Trauma and PTSD therapists in Vancouver, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
Trauma and PTSD
Our Landing Place: Queer-Centred Mental Health
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RP, RP(q), RCT-C, RSW, MTA
Our team are trauma-informed and work from consent-based models.
8 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Erica Beauchamp
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.Ed. R.C.C.
I use a trauma informed approach to help clients recover from trauma and PTSD. This is paired with grounding tools and is done at the pace which feels most comfortable for clients. I work with all types of traumas.
15 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
Vanessa Fingland
Counsellor/Therapist, CCPCPR.cand, RPC-C
If you have experienced childhood trauma and are ready to work through it, I can help. Please contact me for a free 15 minute consultation today to see if we are a good fit.
6 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
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.
5 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Seven Vistas - Professional Life Coach and Counsellor
Counsellor/Therapist, PCC, RPC-C, NLP Master Practitioner
Trauma can get trapped in the body in incomplete states. Imagine if your muscle couldn't let go of the lactic acid that burns during a workout, now imagine that is your nervous system, emotions, mind. Sitting on the edge a trigger that can rattle you straight back to the moment it happened, or shake you down into fight, flight or freeze. It still feels real, yes, it is still real to your body and nervous system. The body and mind can be taught to re-learn about this threat, to have new responses.
21 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Kristen Bailey Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, Masters of Arts Counselling Psychology
I worked with a specialist organisation for five years with sexual trauma and abuse. During this time I also engaged in multiple trainings around how to support people through processing these sensitive issues without causing overwhelm and retraumatization , managing issues that arise from PTSD and getting to a place of more acceptance and ease.
8 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Vera Cheng
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
It is an emotional response to a distressing or disturbing experience that everyone processes trauma differently.
18 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Michelle Mann
Counsellor/Therapist, PhD, R.C.C.
I believe that each person holds his/her own key to cope with life’s challenges. Together we will work to create positive change in your life. I will help you move forward and disentangle yourself from distractive emotions, thoughts and behaviours. Trust and empathy are key elements in this work
38 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Hazel Hughes
Counsellor/Therapist, B.A., M.C.P.
Psychoeducation and skill building can be an important part of the therapeutic process as it relates to trauma. At times, symptom reduction and stabilization may take priority to ensure safety in the process.
Sessions offer the opportunity to explore traumatic memories, restructure maladaptive beliefs, learn/
implement skills for emotion regulation, and gain insight through recognizing, processing and expressing
emotions.
3 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Anna MacGillivray
Counsellor/Therapist, MCP, RCC
The aftermath of trauma can express itself in our lives in many ways. Trauma healing helps to create awareness of coping strategies and to relax the nervous system. Mindfulness and somatic techniques are used to help come back to the body and to heal.
6 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Alejs Lluis Gonzalez Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, M.Ed., R.C.C.
I work from a relational somatic approach focusing on nervous system regulation.
5 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Shannon MacGregor
Counsellor/Therapist, RTC, MTC, CLC
Past and recent painful life experiences such as adverse childhood experiences, domestic abuse,
intergenerational, racial trauma, accidents or any other distressing or disturbing events can cause psychological, emotional, spiritual, and physical trauma, often resulting in unfavorable behaviors and strategies, called coping mechanisms, to manage the emotional stress and pain. Unresolved trauma damages a person’s sense of safety, self-evaluation, as well as their ability to regulate emotions and navigate relationships with self and others. By concentrating on what’s happening in your body, you can get in touch with trauma-related energy and tension, and your natural survival instincts will take over, safely releasing pent-up energy through shaking, crying, and other forms of physical and emotional release.
16 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Julie Cochrane - Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Therapist
Hypnotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, RTT-T, CCP
If you're struggling with trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it's important to know that help is available. Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) is a powerful and effective therapy that can help you overcome the impact of trauma and PTSD, and move forward towards a happier, healthier life.
RTT works by accessing the subconscious mind to identify and reprogram negative beliefs and thought patterns that may be contributing to trauma or PTSD. Through a combination of hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and neuroscience, RTT can help you break free from the effects of trauma and develop new, positive coping strategies.
Trauma and PTSD can be incredibly difficult to cope with, but with RTT, you can begin to heal and move forward. RTT provides a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your feelings and experiences, and develop new ways of thinking and behaving that support your mental health.
Whether you're struggling with flashbacks, anxiety, depression, or other symptoms of trauma or PTSD, RTT can help. By reprogramming negative beliefs with positive, empowering ones, RTT can help you overcome the impact of trauma and PTSD and achieve lasting change.
Don't let trauma or PTSD hold you back from living a fulfilling and satisfying life. With RTT, you can gain the tools and resources you need to overcome trauma and achieve your goals. Take the first step towards a happier, healthier future today.
4 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
Trauma and PTSD
Madison Chen
Counsellor/Therapist, MCP, RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
Trauma is not an event, or a series of events. It is the painful imprint an experience, regardless of its severity, has left on your psyche and body. The devastating impact trauma have on your nervous system means that traumatic memories often feel fragmented, bizarre, unprocessed, and terrifyingly current. In session, we try to "piece it all together," while simultaneously calming and comforting our bodies and mind. Slowly, gently, and surely, our bodies can heal from trauma, making you whole as you are meant to be.
2 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, RCC, CCC, ATR-P
At Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy, we specialize in providing dedicated support for individuals navigating Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We offer a comprehensive approach to trauma recovery, incorporating evidence-based modalities such as Trauma-Informed Stabilization Technique, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Somatic Experiencing to promote healing and resilience.
Our therapists are trained to create a safe and compassionate space where clients can explore their traumatic experiences, process difficult emotions, and work towards reclaiming their sense of safety and empowerment. We understand the profound impact of trauma on the mind and body and tailor our therapeutic interventions to address the complex interplay between emotional, physical, and psychological responses to trauma.
By drawing on Trauma-Informed Stabilization Technique, we support clients in developing grounding strategies, enhancing emotional regulation, and fostering a sense of stability as they navigate the healing process. Additionally, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing techniques help individuals address trauma stored in the body, promoting a deeper understanding of somatic responses and facilitating the release of stored tension and stress.
Our approach to trauma recovery is collaborative, client-centered, and holistic, focusing on promoting self-awareness, self-regulation, and integration of traumatic experiences. We support clients in building resilience, developing coping skills, and fostering a greater sense of agency and empowerment in their journey towards healing and recovery.
We are dedicated to providing trauma-informed care that honors the unique experiences and needs of each individual. Our goal is to create a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment where clients can feel heard, validated, and supported as they work towards reclaiming their sense of self and moving towards a life of greater peace and wholeness.
9 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Bethany Rooker
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), MCP
While I specialize in eating disorder and body image counselling, I often work with clients to heal painful areas of trauma in their lives. I believe the core of trauma healing comes from safe and supportive relationships. I am committed to creating a safe space for my clients to process their past, develop new coping skills, and work towards building a strong and confident future.
2 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Veronica Chase Coaching and Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, RPC, CCPCP
Trauma can show up in unhealthy ways if unprocessed. This can lead to dysfunctional relationships in your life as well as with yourself.
7 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Huda Sajjad
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MA MSc RCC
I have had the privilege of supporting numerous clients who have confronted profound challenges related to trauma and are navigating the enduring impact it has left on their lives. My primary focus is on alleviating the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from these experiences and guiding individuals toward a path of healing. Together, we work towards fostering a sense of safety and embarking on a journey towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
3 Years Experience