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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) counselling in BC

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden impact or external force causes damage to the brain. TBIs can range from mild to severe and may affect a person's physical health, cognitive abilities, emotions, and daily functioning.

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  • 2 counsellors
  • In person or online

Signs

What traumatic brain injury (TBI) can feel like

Many people notice changes after a head injury, even a mild one. It may be time to reach out when those changes keep affecting your mood, work, relationships or sense of who you are.

  • Forgetting things you used to remember easily
  • Losing your place when reading or in a conversation
  • Tiring much faster than before the injury
  • Headaches or dizziness that wear you down
  • Snapping at people over small things
  • Bright lights or noise feeling like too much
  • Sleep that is broken or does not refresh you
  • Missing the person you were before the injury

How counselling helps

What working on it together looks likeHow counselling helps

  1. Early on

    Understand the changes

    Together with your counsellor, you sort out what has changed since the injury and how it affects your mood, energy and daily life, at a pace that does not tire you out.

  2. As you go

    Cope day to day

    You practise tools for frustration, worry and low energy, such as pacing your day and mindfulness, a way of noticing the moment without judging it.

  3. Over time

    Build a new path

    You set small goals that fit your life now, rebuild confidence, and find ways to talk with family, friends or work about what you need.

Approaches

Therapies our counsellors use for traumatic brain injury (TBI)Therapies used

RelatedAnxietyDepressionSelf Esteem

Where

In person in Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver, or onlineWhere

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More about traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Rebuilding Lives: Coping with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden impact or external force causes damage to the brain. TBIs can range from mild to severe and may affect a person's physical health, cognitive abilities, emotions, and daily functioning. Recovery often looks different for each individual, depending on the nature and severity of the injury.

Causes and Symptoms of TBI

Traumatic Brain Injuries can result from a variety of incidents, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries, workplace accidents, and physical assaults. Symptoms may appear immediately or develop over time and can include:

  • Headaches and dizziness
  • Memory and concentration difficulties
  • Fatigue and sleep disturbances
  • Mood changes, irritability, or anxiety
  • Sensory sensitivities
  • Difficulty with problem-solving and decision-making
  • Challenges with communication and emotional regulation
The Impact of TBI on Individuals and Families

TBI can have a profound impact on the lives of individuals and their families. Coping with the physical, emotional, and financial challenges of TBI can be overwhelming, but there are resources and support available to help.

Coping Strategies for TBI

Coping with TBI requires a multi-faceted approach, including:

  • Medical treatment and rehabilitation
  • Psychological counselling and support
  • Developing healthy coping mechanisms and communication skills
  • Building supportive relationships and communities
How Counselling Can Help After a TBI

Counselling can play an important role in the recovery process by helping individuals and families navigate the emotional and psychological effects of a brain injury. Therapy can support clients in:

  • Managing anxiety, depression, stress, and frustration
  • Improving emotional regulation and coping skills
  • Building confidence and self-esteem during recovery
  • Strengthening communication and relationships
  • Adjusting to lifestyle changes and new challenges
  • Processing trauma related to the injury

Therapeutic Approaches for TBI Recovery

Depending on your needs, therapists may use evidence-based approaches such as:

These approaches can help individuals adapt to challenges, build resilience, and improve overall quality of life following a Traumatic Brain Injury.

Contact Us for TBI Support

At No Fear Counselling, we understand the unique challenges that can follow a Traumatic Brain Injury. Our experienced therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals and families affected by TBI.

We offer counselling services across Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Chilliwack, and online throughout Canada. Contact No Fear Counselling today to book a consultation and receive the support you need on your recovery journey.

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Counsellors who help with traumatic brain injury (TBI)Counsellors for traumatic brain injury (TBI)

  • Pashmeen Ghumman

    Counselling Therapist

    • English
    • Vancouver · Online
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  • Sharan Panesar

    Counselling Therapist

    • English
    • Burnaby · Surrey · Online
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FAQs

Common questions about traumatic brain injury (TBI) counsellingCommon questions

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  • Yes, counselling can help with the emotional side of a brain injury, such as frustration, worry, low mood and changes in how you see yourself. It works alongside your medical care and rehabilitation, not instead of it. Our counsellors may use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions, or acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which helps you live by what matters to you.

  • No, you do not need a diagnosis to start. Some people come after a clear brain injury, and others are still waiting for answers after a fall, a crash or a blow to the head. You can share as much or as little as you like, and your counsellor will work with what you notice in your daily life.

  • Your counsellor can adjust how you work together to fit how your brain works right now. That might mean a slower pace, more breaks, writing down key points, or going over ideas again next time. You decide what helps, and you can say at any point that you feel tired or overwhelmed.

  • Yes, counselling can help with the fear and memories that may follow the event that caused your injury. Our counsellors take a trauma-informed approach, which means they go at your pace and you choose what to talk about. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8, call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433), or call 911 if you are in danger.

  • Yes, you can meet online from anywhere in BC, or in person at our offices. Online sessions can help if driving, travel or busy waiting rooms are tiring after your injury. We offer a free 15-minute consultation by phone or video, and our intake team suggests counsellors who fit what you need, your language, your budget and where you want to meet.

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