Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in West Vancouver, BC
There are times in life when coping on your own is no longer enough. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally fatigued, or not quite like yourself, even though you continue to meet the demands of daily life.
Or maybe you’re a parent, watching your teen pull away — overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or shutting down — and you’re not sure how to support them.
Hi I’m Yegi, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and founder of InnerPeace Counselling & Neurofeedback. I work with individuals, youth, families and first responders stuck in survival mode and are ready to understand themselves on a deeper level.
There are times in life when coping on your own is no longer enough. You might feel overwhelmed, emotionally fatigued, or not quite like yourself, even though you continue to meet the demands of daily life.
Or maybe you’re a parent, watching your teen pull away — overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or shutting down — and you’re not sure how to support them.
Hi I’m Yegi, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and founder of InnerPeace Counselling & Neurofeedback. I work with individuals, youth, families and first responders stuck in survival mode and are ready to understand themselves on a deeper level.
Negin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) dedicated to helping families bloom. She earned her Ph.D. in Child Psychology from the University of Tehran in 2019 and furthered her education as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Negin began her career at the Atieh Neuroscience Clinic in Tehran in 2012, and since then, she has positively impacted the lives of countless families, offering compassionate support and guidance as they navigate the challenges of raising children. Her work is fueled by a genuine desire to see every child flourish and every family find harmony.
Negin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) dedicated to helping families bloom. She earned her Ph.D. in Child Psychology from the University of Tehran in 2019 and furthered her education as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Negin began her career at the Atieh Neuroscience Clinic in Tehran in 2012, and since then, she has positively impacted the lives of countless families, offering compassionate support and guidance as they navigate the challenges of raising children. Her work is fueled by a genuine desire to see every child flourish and every family find harmony.
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.
I have a passion for helping people understand the nature of what they're going through, and work collaboratively to find ways of processing, healing, and moving forward. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, grief and interpersonal difficulties. I understand that people need a safe space to discuss and process their experiences, as well as learn proactive strategies to make healthy life changes. Ultimately, I find people want to be happier in life, and being able to identify barriers and offer specific strategies leads to positive mental well-being.
I have a passion for helping people understand the nature of what they're going through, and work collaboratively to find ways of processing, healing, and moving forward. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, grief and interpersonal difficulties. I understand that people need a safe space to discuss and process their experiences, as well as learn proactive strategies to make healthy life changes. Ultimately, I find people want to be happier in life, and being able to identify barriers and offer specific strategies leads to positive mental well-being.
You deserve support, even if you’re used to managing things on your own. If anxiety, exhaustion, depression, or trauma symptoms are taking over your days I’m here to help, you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, & ready for something to change. I’m here to listen but most importantly to work with you to build tangible skills for coping & growing. I specialize in therapeutic work related to trauma, sleep difficulties (e.g., insomnia, nightmares), and anxiety (e.g., chronic worry, panic, stress). I’ll meet you with warmth, compassion, and evidence-based tools.
You deserve support, even if you’re used to managing things on your own. If anxiety, exhaustion, depression, or trauma symptoms are taking over your days I’m here to help, you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, & ready for something to change. I’m here to listen but most importantly to work with you to build tangible skills for coping & growing. I specialize in therapeutic work related to trauma, sleep difficulties (e.g., insomnia, nightmares), and anxiety (e.g., chronic worry, panic, stress). I’ll meet you with warmth, compassion, and evidence-based tools.
I work with teens, adults, and couples whose lives have been shaped by complex trauma, ADHD, anxiety, betrayal, and difficult relational or family patterns. They arrive often after other therapy touched behavior but never reached what organized it in the first place. Many are highly capable, yet carrying experiences that altered how safety, worth, trust, and belonging are held. My work is for people ready to understand how survival became personality, physiology, and relationship, and to change the pattern at the level where it was first organized, so steadiness becomes something felt in the body, not only understood in the mind.
