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Is trauma from your early life and past relationships creating ripples in your present? Do you find yourself reacting in ways you wish to leave behind? If these statements ring true for you: healing is possible. My goal…
I work with older youth (14+) and adults healing from symptoms of anxiety and depression, the stressors of daily living, navigating life transitions, and processing trauma related to relationships, family, and childhood…
My primary focus is on helping men live more satisfying and meaningful lives, often in the face of trauma. We men often try to push problems aside, but some are hard to ignore. You may feel painfully anxious or depressed…
Individual Counselling: I offer person-centred, strength-based services to explore anxiety, addictions, low mood, OCD, trauma healing, relationships, and sexuality. Youth Counselling 12+: I offer non-judgemental, youth…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology. With over fifteen years of experience and a commitment to ongoing education/training I can help you. Whether you need a safe, non…
I have over 30 years experience in providing individual counselling to adult women and men. I offer counselling for a wide variety of difficulties including trauma (recent and past), anxiety, depression, addictions, and…
Emmalee offers in person counselling in Victoria, BC, as well as phone and online video counselling sessions for clients across British Columbia. She works with individuals (16+), couples, and families (where all…
We are facing a time of intense political and economic uncertainty. Many of us have concerns about affordability and the environment. These issues can contribute to feelings of anxiety, despair, and helplessness. What’s…
Gretal provides phone and video/virtual counselling to clients across British Columbia. She offers individual counselling to adults (18+). She identifies as a culturally responsive counsellor for BIPOC individuals, and…
Like many people, I grew up in an environment where we didn’t talk about our struggles and emotions. From an early age, I learned to keep the difficult things inside and deal with my emotions on my own. Although I…
Hello, and thanks for reading about me and my work! I love being a therapist because I get to do something really important: support people on their journey toward leading a happier, more satisfying and peaceful life…
Let me bring my focused training and experience in working with adults with ADHD, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety Disorders to support you in your counselling journey. I'm here to provide a safe space for you in your time of…
I work with clients seeking help for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. Working with teenagers, adults, couples and families, I use an integrative approach to psychotherapy…
Janice has had a private practice for 25 years, twenty of those in Nanaimo.Her office location provides comfort, confidentiality and convenience. Herschedule is structured to meet the needs of clients. Janice believes…
Hello! I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in BC and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) across Canada where those credentials are accepted. I have 10 years of experience offering individual and couples…
My passion for counselling comes from my own experiences navigating life’s challenges, relationships, academic and professional environments, and trauma. It further developed from my experience living with ADHD and being…
Ann meets people from a position of warmth, compassion, openness and curiosity. She has a deep commitment to connect and work alongside individuals to develop an authentic, trusting relationship, and offers counselling…
I help people who carry heavy emotional loads—trauma, addiction, anxiety, or relationship pain—and don’t know where to start. Whether you’re high-functioning on the outside or barely holding it together on the inside…
Jennifer is a compassionate and engaged therapist who will help clients imagine desired outcomes and create a roadmap to achieve their goals. She balances offering a safe space to process emotions, explore and address…
How often do you catch yourself comparing your life to others? We’re bombarded with pressure to be more—more successful, more attractive, just… more everything. It’s easy to feel like you’re never enough, stuck in self…
You might be feeling lonely in your relationship, stuck in the same arguments, or struggling to communicate in a way that feels safe and truly understood. Maybe trust has been broken and you're unsure how to move forward…
I offer heart centred counselling for those interested in growth. I support Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and those struggling with anxiety grief and relationships. As humans, we thrive in connection and it is in…
Nanaimo Counsellors
Counselling Nanaimo contains information about counsellors, psychologists, and therapists in the Nanaimo area. These counsellors, psychologists, and therapists may assist individuals, couples and/or families. As is typical with trained counselling professionals they may vary in their areas of expertise. Many will be able to provide anger management counselling, depression counselling, anxiety counselling, marriage counselling, and trauma counselling.
These Nanaimo counselling professionals have designations from the following list:
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Registered Psychologist (R Psych), Registered Social Worker (RSW), Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC), American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), and Registered Art Therapist (BCATR).
Nanaimo consists of the following neighbourhoods:
Brechin Hill, Chase River, Cinnabar Valley, College Heights, Departure Bay, Diver's Lake, Dover Bay, Hammond Bay, Harewood, Hospital, Jingle Pot, North Nanaimo, Old City, Uplands
Explore the information within the counselling listings for Nanaimo to get a better sense of which counselling professional might be a match for you.
If you want to search a nearby city then click on the check mark for Nanaimo to unselect it and choose another city.
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.