Trauma and PTSD therapists in Vancouver, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Vancouver 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
Suzanne Nievaart
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
I support folks with trauma, including trauma due to intimate partner violence.
1 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Chris Graham
Psychologist, Registered Psychologist
I believe that trauma can interrupt our ability to connect with others and can be a driver of disconnection. Therapy can help us to reestablish meaningful bonds and experience safety in connection. Book your free 20 minute meet & greet today to see if I might be the right fit for you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Clayre Sessoms
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, ATR-BC
When navigating the deep impacts of trauma and PTSD, your nervous system remains organized around survival, making the present moment feel perpetually unsafe. My Vancouver-based virtual practice approaches trauma not as a cognitive problem to be quickly "fixed," but as an embodied experience that requires slow, relational attunement. By gently listening to the protective states of your nervous system, I support you in processing stored distress and shifting out of chronic survival mode at a pace your body actually trusts.
8 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Aliya Amarshi
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD (Sociology)
Trauma lives in the body and often shapes our responses long after the event. I offer trauma-informed therapy grounded in somatic work, IFS, and gentle pacing—supporting you in feeling safer, more connected, and more in control of your healing journey.
6 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (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 Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Vanessa Fingland
Counsellor/Therapist, CCPCPR.cand, RPC-C
If you have experienced childhood trauma and are ready to work through it, I can help. You may be noticing triggers in adulthood that stem from the past, it may even be affecting your current relationships. You may be experiencing emotional flashbacks, or anxiety, a constant hypervigilance or intense anger that doesn't seem to match the situation in the moment. These are symptoms of trauma. I know it feels scary to face the past but I can help you move through it slowly and safely. I am a sensitive person too, so I can help you gently move forward in a way that feels safe for you. Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation today to see if we are a good fit.
8 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Transversality Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
Understanding our relationship with trauma is one of the keys to developing preferred narratives in our lives. Getting to know how it influences you and those around you. Exploring what tricks and tools you have in standing up to the trauma and its triggers as a way to develop an alternative path. Looking after our wounded selves and even carrying the scars with pride as definite act of compassion and power.
16 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kylie Feller
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, CCC
I use internal famoky systems therapy to help people heal trauma. This is an empirically validated approach to help not just with trauma but also a number of other mental health struggles such as addiction, anxiety, depression, and self-worth. It helps people heal by connected to and experiencing ones true self. This is a very experiential approach that is provides people with the space to do deep healing work.
10 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Romana Hrivnakova
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
Healing from trauma requires more than just talking about the past; it requires helping your nervous system feel safe in the present. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in the mental health and addiction field, I have developed a specialized focus on childhood trauma and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). I understand how early relationship wounds can leave 'parts' of you stuck in survival mode long after the danger has passed.
My approach is gentle, paced, and focused on your safety. We move beyond simple symptom management to address the deep-seated patterns formed in childhood. By combining my extensive clinical background with a compassionate, relational lens, I help you unburden these protective parts and move from a state of constant hyper-vigilance toward a life of genuine internal peace and resilience.
11 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Barchi Fojkar
Pre-Licensed Professional, Clinical Hypnotherapist
As someone who has experienced cPTSD, this is very close to my heart and I have been using hypnotherapy to deal with trauma a lot and the results are really great. Overall, I practice psychology with a holistic perspective, focusing on the whole person, heart, mind, body, and soul.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC V6B 1E8
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
PTSD/Trauma
Abby Rizzolo
Counsellor/Therapist, RCC
Trauma can impact every aspect of our lives, and you deserve time and care to release and re-ground. Whether you're needing support unravelling difficult thoughts, feelings, or memories, or wanting to process painful experiences, I'm here to slowly, safely walk through them with you. Sometimes talking through our experiences is helpful, sometimes tuning into our bodies and nervous systems is what's needed instead. I'll meet you where you're at to support your unique journey, with various ways of exploring and healing trauma.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC V6B 2V3
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
PTSD/Trauma
Daniel Keith McMath
Life Coach, PCC, MPCC
Past experiences can continue to shape how you feel, react, and relate—often without you realizing it. You might notice patterns, emotional triggers, or a sense of being stuck. This work focuses on understanding those deeper influences and helping you move forward with more clarity, stability, and control.
23 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Alex Henderson
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, B.A
The bulk of my training is in the world of trauma. My approach is a mixture of neuroscience and spirituality with an emphasis on healing and witnessing. My work around trauma is focused on shame and unburdening, with a specific interest in understanding how what we have experienced has brought us to the moment we are currently in. I have training and experience in various types experiences, including but not limited to sexual, physical, medical, emotional and complex/relational trauma. I cannot promise that the work of healing will be pleasant or easy but I do believe that it is worthwhile and I would be honoured to join you on your journey.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K9
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
PTSD/Trauma
Loralee Schultz
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc Psyc, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) CRPO & CCPA & BCACC Member
Trauma is not just a collection of painful memories from your past; it lives on dynamically in how your physical body and nervous system react to the present. Whether you are dealing with single-incident trauma or long-term complex trauma (C-PTSD), my approach focuses on creating deep, collaborative safety. Using evidence-based frameworks like EMDR, we gently process distressing memories so they finally lose their sharp emotional charge. Our goal is to de-escalate your body's survival responses, unmask childhood or societal expectations, and help you transition from a state of constant survival into a life of true self-discovery.
1 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Ashley Kabugo
Counsellor/Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
I use EMDR to help you process childhood and other traumas.
2 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
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 in Vancouver, BC V6B 1P2
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
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 in Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
PTSD/Trauma
Melanie Brooks
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP Student - Associate Therapist
Knowing how overwhelming, confusing, and exhausting traumatic experiences can be, I combine a compassionate, steady presence with evidence‑based approaches, supporting your healing with care and empathy. Let's work through making sense of your reactions and rebuild a sense of safety. We can move at a pace that feels right for you, empowering you with tools that support stability and a renewed sense of self.
0 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Nightingale Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, RCC, MSW
Trauma is both a mental and physiological experience that manifests differently for each person, and at Nightingale Counselling we approach trauma therapy with the understanding that simply acknowledging the presence of trauma and choosing to address it is already an act of profound courage. Our therapists draw from a range of evidence-based modalities including EMDR, Narrative Exposure Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, tailoring the approach to each client's unique history, cultural background, and therapeutic needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. Whether the trauma stems from abuse, a single distressing event, or a lifetime of complex relational harm, our trauma-informed team is committed to creating a safe, compassionate space where clients can begin to process the past, reduce the intrusion of painful memories, and reclaim a life that feels lighter and more fully their own.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Vancouver, BC V6H 3K2
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia
PTSD/Trauma
Ping Xu
Counsellor/Therapist, CCC, MC, MD
I provide EMDR training to support you as you process trauma.
5 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Vancouver's extreme housing affordability crisis has become a defining mental health issue, with therapists frequently addressing financial stress, housing precarity, and the grief of displacement from a city many can no longer afford to stay in. The city's large East Asian community — particularly its Chinese, Korean, Filipino, and South Asian populations — drives demand for culturally fluent therapists who can navigate family dynamics, immigration stress, and the intersection of cultural expectations with individual wellbeing. BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services provides institutional support, while Vancouver's large private therapy community is concentrated in Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Commercial Drive, and the West End. BC's expanded telehealth access makes it easier to connect with therapists across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $159 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (54%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (53%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$159
Accept insurance
71%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 53% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Somatic Therapy |
| 45% | Narrative Therapy |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 28% | Christian |