Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Surrey, BC
Difficulties with mood, anxiety, stress and relationships can be improved by working with an effective trauma therapist.
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.
Difficulties with mood, anxiety, stress and relationships can be improved by working with an effective trauma therapist.
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.
"Life has many ways of testing a person's will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once.” ― Paulo Coelho. We have the ability as humans to overcome adversity, trauma and life altering stressors. You may clearly know what is bothering you or it may be deep in your unconscious, regardless, there needs to be a feeling. Whether the feeling is the desire for change or the awareness that you need help; it is the first step in your healing. The goal is to process the feelings that hold you back, thus freeing up space for positive memories, healthy coping, and self compassion.
"Life has many ways of testing a person's will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once.” ― Paulo Coelho. We have the ability as humans to overcome adversity, trauma and life altering stressors. You may clearly know what is bothering you or it may be deep in your unconscious, regardless, there needs to be a feeling. Whether the feeling is the desire for change or the awareness that you need help; it is the first step in your healing. The goal is to process the feelings that hold you back, thus freeing up space for positive memories, healthy coping, and self compassion.
I look at trauma symptoms as stemming from psychological wounds experienced in the context of early childhood experiences.
The physical & emotional habits developed in the context of your traumatic life experiences have constrained your capacity to live your life fully. Your attempts to live to the true potential you carry within, leave you frustrated. You feel alone, misunderstood and overwhelmed - like the emotional rollercoasters you are on will never relent. You end up often turning your present and future into a version of the past! If this describes how you feel, take a breath - what you are experiencing are best described as trauma responses. Therapy can offer tremendous possibilities for healing & growth. Why not experience it for yourself?
I look at trauma symptoms as stemming from psychological wounds experienced in the context of early childhood experiences.
The physical & emotional habits developed in the context of your traumatic life experiences have constrained your capacity to live your life fully. Your attempts to live to the true potential you carry within, leave you frustrated. You feel alone, misunderstood and overwhelmed - like the emotional rollercoasters you are on will never relent. You end up often turning your present and future into a version of the past! If this describes how you feel, take a breath - what you are experiencing are best described as trauma responses. Therapy can offer tremendous possibilities for healing & growth. Why not experience it for yourself?
My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, drawing from several evidence-based modalities.
Namaste! I'm Vandana, a registered clinical counsellor, fearlessly embracing uncomfortable conversations in my quest to support individuals on their unique journeys. In Sanskrit, my name signifies expressing devotion, and while its influence on my path remains uncertain, it undeniably resonates with my essence. I am deeply devoted to walking alongside individuals from diverse backgrounds, offering genuine presence and unwavering support wherever it is needed.
My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, drawing from several evidence-based modalities.
Namaste! I'm Vandana, a registered clinical counsellor, fearlessly embracing uncomfortable conversations in my quest to support individuals on their unique journeys. In Sanskrit, my name signifies expressing devotion, and while its influence on my path remains uncertain, it undeniably resonates with my essence. I am deeply devoted to walking alongside individuals from diverse backgrounds, offering genuine presence and unwavering support wherever it is needed.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with lived experiences, I approach my work with compassion and dedication. I believe in working together as a team to enhance the quality of life for those I support, prioritizing a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive environment. My professional focus encompasses working with both youth and adults of colour, specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, self-improvement, and stress management. Recognizing the unique nature of each individual, I work through a person-centred approach to develop tailored treatment plans that address your specific needs. :)
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with lived experiences, I approach my work with compassion and dedication. I believe in working together as a team to enhance the quality of life for those I support, prioritizing a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive environment. My professional focus encompasses working with both youth and adults of colour, specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, self-improvement, and stress management. Recognizing the unique nature of each individual, I work through a person-centred approach to develop tailored treatment plans that address your specific needs. :)
I offer services for indiviuduals, couples and families around issues of anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, self esteem as well as boundary and relationship counselling.
My practice was created very plainly to help in any way I can. I am here to assist you in finding your voice, to design new and effective ways to address your concerns and to help you better understand your discomfort. I believe that the goal of therapy is to find a way to live presently and learn to be comfortable with the history we all carry with us.
