical Counsellor serving Langley and surrounding communities. She holds a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology with specific training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing…
Psychedelic Support in Vancouver, Canada - Experience deep and lasting change. Psychedelic Preparation & Integration Counselling Nurturing Transformation Psychedelic experiences can be beautiful, opening the door to…
I am a therapist who wants to help you, in the way that works for you, and at the pace that works for you. I seek to create a safe, calm, and open place for you to explore what is really going on. I have lived a richly…
Dr. Karianne Axford and Associates is currently offering online/virtual/video counselling during COVID-19. Dr. Axford has over two decades of experience providing counselling and psychological services. She works with…
Many of my clients come to counselling feeling weighed down by a relentless inner critic and the pressure to always appear strong and in control. You may find yourself struggling to slow down, to relax, or to identify…
Hi! I'm Dana. I'm a counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I'm also a human and a recovering people pleaser. Life is messy and stuff gets hard. You're slogging through the mess too, my…
Simple, Practical Assistance. I can take the lead as may be needed, offering personalized, clear treatment plans created with skills and tools, typically during the initial "no obligation" consultation. My strengths…
Life is difficult. We all struggle at times and need help to find our way. This is a safe place to sit with our doubts and insecurities...no judgement... on the way to healing and developing into the person you most want…
Pam received her Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia and has over 25 years of experience supporting individuals through a variety of life challenges. Her career as a psychologist began…
Maddie Skidmore, RSW is the founder of Mood Therapy & Mental Health based in Maple Ridge, BC. She provides individual counselling in-person in Maple Ridge and virtually to residents across British Columbia. Maddie works…
I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor and I trained as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist which enables me to work with clients drawing from many modalities according to the individual client and what he/she…
Diana Dawson is a M.A., Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Brainspotting practitioner in BC who sees clients using convenient tele-health, online video, or phone options in British Columbia. I provide 30 min…
I work with both youth and adults who feel consistently stressed, anxious, or weighed down by unresolved trauma, break free from unhelpful patterns and reduce the impacts of stress or emotional pain on well-being. My aim…
Everybody needs some extra support at times to work through the problems, hurdles, challenges, and chaos that we find ourselves experiencing. I have a strong interest in working with adults who are experiencing…
I offer virtual counselling for adults and young adults across British Columbia. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, compassionate care and is intended to be a space where you can show up as you are, without…
Pain can show up and impact us and our relationships in many different ways. I'm here to support you through overwhelming anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and/or difficulties in relationships; past trauma or relational…
Do you feel that your current struggles are holding you back? Like you can't get the most out of your life due to anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or your past experiences. You may feel stuck or overwhelmed in your…
I currently offer support at two locations: Innerverse Integrated Health in Vancouver, BC (adults only) Starr Counselling in Coquitlam, BC (children, youth, adults) About my approach Rather than viewing symptoms and…
Many of my clients are adult children of emotionally unavailable parents. They often come to therapy carrying invisible weights- chronic self-doubt, a harsh inner critic, difficulty trusting others, or a deep sense of…
Welcome! My name is Emma Wilson. I am a Registered Clinical Counselor and Registered Social Worker based in Langley, BC. I hold a passion for helping clients navigate challenges in their life, while supporting a sense of…
PLEASE NOTE: Telephone counselling available, though couples counselling is only conducted in person. Safety...self compassion...solutions....So you’re looking for a therapist who “fits” with your personality and needs…
My goal as a therapist is to provide honouring - honouring for you as an individual and for your experience of self and your experience in relationship. From a holistic perspective, everything you are experiencing makes…
Hi there, and welcome! I'm Hayley (she/her), and I’m so glad you're here. I'm a trauma-informed, biracial counsellor who believes in each person’s ability to heal, grow, and transform. I know how lonely it can feel when…
My approach to counselling is to join with people with compassion, empathy and without judgment where together we can make sense of life's many challenges. My hope is to facilitate a sense of freedom from what keeps…
Hi there, I offer counselling services to adults in Surrey, BC and the surrounding areas. Everyone is on a journey of love with all of its beauty, pain, wounds, healing, heartbreak, connection, and growth. We all…
Debbie Day has a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. Debbie is a Registered Clinical counselor (1519) with BC Association of Clinical Counselors. She has 20 years…
No one needs to be alone and feel isolated during difficult times. Let’s have a conversation to work together to explore and practice different coping strategies and get the support you need. Monique is a Registered…
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Trauma Counselling Counsellors
Trauma counselling can assist with a wide range of internal emotional reactions to devastating situations. Some people experience things as more traumatic than others, and therefore they will need help in coping the emotional burdens of an event or situation.
Stressful events such as death of a loved one, rape, abuse, accidents, divorce, violence or bullying can leave people unable to cope or process the emotional burdens. However, it is not only events linked to the individual personally, but also being a witness to events that might leave a person with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This includes being a victim to violence or natural disasters - there is no limit to the causes of trauma.
In the case of PTSD, people can develop many different psychological reactions, as determined by their own coping skills, emotional stability and background. Symptoms of PTSD include a anger, depression, flashbacks, insomnia, nightmares, social withdrawal, loss of self esteem and confidence, and substance abuse.
It takes a strong person to have the courage to stand up and request trauma counselling. This is no time to compare yourself to other people in similar situations, but rather to recognize that everyone has a different reaction to trauma. Therefore, it is important to address the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder as soon as possible to help you deal with emotions in a healthy way and to overcome the difficulties you are facing. Trauma counselling can help avert potentially more severe psychological disorders, that can occur if PTSD is left untreated.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who provides trauma counselling to address your posttraumatic stress management issues you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.
Trauma informed therapy is a specialized approach that acknowledges the pervasive impact of trauma on an individual's life and seeks to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. Our trauma informed therapists are trained to understand the complexities of trauma, recognizing its effects on the mind and body. They employ evidence-based techniques to help clients process their experiences, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and restore a sense of control and empowerment. By prioritizing safety, trust, and collaboration, trauma informed therapy aims to facilitate healing and resilience. Explore our directory to find experienced trauma informed therapists who can support your journey to recovery.