Anna Laura Bruns
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Available both in-person and online
5941 Nelson Rd Nanaimo, BC V9T
Let's Connect (579) 503-9546
Do you struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Do you find yourself putting your needs last, just trying to get through the day? Do you wonder if life is supposed to feel better than this?
Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, uncertain, and emotionally exhausted as they try to manage relationships, work, parenthood, loss, and major life changes. When trauma, grief, or chronic stress go unprocessed, your nervous system can stay stuck in survival mode - making it hard to feel calm, connected, or like yourself.
I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
My work centers on nervous system regulation and deep emotional restoration. I specialize in trauma processing, inner child work, parts work, somatic experiencing, and nervous system regulation. My approach is holistic and individualized.
We start by building safety and connection, helping you understand your nervous system and your story. From there, we gently address unresolved trauma and wounded inner parts using empirically validated and somatic approaches so you can feel more whole, connected, and like yourself again.
Book a free consultation, and let’s take the first step together!
Call or Email Anna Laura Bruns now for a free 15 minute consultation - (579) 503-9546
Let's Connect (579) 503-9546
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa, Wire Anna Laura Bruns
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RCC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 10005718 Anna Laura Bruns
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Yorkville University, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2019
- Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 10005718 / 2019
- Certificate from Jennifer Moes, Reiki Master/Teacher Level 2 Reiki Training / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Anna Laura Bruns
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (579) 503-9546
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Anna Laura Bruns
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RCC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (579) 503-9546
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
I also speak
German
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
I also speak
German
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Energy Psychology
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Anna Laura Bruns
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (579) 503-9546