Somatic Therapists in Bowen Island, BC
Sometimes life just feels bad. Terrible things happen, people hurt us or we make mistakes we regret. Trying to work things out alone is often our first choice, and yet there can be points where we realize that it might be good to get some help and another perspective. It's possible to live life with less stress and burnout, more choice and control over your reactions and emotions, better communication skills, and more clarity and understanding about what's going on and why. Therapy can help you feel like you're back in the driver's seat of your life, heading towards a life that has more joy, meaning and self-acceptance.
Sometimes life just feels bad. Terrible things happen, people hurt us or we make mistakes we regret. Trying to work things out alone is often our first choice, and yet there can be points where we realize that it might be good to get some help and another perspective. It's possible to live life with less stress and burnout, more choice and control over your reactions and emotions, better communication skills, and more clarity and understanding about what's going on and why. Therapy can help you feel like you're back in the driver's seat of your life, heading towards a life that has more joy, meaning and self-acceptance.
Compassionate Resolutions Counselling & Education
Counsellor, MTC, RTC
2 Endorsed
Bowen Island, BC V0N
Sessions generally invite somatic (body-based) present tense awareness, self-compassion practices and support for identifying your inner and outer resources.
I provide transpersonal counselling psychology sessions for individuals, couples, and groups locally, internationally, in-person and online. I guide people to discover compassionate resolutions to their current concerns by integrating contemplative practices from the world's wisdom traditions with leading-edge psychotherapeutic approaches. Having witnessed firsthand the transformations of hundreds of people, I can attest to the capacity of the human soul to transform traumatic losses, transitions, or crises into a sense of greater peace, clarity, and personal agency, when met with presence, empathy, and unconditional acceptance.
Sessions generally invite somatic (body-based) present tense awareness, self-compassion practices and support for identifying your inner and outer resources.
I provide transpersonal counselling psychology sessions for individuals, couples, and groups locally, internationally, in-person and online. I guide people to discover compassionate resolutions to their current concerns by integrating contemplative practices from the world's wisdom traditions with leading-edge psychotherapeutic approaches. Having witnessed firsthand the transformations of hundreds of people, I can attest to the capacity of the human soul to transform traumatic losses, transitions, or crises into a sense of greater peace, clarity, and personal agency, when met with presence, empathy, and unconditional acceptance.
Welcome! I value upholding compassion, patience, understanding, and accountability in all my sessions. I have a special interest in working with young adults on topics relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationship dynamics, identity development, and relationship with self.
Welcome! I value upholding compassion, patience, understanding, and accountability in all my sessions. I have a special interest in working with young adults on topics relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationship dynamics, identity development, and relationship with self.
Gabor Mate) CBT, Somatic Approaches with a profound respect for diverse wisdom traditions of this land.
I offer gentle, holistic counselling that treats the whole person and considers the connection of the mind/body/spirit. When we feel a disconnect to any aspects of our self it is often experienced as stress, fear, anxiety, depression, anger. Counselling and guidance can support your journey back to wholeness.
Gabor Mate) CBT, Somatic Approaches with a profound respect for diverse wisdom traditions of this land.
I offer gentle, holistic counselling that treats the whole person and considers the connection of the mind/body/spirit. When we feel a disconnect to any aspects of our self it is often experienced as stress, fear, anxiety, depression, anger. Counselling and guidance can support your journey back to wholeness.
I am a trauma informed Registered Counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with over 15 years experience working with couples, individuals and families.
I specialize in relationship counselling, trauma and grief and loss, however, my practice encompasses much more. I offer a very heart centered, calm and present approach to my clients. I have studied how stress interferes with our nervous system and can lead us to respond from instinct and reactivity rather then from a place of calm and presence.
I am a trauma informed Registered Counsellor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with over 15 years experience working with couples, individuals and families.
I specialize in relationship counselling, trauma and grief and loss, however, my practice encompasses much more. I offer a very heart centered, calm and present approach to my clients. I have studied how stress interferes with our nervous system and can lead us to respond from instinct and reactivity rather then from a place of calm and presence.
Located in North Vancouver and Online. Benchmark Counselling Group is the passionate creation of dedicated registered therapeutic counsellors. We have spent well over a decade helping people develop new skills and learn about themselves in an environment that is safe, caring and challenging. We are committed to supporting individuals, families, teens and couples to live more fulfilling lives! We are client-centered counselling therapists who take an integrative and holistic approach to anxiety, stress, parenting issues, grief and loss, couples issues, anger, and trauma.