I offer services for indiviuduals, couples and families around issues of anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, self esteem as well as boundary and relationship counselling.
My practice was created very plainly to help in any way I can. I am here to assist you in finding your voice, to design new and effective ways to address your concerns and to help you better understand your discomfort. I believe that the goal of therapy is to find a way to live presently and learn to be comfortable with the history we all carry with us.
While I am happy to come alongside clients with whatever they are navigating, some prominent areas of experience include life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, life-threatening illnesses, medical trauma and diagnosis, grief, parenting and marriage and family dynamics.
Hello! I am passionate about the work I do with clients because I believe we all deserve to live our best lives, and to do so, we need to find our best selves. My desire to help others achieve healing and wellness is longstanding.
While I am happy to come alongside clients with whatever they are navigating, some prominent areas of experience include life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, life-threatening illnesses, medical trauma and diagnosis, grief, parenting and marriage and family dynamics.
Hello! I am passionate about the work I do with clients because I believe we all deserve to live our best lives, and to do so, we need to find our best selves. My desire to help others achieve healing and wellness is longstanding.
Taking the first step to reach out for support can feel overwhelming. We often find we are repeating the same patterns, same conversations and want to find a way to move forward. I have worked as a therapist for over twenty years dealing with such diverse issues as relationship distress, depression and anxiety, self- development and life transitions. My practice also focuses on working through trauma and interpersonal conflict. Together in a safe, confidential and collaborative way you can explore concerns and attain a better understanding of your needs.
Taking the first step to reach out for support can feel overwhelming. We often find we are repeating the same patterns, same conversations and want to find a way to move forward. I have worked as a therapist for over twenty years dealing with such diverse issues as relationship distress, depression and anxiety, self- development and life transitions. My practice also focuses on working through trauma and interpersonal conflict. Together in a safe, confidential and collaborative way you can explore concerns and attain a better understanding of your needs.
Allison Wong
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
Waitlist for new clients
If you've been bogged down by depression, overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, or still suffering the impacts of trauma, consider a consultation with Allison.
Allison's goal is to meet her clients where they are with a compassionate approach to healing. Her passion is to help nurture her clients' strengths and transform their adversity into learning and growth. She approaches therapy through a person-centered, trauma-informed & narrative therapy lens to help explore, and unpack her clients’ stories in a non-judgmental, safe space. Allison considers the uniqueness of her clients' relationships, families, communities and cultures that impact their experiences and trauma. She has experience working with children, youth, families and couples from different demographics.
If you've been bogged down by depression, overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, or still suffering the impacts of trauma, consider a consultation with Allison.
Allison's goal is to meet her clients where they are with a compassionate approach to healing. Her passion is to help nurture her clients' strengths and transform their adversity into learning and growth. She approaches therapy through a person-centered, trauma-informed & narrative therapy lens to help explore, and unpack her clients’ stories in a non-judgmental, safe space. Allison considers the uniqueness of her clients' relationships, families, communities and cultures that impact their experiences and trauma. She has experience working with children, youth, families and couples from different demographics.
Hello! I’m Amber and I am a trauma-informed, strengths-based, Registered Clinical Counsellor who uses a relational-attachment-based approach in my work with individuals and couples coping with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, relationship, sexuality and communication/boundary challenges. I have been working in the field of counselling and mental health for 11 years and in private practice since 2014. I offer a free 15-minute confidential consultation via phone to determine whether my services and approach are a good fit for you. Feel free to reach out via phone or email anytime.
Hello! I’m Amber and I am a trauma-informed, strengths-based, Registered Clinical Counsellor who uses a relational-attachment-based approach in my work with individuals and couples coping with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, relationship, sexuality and communication/boundary challenges. I have been working in the field of counselling and mental health for 11 years and in private practice since 2014. I offer a free 15-minute confidential consultation via phone to determine whether my services and approach are a good fit for you. Feel free to reach out via phone or email anytime.
