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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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Welcome! I offer 50-minute online and in-person counseling sessions, providing support for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and various other emotional and mental health challenges. Using a range of…
I care deeply about my clients—their stories, their experiences, and what matters most to them. My hope is that you will feel understood and accepted while also discovering more about yourself and releasing the burdens…
Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. Are you feeling stuck in patterns of self-criticism or people-pleasing? Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions, anxiety, or a sense of numbness? Perhaps you find yourself caught in…
Creating a safe space where you feel heard and seen is my priority and I consider my work a privilege as we create a secure therapeutic relationship to support your healing process and inner exploration. I have a master…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#21432) in Vancouver, BC specializing in eating disorders, relationships, and trauma. Prior to starting my private practice, I worked for the Looking Glass Foundation as a Clinical…
Hello! I'm Kelly (they/them). Using an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens, I'll be attuned to the complexities of your lived experiences, the potential societal and structural influences on your life, and how…
Do you find yourself getting triggered for reasons you can't explain? Are you having trouble turning your brain off from racing thoughts? Maybe you are overwhelmed by emotion, or the opposite- not sure what you feel at…
Learning to relate to both ourselves and others in healthy ways is one of the most profound experiences a human can have; and we're not designed to do it alone. Every relationship is different. There is no one right way…
Hey, I’m Kate! I’m a Vancouver-based Registered Clinical Counsellor offering in-person and virtual therapy for adults and older teens. I have specialized training in disordered eating, complex trauma, and relationship…
Struggling to trust others or repeating painful relationship patterns? I support adults in healing past relationship wounds, understanding and expressing their emotions, and developing a deeper understanding of…
Life is a complex journey filled with joys, sorrows, and everything in between. You may feel stuck in one spot or be overwhelmed by a life transition. You may be frustrated with your relationships and have challenges…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through life’s most challenging and transformative moments. I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and bring…
Welcome. This is a place for all. A place for you to show up exactly as you are and to be met with authenticity, curiosity, and compassion. I offer in-person sessions in Vancouver and online sessions throughout BC. I…
With more than 30 years of experience as a therapist and 19 years as a clinical supervisor, I specialize in providing online and in-person therapy to adults facing life's challenges and opportunities. My focus is on…
At Talya Wollner Counselling, I offer compassionate, one-on-one support for young adults navigating life’s most meaningful challenges. Whether you’re feeling stuck in recurring patterns, struggling with anxiety, or…
Please note that I am currently offering both remote and in-person sessions . I am interested in the processes of change and acceptance; individual, relational and social. My desire is to help people make the changes…
For over 30 years, I have enjoyed working with individuals, couples and families. I believe in using methods that are grounded in theory and research. My goal is to help people help themselves. I view people as…
We all have the potential to make meaningful changes to build a life worth living well. I am a Registered Psychologist in BC (#2869) and Alberta (#5142). I have specialized training to work with first responders (police…
The decision to go for counselling often arises in the face of crisis and overwhelm. It can also come about because we are tired of dragging our issues along with us through days, weeks, months and even years. My goal as…
Are you feeling stuck in the same unhelpful patterns? Is it becoming more and more difficult to live through anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm? Reaching out can be hard, but it's the first step towards living a…
Hello and welcome! I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC # 21526), school counselor, and Physical and Health Education/Outdoor Education teacher based in Vancouver and Sechelt (Sunshine Coast), British Columbia. A…
Leanne is a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Kitsilano. She obtained her Master’s degree in Somatic Counselling Psychology from Naropa University, Colorado and she has specialized credentials in Body Psychotherapy…
With 20 years' experience as an Attachment Specialist, my approach is non-pathologizing, flexible, and collaborative. Clients come to me with a variety of concerns related to mood, anxiety and stress, and relationship…
Helen Ritchie, MEd, CCC Canadian Certified Counsellor | Certified Synergetic Play Therapist Supervisor | Autplay® Therapy Provider | EMDR Therapist Helen Ritchie provides compassionate counselling and therapy for…
Do you feel hooked by painful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that pull you away from the person you want to be? Work with me to explore how to live life with meaning, to move on from the past and build skills to cope…
I offer therapy to help you come home to yourself. You don’t have to have it all figured out — every part of you is welcome, even the messy, unsure, or guarded ones. My approach is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and real…
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY Working with emotions, parts of self, and embodied experience You may feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Part of you wants closeness, but another part pulls away. Part of you wants to slow…
Nicole Persall is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Clinical Supervisor (ACS-Candidate) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and holds a master's degree in Counselling Psychology. Nicole provides…
I often work with deep feelers, or highly sensitive people and neurodivergent folks, particularly those who were diagnosed later in life, or who are self-diagnosed. Therapists often have a reputation as experts who will…
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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.