Located in North Vancouver and Online. Benchmark Counselling Group is the passionate creation of dedicated registered therapeutic counsellors. We have spent well over a decade helping people develop new skills and learn about themselves in an environment that is safe, caring and challenging. We are committed to supporting individuals, families, teens and couples to live more fulfilling lives! We are client-centered counselling therapists who take an integrative and holistic approach to anxiety, stress, parenting issues, grief and loss, couples issues, anger, and trauma.
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I integrate an attachment lens to help clients explore how relational patterns impact emotional well-being and behaviours, while integrating somatic awareness for nervous system regulation.
Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a counsellor who aims to support the experience of being human with therapeutic, evidence-based approaches in counselling. If you are struggling with life's circumstances, managing emotions, navigating change, relational challenges or you want to better understand yourself, I will bring an open mind and curiosity to accompany you in your process of self-discovery.
I integrate an attachment lens to help clients explore how relational patterns impact emotional well-being and behaviours, while integrating somatic awareness for nervous system regulation.
Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a counsellor who aims to support the experience of being human with therapeutic, evidence-based approaches in counselling. If you are struggling with life's circumstances, managing emotions, navigating change, relational challenges or you want to better understand yourself, I will bring an open mind and curiosity to accompany you in your process of self-discovery.
I am an RCC and somatic attachment psychotherapist with the BCACC.
I have experience working with individuals with childhood trauma, individuals experiencing domestic violence, and individuals living with anxiety, depression, and self-harm. I specialize in adult ADHD. These experiences have all come together to ignite a deep appreciation for the power of community and the importance of connection.
I am an RCC and somatic attachment psychotherapist with the BCACC.
I have experience working with individuals with childhood trauma, individuals experiencing domestic violence, and individuals living with anxiety, depression, and self-harm. I specialize in adult ADHD. These experiences have all come together to ignite a deep appreciation for the power of community and the importance of connection.
When life feels like a series of fires to put out, finding your own path can feel impossible. Together, we will look at the patterns, lower the noise, and help you return to yourself...
Through the lens of Bowen Family Systems Theory, I invite clients to get curious about the family patterns that shape their struggles. In a calm, reflective space, we slow down, grow awareness, and build the clarity and resilience needed to respond to life with greater freedom and intention.
When life feels like a series of fires to put out, finding your own path can feel impossible. Together, we will look at the patterns, lower the noise, and help you return to yourself...
Through the lens of Bowen Family Systems Theory, I invite clients to get curious about the family patterns that shape their struggles. In a calm, reflective space, we slow down, grow awareness, and build the clarity and resilience needed to respond to life with greater freedom and intention.
You deserve a soft landing where you can express the unexpressed and explore the things that make you human. My intention is to assist you with accessing your deeper truth and authentic self - helping you find your way back home to you. My approach is to care for the soul with loving compassion and create a safe and supportive environment where you can improve your relationship with self and others. I use a trauma-informed approach and work with folks holistically on varying issues (anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, grief, burnout) to bring healing, understanding, and hope.
You deserve a soft landing where you can express the unexpressed and explore the things that make you human. My intention is to assist you with accessing your deeper truth and authentic self - helping you find your way back home to you. My approach is to care for the soul with loving compassion and create a safe and supportive environment where you can improve your relationship with self and others. I use a trauma-informed approach and work with folks holistically on varying issues (anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, trauma, grief, burnout) to bring healing, understanding, and hope.
resourcing, regulating, etc; Somatic or EMDR to process memories; Sensate Focus for sexual anxiety.
Have you been to counselling and know the ropes, or are ready to continue the inner work you have been doing? Being able to identify and name your emotions and sensations are the groundwork for processing traumatic experience's. Moving forward in one’s healing journey often has ups, downs and what can feel like ‘slow’ progress. Finding the pace that is best for all your parts is what we do. Once you are identify your goal, usually by 3rd session, we go back to that goal each session. No worries if you realize you need to change your goal(s); Consent is ongoing.
resourcing, regulating, etc; Somatic or EMDR to process memories; Sensate Focus for sexual anxiety.
