Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Coquitlam, BC
Believing that we, as humans, are shaped by our lived experiences, I developed a deep passion for attachment work. I specialize in attachment-focused EMDR therapy, informed by Parts Work and existential therapy.
I have worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and within LGBTQ2S communities, where I developed a profound appreciation for the many diverse paths to healing.
My journey began with a focus on substance use, and over time, that path led me toward specializing in trauma. Today, I support a wide range of individuals in reconnecting with their calm, curious, connected, compassionate, clear, courageous, confident, and creative.
Believing that we, as humans, are shaped by our lived experiences, I developed a deep passion for attachment work. I specialize in attachment-focused EMDR therapy, informed by Parts Work and existential therapy.
I have worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and within LGBTQ2S communities, where I developed a profound appreciation for the many diverse paths to healing.
My journey began with a focus on substance use, and over time, that path led me toward specializing in trauma. Today, I support a wide range of individuals in reconnecting with their calm, curious, connected, compassionate, clear, courageous, confident, and creative.
I primarily work with the way people make sense of themselves, others, and the world around them. Together, we identify the thinking patterns and “stuck points” that keep them feeling trapped, overwhelmed, or disconnected. However, in no way do I think clients are at fault. My role is not to debate or convince clients that they are wrong. Instead, I guide a collaborative exploration that helps them see their experiences from new perspectives.
I primarily work with the way people make sense of themselves, others, and the world around them. Together, we identify the thinking patterns and “stuck points” that keep them feeling trapped, overwhelmed, or disconnected. However, in no way do I think clients are at fault. My role is not to debate or convince clients that they are wrong. Instead, I guide a collaborative exploration that helps them see their experiences from new perspectives.
It's time to relax but your mind is racing. Overwhelm and worry are spilling in to your work, your relationships, and your daily life. Maybe you are worried about what others think of you, or not being good enough. If you don't get everything right, something bad might happen.
If this sounds familiar, I'd love to help you get back into the life you hope to be living. I help clients to both gain practical tools to manage their daily lives, and address deeper underlying root problems to create long-term change. Let's continue your journey towards the life you hope for yourself together.
It's time to relax but your mind is racing. Overwhelm and worry are spilling in to your work, your relationships, and your daily life. Maybe you are worried about what others think of you, or not being good enough. If you don't get everything right, something bad might happen.
If this sounds familiar, I'd love to help you get back into the life you hope to be living. I help clients to both gain practical tools to manage their daily lives, and address deeper underlying root problems to create long-term change. Let's continue your journey towards the life you hope for yourself together.
Roya’s caring nature creates a safe space where her clients can freely express themselves while feeling fully supported and seen. She understands that facing life's challenges can be lonely and overwhelming. Therefore, she takes pride in being able to accompany her clients on their journeys. Roya specializes in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, as well as guiding them through significant life changes like immigration, marriage, and parenthood. Additionally, she supports couples in overcoming their relationship obstacles and developing healthy communication skills.
Roya’s caring nature creates a safe space where her clients can freely express themselves while feeling fully supported and seen. She understands that facing life's challenges can be lonely and overwhelming. Therefore, she takes pride in being able to accompany her clients on their journeys. Roya specializes in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, as well as guiding them through significant life changes like immigration, marriage, and parenthood. Additionally, she supports couples in overcoming their relationship obstacles and developing healthy communication skills.
I have substantial experience with clients from a wealth of diverse backgrounds and life difficulties. My areas of expertise include counselling for neurodiverse people, especially teenagers, youth, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as counselling people when facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, anger management, transition, and gender-related issues, social-emotional challenges.
I have substantial experience with clients from a wealth of diverse backgrounds and life difficulties. My areas of expertise include counselling for neurodiverse people, especially teenagers, youth, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as counselling people when facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, anger management, transition, and gender-related issues, social-emotional challenges.
Hi! My name is Vanessa and I would be honoured to be a part of your journey. I am a therapist from Vancouver, BC that approaches life and its challenges from a holistic perspective. Understandably, there are many other counsellors available and so, it can be overwhelming to choose who you want to work with. A little bit about me: I have been practicing for 4 years now. I am trauma informed and use a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), attachment theory, just to name a few, and am open to learning more.