I work with teens, adults, and couples whose lives have been shaped by complex trauma, ADHD, anxiety, betrayal, and difficult relational or family patterns. They arrive often after other therapy touched behavior but never reached what organized it in the first place. Many are highly capable, yet carrying experiences that altered how safety, worth, trust, and belonging are held. My work is for people ready to understand how survival became personality, physiology, and relationship, and to change the pattern at the level where it was first organized, so steadiness becomes something felt in the body, not only understood in the mind.
Do you feel like your thoughts have taken control of your life and you're left feeling overwhelmed without any breaks? My goal as your counsellor is to provide evidence based treatment to support you in meeting your goals so you're able to live the life you aspire to. I work with you to create meaningful and lasting change using a warm, collaborative, and client centered approach to ensure that treatment is tailored to your unique needs. I primarily utilize CBT in my counselling style, but will also pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention and Mindfulness.
Do you feel like your thoughts have taken control of your life and you're left feeling overwhelmed without any breaks? My goal as your counsellor is to provide evidence based treatment to support you in meeting your goals so you're able to live the life you aspire to. I work with you to create meaningful and lasting change using a warm, collaborative, and client centered approach to ensure that treatment is tailored to your unique needs. I primarily utilize CBT in my counselling style, but will also pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention and Mindfulness.
Many of the people I work with have spent years trying to understand themselves. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, or simply feel disconnected from who they are. Others are living with the long-term effects of childhood trauma, attachment wounds, or complex PTSD. Together, we'll explore how your experiences have shaped the way you relate to yourself, others, and the world, creating the understanding needed to reconnect with yourself, move beyond survival patterns, and begin living more intentionally.
Many of the people I work with have spent years trying to understand themselves. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, or simply feel disconnected from who they are. Others are living with the long-term effects of childhood trauma, attachment wounds, or complex PTSD. Together, we'll explore how your experiences have shaped the way you relate to yourself, others, and the world, creating the understanding needed to reconnect with yourself, move beyond survival patterns, and begin living more intentionally.
No two experiences of trauma or grief are the same. You may feel as though life will never feel right again, or that the pain you’re carrying will never ease. You might even wonder how to get through the day when you’re struggling just to breathe.
Many of my clients come to therapy seeking understanding — to make sense of what has happened, to be truly heard, and to find a safe space to gently explore new ways of living. Drawing on my broad and deep professional experience, I work alongside clients like you who are searching for hope and reassurance that, in time, life can get better.
No two experiences of trauma or grief are the same. You may feel as though life will never feel right again, or that the pain you’re carrying will never ease. You might even wonder how to get through the day when you’re struggling just to breathe.
Many of my clients come to therapy seeking understanding — to make sense of what has happened, to be truly heard, and to find a safe space to gently explore new ways of living. Drawing on my broad and deep professional experience, I work alongside clients like you who are searching for hope and reassurance that, in time, life can get better.
Many of the clients I see feel a deep sense of sadness, pain, or worry that interferes with their ability to fully engage in their lives. Often they struggle in regulating their emotions, feeling grounded, and effective in their daily living. Relationships with others are more difficult than they would like. Previous experiences or traumas might lead to intrusive memories or thoughts. They might have goals that they fall short of meeting or want to continue to excel under pressure. Life can be stressful, scary, unbearable, and complex- you don't have to face it alone.
Many of the clients I see feel a deep sense of sadness, pain, or worry that interferes with their ability to fully engage in their lives. Often they struggle in regulating their emotions, feeling grounded, and effective in their daily living. Relationships with others are more difficult than they would like. Previous experiences or traumas might lead to intrusive memories or thoughts. They might have goals that they fall short of meeting or want to continue to excel under pressure. Life can be stressful, scary, unbearable, and complex- you don't have to face it alone.
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David is a clinical counsellor and cognitive rehabilitation therapist in Vancouver working with concussion and mental health clients as well as clients with developmental and acquired disabilities. Support is also geared towards clients wishing to deal with personal and social difficulties associated with anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, PTSD, and interpersonal relations in and out of the workplace. I also help assess and treat cognitive difficulties resulting from concussion and or development/aging/trauma and with the development of associated treatment plans and return to work (RTW) strategies and support.