Have you been to counselling and know the ropes, or are ready to continue the inner work you have been doing? Being able to identify and name your emotions and sensations are the groundwork for processing traumatic experience's. Moving forward in one’s healing journey often has ups, downs and what can feel like ‘slow’ progress. Finding the pace that is best for all your parts is what we do. Once you are identify your goal, usually by 3rd session, we go back to that goal each session. No worries if you realize you need to change your goal(s); Consent is ongoing.
Drawing on approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, Narrative, Somatic and Attachment-based work, I help you process difficult experiences, better understand yourself, regulate emotions and develop practical skills that support long-term healing and resilience.
Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, ADHD, Substance Use and Addiction, Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges or Major Life Transitions can change the way you see yourself and the world around you. You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or trapped in patterns you can't seem to break. With over 16 years of experience in mental health and addictions, I help adults understand the roots of these struggles, heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Drawing on approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, Narrative, Somatic and Attachment-based work, I help you process difficult experiences, better understand yourself, regulate emotions and develop practical skills that support long-term healing and resilience.
Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, ADHD, Substance Use and Addiction, Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges or Major Life Transitions can change the way you see yourself and the world around you. You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or trapped in patterns you can't seem to break. With over 16 years of experience in mental health and addictions, I help adults understand the roots of these struggles, heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Hello and welcome. I'm Sarah, my practice is focused on individual adults. I support people who are seeking space to reflect, understand their patterns, and develop steadier ways of coping. Curiosity and self-inquiry are key parts of this work — they help you explore your inner world and make meaningful shifts at your own pace.
I work with clients seeking support with a variety of concerns in addition to specific supports with neurodivergence and perimenopause support. I also work with veterans, first responders and journalists — people who often carry complex stories of responsibility, resilience, and moral strain.
Hello and welcome. I'm Sarah, my practice is focused on individual adults. I support people who are seeking space to reflect, understand their patterns, and develop steadier ways of coping. Curiosity and self-inquiry are key parts of this work — they help you explore your inner world and make meaningful shifts at your own pace.
I work with clients seeking support with a variety of concerns in addition to specific supports with neurodivergence and perimenopause support. I also work with veterans, first responders and journalists — people who often carry complex stories of responsibility, resilience, and moral strain.
I am also trained in Jungian psychodynamic work and somatic processing.
I have immense gratitude to be a psychotherapist for over thirty years and still feel a sense of awe in the strength and resilience and wisdom inherent in each person I meet. My role as a psychotherapist is to help you access the wisdom inside you so that you may heal from what has prevented you from being in a place of peace and contentment in yourself. Together we will transform loss, trauma, and life transitions into new hope and possibilities. It's about bringing more joy and creativity into each day and having more presence in all the moments of your life. As a seasoned therapist, I am ready to be with you on this journey.
I am also trained in Jungian psychodynamic work and somatic processing.
I have immense gratitude to be a psychotherapist for over thirty years and still feel a sense of awe in the strength and resilience and wisdom inherent in each person I meet. My role as a psychotherapist is to help you access the wisdom inside you so that you may heal from what has prevented you from being in a place of peace and contentment in yourself. Together we will transform loss, trauma, and life transitions into new hope and possibilities. It's about bringing more joy and creativity into each day and having more presence in all the moments of your life. As a seasoned therapist, I am ready to be with you on this journey.
My main therapeutic modality is Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), it is a combination of attachment-based relational work (with you and me as the model), with somatic emotional experiencing.
You are a deep thinker, a seeker of truth, and you yearn for a life filled with meaning and authenticity. Whether you're exploring your sexual identity, navigating complex relationships, or seeking to understand your emotional patterns, you’ve likely felt the tension between your desires and the limitations placed on you by unconscious drives or societal expectations. You’re ready to break free from these constraints and live your fullest, most liberated life.
My main therapeutic modality is Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), it is a combination of attachment-based relational work (with you and me as the model), with somatic emotional experiencing.
You are a deep thinker, a seeker of truth, and you yearn for a life filled with meaning and authenticity. Whether you're exploring your sexual identity, navigating complex relationships, or seeking to understand your emotional patterns, you’ve likely felt the tension between your desires and the limitations placed on you by unconscious drives or societal expectations. You’re ready to break free from these constraints and live your fullest, most liberated life.