Hi! My name is Vanessa and I would be honoured to be a part of your journey. I am a therapist from Vancouver, BC that approaches life and its challenges from a holistic perspective. Understandably, there are many other counsellors available and so, it can be overwhelming to choose who you want to work with. A little bit about me: I have been practicing for 4 years now. I am trauma informed and use a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), attachment theory, just to name a few, and am open to learning more.
What if it could be better? We help burnt out, anxious, depressed, ADHD, neurodivergent, demotivated & traumatized, professionals, parents, couples & students (aged 5+) answer this and thereby create meaningful life changes. Through a validating, empathetic & dynamic approach with expert Clinical Counsellors our clients gain new skills and strategies in a safe and affirming space. We believe therapy is for everyone, and we work hard to find the right tool for the right concern, no matter where you are starting from.
What if it could be better? We help burnt out, anxious, depressed, ADHD, neurodivergent, demotivated & traumatized, professionals, parents, couples & students (aged 5+) answer this and thereby create meaningful life changes. Through a validating, empathetic & dynamic approach with expert Clinical Counsellors our clients gain new skills and strategies in a safe and affirming space. We believe therapy is for everyone, and we work hard to find the right tool for the right concern, no matter where you are starting from.
My passion for counselling came from both personal and professional experience in asking for support and supporting others. I believe connection to others, along with a safe non-judgemental space to be heard can allow us to begin the journey in growth, healing and self exploration. I believe all our emotions, behaviours, and thoughts serve a purpose – even those we perceive as negative- and that by understanding that purpose, we can better understand ourselves and our relationships.
My passion for counselling came from both personal and professional experience in asking for support and supporting others. I believe connection to others, along with a safe non-judgemental space to be heard can allow us to begin the journey in growth, healing and self exploration. I believe all our emotions, behaviours, and thoughts serve a purpose – even those we perceive as negative- and that by understanding that purpose, we can better understand ourselves and our relationships.
Helping anxious, stressed out, panicked, burnt out, and neurodivergent professionals, executives, parents, and university students answer, "What if it could be better?" and create lifechanging shifts towards a life more worth living is what I specialize in. To get there, we identify your capacities, blocks, and goals, build your self regulation & coping skills, and desensitize & process any stuck points. It's a mix of serious focus and clinical expertise and enjoyment in session - you can expect to feel safe and heard, to laugh and cry, to be challenged (just enough), and to leave with practical tools to use on your own.
Helping anxious, stressed out, panicked, burnt out, and neurodivergent professionals, executives, parents, and university students answer, "What if it could be better?" and create lifechanging shifts towards a life more worth living is what I specialize in. To get there, we identify your capacities, blocks, and goals, build your self regulation & coping skills, and desensitize & process any stuck points. It's a mix of serious focus and clinical expertise and enjoyment in session - you can expect to feel safe and heard, to laugh and cry, to be challenged (just enough), and to leave with practical tools to use on your own.
I provide counselling to adult individuals and couples to address a variety of issues that may be causing friction or creating barriers. I am passionate about working with individuals impacted by substance use and mental health challenges as well as those having experienced trauma(s). The clients I work with may also be experiencing life changes or stressors related to daily life and interpersonal relationships. I am comfortable exploring both short and long term treatment goals.
I provide counselling to adult individuals and couples to address a variety of issues that may be causing friction or creating barriers. I am passionate about working with individuals impacted by substance use and mental health challenges as well as those having experienced trauma(s). The clients I work with may also be experiencing life changes or stressors related to daily life and interpersonal relationships. I am comfortable exploring both short and long term treatment goals.
My name is Parsa Mousavi, and I’m here to support you as you move toward clarity, stability, and well-being. I offer a calm, compassionate, and culturally sensitive approach to work through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. My focus is on helping you build insight, strength, and lasting growth. Together, we’ll address what’s weighing on you now while supporting meaningful, positive change for the future.
My name is Parsa Mousavi, and I’m here to support you as you move toward clarity, stability, and well-being. I offer a calm, compassionate, and culturally sensitive approach to work through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. My focus is on helping you build insight, strength, and lasting growth. Together, we’ll address what’s weighing on you now while supporting meaningful, positive change for the future.
