Chris Rensch

You may be looking for help for a child whose distress shows up through their behaviour, or for yourself when past experiences continue to affect daily life and relationships. Perhaps you understand why you feel stuck, but understanding alone has not helped you move forward.

I'm Chris Rensch, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor at Treehouse Trauma Centre in Fort Langley. I work with children and adults, with a particular focus on trauma, abuse and difficult family experiences.

Some of the concerns I help clients explore include:

• Childhood and adult experiences of abuse or trauma
• Anxiety and the effects of stressful experiences
• Children's emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Difficult experiences that continue to affect relationships

My approach is person-centred and humanistic. That means I want to understand your experience, rather than make assumptions about what you need. We explore what brings you to counselling and what you would like to be different.

With children, I use play and art in a mostly child-led approach. These give us ways to explore experiences and feelings beyond conversation alone. I am interested in understanding what may be beneath a child's behaviour, including the stress and experiences they are trying to manage.

With adults and older children, sessions generally involve talking, alongside specific trauma therapies when appropriate. We may explore how past experiences affect the present, the patterns that leave you feeling stuck, and what could help you move towards greater security and connection.

I have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and specialized training in trauma and child therapy. This includes Observed and Experiential Integration (OEI) and an ISSTD Certificate in Complex Trauma and Dissociation.

I offer in-person counselling at Treehouse Trauma Centre and online sessions, in English and German. If you are considering counselling for yourself or your child, you are welcome to contact my office to ask about fit and current availability.