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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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I support individuals and couples who often feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in repeating emotional or relational patterns. Many are managing on the outside, while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or unsure…
*****Edie Reiman MSW, RSW is a Psychotherapist, Life Coach and Presenter. Private Practice located in South Surrey/White Rock, BC. Video and Tele-Counselling/Coaching with clients in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto…
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…
I provide therapy for pre-teens, teenagers, and adults who want support with anxiety, body image, burnout, and self-esteem struggles. While these challenges may seem separate, they often stem from unwanted intrusive…
Viviane Houle is a Registered Social Worker (#10977) with the British Columbia College of Social Workers, an EMDR and Integrative Voicework Therapist, and a Certified NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback Trainer. She obtained her…
Hello, I'm Stephanie (she/her/hers). I provide compassionate and collaborative care. I welcome anyone seeking counselling support aged 18+ with added interest in anxiety, self-worth, trauma and relational challenges. I…
Life is full of highs and lows, moments of joy and sorrow, pain and pleasure, opportunity and challenge. At the heart of it all is our deep need for connection. Yet relationships, while essential, aren't always easy to…
Hello and thank you for checking out my profile. My name is Dr. Chasidy and I am here to assist you to meet your goals. My private practice, Building Strength Counselling & Education, is located in North Vancouver and I…
If you want effective change yet do not know how to achieve it, read on… When you find yourself stuck in old, unhelpful patterns that restrict the fullness of life and make relationships difficult, Gary may very well be…
If you feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck in familiar patterns, I work with deep thinkers, big feelers, and sensitive souls who are ready to create meaningful change by moving beyond insight alone, towards…
Relationship counselling for young professionals (20s to 40s) is the primary focus of my practice. I enjoy working with and supporting clients in navigating relationships through an attachment-based lens. I am passionate…
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 focuses on understanding your struggle through your eyes…
“Only in the darkness can you see the stars.” – Martin Luther King JR. Are you looking for an alternative to traditional talk therapy? If you are interested in learning psychological tools or trying experiential methods…
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. Whether you're navigating life transitions, managing stress, or simply seeking greater emotional balance, I’m here to support you. As…
Life can feel heavy, even when everything looks "fine" on the outside. You might be navigating complicated relationships with family or loved ones, feeling misunderstood by the people closest to you, or carrying stress…
Hi — I’m Sarah. I offer grounded relational therapy for individual adults. Therapy isn’t just a place to talk about problems — it’s a space to get curious about your inner world. Sometimes early life or particularly…
As an individual therapist, I work collaboratively with youth and adults to heal trauma, support and explore neurodivergence, mental health, identity, relationships and confidence. Practice Approach: I work primarily…
~~~Please note that I have a waitlist for new clients. Hi, I’m Clarissa, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, here to help those who feel stuck and long to experience more clarity, confidence and hope. With my years of…
Congratulations on having the courage to work towards a better you. As someone that has walked a similar path of self-improvement, I empathize with your struggle and truly appreciate the spark within you that reaches for…
I believe in the innate ability of every human to heal, even when it feels too dark to do so. My goal is to help you foster insights, understanding and acceptance of the obstacles that prevent you from expanding into a…
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…
You long for deeper connection with yourself, your partner, or the people you love, but instead find yourself caught in patterns that leave you feeling alone, misunderstood, or emotionally overwhelmed. Perhaps you've…
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…
Accepting New Clients. I am a somatic attachment psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. I am a therapist in Vancouver and a registered clinical counsellor with the BCACC and a somatic attachment psychotherapist in private…
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…
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…
Welcome. I work with adults of all genders and identities who are looking for support with improving mental health and self-awareness. Everyone is welcome in my practice. I am trauma informed, and client led. I don't…
I work with people experiencing difficult problems. Such problems go by many names, and may be new or old, but all share the common trait of stubbornly obstructing our happiness. You might feel depressed, anxious, or…
About Me I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor born and raised in Vancouver. I have a Masters Degree in Counselling (MA) and over a decade of related experience. I've worked in diverse settings such as nonprofit, private…
I am a professional Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I provide individual counselling only. I have been a counsellor for over twenty years. I am a Certified EMDR therapist…
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.