I am a Sikh-Canadian cis-woman who is honoured and grateful to live, learn and play on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Peoples. Being a person of colour, understanding culture, identity and the integration of values is an evolving process. Having worked with families over the past decade, I work from an empowerment lens, helping you understand how mental health, shame, guilt, anxiety and trauma have played a role in your life. Sessions are focused on understanding your values, beliefs and identity challenges as we create a plan to overcome them, building resiliency within the process.
I am a Sikh-Canadian cis-woman who is honoured and grateful to live, learn and play on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Peoples. Being a person of colour, understanding culture, identity and the integration of values is an evolving process. Having worked with families over the past decade, I work from an empowerment lens, helping you understand how mental health, shame, guilt, anxiety and trauma have played a role in your life. Sessions are focused on understanding your values, beliefs and identity challenges as we create a plan to overcome them, building resiliency within the process.
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I have extensive experience working with childhood abuse and trauma.
Welcome to the counselling services at Celtic Place and Healing Place. Counselling provides a space and opportunity for you to explore thoughts and feelings, behaviours and relationships that may be troubling you or causing difficulty in your life. Counselling also offers a source of support in times of crisis and during difficult times such as you may be experiencing now. Some of the ways in which counselling can be beneficial is through bringing deeper personal insight, helping find better ways of coping with problems and it also can help you improve your relationships.
I have extensive experience working with childhood abuse and trauma.
Welcome to the counselling services at Celtic Place and Healing Place. Counselling provides a space and opportunity for you to explore thoughts and feelings, behaviours and relationships that may be troubling you or causing difficulty in your life. Counselling also offers a source of support in times of crisis and during difficult times such as you may be experiencing now. Some of the ways in which counselling can be beneficial is through bringing deeper personal insight, helping find better ways of coping with problems and it also can help you improve your relationships.
Are you feeling stuck? Therapy can help you move forward from what's keeping you stuck. I would love to work with you so that you can live the life that you desire. I work predominately with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety/stress, self-esteem, anger, relationships, divorce, career dissatisfaction and grief/loss. My goal is to create a safe space which is respectful, insightful and supportive.
Are you feeling stuck? Therapy can help you move forward from what's keeping you stuck. I would love to work with you so that you can live the life that you desire. I work predominately with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety/stress, self-esteem, anger, relationships, divorce, career dissatisfaction and grief/loss. My goal is to create a safe space which is respectful, insightful and supportive.
Her areas of expertise are youth (13+), young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, the impacts of stress and/or trauma, life transitions and relationship challenges.
Life is a journey that brings about many events and circumstances in our lives, some of which may be painful, confusing, and traumatizing. This can leave us feeling stuck, afraid, lonely, and disconnected from ourselves and others. Jess believes that through genuine connection and support, we can heal, grow, and become more fully ourselves. Jess is passionate about walking alongside others who are in pain by creating a safe, trusting, and non-judgemental relationship in order to help them heal and grow. It is through these kinds of relationships that we can explore past and current events that are causing distress and pain.
Her areas of expertise are youth (13+), young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, the impacts of stress and/or trauma, life transitions and relationship challenges.
Life is a journey that brings about many events and circumstances in our lives, some of which may be painful, confusing, and traumatizing. This can leave us feeling stuck, afraid, lonely, and disconnected from ourselves and others. Jess believes that through genuine connection and support, we can heal, grow, and become more fully ourselves. Jess is passionate about walking alongside others who are in pain by creating a safe, trusting, and non-judgemental relationship in order to help them heal and grow. It is through these kinds of relationships that we can explore past and current events that are causing distress and pain.
I am a registered psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing clinical therapy for youth, individuals and couples. I can help you recognize and employ your personal strengths, particularly in times of struggle when you may have difficulty being able to do so on your own. I have worked in diverse university and mental health settings and an integrated health and rehab centre for workers and first responders who have experienced physical injury and emotional trauma on the job. I have also supported women through pregnancy, pregnancy and infant loss, postpartum depression and anxiety, and the transition to motherhood.
