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M.Sc., RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

Not accepting new clients currently I have 15 years of experience treating people with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, disordered eating, bipolar disorder, and…

MACP, RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person
Life’s complexities can be a challenge to navigate alone. Whether you're an individual or a couple looking to reconcile past experiences or find new pathways to growth, we can work together to achieve your goals.
M.A., RCC
Victoria, BC — In-person Only
Feeling overwhelmed and/or disconnected? Noticing negative patterns that keep emerging in your life? Wanting to live your life more fully? Counselling helps us to overcome past negative events and understand ourselves
M.A., RCC
Vancouver, BC

My approach to psychotherapy is based on many years of training in both psychology and education. My passion for psychology led me to private practice after 20 years in the education sector as a teacher, counsellor, Vice…

MCP, RCC
Squamish, BC — Virtual & In-person

Welcome! I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment. I have extensive training and experience working with adult survivors of…

MACP, CCC
Port Moody, BC and Vancouver, BC — Virtual Only
What if your anxiety isn’t telling you the truth? Anxiety can overestimate the threat and underestimate your ability to cope. Together, we’ll work with your mind and body to tell fear from intuition.
M.S.W., RCSW
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

I’m a cis South Asian woman. My Masters in Social Work from the University of British Columbia has granted me the opportunity to work extensively in diverse community mental health settings. I work with individuals (19+)…

M.Couns., RCC
Courtenay, BC — Virtual & In-person

I meet each client with a non-judgmental, calm presence in order to create a supportive space in which clients feel safe to explore, take up room, and be themselves. I believe that the therapeutic relationship itself…

M.A., RCC
Victoria, BC and Nanaimo, BC — Virtual Only

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…

Ph.D., L.Psych
North Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

As a psychologist, I invite curiosity, mindful awareness, compassion, and some humour. Everyone encounters challenges and experiences setbacks at times, and I truly believe in the power of therapy to help people change…

M.A., RCC
Surrey, BC

Welcome! Whether you’re dealing with relationship difficulties, a constant feeling of anxiety or overwhelm, struggling with self-worth or people-pleasing, wanting to heal trauma, or aren’t sure what the problem even is…

MCP, RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

Life can feel overwhelming at times, leaving you feeling disconnected, uncertain, or stretched thin. I provide a space where you can slow down and explore what’s happening beneath the surface. Therapy can help uncover…

MACP, RCC
Coquitlam, BC — Virtual Only

My hope is that my clients feel safe to be vulnerable and use the therapeutic space however they need to. My philosophies around counselling in general are that the client should be met with respect and unconditional…

M.A., RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person
I help adults struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, and painful relationship patterns. Through IFS and mind-body therapy, we build self-trust, emotional balance, and deeper connection with yourself and others.
M.Sc., RCC
Coquitlam, BC and West Vancouver, BC

If trauma, a strained relationship, or the weight of high-stress work is making it hard to feel like yourself, Steven Keeler has spent over 30 years helping people find their way back to purpose, connection, and peace…

Ph.D., RCC
Vancouver, BC

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…

MCP, RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

Whatever happened to you, something covered the authentic you. Let's find it. Most people who find their way to therapy have spent a long time trying not to need it. They have kept busy, stayed functional, and gotten…

M.Couns., RCC
Victoria, BC and Nanaimo, BC — Virtual Only

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…

M.A., RCC
Kelowna, BC — Virtual & In-person

Cynthia Lamont can meet clients from both B.C. and Alberta via the online Jane System. For in-person sessions in Kelowna, you can book directly through the website. Cynthia, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), helps…

M.A., RCC
North Vancouver, BC and Kelowna, BC — Virtual & In-person

I believe everyone possesses the natural ability and strength to grow, change, and heal. By providing a safe and collaborative space for thoughtful conversation, I focus on understanding your struggle through your eyes…

MACP, CCC
Kamloops, BC — Virtual & In-person

Many people seek counselling when stress, trauma, or difficult relationships begin to feel overwhelming. You may feel stuck in patterns that are hard to change, weighed down by past experiences, or simply exhausted from…

MACP, CCC
Victoria, BC — Virtual & In-person

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…

M.S.W., RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

UNFORTUNATELY, NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Hi to all the lovely humans looking to start or continue therapy and wanting to see if we could be a good fit. I want to acknowledge the strength it takes to enter…

M.A., RCC
Coquitlam, BC — Virtual & In-person

I have a deep passion for exploring the healing power of the mind and helping others discover their inner strengths. My own life journey—immigrating to Canada in my early thirties and experiencing significant loss—has…

MCP, CCC
North Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person
You've been trying to hold it together for far too long. Overthinking, questioning your worth, your choices, your relationships. Wishing things felt different. I get it. And I know things can get better.
M.Ed., RCC
East Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

Compassion, presence and curiosity are the foundation of my therapeutic approach. At certain points in life, things can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially when approached alone. Our relationships and work may…

M.A., RCC
Parksville, BC and Vancouver Island∕Coast, BC — Virtual & In-person

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…

M.Ed., RCC
Campbell River, BC and Courtenay, BC — In-person & Virtual

I CURRENTLY HAVE SOME OPENINGS FOR NEW CLIENTS. Hi, As an experienced Registered Counsellor (24 years) and as a certified EMDR Therapist, I am passionate about helping others find resolution, healing & happiness in their…

M.Ed., RCC
Maple Ridge, BC — Virtual & In-person
Feeling anxious, not good enough or stuck in patterns that affect you or your relationship? I offer individual and couples counselling, including EMDR therapy and other approaches, to help you work through what’s keeping
M.A., RCC, CCC
Langley, BC — Virtual & In-person
You’ve been feeling alone in your struggle…maybe it’s anxiety, shame or overwhelm. I offer a warm, gentle and direct approach, as we connect. I see you in your loneliness and support you as you heal.

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.