Practice information:

Couples Counselling and Individual Counselling for Trauma/EMDR, Anxiety and more

Facing difficult times personally or in your relationship with your partner? I can help. I believe in providing practical tools you can use right away as well as emotional support and deeper understanding to help you to overcome relationship difficulties, symptoms of trauma, anxiety or other life challenges. If you are struggling you don’t have to do this alone.

I have over 15 years of experience in personal and couples counselling with significant post graduate training including Gottman Method Couples Counselling and EMDR Certification. 

I see clients in person and online.

I have extensive experience assisting clients with:

•    Couples issues including communication, affairs/infidelity, intimacy and sexual difficulties, attachment issues, relationship enhancement, as well as relationship transitions like new parenthood,  empty nest/retirement, cohabitation and pre-marital counselling
•     Trauma including including assault, domestic violence and the effects of childhood abuse/neglect
•     Anxiety / Panic / Phobias
•     Prenatal and Postpartum issues including anxiety, depression, loss and grief

I am a certified EMDR therapist and have advanced training plus extensive experience using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to treat a range of issues including Trauma, Anxiety, Phobias, Complicated Grief, Chronic pain, Addictions and more. I also have assisted clients struggling with a range of other difficulties including but not limited to Stress, Life transitions, Loss/grief, Self Esteem, Identity (LGBTQ2S+ friendly) and Interpersonal/Relationship problems

My Approach
When you feel safe, you can begin the journey of change and healing. 

My style is genuine and natural and I have been told that I have a calming presence. Clients often express they feel comfortable and safe early on. This is important because in counselling we often talk about some of the most deeply personal or sensitive issues and feeling safe and understood by your counsellor helps to make the process easier. I believe that when you feel encouraged and supported without judgment, you can continue creating the life you want and need. 

I provide a combination of practical tools and support in helping my clients find deeper understanding in order to allow for lasting change and resolution of their concerns.

Therapeutic Orientation
I draw from various evidence based therapeutic methods to create a structure for counselling that fits your concerns and needs.

Conversational therapeutic approaches include:

• Gottman Couples Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (Attachment based)    
• Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Solution Focused Therapy

Mind-body approaches include:

•     EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
•     Relaxation / Visualization / Mindfulness 

I can also incorporate Creative Therapies including art, writing or music.

Location:
Carolyn Heppner Counselling is located in central Maple Ridge. I see clients in my counselling office space in a wellness center that includes Massage Therapy, Yoga, and other wellness practitioners. 

Contact Carolyn:
Please contact by email carolyn@carolynheppnercounselling.com. You can also call or text 604-788-0714