Welcome! I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment. I have extensive training and experience working with adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma (of physical, combat, emotional, and/or sexual nature) survivors, inter-generational trauma survivors, immigrants and individuals navigating various life transitions, and individuals suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Emotional regulation difficulties, Substance use problems, and/or PTSD. I also work closely with Indigenous communities and in the past I served on reserve as a clinician.
Welcome! I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment. I have extensive training and experience working with adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma (of physical, combat, emotional, and/or sexual nature) survivors, inter-generational trauma survivors, immigrants and individuals navigating various life transitions, and individuals suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Emotional regulation difficulties, Substance use problems, and/or PTSD. I also work closely with Indigenous communities and in the past I served on reserve as a clinician.
Hey, life can feel really hard at times, I know. I really do. And although you're inherently wise and strong, you don't have to do it alone. We're stronger—and life is richer—in connection to ourselves and others. If relationships feel challenging or impossible; you're going through a life change, be it palpable or the kind you can't quite put your finger on; or life just doesn't feel like you thought or imagined it would... I'm so glad you're here. It would be my honour to work with you to see how we can bring you in alignment with the goals and dreams you have for your life!
Hey, life can feel really hard at times, I know. I really do. And although you're inherently wise and strong, you don't have to do it alone. We're stronger—and life is richer—in connection to ourselves and others. If relationships feel challenging or impossible; you're going through a life change, be it palpable or the kind you can't quite put your finger on; or life just doesn't feel like you thought or imagined it would... I'm so glad you're here. It would be my honour to work with you to see how we can bring you in alignment with the goals and dreams you have for your life!
I will also weave in somatic practices and DBT for emotional regulation as I believe you cannot assess your mind without connecting to your body.
Are you feeling hopeless, anxious, and stuck in your relationship? You may be struggling with codependency, avoidance, or trauma related symptoms that are inhibiting your ability to connect. The times we feel the most stuck, heart-broken, and unfulfilled are the best times to dive into the psychological work. You're deepest wounds are rising to the surface waiting to be tended to. If you're feeling nervous, you're not alone! I am the owner of a virtual group practice, where I have seen hundreds of clients. I would like you be part of these success stories as I lead you towards self-empowerment and emotional freedom.
I will also weave in somatic practices and DBT for emotional regulation as I believe you cannot assess your mind without connecting to your body.
Are you feeling hopeless, anxious, and stuck in your relationship? You may be struggling with codependency, avoidance, or trauma related symptoms that are inhibiting your ability to connect. The times we feel the most stuck, heart-broken, and unfulfilled are the best times to dive into the psychological work. You're deepest wounds are rising to the surface waiting to be tended to. If you're feeling nervous, you're not alone! I am the owner of a virtual group practice, where I have seen hundreds of clients. I would like you be part of these success stories as I lead you towards self-empowerment and emotional freedom.
Together, we'll explore the patterns beneath what you're experiencing, often rooted in attachment and nervous system responses, using both practical tools and somatic awareness to help you build lasting self-trust and inner safety.
You've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from yourself, unsure how to move forward. I support women in slowing down, understanding what's beneath the overwhelm, and reconnecting with themselves.
Together, we'll explore the patterns beneath what you're experiencing, often rooted in attachment and nervous system responses, using both practical tools and somatic awareness to help you build lasting self-trust and inner safety.
You've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from yourself, unsure how to move forward. I support women in slowing down, understanding what's beneath the overwhelm, and reconnecting with themselves.
As a counsellor, I support individuals in learning about themselves, discovering more fulfilling ways to navigate all of life’s challenges. I feel that you are the expert on your own life. I would be honoured to walk with you on your journey of reflection and inquiry, as I believe self-awareness to be the cornerstone of all change. My aim is to offer a non-judgmental, empathetic approach, while bringing warmth, curiosity, compassion, integrity, and respect, to the counselling relationship and process.
As a counsellor, I support individuals in learning about themselves, discovering more fulfilling ways to navigate all of life’s challenges. I feel that you are the expert on your own life. I would be honoured to walk with you on your journey of reflection and inquiry, as I believe self-awareness to be the cornerstone of all change. My aim is to offer a non-judgmental, empathetic approach, while bringing warmth, curiosity, compassion, integrity, and respect, to the counselling relationship and process.
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How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.