Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Surrey, BC
My name is Dr. Allisha Patterson and I am a registered psychologist practicing in the White Rock/South Surrey area. I commend you for taking the first step towards finding a psychologist, and starting the process of feeling better. I believe the clinician-client relationship is extremely important and I understand that finding the right ‘fit’ can sometimes feel like a daunting task.
My name is Dr. Allisha Patterson and I am a registered psychologist practicing in the White Rock/South Surrey area. I commend you for taking the first step towards finding a psychologist, and starting the process of feeling better. I believe the clinician-client relationship is extremely important and I understand that finding the right ‘fit’ can sometimes feel like a daunting task.
We all have our unique journeys that is often filled with challenges and obstacles that can be extremely difficult to solely manage effectively. We are all worthy and deserving of healing and inner peace. I create a safe and confidential place where the individuals, couples and family and children experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, loss, communication, sexual abuse, relationship difficulties, drug and alcohol, eating disorder, trauma, separation and divorce, family violence and Indian Residential School effects. You will know what your needs are, what you want and why, make reachable goals and take steps to get them.
We all have our unique journeys that is often filled with challenges and obstacles that can be extremely difficult to solely manage effectively. We are all worthy and deserving of healing and inner peace. I create a safe and confidential place where the individuals, couples and family and children experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, loss, communication, sexual abuse, relationship difficulties, drug and alcohol, eating disorder, trauma, separation and divorce, family violence and Indian Residential School effects. You will know what your needs are, what you want and why, make reachable goals and take steps to get them.
Our journeys are not a straight line. Bends and breaks can challenge us. But therapy can help you navigate these journeys in a healthy way. You deserve to be healthy in all aspects of life. You deserve the best life has to offer so you can live to your fullest potential. Holistic, culturally-appropriate, and growth-oriented counselling. No matter what your story or background is, counselling can help. I provide personal, couples, family, and group counselling, as well as counselling services through ICBC, Crime Victims Assistance Program, First Nations Health Authority, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Our journeys are not a straight line. Bends and breaks can challenge us. But therapy can help you navigate these journeys in a healthy way. You deserve to be healthy in all aspects of life. You deserve the best life has to offer so you can live to your fullest potential. Holistic, culturally-appropriate, and growth-oriented counselling. No matter what your story or background is, counselling can help. I provide personal, couples, family, and group counselling, as well as counselling services through ICBC, Crime Victims Assistance Program, First Nations Health Authority, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
I am a Registered Psychologist with a combined 25+ years of education and experience in psychotherapy. I have extensive experience helping with diverse concerns including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and life transitions. I specialize in two areas: helping people overcome trauma/PTSD in individual therapy and improving relationships through couples therapy. I have a special interest in working with military veterans, first responders, public safety personnel, and health care professionals. I have a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Counselling Psychology and master’s degrees from Harvard University (Ed.M.) and UBC (M.A.).
I am a Registered Psychologist with a combined 25+ years of education and experience in psychotherapy. I have extensive experience helping with diverse concerns including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and life transitions. I specialize in two areas: helping people overcome trauma/PTSD in individual therapy and improving relationships through couples therapy. I have a special interest in working with military veterans, first responders, public safety personnel, and health care professionals. I have a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Counselling Psychology and master’s degrees from Harvard University (Ed.M.) and UBC (M.A.).
I feel that it is such an honour to be allowed to share in someone’s journey and feel that beautiful things grow from vulnerability. I am passionate about exploring both the collective and very unique experiences we live through. I’ve chosen to pursue counselling with the hopes of building meaningful connections with my clients, reinforcing that you are not alone, and helping to develop the skills you need to manage the ups and downs of life. I look forward to working with you & helping you achieve your goals.
I feel that it is such an honour to be allowed to share in someone’s journey and feel that beautiful things grow from vulnerability. I am passionate about exploring both the collective and very unique experiences we live through. I’ve chosen to pursue counselling with the hopes of building meaningful connections with my clients, reinforcing that you are not alone, and helping to develop the skills you need to manage the ups and downs of life. I look forward to working with you & helping you achieve your goals.
Everyone deserves the feeling of good health and wellness. When getting help feels difficult remind yourself that a little support can go a long way. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and utilize a collaborative approach in which clients contribute to their therapeutic process.
Everyone deserves the feeling of good health and wellness. When getting help feels difficult remind yourself that a little support can go a long way. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and utilize a collaborative approach in which clients contribute to their therapeutic process.
Are you being limited by past trauma, chronic pain, and/or anxiety, and are you looking for a better path forward? I provide a steady, welcoming presence to help you feel seen and understood, build skills, get to the root of your challenges, and find healing. We can unravel the complexities of your struggles and find solutions that can lead you to a brighter future. We can create long-lasting changes that allow you to reduce your pain, break free of the chains holding you back, and lead you to a better life that reflects who you are.