I am a Trauma Informed Registered Clinical Counsellor. I have spent my career serving & supporting a diverse populations of youth, adults and families in government, community non-profit & private practice. When working with you, I strive to build a genuine and therapeutic relationship which fosters a safe environment for exploration, learning, healing and empowerment. I have a full-time private practice with very limited availability, currently accepting clients on a case by case basis.
I am a Trauma Informed Registered Clinical Counsellor. I have spent my career serving & supporting a diverse populations of youth, adults and families in government, community non-profit & private practice. When working with you, I strive to build a genuine and therapeutic relationship which fosters a safe environment for exploration, learning, healing and empowerment. I have a full-time private practice with very limited availability, currently accepting clients on a case by case basis.
Life is not only about enduring what it throws at you. Whether you feel like you have tried everything you can, or you need immediate support on what you are facing now, this is the space for you. I am here for you. I am here to open your dialogues with the world and with yourself, and to help you find and live with your inner consent – the feeling of “this is right for me”, “this is what I want for my life!” What you can expect is a warm, safe, non-judgmental, and open place, where I will walk alongside you, listening to you and your needs, supporting you when you feel down or lost, affirming you when you make change happen!
Life is not only about enduring what it throws at you. Whether you feel like you have tried everything you can, or you need immediate support on what you are facing now, this is the space for you. I am here for you. I am here to open your dialogues with the world and with yourself, and to help you find and live with your inner consent – the feeling of “this is right for me”, “this is what I want for my life!” What you can expect is a warm, safe, non-judgmental, and open place, where I will walk alongside you, listening to you and your needs, supporting you when you feel down or lost, affirming you when you make change happen!
Specialized in trauma processing (EMDR & EMDR 2.0).
- I work with clients (ages 14+) who've experienced trauma, which often comes with depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, low self-worth, chronic pain, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and other presentations.
- I also work with cumulative trauma (as seen in first responders, nurses, doctors, and 911 employees), in addition to medical and birth trauma.
How we reach your goals: I spend the first few sessions hearing your issues and mapping out a clear EMDR treatment plan with respect to your concerns (if you're looking for EMDR). We also do talk therapy as little or as much as you prefer.
Specialized in trauma processing (EMDR & EMDR 2.0).
- I work with clients (ages 14+) who've experienced trauma, which often comes with depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, low self-worth, chronic pain, maladaptive coping mechanisms, and other presentations.
- I also work with cumulative trauma (as seen in first responders, nurses, doctors, and 911 employees), in addition to medical and birth trauma.
How we reach your goals: I spend the first few sessions hearing your issues and mapping out a clear EMDR treatment plan with respect to your concerns (if you're looking for EMDR). We also do talk therapy as little or as much as you prefer.
Is life hard? Do you wonder if it could be better? Feeling more emotional pain than joy in your relationship? Now is the time to reach out. If you are seeking to feel less tension or pain, feel happier, feel less stressed, and be able to move forward, the start of your journey could be making a simple phone call or sending me a message. I will be honoured to hold your story carefully and respectfully, and collaborate with you until things improve or your suffering goes away altogether, depending on your goals. I am an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapist and I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to be themselves.
Is life hard? Do you wonder if it could be better? Feeling more emotional pain than joy in your relationship? Now is the time to reach out. If you are seeking to feel less tension or pain, feel happier, feel less stressed, and be able to move forward, the start of your journey could be making a simple phone call or sending me a message. I will be honoured to hold your story carefully and respectfully, and collaborate with you until things improve or your suffering goes away altogether, depending on your goals. I am an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapist and I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to be themselves.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
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Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, trauma, burnout, or constant stress? Perhaps you find yourself overthinking, people pleasing, feeling emotionally exhausted, or repeating patterns that leave you feeling stuck. Therapy is more than managing symptoms. It is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and discover the clarity, resilience, and peace that can become buried beneath fear and self doubt. Together, we will create meaningful change so you can feel more balanced, confident, connected, and fully present in your life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, trauma, burnout, or constant stress? Perhaps you find yourself overthinking, people pleasing, feeling emotionally exhausted, or repeating patterns that leave you feeling stuck. Therapy is more than managing symptoms. It is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and discover the clarity, resilience, and peace that can become buried beneath fear and self doubt. Together, we will create meaningful change so you can feel more balanced, confident, connected, and fully present in your life.
