Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Port Alberni, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Port Alberni who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
PTSD/Trauma
Dave Vass
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor: RCC
I offer a steady, compassionate space for working with PTSD—helping you feel safer, regain control, and reclaim daily life. I use both top‑down approaches (like trauma-focused CBT and memory processing to reframe thoughts and beliefs) and bottom‑up methods (such as grounding, breathwork, sensorimotor techniques, and nervous‑system regulation) so we address both cognitive meaning and bodily responses. Together we’ll pace the work to your needs, build safety and resilience, and create practical tools for coping and recovery.
7 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Ashley Kabugo
Counsellor/Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
I use EMDR to help you process childhood and other traumas.
2 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kimberly Davidson | Katalyst Integrated Trauma Treatment
Counsellor/Therapist, RCS, MTC, RTC, SEP, CCTP, CCISM, CFRC, CATP, NARM
Trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, PTSI - all need specialized knowledgable care, through years of training. Trauma informed care is not enough for this type of work. They can all be healed.
20 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Somatic Healing Arts, Psychotherapy and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (qualifying), MA-ExAT
Trauma and PTSD affect both the mind and the body, often showing up as hypervigilance, emotional overwhelm, numbness, intrusive memories, or physical tension. Approaches like art therapy and sensorimotor therapy gently engage both body and mind, supporting nervous system regulation, safe processing of experiences, and a gradual restoration of stability, choice, and a sense of safety in the present moment.
9 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you are living with trauma or PTSD, you may feel as though your body and mind are still reacting to something that has already happened. You might experience intrusive memories, nightmares, emotional numbness, heightened startle responses, or strong reactions that feel out of proportion to the present moment. Trauma is not simply remembered. It is often stored in the nervous system.
At Selah Counselling, we approach trauma with care, pacing, and clinical precision. Our first focus is safety and stabilization. We help you strengthen grounding skills and nervous system regulation so your body feels more secure before processing traumatic material. In addition to talk therapy, we may use bottom-up approaches that work directly with how trauma is stored in the body. This can include EMDR and other evidence-based methods designed to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories in a way that reduces emotional intensity and restores integration.
Our goal is not to rush the story, but to help you regain a sense of control, clarity, and steadiness. Healing from trauma is possible when the body, brain, and narrative are supported together.
29 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Semra Lamky, Emotional Peace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), MACP, Bsc
As a psychotherapist specializing in trauma and PTSD, I offer a safe and supportive environment for individuals who have experienced distressing or life-altering events. Understanding that trauma can deeply affect emotional well-being, relationships, and daily functioning, I use evidence-based approaches to help clients process painful memories, manage symptoms, and regain a sense of safety and control. My goal is to empower clients to heal from their trauma, build resilience, and reclaim their lives with hope and strength.
3 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kylie Feller
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, CCC
I use internal famoky systems therapy to help people heal trauma. This is an empirically validated approach to help not just with trauma but also a number of other mental health struggles such as addiction, anxiety, depression, and self-worth. It helps people heal by connected to and experiencing ones true self. This is a very experiential approach that is provides people with the space to do deep healing work.
10 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Sarah Bickle
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy., R.P.
Healing from trauma is a complex and deeply personal process, but you don’t have to do it alone. My trauma-informed approach uses a combination of techniques such as EMDR, somatic work, and parts work to help you process and release traumatic memories, and re-establish a sense of safety and control. Whether you’re dealing with sexual trauma, PTSD, or complex trauma, I’ll guide you at your own pace through the journey of healing, helping you reconnect to your body, your emotions, and your life.
6 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Ferzana Jamani
Counsellor/Therapist, BA, RTC
Living with the effects of trauma can make life feel overwhelming and unpredictable. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing can happen at your own pace. With trauma-informed, evidence-based care, I support you in working through difficult memories, rebuilding a sense of safety and trust, and reconnecting with your inner strength and resilience so you can move forward with greater hope and confidence.
3 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Kendra Shaw
Registered Social Worker, MSW
I am highly skilled in trauma and PTSD counselling, providing a safe, supportive space for healing. My trauma-informed approaches help you process and integrate difficult experiences. My goal is to foster resilience and recovery.
8 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Strength in Heart Counselling
Treatment Center, RSW, RCC, CCC
Trauma can affect every aspect of your life, sometimes long after the event. Our trauma-informed therapy helps you process painful experiences and regain a sense of safety. We support you in building resilience and moving forward at your own pace.
8 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Shelley Westergard
Counsellor/Therapist, Master of Counselling Psychology, MACP, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, BA, Addictions Certificate
For trauma and PTSD I work mostly with emotionally-focused and Hakami methods to address these concerns. We start slow, we create a strong sense of safety and comfort between us. I like to make sure you have coping and grounding skills to use as we work together and you go about your day. We slowly unpack some trauma as it begins to feel okay too, we slow down again, talk more, feel your pain.
