Find a trauma therapist in Vancouver, in person or online. 6 of our counsellors there help with trauma.
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How it works
Every counsellor on this page helps with trauma. Three steps, no pressure.
A 15-minute call or video chat with our intake team. Tell us what is going on, in your own words.
15 minutes by phone or video, free.
We suggest counsellors who fit what you need, your language, your budget and where you want to meet.
We suggest counsellors who fit.
Meet in person in Vancouver, or online from anywhere in BC.
In person or online.
Offices
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1125 Howe St, Suite 610, Vancouver, BC
666 Burrard St, Suite 655, Vancouver, BC
555 W 12th Ave, Suite 470, Vancouver, BC
1285 W Broadway, Suite 620, Vancouver, BC
What we help with
About
People in Vancouver come to us after one sudden event that left them shaken, such as a crash on the way to work, a break-in, a fall or a frightening moment on the job. Afterward, you may feel on edge in places that used to feel fine, lose focus at work or snap at people you love. Some people mostly feel numb. If these reactions linger or keep getting in the way of sleep, work or family, talking with someone may help.
For acute trauma therapy in Vancouver, you can meet a counsellor downtown on Howe or Burrard, near 12th and Cambie, or on Grant Street in East Vancouver. Video sessions work from anywhere in BC too. The free 15-minute consultation is a good place to start.
The free consultation by phone or video lets you say what you need without describing the event itself. Our intake team then suggests counsellors who fit your needs, language, budget and the place you want to meet. In a first session of trauma counselling in Vancouver, your counsellor may ask how your days have changed and what helps you feel a little calmer. You decide what to share and when.
Later sessions may include ways to settle your body when a sound, smell or place brings the event back, such as naming what you can see around you. Once you feel steadier, your counsellor can help you put the memory into words at a pace you choose, and many people find it then feels less raw. You might also plan a gradual return to a route, a task or a place you have been avoiding. You can meet at a Vancouver office or by video if staying home feels safer.
Acute trauma refers to the difficulties experienced following a singular, overwhelming incident. Most people experience some traumatic event in their lifetime.
Acute Trauma counselling in BCReviews
Reviews from clients across BC, not only from Vancouver.
Everything was easy. The intake, the appointments and the therapist was very, very helpful!
Ofir has an incredible technique that helps us understand each other in a way that we have not been able to in the past.
Lima is warm, personable and caring. She listens and asks thoughtful questions. I'm a fan.
I needed an outside perspective on a major decision; the 'concierge' helped match me up with a lovely Cathrine.
The support ive been receiving after my accident has been very helpful so far. I feel heard and shes helping me understand the emotions ive been having.
I had good experience and could express my emotions easily despite my first time ever going to counseling.
I had a very positive experience with Magdalena Mocarski. She is warm, understanding, and easy to talk to.
Svetlana is an exceptional counsellor. She helped me through one of the most difficult periods of my life with kindness, professionalism, and genuine care.
In my experience, Ofir Vaisman is unusually quick to suggest unique and actionable steps towards issues.
I recently started my counseling sessions with her, and I am truly satisfied with her approach and understanding.
I had a very good ,sensitive understanding about my issue through counselling with Afsah . She has intellectual, patientful approach towards handling people during counselling.
Aman was amazing and supported me through a very difficult time. Highly recommended.
FAQs
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Yes, you can meet a counsellor who helps with trauma at our Vancouver offices: on Howe Street, in the Electra Building and Park Place on Burrard Street, near 12th and Cambie, and on Grant Street in East Vancouver. If coming in feels like too much some days, you can meet by video from anywhere in BC instead. Our intake team can suggest a counsellor at the location that suits you.
No, you do not have to describe the event in your first session, or until you feel ready. The first meeting is often about how you are coping now, what feels hard and what helps you feel safe. Your counsellor works at your pace and helps you feel steady before any deeper work. You can share as much or as little as you like.
You can reach out whenever it feels right, whether the event happened recently or some time ago. Some people contact us soon after something frightening, while others reach out once they notice their reactions are not easing. There is no wrong time to start, and you do not need to be at a breaking point to talk with someone.
Many extended health plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellors and Canadian Certified Counsellors (RCC/CCC), so check your own plan to see what it includes. Our team includes Registered Clinical Counsellors, and we offer sliding scale rates for eligible people. Our fees and funding page explains your options, and our intake team can help you find a counsellor who fits your budget.
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. Counselling is not an emergency service, so please do not wait for a session when you need help now. Once you are safe, a counsellor at one of our Vancouver offices or by video can support you with what comes next.
