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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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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…
For over 20 years, Heather Bach of Bach Counselling Group brings clinical expertise to working with those who wish to make a positive change in relationships, intimacy, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, parenting…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who blends perspectives of inclusiveness, feminism, social justice and trauma work into my counselling practice. I am trained in a variety of clinical methods and take an eclectic…
King Fung Tang is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC #18557) who specializes in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for youth and adult individuals. He provides both in-person sessions at his Richmond office and secure…
Are you holding it together on the outside but on the inside it feels very different? Does it feel like an internal alarm system is constantly going off? That is happening for a reason. Let's explore it together. I…
You're ready to stop feeling so overwhelmed and alone. Sometimes your emotions feel like they take over, and you find yourself reacting to life in ways that just don't feel like you. Anxiety is running the show and you…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC, #20816) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Distinction from Simon Fraser University and a Master’s in…
Andrea has been providing counselling sessions to male and female adult clients from diverse cultural backgrounds for over ten years. She is a certified trauma counsellor, as well as has expertise in treating anxiety…
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…
I have over 30 years experience in providing individual counselling to adult women and men. I offer counselling for a wide variety of difficulties including trauma (recent and past), anxiety, depression, addictions, and…
No matter what brings you to therapy, it takes tremendous courage to make the decision. It can be a scary proposition to ask for help and to take the risk of being vulnerable. Together we will uncover habits of behaviors…
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…
Ian has over 25 years of education, training, and experience in counselling and therapy. He works together with clients to help them explore relationships, thoughts, feelings, or behaviours, which trouble them and cause…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Soo Sen Lee is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who sees clients virtually, over the phone and in-person in Burnaby, BC. Burnout, debilitating anxiety and depression, burnout, sexual assault, painful family conflicts,and…
Hi, my name is Rebeka and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Skylark Counselling! My desire to serve the community in which I grew up in has always been important to me. I have worked at overdose prevention sites…
You don’t have to struggle alone Living with anxiety, fear, and helplessness is difficult. Relationship can be confusing and disappointing. Dealing with your parents or your children can be frustrating. You are left…
“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.” -- Laurell K. Hamilton JY holds a warm, safe, and accepting space for who you are and what you are going through…
You work hard, shoulder responsibility, and put others first — and it’s costing you energy, sleep, and connection. If you feel driven to “always do more,” “do the right thing,” or avoid disappointing others, you may be a…
Elaine is a registered clinical counsellor and has former experience as a registered nurse in the specialties burns and plastic surgery unit and in a hospice. Her knowledge as a nurse has been informative to her practice…
Diana Dawson is a M.A., Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Brainspotting practitioner in BC who for over 6 years now sees clients using convenient tele-health, online video, phone options or in some cases walk and…
At Lantern Path Counselling, I provide trauma-informed counselling for individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, identity concerns, relationship challenges, neurodiversity, and the long-term impacts of difficult…
I’m Dr. Aaron Lautzenhiser (or just “Dr. Aaron” for short!). I’m a registered psychologist, trained in neuropsychology and psychotherapy. I conduct neuropsychological and psycho-educational assessments with children and…
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…
I am a licensed psychologist in British Columbia, Alberta, and the Northwest Territory. I offer client-centred, evidence-based therapy, assessment, and consultation for adults, children, couples, and families. I also…
As a registered psychologist, I have helped hundreds of people over the past 25 years heal emotional wounds and recover peace of mind. If you're finding that your daily mood and quality of life are being diminished by…
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and over 7 years of experience in the eating disorder field. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders…
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.