Trauma and PTSD therapists in Abbotsford, BC
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada 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
Colleen Vantol
Counsellor/Therapist, BA Psych. Masters Counselling Psychology,RCC
I support people to safely revisit, discover and heal from their unresolved trauma, providing tools to manage PTSD symptoms in the present moment.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H1
Online in Abbotsford, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Daniel Keith McMath
Counsellor/Therapist, | Coach | PCC, MPCC
Trauma isn't simply what happened to you. It's often what your life had to become in order to survive what happened. It can quietly shape your relationships, your nervous system, your confidence, and the way you move through the world long after the danger has passed. Healing isn't about forgetting the past. It's about understanding how your mind and body learned to protect you while discovering that survival no longer has to be the only way you participate in life.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Abbotsford, BC
Online in Abbotsford, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Elysia Bronson (The Woods Counselling)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Online Therapy, Chronic Pain, & Traumatologist
Healing from Trauma and PTSD: Find Strength and Hope Online
At The Woods Counselling, I understand the lasting impact of trauma and PTSD. You may be experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, or emotional numbness. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in helping individuals heal from traumatic experiences through online therapy, I am here to support you.
We Create a Safe Space:
Confidentiality and Trust: Your experiences are valid. I provide a safe and supportive space for you to share your story at your own pace, free from judgment.
Trauma-Informed Care: I am trained in trauma-informed care, ensuring a sensitive and understanding approach tailored to your unique needs.
How I Can Help:
Understanding Your Trauma: Together, we will explore the nature of your trauma and its impact on your life.
Processing Your Experiences: Through therapy, we can begin to process your trauma in a healthy way, reducing the intensity of emotional triggers and flashbacks.
Developing Coping Mechanisms: I will equip you with healthy coping mechanisms to manage difficult emotions, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms.
Building Resilience: Trauma can leave you feeling vulnerable. I'll help you rebuild your sense of safety and inner strength.
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): I may incorporate EMDR, a powerful therapy technique for reducing the emotional distress associated with traumatic memories.
Finding Healing on Your Terms:
Healing from trauma takes time and courage. Online therapy provides a convenient and flexible way to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Ready to Take Back Control?
Schedule a free consultation today to discuss how online therapy at The Woods Counselling can support you on your journey towards healing from trauma and PTSD. Together, we can help you find strength, hope, and a path to a more fulfilling life. You are not alone.
Elysia Bronson at The Woods Counselling: Your Partner in Healing from Trauma and PTSD Online
4 Years Experience
Online in Abbotsford, BC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Christina Harrison | Vicara Wellness |
Counsellor/Therapist, Integrative Holistic Coach and Practitioner | Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner |
Trauma does not always live as a story we can simply think or talk our way through. It can show up in the nervous system and body as anxiety, tension, overwhelm, shutdown, disconnection, or reactions that do not fit. Trauma comes in many different shapes and sizes. Often times we don't even know it is there until it gets activated and shows up in the body, mind or heart. Our nervous system (NS) is keeper of all things, and by working with the NS we can dive deep into the origins of this stored remembering of life's event and experiences. As a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner I work gently with the NS while also exploring the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and energetic aspects of your experience. Together, we create a space for what your system has been holding or carrying and support greater regulation, resilience, connection, and choice.
16 Years Experience
Online in Abbotsford, BC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Healing Quest Counselling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, RCSW
Trauma and impact how the nervous system response to stress leading to symptoms like hypervigilance shutdown, flashbacks or emotional overwhelm our work focusses on building regulation and stability first then gently processing traumatic experiences when and if clients feel ready.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Abbotsford, BC
Online in Abbotsford, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Reema Qamar
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC, CCC
Therapy utilizes a 3-phase approach to establish safety and security inside and outside therapy, processing of trauma through exploration and deconstruction, and post-traumatic growth and reconnection. A trauma-focused approach integrates guided exploration, coping strategies, narrative interventions, CBT, and somatic experiencing to explore trauma, generate corrective emotional experiences, build a positive sense of self, improve self-efficacy and instill a sense of empowerment with rebuilding of trust. y. A neurobiological lens is used to understand the impact of trauma on the brain.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Abbotsford, BC
Online in Abbotsford, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Tracey MacKenzie
Counsellor/Therapist, MSc, CCC #7392
These days, the word "trauma" seems to be a buzz-word that people are using to describe upsetting experiences, but that is so minimizing. Trauma is REAL and huge and overwhelming. It is having horrific things done to you without your consent, it is being in a life-threatening situation, it is having experiences that no one should ever have and which the brain just cannot process on its own. And then somehow having to live a "normal" life thereafter?! Common feelings are guilt, shame, and continued fear; common behaviours are escape, addictions, perfectionism, inability to manage emotions or deal with certain people ... oh so many! And while you have been harmed, you have not been broken. Let's start putting you back together by processing those events and feelings, reprogramming your brain to think differently about yourself, and learning how to live your life differently, free from the demons of the past.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Abbotsford, BC
Online in Abbotsford, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Aaron Chin
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MA, RCC
When working trauma and PTSD, I like to start with some mindfulness around the issue to gain a deeper understanding of the experience, from here there are many options, and I rely of the client's wisdom to guide me.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Abbotsford, BC
Online in Abbotsford, 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
In-Person Near Abbotsford, BC
Online in Abbotsford, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Shay Galamiton
Counsellor/Therapist, RPC, MPCC
I work with individuals affected by trauma and PTSD in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and structured space. Together, we process difficult experiences, develop coping strategies, build emotional strength, and support healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of safety.
3 Years Experience
Online in Abbotsford, BC (Online Only)
Abbotsford is a Fraser Valley city bordering Washington state with a character shaped by its strong Mennonite and evangelical Christian heritage, a large Punjabi Sikh community that has made it home to one of Canada's most prominent South Asian populations outside the Vancouver core, and a rapidly growing suburban economy that has attracted families priced out of Metro Vancouver. University of the Fraser Valley offers psychology and counselling programs that contribute to the local mental health workforce, and Fraser Health provides public mental health services to the region. Mental health stigma has historically been significant in some of Abbotsford's religious and cultural communities, and faith-integrated therapy and culturally competent care—particularly for South Asian clients—are important considerations in the local landscape. Common therapy concerns include intergenerational family conflict, cultural identity, anxiety, economic stress, and the adjustment challenges of a community navigating the tension between traditional roots and rapid modern growth.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Abbotsford, BC Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Abbotsford, BC average 11 years of experience and charge around $161 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (54%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (52%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$161
Accept insurance
69%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 52% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 51% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Somatic Therapy |
| 44% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 43% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 30% | Christian |