Are you being limited by past trauma, chronic pain, and/or anxiety, and are you looking for a better path forward? I provide a steady, welcoming presence to help you feel seen and understood, build skills, get to the root of your challenges, and find healing. We can unravel the complexities of your struggles and find solutions that can lead you to a brighter future. We can create long-lasting changes that allow you to reduce your pain, break free of the chains holding you back, and lead you to a better life that reflects who you are.
My purpose is to assist you in facing and processing traumatic / adverse life experiences that could have resulted in anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, anger issues, etc. Together, we will explore and unravel the nature and roots of what prevents you from living a happier life. Despite the possible challenges that may arise on this way, please know that you have a huge potential to live your life based on what is right with you. As a clinician, I am committed to do to the best of my abilities for facilitating this process and helping you reach your goals.
My purpose is to assist you in facing and processing traumatic / adverse life experiences that could have resulted in anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, anger issues, etc. Together, we will explore and unravel the nature and roots of what prevents you from living a happier life. Despite the possible challenges that may arise on this way, please know that you have a huge potential to live your life based on what is right with you. As a clinician, I am committed to do to the best of my abilities for facilitating this process and helping you reach your goals.
I help my clients, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe. My aim is to build a non judgemental and trustworthy relationship with my clients offering them a safe space to open up and gain insights into their own experiences and be able to advocate their own lives.
I help my clients, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe. My aim is to build a non judgemental and trustworthy relationship with my clients offering them a safe space to open up and gain insights into their own experiences and be able to advocate their own lives.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we need someone to lean on. I'm here to listen and support you in a non-judgemental way. Our main goal is to help you curate strong self-awareness so that we can explore how your current functioning is impacted by the patterns you've learned early in life. Sometimes these ingrained, automatic habits no longer serve us, so together we can start creating new responses that better fit your current self!
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we need someone to lean on. I'm here to listen and support you in a non-judgemental way. Our main goal is to help you curate strong self-awareness so that we can explore how your current functioning is impacted by the patterns you've learned early in life. Sometimes these ingrained, automatic habits no longer serve us, so together we can start creating new responses that better fit your current self!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling with anxiety, or facing difficult transitions? Seeking help is a courageous step, and I am here to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. My approach is built on empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to understanding your unique experiences. What sets me apart is my unwavering dedication to your well-being. I create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions. My goal is to empower you with the tools and insights needed to navigate life's complexities, fostering lasting positive change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, struggling with anxiety, or facing difficult transitions? Seeking help is a courageous step, and I am here to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. My approach is built on empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to understanding your unique experiences. What sets me apart is my unwavering dedication to your well-being. I create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions. My goal is to empower you with the tools and insights needed to navigate life's complexities, fostering lasting positive change.
As a trained trauma therapist, my approach gets to the root of your long-standing problems. Experiences of stress and trauma leave lasting impacts on the brain, body and psyche, disrupting our mood, energy, and thinking patterns. These impacts can not be undone by “talk therapy” alone. In addition to being a talk therapist, I am trained in a variety of neurobiologically-based trauma processing therapies. These techniques can release the impacts of stress and trauma, freeing you to pursue the life you want. If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged and overwhelmed, consider whether stress and trauma have been holding you back.
As a trained trauma therapist, my approach gets to the root of your long-standing problems. Experiences of stress and trauma leave lasting impacts on the brain, body and psyche, disrupting our mood, energy, and thinking patterns. These impacts can not be undone by “talk therapy” alone. In addition to being a talk therapist, I am trained in a variety of neurobiologically-based trauma processing therapies. These techniques can release the impacts of stress and trauma, freeing you to pursue the life you want. If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged and overwhelmed, consider whether stress and trauma have been holding you back.
We are all travelling through life, finding and losing track of ourselves. there comes a time where we may feel unaligned and stuck with our current path. Bringing awareness to our path allows a moment to recenter ourselves to understand where we’d like to go next.
We are all travelling through life, finding and losing track of ourselves. there comes a time where we may feel unaligned and stuck with our current path. Bringing awareness to our path allows a moment to recenter ourselves to understand where we’d like to go next.
Hello! As a South Asian woman of colour, I have grown up and experienced living in a multicultural society, balancing the different identities that may come from being a child of immigrants as well as having peers of differing backgrounds. This has helped me develop a unique understanding of the experiences of those similar and different to me. I understand that our cultural upbringings, beliefs, and values may both help and hinder us in some ways as we grow into who we are today. We are made up of so many parts that make us who we are, and that is so important to understand and work with for your mental health and wellbeing.
Hello! As a South Asian woman of colour, I have grown up and experienced living in a multicultural society, balancing the different identities that may come from being a child of immigrants as well as having peers of differing backgrounds. This has helped me develop a unique understanding of the experiences of those similar and different to me. I understand that our cultural upbringings, beliefs, and values may both help and hinder us in some ways as we grow into who we are today. We are made up of so many parts that make us who we are, and that is so important to understand and work with for your mental health and wellbeing.
