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MCP:AT, RCC
North Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

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…

M.Ed., RCC
Vancouver, BC

My passion for mental health was illuminated after volunteering with those struggling with severe and persistent mental health, substance use/dependence and overall functioning issues in Vancouver, British Columbia. This…

M.Ed., RCC
Squamish, BC — Virtual & In-person

My name is Graham (he/him). I'm a registered clinical counsellor (RCC #19364) with the BCACC. I work with adults and adolescents. My private practice is based out of Squamish BC, the traditional, ancestral, and unceded…

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

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…

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.A., RCC
South Surrey, BC — Virtual Only

You’re self-aware. You’ve done the research. You know where your patterns come from. You might even know exactly what you should be doing differently. So why is it still so hard? Maybe you overthink everything, struggle…

M.S.W., RCC
Port Moody, BC

*** Please note that in response to the COVID-19 situation, I have moved my therapy practice to a fully online service, meaning we can connect via secure video call for our sessions for individual and couple therapy.***…

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

Welcome! Are you struggling to set boundaries and speak your truth in relationships? Are you currently experiencing feelings of anxiety, anger, or powerlessness in your life or relationships? Do you find yourself…

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

Constantly thinking to yourself, “What is wrong with me?” is exhausting. Maybe it shows up as anxiety, anger, loneliness, relationship struggles, difficulty getting things done, or the way you respond when life feels…

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…

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.A., RCC-ACS
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

I’m Lisa Cavey (she/her), the Founder and Clinical Director of Women’s Mental Health. When I founded Women’s Mental Health, I wanted to build a practice grounded in an inclusive feminist framework, one that recognizes…

M.A., CCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person

About Nexus Counselling Services: A Uniquely Feminist Approach to Counselling, Coaching & Assessment Being in the nexus of something means you are right in the middle of it. Hence, easy to feel overwhelmed by the…

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

Life is a continuous journey of transitions, shifts, and growth. At times, the waves of life can feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling disconnected from our inner strength, stuck in old patterns, or weighed down by…

M.A., CCC
Vancouver, BC and Coquitlam, BC — Virtual & In-person

Hi! I’m Diana (she/her) and I am a Latina counsellor passionate about walking alongside people as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. I work from a trauma-informed, intersectional, anti-oppressive, and…

M.Couns., RCC
Vancouver, BC — Virtual Only

I’m Rim Yassine (they/them), a queer, non-binary, trauma-informed therapist offering individual and relationship therapy for adults navigating trauma, grief, identity exploration, relational wounds, and nervous system…

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

I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change, often caught in overthinking, stress, or frustration in relationships. Many want to understand themselves better, feel more at ease, and…

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

You know that feeling that something needs to change? Maybe you have negative or anxious thoughts that you just can’t get out of your head. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tired, and unhappy with yourself….you have come…

M.C., RCC
Port Moody, BC — Virtual & In-person

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Art Therapist with nearly 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. I work with adults who have anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, grief and loss…

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

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…

MCP, RCC
New Westminster, BC — Virtual & In-person
Hi! I work with survivors of abuse and violence, and people who feel overwhelmed and want to reconnect with their bodies and values, and live a meaningful, empowering life.
M.A., RCC-ACS, RCC
Victoria, BC and Vancouver, BC — Virtual & In-person
Feeling stuck in painful patterns or overwhelmed by life’s challenges? I help adults heal emotional wounds, navigate relationship and divorce, immigration and cultural adaptation, and reconnect with their inner strength.
M.A., RCC
Duncan, BC — Virtual Only

Swarn Hardy is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who sees clients by landline telephone or Zoom. Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Are your normal ways of coping with stress just not working for you anymore? Are you…

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
MACP, RCC
Vancouver Island∕Coast, BC — Virtual & In-person

Welcome! If your relationships feel confusing, painful, or stuck, you don’t have to navigate them alone. I offer therapy that is grounded, focused, and designed to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface…

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

Are you tired of feeling stuck or dissatisfied with how your life is going? Maybe you’ve been struggling for awhile. You’re fed up or overwhelmed and you don’t know where to turn. It seems the same unhelpful or negative…

M.C., RCC
Surrey, BC — Virtual Only

My primary area of focus is trauma recovery and neurodiversity, with a focus on deep level processing. My clients tend to have a high level of self-awareness yet may struggle with their emotions and nervous system…

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

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…

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

Christopher Conley, MA, RCC, RMFT, CPT-S, LMFT, RPT-S Registered Clinical Counsellor Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Certified and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor AAMFT Clinical Member Christopher Conley is…

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

Welcome to my practice. I believe that every person has the capacity for change. Counselling helps us unearth our internal compass, also called our inner intelligence, intuition, or higher self, so that we can relearn…

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.