Trauma Counselling Vancouver

Who is Trauma Counselling for?


Survivors of Abuse

Those who have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, whether in childhood or adulthood. Survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault.

First Responders, Public Safety and Military Personnel

Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and those who bear witness to traumatic events and emergencies in the line of duty. Those exposed to life-threatening situations, witness violence, or lose comrades.

Refugees and Displaced Persons

Refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced persons who have lived experience of displacement, loss of homeland, and exposure to violence or persecution.

Medical Trauma Survivors

Those who have experienced traumatic medical procedures, surgeries, life-threatening illnesses, medical emergencies and chronic illnesses.

Groups Most Impacted by Systemic Oppression

Racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQSIA+ folks, immigrants and Indigenous peoples who face marginalization and live with the impacts of historical, intergenerational and on-going trauma.

Survivors of Natural or Human-Made Disasters

Survivors of earthquakes, floods, wildfires, or human-made disasters such as terrorist attacks, mass shootings, or industrial accidents.

Common Symptoms of Trauma


  • Hyperarousal Hypervigilance, an exaggerated startle response, and difficulty concentrating.

  • Negative Cognition and Mood Persistent negative beliefs about oneself, others, or the world. Guilt and shame.

  • Social Withdrawal Isolation, loneliness and disconnection from community.

  • Physical Symptoms Headaches, gastrointestinal issues, chronic pain, or fatigue.

  • Intrusive Memories Flashbacks and nightmares.

  • Avoidant Behaviors Avoiding people, places, activities, or situations that remind the individual of the traumatic event. Numbing emotions through substance use.

  • Emotional Dysregulation Intense or unpredictable emotional reactions, including mood swings, irritability, anxiety, depression, or numbness.

  • Sleep Disturbances Insomnia, nightmares, or disrupted sleep patterns.

  • Difficulty with Relationships Struggles in forming or maintaining healthy relationships, fear of intimacy, difficulties with communication and emotional expression.

  • Dissociation Disconnected from oneself, one's surroundings, or one's emotions, feeling numb, spaced out, or disconnected from reality.

 

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How can Trauma Counselling Help?

 
  • Provides a Safe Space Explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences, while being heard, validated, and supported.

  • Process Traumatic Memories Make sense of traumatic experiences in a structured and supportive manner.

  • Reduce Symptoms of Trauma Alleviate symptoms such as intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, hyperarousal, and avoidant behaviors.

  • Build Coping Skills Practical skills including relaxation techniques, stress management skills, grounding exercises, and emotional regulation strategies.

  • Enhance Self-Compassion Cultivate kindness, understanding, and acceptance of self and others.

  • Rebuild Trust By fostering a therapeutic alliance built on empathy, respect, and authenticity.

  • Address Interpersonal Issues Navigate relationship challenges, set boundaries and improve communication.

  • Post-Traumatic Growth Find meaning, resilience, and rediscover strength and hope.


My rates

$160 (60 min) virtual & in-person

$210 (90 min) virtual & in-person

* 1% of revenue is donated to the Environmental Youth Alliance


 

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A therapeutic connection is an intimate and meaningful partnership. I offer a 15-minute complimentary phone consultation to determine if Fine Balance Counselling & Yoga Therapy is the right choice for you.