People in Burnaby come to us about PTSD after many kinds of events: a serious accident, an assault, a frightening moment at work or something they saw happen to someone else. You may notice memories that push in without warning, nightmares, jumping at a slammed door, or avoiding a road or place that brings it back. A diagnosis is not needed to start.
A PTSD counsellor in Burnaby can meet you at Burnaby Square at 6th Street and 10th Avenue, at our Willingdon Avenue office in the Solo District, or at our East Burnaby office at 3292 Production Way. On days when leaving home feels hard, video sessions from anywhere in BC are an option. The free 15-minute consultation is a place to ask questions and share only what feels okay.
What PTSD therapy in Burnaby looks like
The free consultation, by phone or video, does not ask you to describe what happened. Our intake team then suggests counsellors who fit your needs, language, budget and preferred way to meet. In a first session of PTSD therapy in Burnaby, your counsellor asks how things are now, such as sleep, triggers and what helps you feel steady. You decide what to share and when.
Before any deeper work, your counsellor helps you find ways to feel grounded, like slow breathing or naming what you see in the room when a memory pulls you back. Later, when you are ready, you may work through memories a little at a time, question beliefs like 'it was my fault', and return step by step to places you have avoided. You can meet in Burnaby or by video, and switch if that feels safer.