I am a registered psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing clinical therapy for youth, individuals and couples. I can help you recognize and employ your personal strengths, particularly in times of struggle when you may have difficulty being able to do so on your own. I have worked in diverse university and mental health settings and an integrated health and rehab centre for workers and first responders who have experienced physical injury and emotional trauma on the job. I have also supported women through pregnancy, pregnancy and infant loss, postpartum depression and anxiety, and the transition to motherhood.
My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, and tailored to your specific, unique needs.
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!
My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, and tailored to your specific, unique needs.
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!
She has specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, OEI and EMDR for trauma, Satir Transformational Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Gestalt.
Val would be privileged to walk with you through whatever challenge or distress you are encountering such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relational issues, chronic pain, trauma, or life transitions.
She has specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, OEI and EMDR for trauma, Satir Transformational Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Gestalt.
Val would be privileged to walk with you through whatever challenge or distress you are encountering such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relational issues, chronic pain, trauma, or life transitions.
Kiran helps individuals understand their emotional health and well-being through modalities including Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), as well as Trauma-Informed Practices, such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency (ARC).
Kiran has a lively, warm and engaging personality and brings enthusiasm and passion to her work. She is committed to working with individuals who are facing difficulties in their lives, such as with anxiety, depression, trauma, immigration or cultural impacts, interpersonal relationships and bereavement. Kiran has over ten years of clinical experience in the mental health field working with children, adults and older adults from various cultural and religious backgrounds. She has a strong ability to put clients at ease very quickly through her gentle and transparent approach.
Kiran helps individuals understand their emotional health and well-being through modalities including Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), as well as Trauma-Informed Practices, such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency (ARC).
Kiran has a lively, warm and engaging personality and brings enthusiasm and passion to her work. She is committed to working with individuals who are facing difficulties in their lives, such as with anxiety, depression, trauma, immigration or cultural impacts, interpersonal relationships and bereavement. Kiran has over ten years of clinical experience in the mental health field working with children, adults and older adults from various cultural and religious backgrounds. She has a strong ability to put clients at ease very quickly through her gentle and transparent approach.
I practice through a trauma-informed lens which helps clients find & connect with their natural wisdom, strength and healing capacity.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, I work with individuals who have a wide range of needs but are all working towards a common goal - developing a deeper understanding of themselves. I have experience working with both adolescents & adults who are overcoming various obstacles - from depression and anxiety, to trauma and grief, to vocational and relationship issues. Whatever the situation they are facing, I truly view all clients as resilient individuals who can recover and thrive from such difficult life experiences.
I practice through a trauma-informed lens which helps clients find & connect with their natural wisdom, strength and healing capacity.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, I work with individuals who have a wide range of needs but are all working towards a common goal - developing a deeper understanding of themselves. I have experience working with both adolescents & adults who are overcoming various obstacles - from depression and anxiety, to trauma and grief, to vocational and relationship issues. Whatever the situation they are facing, I truly view all clients as resilient individuals who can recover and thrive from such difficult life experiences.
I have extensive EMDR training, and I integrate a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities into my clinical work, including principles of attachment theory and mindfulness practice.
Welcome! It takes courage and strength to reach out for support. Maybe you're here because you need someone to talk to you, or just need someone to listen. Or, maybe you're here because there are parts of you that are getting in the way of the life you envisioned for yourself. Trauma is very good at keeping you in the past, and can stop you from recognizing who you are right now and who you might want to become in the future. Together, let's re-create the story trauma constructed about you, and integrate a storyline that is meaningful and empowering.
I have extensive EMDR training, and I integrate a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities into my clinical work, including principles of attachment theory and mindfulness practice.
Welcome! It takes courage and strength to reach out for support. Maybe you're here because you need someone to talk to you, or just need someone to listen. Or, maybe you're here because there are parts of you that are getting in the way of the life you envisioned for yourself. Trauma is very good at keeping you in the past, and can stop you from recognizing who you are right now and who you might want to become in the future. Together, let's re-create the story trauma constructed about you, and integrate a storyline that is meaningful and empowering.
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.