Trauma-Informed Therapy is not one specific kind of therapy. Still, it is rather a way of delivering therapy services based on the understanding that a person can be negatively affected by trauma for years in the ways they think, feel, interact with others, and physically.
What it helps with
How it works
Early on
Your counsellor explains each step and asks what helps you feel safe. Together you notice how past stress may still show up in your body, sleep or relationships.
As you go
You try grounding and mindfulness tools, like naming five things you can see or slowing your breath. You practise them in sessions and in daily life.
Over time
When you feel steady, you may look at what happened, only if and when you choose. You and your counsellor decide together how long to keep going.
Not sure? A free consultation can help you choose.
Where
About
Trauma-Informed Therapy is not one specific kind of therapy. Still, it is rather a way of delivering therapy services based on the understanding that a person can be negatively affected by trauma for years in the ways they think, feel, interact with others, and physically. The aim of such a therapy is to create a secure and empowering environment for people to recover without being judgmental. At No Fear Counselling, our therapists apply principles of trauma-informed therapy to help people feel accepted and empowered in their recovery process.
Every person has his/her own story of trauma, and therefore, the therapy process depends on the specific situation and goals of each person. In contrast to traditional therapies, which try to answer the question "What is wrong with you?", Trauma-Informed Counselling tries to understand "What happened to you?".
In Trauma-Informed Therapy, it is known that trauma not only affects the mind but the body, emotions, and relationships as well. Therapists view problems with behavior and emotions that result from trauma not as weakness on the part of the client but as adaptations to the overwhelming experience. The client learns how trauma continues to influence his or her life without any added shame or self-blame.
The aspect of safety is very crucial in Trauma-Informed Counselling. Therapists practice collaborative work with clients, offering choices, respecting, and empowering clients through the whole process of counselling. Trusting in a therapist leads to developing emotional regulation and building up resilience.
A number of evidence-based methods can be applied in Trauma-Informed Therapy according to the specific requirements of individual clients. Grounding techniques, mindfulness, emotional regulation, cognitive skills, body awareness, and other methods aimed at treating trauma can be used during the therapy.
Therapists do not require clients to confront their traumas before they are ready for that but instead concentrate on creating a safe environment, establishing a trusting relationship, and developing coping mechanisms for clients first.
Trauma-Informed Therapy can help people:
Trauma-Informed Therapy could be helpful for individuals with:
It could also assist those who wish to feel safer, develop emotional resilience, and understand how past experiences impact their current life.
Through our therapy sessions at No Fear Counselling, we employ the concept of Trauma-Informed Therapy to offer you client-centred therapy that is understanding and respectful of your experience. At No Fear Counselling, we move at your pace and provide a safe place for you to explore your experiences.
In accordance with your needs, Trauma-Informed counselling can be employed together with EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, CBT, or Mindfulness. We offer both online and in-person counselling services throughout Canada.
Healing starts from feeling secure, supported, and understood. Trauma-Informed Therapy can be very useful for building up your resilience, increasing your emotional health, and taking steps into the future confidently.
No Fear Counselling provides Trauma-Informed Counselling services in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, Victoria, Kelowna, Penticton, and online throughout Canada.
Book your consultation and start your healing journey with Trauma-Informed Therapy.
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FAQs
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Trauma-informed therapy is a way of offering counselling, not one single method. Your counsellor understands that hard experiences can affect how you think, feel, sleep and relate to others for a long time. They see these reactions as ways you adapted to get through something overwhelming, not as weakness. Sessions focus on safety, choice and working together.
No, you decide what to share and when. Your counsellor goes at your pace and helps you feel steady, with tools like grounding and breathing, before any deeper work. You can pause or change direction at any time. 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.
Trauma-informed counselling is a way of working, while cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a specific method. CBT helps you look at your thoughts and actions and try new ways to respond. A trauma-informed counsellor may use CBT tools, mindfulness or narrative therapy, but shapes them around your sense of safety and your choices.
Yes, you can meet in person or online from anywhere in BC. Many people find it easier to feel safe at home, while others prefer a calm office. If you choose video, your counsellor can help you plan a quiet, private space and a gentle way to settle after each session.
It may be. Many extended health plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellors and Canadian Certified Counsellors (RCC/CCC), so check your own plan. Our team includes RCCs, and we offer sliding scale rates for eligible people. You can find more details on our fees and funding page.
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