I am passionate about working with you in your personal development to help you become the best version of yourself and enhance all your relationships both personally and professionally. I believe that no one is ever at a place where life cannot improve and sometimes we get stuck or caught in a rut, but all we need to do is start making small changes to get going in the right direction again. Everyone goes through challenging situations in life and there are times where we may need a little help to get through something as our emotions can get in the way and cloud our vision, and little clarity is needed in order to move forward.
I am passionate about working with you in your personal development to help you become the best version of yourself and enhance all your relationships both personally and professionally. I believe that no one is ever at a place where life cannot improve and sometimes we get stuck or caught in a rut, but all we need to do is start making small changes to get going in the right direction again. Everyone goes through challenging situations in life and there are times where we may need a little help to get through something as our emotions can get in the way and cloud our vision, and little clarity is needed in order to move forward.
We are a specialized team of mental health professionals providing high-quality counselling and trauma therapy to individuals and couples. We know that talk therapy is beneficial, but we realized that many of our clients’ problems require a deeper and more integrative approach. Stressful and traumatic experiences leave lasting impacts on peoples’ minds and their bodies, which can make them feel stuck in the same patterns. By integrating neurobiologically-based therapies such as EMDR, OEI and Somatic Experiencing into talk therapy (CBT, narrative), our team specializes in helping people break free from discouragement and overwhelm.
We are a specialized team of mental health professionals providing high-quality counselling and trauma therapy to individuals and couples. We know that talk therapy is beneficial, but we realized that many of our clients’ problems require a deeper and more integrative approach. Stressful and traumatic experiences leave lasting impacts on peoples’ minds and their bodies, which can make them feel stuck in the same patterns. By integrating neurobiologically-based therapies such as EMDR, OEI and Somatic Experiencing into talk therapy (CBT, narrative), our team specializes in helping people break free from discouragement and overwhelm.
Dandelion Counselling offers a creative, safe and containing space to explore thoughts and feelings. To be effective, it is not about what I 'do', but, what I can 'be' for the client: meeting wherever you may be in life and gently & empathically co-creating a therapeutic relationship. I am trained in integrative psychotherapeutic counselling with an interest in attachment and developmental trauma. This allows us to move beyond behaviour modification into an biopsychosocial psychotherapeutic understanding of what is happening. The insights from these fields can support a shift to a life where we 'respond' rather than 'react'.
Dandelion Counselling offers a creative, safe and containing space to explore thoughts and feelings. To be effective, it is not about what I 'do', but, what I can 'be' for the client: meeting wherever you may be in life and gently & empathically co-creating a therapeutic relationship. I am trained in integrative psychotherapeutic counselling with an interest in attachment and developmental trauma. This allows us to move beyond behaviour modification into an biopsychosocial psychotherapeutic understanding of what is happening. The insights from these fields can support a shift to a life where we 'respond' rather than 'react'.
Life can be overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward healing and growth. I’m here to walk alongside you on that journey.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or navigating the aftermath of trauma or life transitions, I offer a space where you can be fully seen and supported. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I believe that every person has the inner strength and wisdom to heal, and therapy can be a powerful space to reconnect with that resilience.
Life can be overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward healing and growth. I’m here to walk alongside you on that journey.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or navigating the aftermath of trauma or life transitions, I offer a space where you can be fully seen and supported. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I believe that every person has the inner strength and wisdom to heal, and therapy can be a powerful space to reconnect with that resilience.
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.
Destination Cognitive Health, Counselling Clinics
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PsychD
Surrey, BC V3W
Any time, any of us can experience physical, psychological, or emotional imbalances caused by daily life challenges... May it be about, RELATIONSHIPS; HEALTH; LIFE TRANSITION; How we deal with them will make a huge difference on our WELLBEING... Seeking a guidance and support from a professional can help us find better tools to deal with them efficiently and function better again. DO NOT LET THESE ISSUES NEGATIVELY IMPACT YOUR WELLBEING. OUR SERVICES ARE APPROVED BY CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, (RCMP, VETERANS AFFAIRS), ICBC, MCFD, F.V.A.C.FS.S, HEALTH CANADA (EAP) LIFEWORKS, HUMANACARE.
Any time, any of us can experience physical, psychological, or emotional imbalances caused by daily life challenges... May it be about, RELATIONSHIPS; HEALTH; LIFE TRANSITION; How we deal with them will make a huge difference on our WELLBEING... Seeking a guidance and support from a professional can help us find better tools to deal with them efficiently and function better again. DO NOT LET THESE ISSUES NEGATIVELY IMPACT YOUR WELLBEING. OUR SERVICES ARE APPROVED BY CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, (RCMP, VETERANS AFFAIRS), ICBC, MCFD, F.V.A.C.FS.S, HEALTH CANADA (EAP) LIFEWORKS, HUMANACARE.
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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.