Trauma and PTSD therapists in Burnaby, BC
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Burnaby, 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
Rawda Tomoum
Counsellor/Therapist, RCC, CCC, CGT
Trauma can take many forms. It may come from physical or sexual harm, but it can also develop through betrayal by a spouse or friend, ongoing unsafety in relationships, emotional neglect, or wounds endured while growing up. These experiences can affect how safe you feel, how you relate to others, how you talk to yourself and how your mind and body respond in the present. I help you understand these responses and where they come from, and I help you process what happened and regain a greater sense of safety, choice, and control. You do not have to carry these open wounds forever. They can be scars from the past that no longer dictate your today or tomorrow.
5 Years Experience
Online in Burnaby, BC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Chris Russell
Counsellor/Therapist, BA Psych, high honours, RCC
These are the results of abuse both physical and psychic, and and can be the cause of all kinds of mental, emotional and spiritual illness. Find healing and relief from your painful past.
30 Years Experience
In-Person in Burnaby, BC V5G 3P6
Online in Burnaby, BC
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
In-Person in Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Bill Arbuckle
Therapist, MCP, RCC
Trauma isn't always a single dramatic event. Sometimes it's the accumulation of things that were said, things that happened, things that should have been there and weren't. Whatever form it took, trauma has a way of shaping how we see ourselves and the world in ways we don't always recognise. I work with people to process what happened at a pace that feels safe, using AEDP and a trauma-informed approach, so it stops running the show.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
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
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Victoria Jade Karra
Counsellor/Therapist, MTC, CTP, CSTS
Trauma can impact how you relate to yourself, others, emotions, safety, and the world around you. I recognize the vulnerability and courage involved in turning toward painful experiences and the protective patterns that may have developed in response to them. Therapy can become a compassionate and grounded space to explore these experiences with greater safety, self-understanding, and support while moving toward healing, authenticity, and meaningful change.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist, I integrate an understanding of the emotional, relational, and nervous system impacts of trauma while tailoring therapy to your unique experiences, strengths, needs, and pace.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Barbara (Barchi) Fojkar
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCC
Trauma can continue to shape how we feel, relate to others, and experience ourselves long after the original experiences have passed. I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space to explore these patterns at a pace that feels manageable. Our work may include nervous-system awareness, mindfulness, parts-based and experiential approaches, and clinical hypnotherapy when appropriate, with the aim of helping you feel safer, more connected to yourself, and more able to move forward.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Spencer Copland
Registered Psychotherapist, RCC, MCP
Experiences of trauma and PTSD can have a lasting impact on how you feel in your body, your emotions, and your sense of safety in the world. You might notice symptoms such as flashbacks, intrusive memories, nightmares, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, anxiety, or feeling easily overwhelmed or triggered. Trauma can also affect relationships, self-trust, and the ability to feel present or grounded in daily life.
In our work together, we’ll prioritize safety and choice at every step. Rather than pushing into distressing material too quickly, we’ll first focus on building stability, grounding, and resources to support your nervous system. When appropriate, we will gently process traumatic experiences in a way that feels contained and manageable, always guided by your readiness and capacity.
I draw from approaches such as EMDR, IFS, ACT, Mindfulness-Based CBT, and somatic-based practices, tailoring our work to your unique needs. EMDR can be especially helpful in processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity, while other approaches support regulation, self-compassion, and reconnection to self and body. Together, we’ll work toward a greater sense of safety, integration, and ease in your daily life.
I offer both in-person and virtual counselling sessions. You’re welcome to reach out or visit my website to book a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Adam Manz
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), MCP
Trauma can leave lasting imprints on the body and mind—showing up as anxiety, numbness, irritability, or a sense of being “stuck” in old patterns. In therapy, we’ll move at a pace that feels safe, helping you reconnect with a sense of stability and self-trust. My approach draws on nervous system regulation, trauma-informed care, and attachment awareness to support healing that’s both gentle and lasting—so you can begin to feel more grounded, present, and whole.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Sophia Kopelow
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
I define trauma as anything that overwhelms our nervous system's ability to cope. It's not only about the event or experience itself, but about how one perceives it. Those with a highly sensitive nervous system will likely be more impacted, and I'm passionate about empowering clients to feel more whole, integrated and accepting of themselves. My trauma- informed approach involves prioritizing safety and trust by allowing clients to have full autonomy and collaborate in the therapeutic process. I use EMDR therapy to help reprocess traumatic memories that might be keeping you stuck, and integrate a mixture of cognitive and somatic approaches to help you heal. I offer in-person, virtual or walk and talk therapy. I would love to hear from you—head to my website to book your free 20-minute consultation.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burnaby, BC
Online in Burnaby, BC
Burnaby is one of Metro Vancouver's most populous municipalities — home to Simon Fraser University and BCIT, and housing the headquarters of Electronic Arts Canada alongside major Telus offices and other technology employers — creating a therapy demand shaped by tech-sector burnout, academic stress, and a highly multicultural population that includes large Chinese, South Korean, Iranian, and South Asian communities. SFU and BCIT generate significant student mental health demand and clinical training pipelines that feed into the local therapy community. Burnaby Hospital and nearby Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster provide institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private practice community that serves residents increasingly priced out of Vancouver proper. Many Burnaby residents access the broader Metro Vancouver therapy ecosystem, and the relative proximity to Vancouver means specialist care is generally accessible.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Burnaby, BC Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Burnaby, BC average 11 years of experience and charge around $160 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (56%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (51%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$160
Accept insurance
66%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 51% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 51% | Somatic Therapy |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 43% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 29% | Christian |