Trauma and PTSD therapists in Gibsons, BC
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Gibsons, 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
Pegah Behbehani
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor
My counselling style is influenced by trauma-informed therapy, strength-based therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), AEDP, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Bowen Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and EMDR, Hakomi therapy, IFS therapy.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gibsons, BC
Online in Gibsons, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Fiona Matalon
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
Trauma is not what happened to us but how our nervous system responded to it. With my clients I work through trauma from a holistic perspective that includes somatic, emotional and spiritual work. Processing our trauma in a safe, non judgemental space allows us to live more integrated and fulfilled lives.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gibsons, BC
Online in Gibsons, 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
In-Person Near Gibsons, BC
Online in Gibsons, BC
PTSD/Trauma
Cayla Townes, Memento Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC
Trauma isn’t just about what happened to you—it’s also about what your mind and body had to do to survive. You may find yourself stuck in patterns of avoidance, shutdown, overreactivity, or people-pleasing, and wonder why you can’t “just move on.” That’s because trauma imprints itself deep in the nervous system and in implicit emotional memory—parts of the brain that don’t respond to logic or willpower alone. In therapy, we won’t just talk about your trauma; we’ll gently engage the parts of you still holding onto it. Using experiential approaches and memory reconsolidation, we create the conditions for those painful emotional learnings to be updated, so your system no longer reacts as if the past is still happening. With compassion and care, we’ll work toward healing that feels real and lasting—not just managed.
15 Years Experience
Online in Gibsons, 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
In-Person Near Gibsons, BC
Online in Gibsons, BC
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 Gibsons, BC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Candice Seligman
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, DVATI, CCC
Trauma can show up as persistent anxiety, emotional overwhelm, feeling shutdown, difficulty trusting yourself or others, numbness, hypervigilance, or feeling stuck in patterns that seem rooted in the past. I focus on working with CPTSD, complex and developmental trauma, including childhood and relational trauma, rather than acute single-incident trauma such as recent accidents or medical emergencies. I work somatically, trauma-informed, and with the nervous system, inner child, and energy field in mind to help release the deeper roots of trauma responses. My focus is compassionate, root-cause healing that supports safety in your body, integration of painful experiences, and movement toward greater freedom and wholeness.
6 Years Experience
Online in Gibsons, BC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dena Marie Counselling & EMDR Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, MEd, RCC
Flashbacks that pull you out of the present, feeling on guard even when nothing's wrong, memories that still feel too close no matter how much time has passed — trauma can leave you stuck in survival mode long after the danger is gone. Using EMDR, I gently help you process distressing memories that feel overwhelming or "stuck," so your brain can reframe these experiences instead of letting them keep dominating your thoughts, emotions, or reactions. Clients often notice fewer triggers, greater emotional regulation, and a stronger sense of safety, control, and resilience in everyday life.
4 Years Experience
Online in Gibsons, BC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Linda Szeto
Therapist, RCC, CCC
Trauma can affect nearly every part of your life, from how safe you feel in the world to how you experience emotions, relate to others, and see yourself. Flashbacks, body memories, nightmares, and hypervigilance can leave you feeling unsafe, overwhelmed, or constantly on edge. You might struggle to relax, feel hijacked by emotions or physical sensations, find that the past keeps intruding on the present, or feel emotionally numb, disconnected, or unable to feel much of anything. My approach draws on EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and somatic approaches to help you process traumatic experiences and work through the emotions and body responses that remain. Therapy is collaborative and paced to your needs, with the goal of helping you feel safer in yourself, experience greater emotional freedom, and have more room for connection, enjoyment, and the life you want to live.
1 Years Experience
Online in Gibsons, BC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Natalie V. Bochenska
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCAT, Certified Somatic Practitioner
Trauma can affect how you experience your body, emotions, relationships, and sense of safety long after difficult events have passed. I specialize in trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy, helping clients understand survival responses and gently process experiences that may feel unresolved. Through body awareness, parts work, and relational approaches, we work toward greater regulation, self-trust, and connection with yourself.
6 Years Experience
Online in Gibsons, BC (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Gibsons, BC Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Gibsons, 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) (59%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (57%), and Somatic Therapy (51%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$161
Accept insurance
68%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 57% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 51% | Somatic Therapy |
| 51% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 45% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 42% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 54% | Men |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 29% | Christian |