Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ladysmith, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
Trauma and PTSD
Gravitate Counselling Inc.
Counsellor/Therapist, MA/MC/M.Ed., RCC, CT
At Gravitate Counselling Inc., we are passionate about helping individuals and couples move toward the life they want. We are a group practice, meaning we have counsellors with different approaches and specialties so that you can find someone that's a good match for you. Not sure which counsellor to choose? Book a free matching appointment with our Clinical Director for help finding the right fit. Our counsellors are available for phone and video appointments, and we invite you to start with a free consultation so you can find the right fit. We are accepting new clients for daytime and evening appointments, and offer online booking at https://gravitatecounselling.janeapp.com/
Chanelle, Shauna or Kayla might be the right fit for you - check out their bios for more information! This is an area of specialization for Shauna.
18 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Jennifer Mussell
Counsellor/Therapist, RSW, MSc (Psyc), RCC
Jennifer is a trauma-sensitive practitioner with over two decades of experience supporting those who have experienced trauma, both individually and through intergenerational experiences. She has complemented her lived experiences with an abundance of training in supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, practicing in a culturally safe and trauma-informed way.
4 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Samantha Diminutto
Licensed Professional Counsellor, CCC, MPS-AT
Art therapy can be especially effective for helping people through trauma and with PSTD. So often our impactful negative experiences are too painful or difficult to put into words, and talk therapy just doesn't cut it. Through creative expression, we can access the deeper psyche truths and process information in a safe container together.
4 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CCC, RCC - Psychotherapist
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CT, CCC, RCC
Just because something very difficult and negatively impact-full happened to you doesn't necessarily mean you experienced trauma. Trauma is the bodies way of telling us we have not resolved a past event or period of extreme stress over time. There are steps you can take to change how past events continue to impact you today. Freedom from the past is possible.
29 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Trauma is a reaction that individuals have in response to an event that they perceive as overwhelming. Responses to trauma can be so overwhelming that completing daily tasks, such as going to work, or getting out of bed, may be a struggle. A significant symptom of trauma is feeling as if the traumatic event is still happening, sometimes, even years after the event occurred.
In therapy, we go through various stages of trauma work that help clients regain safety and wellbeing. Through experiential exercises clients have the opportunity to re-tell their story in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. I also offer multiple techniques that alleviate anxiety and help "put the brakes on" in case trauma work becomes too overwhelming.
Once clients have strategies to cope with their trauma symptoms, which may include sadness, anger, and/or dissociation, they often experience renewed hope for the future. Additionally, I help clients gain insight into their internal experiences through psychoeducation on the relationship between trauma responses and brain activity.
13 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Ajay Sahota
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy:
EMDR is a structured/manualized psychotherapy for people who have experienced trauma(s) in their life. It is different from talk therapy because the therapist uses specific detailed protocols and procedures such as the eight phases of treatment in EMDR. You do not need to know what this all means right now. Trust that there is a road map and plan to facilitate healing. There is less focus on therapist talk/interpretations. There is less focus on you speaking about trauma at depth. The progress gained is from your enhanced psychological processing. EMDR incorporates eye movements, tapping techniques, and other methods to unblock an imbalance in the brain’s information processing system. EMDR provides relief from symptoms and emotional distress as a result of trauma(s) (e.g., reducing intensity of PTSD symptoms and trauma related memories). The EMDR therapy process facilitates natural healing processes of the mind and removes blocks to healing.
9 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Creative Spirit Therapy by Kari Gundersen
Registered Psychotherapist, RTC, RYT
We used to think trauma was a car accident, a war scene, or a violent assault. But today we know the signs of post-traumatic stress are apparent in most of us. Learning how to manage the symptoms and regulate your emotions will help your life feel like yours again.
4 Years Experience