As a queer, non-binary South Asian (desi) therapist, I often work with queer, trans, and BIPOC clients who feel pulled between different identities, cultural expectations, or family roles. I also support adults navigating late-diagnosed ADHD, including burnout, masking, and executive dysfunction. I offer trauma-informed therapy (EMDR) that is intersectional and holistic. I provide virtual therapy across Canada in English and Urdu, grounded in culturally responsive, affirming care.
You may be used to holding a lot on your own, or feeling like you have to make sense of things without having space to slow down.
As a queer, non-binary South Asian (desi) therapist, I often work with queer, trans, and BIPOC clients who feel pulled between different identities, cultural expectations, or family roles. I also support adults navigating late-diagnosed ADHD, including burnout, masking, and executive dysfunction. I offer trauma-informed therapy (EMDR) that is intersectional and holistic. I provide virtual therapy across Canada in English and Urdu, grounded in culturally responsive, affirming care.
You may be used to holding a lot on your own, or feeling like you have to make sense of things without having space to slow down.
Do you find yourself questioning your own perceptions in a relationship that feels confusing or emotionally draining? You may feel like you’re walking on eggshells, doubting yourself, or losing your sense of self. I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor working with adults and teens in Abbotsford and across BC. I help clients make sense of difficult relationship experiences, reconnect with their inner voice, and move toward greater clarity, safety, and self-trust. My work is trauma- and abuse-informed, and I strive to create a space where you feel met with gentleness, respect, and care.
Do you find yourself questioning your own perceptions in a relationship that feels confusing or emotionally draining? You may feel like you’re walking on eggshells, doubting yourself, or losing your sense of self. I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor working with adults and teens in Abbotsford and across BC. I help clients make sense of difficult relationship experiences, reconnect with their inner voice, and move toward greater clarity, safety, and self-trust. My work is trauma- and abuse-informed, and I strive to create a space where you feel met with gentleness, respect, and care.
Laura is a trauma therapist, with 16 years of experience, whose work in rooted in warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for each person's inner wisdom. With a trauma-informed, somatic and integrative lens, she supports her clients in learning how to tune into their bodies, find balance between difficulty and strength and move at a pace that feels manageable. Her approach honours the rhythm of pendulation, gently moving between attention to distress and connection to what feels beautiful, life-giving, or resourceful. Laura helps adults rebuild a sense of clarity, agency, and connection with their bodies and values.
Laura is a trauma therapist, with 16 years of experience, whose work in rooted in warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for each person's inner wisdom. With a trauma-informed, somatic and integrative lens, she supports her clients in learning how to tune into their bodies, find balance between difficulty and strength and move at a pace that feels manageable. Her approach honours the rhythm of pendulation, gently moving between attention to distress and connection to what feels beautiful, life-giving, or resourceful. Laura helps adults rebuild a sense of clarity, agency, and connection with their bodies and values.
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Cognitive Processing (CPT) Counsellors
How does cognitive processing therapy work?
A CPT therapist helps a client evaluate their thoughts about the trauma they experienced, focusing on maladaptive or self-blaming thoughts that can exacerbate symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression. The therapist will work with a client to help them learn to challenge such thoughts and consider different perspectives. The therapist is also likely to ask a client to work on these techniques at home between meetings, such as writing an account of their trauma that can be read aloud during a future session.
What is cognitive processing therapy for PTSD?
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a form of cognitive-behavioural therapy primarily used in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to treat individuals who experienced abuse or violence, who survived natural disasters, who were first responders to such incidents, or who otherwise experienced trauma.
How long does cognitive processing therapy last?
CPT is a short-term therapy. Whether conducted one-on-one or in a group, a complete set of CPT sessions typically includes 12 weekly sessions, along with tasks for clients to complete at home, although this can vary depending on a client’s needs or a therapist’s particular treatment plan. Sessions typically last 60 or 90 minutes.
How effective is cognitive processing therapy?
A large body of research supports the use of CPT to treat people experiencing PTSD, finding it to be effective among different age groups, either in one-on-one therapy sessions or in a group therapy environment. Research suggests that although the initial sessions may be difficult, clients tend to begin to feel positive progress after the first few sessions, and that the benefits tend to last well after the therapy ends.