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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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Welcome and thank you for being here! My name is Katja and I offer counselling for teens and adults living in British Columbia. I am originally from Germany, and immigrated to Canada in 2020, where I have since worked in…
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…
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 have been in private practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist for over 20 years. During that time I have had the privilege of being able to connect with people and help them achieve their personal goals, create…
You may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, or persistent feelings of self-doubt and not feeling good enough. From the outside, you seem capable and put together, but inside…
What makes Lisa stand out is her warm personality and her straight forward approach. With gentleness and humor, she guides clients to find their own insights, while providing tools and teaching techniques clients can use…
Do you ever feel like your mind is telling you one story while your body is signalling another? Maybe your reactions feel out of your control, you're unsure where certain feelings are coming from, or you're struggling to…
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…
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…
I help you get to the root of your problems, train your brain to be more resilient, overwrite unwanted default programming, and finally feel equipped to live a balanced and optimal life. Cellular biologists have found…
Welcome. Counselling is very personal and it is crucial to have a good "fit". My reputation is for being kind, respectful and perceptive. I have helped people to develop psychological resourcefulness and flexibility. I…
* 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…
*Now offering video and phone sessions.* *My practice is currently accepting new clients, to book please email or call* Megan Hughes has been counselling in private, educational and institutional settings for 24 years…
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…
Dr. Katy Strachan has been a Registered Psychologist in the Vancouver area since 1994. She has specific interests in women’s counselling, relationship issues, parenting issues, victim’s assistance, anger management…
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for support and no one needs to feel alone in their struggles. I believe we can all benefit from having someone to share our challenges, with who is trained to help us find our…
I’m Rachel Simpson, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, BC. I offer in-person and online therapy across BC, and specialize in trauma-informed counselling for individuals and couples…
Hello! I’m a relational therapist who believes healing happens in connection. I support folks as they make sense of childhood trauma, navigate difficult family dynamics, explore attachment and relationships, and untangle…
JUNGIAN & SOMATIC DEPTH WORK I work with people who feel called to a Jungian, somatic depth process — those who want to connect to the living light within, those who are longing for a more fulfilled and meaningful life…
Are you struggling with sleepless nights, racing thoughts, anxiety, or excessive sadness? Do you have insight into changes you'd like to make but are unsure where to start? Or perhaps you have noticed a heightened…
Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling overwhelmed in your search for a Counsellor who will do more than just listen, she will work to really hear you. My name is Bonnie H. Cheng and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor…
Two locations available - Kitsilano and North Vancouver. Please phone to book North Vancouver location.
You’re not just looking for someone to talk to. You’re ready for change. Therapy is about achieving lasting change that improves your quality of life now and in the future. You may be looking for a therapist to talk to…
Asking yourself questions like these: Is this authentic for me? Can I be me? Am I allowed to be myself? What is life asking me at this time? These important Life questions are openings, invitations, and horizons for…
I provide comprehensive individual and parent counselling services to children, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience working in various mental health roles across both acute care and community mental…
I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transitions. This can include any problematic emotions or problems that have become barriers to…
I work alongside my clients to help explore their stories and reframe life’s challenges in a way that aligns with their values, strengths, and desired outcomes. I believe that although therapy can be hard, there is space…
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…
Welcome. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a background in Speech-Language Pathology. I offer sessions both in Vancouver and on Bowen Island. As a counsellor, I aim to provide an ethical and compassionate space…
My Approach: Our relationships, with others and ourselves, are the source of our greatest joy and our deepest anguish. How we navigate them is largely dependent on the toolbox we own and the challenges we encounter. I…
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.