Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Courtenay, BC
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HSP
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) means your nervous system is finely tuned to the world around you—which can feel both like a gift and a source of constant, physical exhaustion. You process information deeply, feel emotions intensely, and are hyper-aware of environmental stimuli, subtle shifts in rooms, and other people's energy. In a fast-paced world, this often leaves you stuck in chronic overwhelm, fighting off high anxiety, and turning to perfectionism or people-pleasing just to feel safe and manage the sensory overload.I provide specialized, neurodivergent-friendly counselling support for Highly Sensitive Persons looking to thrive rather than just survive. Because an HSP's mind and body are so deeply connected, traditional talk therapy can sometimes feel like it only scratches the surface. We utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to untangle the self-doubt, loud inner critics, and boundary challenges that HSPs often face. Crucially, we integrate somatic practices, tailored breathing exercises, and targeted visual exercises. By pairing these with neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting, we can look beneath the surface to safely access, process, and release the accumulated physical weight of overstimulation and hidden emotional blocks right where they are held in your nervous system.You do not have to apologize for feeling deeply or hide your sensitivity behind a mask of high-achievement. Together, we will help you slow down, honor your unique traits, and build practical, everyday tools so you can move out of burnout and step into an aligned, intentional way of living. Along with individual therapy, I offer supportive group therapy spaces where you can connect with others who truly understand the experience of navigating the world with a deeply feeling heart and mind.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Courtenay, BC
Online in Courtenay, BC
HSP
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
From one highly sensitive person to another, it can be a crazy world out there. Two things that I've found helpful:
1st, resiliency training: Although our bodies can react to things that other people might brush off, Somatic Experiencing can help build up our ability to settle our stress and activation levels. That party might still be uncomfortably loud, but it's more tolerable when you have confidence that you can quickly find comfort again once you leave.
2nd: Boundary training and asking for what you want: As we get better at knowing what would help us feel more comfortable, and better at asking for it, we can start to re-shape our environment to feel better. Then as we feel better, and as our loved ones know how to help us, we are more resourceful, more able to connect with others, and more able to be the people we want to be in the world.
11 Years Experience
Online in Courtenay, BC (Online Only)
HSP
Rachael Burnett
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Do you often feel more deeply affected by your environment, emotions, or the energy around you than others seem to be? Moving through the world with heightened sensitivity can sometimes bring feelings of isolation, exhaustion, or shame. Please know that you are not "broken", and you are not alone. Your capacity to feel deeply is a profound part of who you are. Together, we can honor your emotional experience instead of fighting it. Together we will work to replace self-judgment with radical kindness, learning how to protect your energy and care for your nervous system. Therapy can offer a quiet, grounding space to process the weight of the world and find ways to feel more at home in your own skin. Your sensitivity is a valuable part of your human experience, and you deserve a space where it is fully understood and respected.
1 Years Experience
Online in Courtenay, BC (Online Only)
HSP
Kendra Anselmo Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Being highly sensitive can mean experiencing emotions, relationships, and the world around you with greater depth and intensity. Therapy can help you understand your sensitivity as a strength, explore the experiences that shaped your responses, and build tools for emotional regulation, self-trust, and honoring your needs without shame.
7 Years Experience
Online in Courtenay, BC
HSP
Rebecca Bonham
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, MPS, MTS
Many of us learned that our sensitivity was a problem, a pain, or something that made us "too much," "too needy," or "too intense." At the same time, we also learned that others with high needs were happy to use us as a sponge for their pain, big feelings, and needs, resulting in overwhelm, loss of self, and burnout for these naturally empathic souls. Together we can explore the ways your sensitivity and empathy have impacted your relationships and your identity. We'll work together to help you heal your attachment wounds, practice healthy boundaries, and practice self-compassion and self care so that you can better access the incredible gifts of your sensitive nature - your wisdom and insight, a healthier expression of empathy, and deep wells of creativity!
10 Years Experience
Online in Courtenay, BC
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Courtenay, BC Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Courtenay, BC average 9 years of experience and charge around $163 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Internal Family Systems (IFS) (61%), Somatic Therapy (53%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (51%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$163
Accept insurance
73%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 53% | Somatic Therapy |
| 51% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 49% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 12% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Buddhist |