2 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Mark Watts
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Psych), Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Registered Counselling Hypnotherapist
I offer a rapid trauma release that can significantly reduce the emotional overload from a traumatic jncidence.
17 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Nicklas Ehrlich
Counsellor/Therapist, MSW, RCC (#0843), RSW (#11561), Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Life-Coach, Hypnotherapist, Advanced Neurofeedback Trainer
Trauma and PTSD is greatly helped when the central nervous system/brain is reset from "fight-flight-freeze-collapse". Trauma can live in the unconscious mind, nervous system/brain for years as the mind and the body do not know that the trauma is over. Neurofeedback and hypnosis disconnect trauma.
46 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Molly McBride
Counsellor/Therapist, MSc, RCC, RTC
When the nervous system is chronically overactivated because of trauma, it can feel like your mind has become programmed to constantly react to danger. Even if you know the danger has past, the body and nervous system may need more convincing. Together in counselling, we’ll work to process trauma, reduce the impact of triggers, and rebuild a sense of safety and balance. Using techniques like EMDR, Internal Family Systems therapy, and hypnotherapy, we’ll focus on building nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and empowering you to move forward with greater peace.
6 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Abby Rizzolo
Counsellor/Therapist, RCC
Trauma can impact every aspect of our lives, and you deserve time and care to release and re-ground. Whether you're needing support unravelling difficult thoughts, feelings, or memories, or wanting to process painful experiences, I'm here to slowly, safely walk through them with you. Sometimes talking through our experiences is helpful, sometimes tuning into our bodies and nervous systems is what's needed instead. I'll meet you where you're at to support your unique journey, with various ways of exploring and healing trauma.
3 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Sexual Recovery Coach
Counsellor/Therapist, PhD, CST, CADC-III, CTA-CC
PTSD generally refers to a reaction to a single traumatic event. A memory of the event, conscious or unconscious, rises up and the person believes that it is happening now. Battlefield trauma is the clearest example of this. CPTSD (Complex Post traumatic Stress Disorder) refers to a stress disorder linked to sustained patterns of abuse, trauma and neglect. Sometimes the roots of the trauma are obvious,but not always. There is inter-generational trauma, intrauterine trauma, medical trauma and religious trauma for example. Trauma knows no time. When we are triggered, the pain and discomfort can be as real as it was when the initial events occurred. Exploring whatever adverse experiences occurred in early life, adulthood or in past generations can help you achieve a freedom from these trauma reactions. To help resolve them, I use EMDR, CBT, hypnotherapy and somatic techniques.
20 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Shaunna Grams, Grams Counselling Services Inc.
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Trauma overwhelms our ability to cope, both in the moment and after the event. Our bodies can become stuck in various states (e.g. hyper vigilance or hypo vigilance) and our minds unable to process or respond to information. In order to help restore functionality, both the mind and the body need to be in sync for functional and resilient living.
15 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Rebekkah Stainton
Registered Psychotherapist, RCC
When someone has experienced a traumatic event or series of events, the resulting impact can influence many areas of their life (e.g. work, relationships, self-esteem, etc.) and overwhelm their ability to cope.
The fall-out of trauma can take many forms including confusion, negative self-image, shame, guilt, anger, deep sadness, grief, anxiety, depression, feelings of isolation/ loneliness, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, as well as physical challenges.
Not all negative past experiences announce themselves as "trauma." Sometimes they show up as feeling disconnected from your body, difficulty with intimacy, or patterns that don't quite make sense. Whether it's sexual abuse, sexual assault, childhood neglect, or other overwhelming experiences, you don't need to have named it as trauma to benefit from this work.
Complex trauma—especially sexual trauma—often lives in the body long after the mind thinks it has "moved on." This work focuses on helping you reclaim parts of yourself that may have been shut down or protected for good reason. We go at your pace to process experiences that may still be influencing how you move through the world.
I work with clients who present as high-functioning but feel stuck, numb, tense, or disconnected in ways they can’t fully explain. The goal is to help you feel safe and connected in your own skin again, to trust your instincts, and to engage in life from a place of choice rather than protection. You deserve to feel whole and present in your own life.
**I’m an approved provider for the Crime Victim Assistance Program, the Residential Historical Abuse Program, and Survivors of Residential Schools. My approach is steady, trauma-informed, and grounded in helping you reclaim safety, capacity, and a sense of self that feels whole and trustworthy.
16 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Chris Graham
Psychologist, Registered Psychologist
I believe that trauma can interrupt our ability to connect with others and can be a driver of disconnection. Therapy can help us to reestablish meaningful bonds and experience safety in connection. Book your free 20 minute meet & greet today to see if I might be the right fit for you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $159 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (94%), and Self Esteem (79%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$159
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Depression |
| 71% | Stress |
| 68% | Loss or Grief |
| 55% | Social Anxiety |