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This form helps you find a counsellor that meets your needs. Here's how to use it:
Virtual/In-Person
- 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.
Area of Practice
Pick the main focus of the counselling you're seeking (e.g., anxiety, relationships).
City
- If you're looking for in-person counselling, select the city where you'd like to meet your counsellor
- 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.
Approach Used
Choose the counselling style or method you're comfortable with (e.g., CBT, mindfulness).
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With a commitment to compassion, I offer a relational, holistic, trauma informed, person-centered counselling services to children, youth, young adults, adults, parents and expectant parents. My approach considers the…
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor (MA, RCC) based in Victoria, BC, with over 15 years of experience supporting people through life’s most challenging and transformative moments. I’ve worked with individuals facing a…
* NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Sometimes you are thrown curveballs and unexpected challenges. At times, life can feel downright unbearable. With my help and support, we can work together to set and reach your goals, make…
Maybe you've spent years in therapy talking about your problems but never felt like much actually shifted. Or maybe this is your first time reaching out, and you're not even sure what's wrong. You just know you feel…
In private practice since 2007, Norma is a dynamic clinical therapist across diverse health settings since 1989. Currently she practices through Soulbrush on Salt Spring Island. Raised and educated in Manitoba, she has…
As a therapist, I strive for you to feel held: to feel cared for and understood, with the assurance that I am fiercely present and always in your corner. Above all, my goal is for you to cultivate a grounding sense of…
Reaching out for therapy isn't always easy. Often, people find me after months, or even years, of carrying more than they realize. On the outside, they look capable and dependable. Underneath, they're exhausted, anxious…
I work with older youth (16+) 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…
Counselling is about connection. If you feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, or caught in old patterns of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or perfectionism, you do not need to go through this time alone. Through a…
Eleanor Rogers is a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering remote counselling in British Columbia including Greater Vancouver, and Vancouver Island, and in-person counselling in Mid-Vancouver Island. I work with clients…
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. " - Carl Rogers “一个奇妙的悖论是：当我全然接纳真实的自己时，改变才会真正发生。” - 卡尔·罗杰斯 您好，我是Leo ：）一名在加拿大执业的注册心理咨询师，为您提供普通话心理咨询服务：） I am a Registered Clinical…
Hi, I’m Clayre Sessoms (she/they). I offer relational, experiential therapy for adults and older teens, grounded in the understanding that emotional life is not only something we think about, but something we live…
I work with men in their 20s, 30s and 40s with ADHD, anxiety, and relationship issues, and often a history of childhood trauma. You may be unhappy in your work or your relationships, and likely struggle with a harsh…
To all appearances you’ve got a great life. You’re smart, driven, & successful. But privately, you sometimes struggle under the weight of negative thoughts and beliefs about who you are, what you are worth, and what you…
Welcome! I'm Danielle van Schaik and I'm glad you found DVS Counselling. I started this counselling practice with the intention of helping people identify their intrinsic value and resiliency to promote positive changes…
Your current circumstances don't dictate where you'll end up. They serve as a starting point for change. We all have the potential to move forward, sometimes having support is the key to getting there. My counselling…
I work with adults and couples who are struggling with grief, trauma, relationship challenges, ADHD symptoms, life transitions, and those who are generally feeling overwhelmed with life. I often meet with people who are…
Hi — I’m Sarah. I offer grounded relational therapy for individual adults. I’ve been a professional listener for more than twenty years — first as a writer and documentarian, and now as a therapist. I’m a Gen-Xer, an…
I know how difficult it can feel to be human some days. When painful thoughts and emotions take over- it can feel impossible to find a way forward. You get stuck fighting with and blaming yourself for feeling this way…
My private practice, True North Interventions, specializes in supporting individuals, couples, and families impacted by substance use, addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. I work from a compassionate, evidence…
When your relationship feels stuck, parenting feels overwhelming, or life feels chaotic, you want support that actually helps you move forward. Kayla offers calm, compassionate counselling grounded in insight, connection…
You've probably been carrying this a while before landing here. Anxiety that won't ease up. Grief that hasn't moved. A faith that's harder to hold than it used to be. A job that's quietly eroding who you are. Most people…
Hello! I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia. I have 10 years of experience offering individual and couples counselling and one year as a clinical supervisor. My practice went online during the…
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or disconnected from yourself? Do you find yourself cycling through the same thoughts, fears, or habits, even when you’re trying your BEST to change? Has food, productivity, or…
Sara has a background of working on the downtown eastside in Vancouver for more than 10 years, which has given her much experience working with addiction and mental health issues, particularly trauma issues. Sara has…
People and institutions are always trying to force us into boxes – you shouldn't have to deal with that when you come to therapy. As a queer and trans person myself, I'm passionate about providing competent, respectful…
I have over 30 years experience of working with individuals, couples, families and groups in private practice, the Health Service, the Social Services and voluntary organisations. I am a registered Clinical Counsellor…
Elizabeth Holland is a Registered Clinical Counsellor practicing in Victoria, British Columbia. With a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology (UBC), she works with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds…
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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.