David is a clinical counsellor and cognitive rehabilitation therapist in Vancouver working with concussion and mental health clients as well as clients with developmental and acquired disabilities. Support is also geared towards clients wishing to deal with personal and social difficulties associated with anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, PTSD, and interpersonal relations in and out of the workplace. I also help assess and treat cognitive difficulties resulting from concussion and or development/aging/trauma and with the development of associated treatment plans and return to work (RTW) strategies and support.
Seeking help can be intimidating, and requires vulnerability and courage. Congratulations on taking the first step towards healing and growth! I am a Registered Psychologist through the College of Health and Care Profession and I provide virtual and "walk and talk" counselling for adults. I specialize in trauma, insomnia, anxiety, postpartum challenges, depression, relationship challenges, and low self-esteem. I consider a strong, collaborative relationship to be the most important catalyst of positive change and therapeutic success. I aim to help you cultivate your strengths, confront your fears, and move towards the life you want.
Seeking help can be intimidating, and requires vulnerability and courage. Congratulations on taking the first step towards healing and growth! I am a Registered Psychologist through the College of Health and Care Profession and I provide virtual and "walk and talk" counselling for adults. I specialize in trauma, insomnia, anxiety, postpartum challenges, depression, relationship challenges, and low self-esteem. I consider a strong, collaborative relationship to be the most important catalyst of positive change and therapeutic success. I aim to help you cultivate your strengths, confront your fears, and move towards the life you want.
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.
We all go through times when we feel quietly lost—like we have drifted from who we truly are. Maybe you have spent years showing up for others, doing the right thing, staying strong. I have been there too—until I could no longer hear my own voice.
If you are tired or longing for something more, you are not alone. You do not need to have it all figured out.
This is where I begin—by offering you a space to exhale the weight you have been carrying, to feel, to just be. Not to fix you, but to gently walk beside you as you find your way back home to yourself.
We all go through times when we feel quietly lost—like we have drifted from who we truly are. Maybe you have spent years showing up for others, doing the right thing, staying strong. I have been there too—until I could no longer hear my own voice.
If you are tired or longing for something more, you are not alone. You do not need to have it all figured out.
This is where I begin—by offering you a space to exhale the weight you have been carrying, to feel, to just be. Not to fix you, but to gently walk beside you as you find your way back home to yourself.
Are you struggling with intense emotions? Do you find yourself reacting intensely when stressed or overwhelmed? You are not alone. I am here to help you find new ways of coping so that you are no longer controlled by triggers from the past. I will walk you through the process of understanding your emotions and triggers to mindfully navigate the present and create a future that aligns with your hopes and values. I offer a warm and relational approach that is also directive and goal-focussed.
Are you struggling with intense emotions? Do you find yourself reacting intensely when stressed or overwhelmed? You are not alone. I am here to help you find new ways of coping so that you are no longer controlled by triggers from the past. I will walk you through the process of understanding your emotions and triggers to mindfully navigate the present and create a future that aligns with your hopes and values. I offer a warm and relational approach that is also directive and goal-focussed.
People seek out therapy because they cannot live their lives in the same way anymore. Perhaps there was a crisis, a feeling of despair, or a longing for something they have never had before. Therapy is a place to reflect on the past, explore present experiences and create change to have a different future. Therapy is not for the faint of heart, but with the right therapist, you will have a guide on your journey to knowing yourself more intimately.
People seek out therapy because they cannot live their lives in the same way anymore. Perhaps there was a crisis, a feeling of despair, or a longing for something they have never had before. Therapy is a place to reflect on the past, explore present experiences and create change to have a different future. Therapy is not for the faint of heart, but with the right therapist, you will have a guide on your journey to knowing yourself more intimately.
There are times when life seems overwhelming, and you need that extra support and guidance to embark on a journey to reflect, reorganize and regain new strength. I hope to accompany you on this journey by providing a safe place to articulate your feelings and thoughts. When you start to understand your struggles and name them, you can begin to face, tackle, and solve your problems. I hope to guide and support you in your journey to rediscovering yourself, your voice, and renewed hopes for your future. I find it meaningful and rewarding to celebrate with people who overcome their life challenges and come out empowered with hope.
There are times when life seems overwhelming, and you need that extra support and guidance to embark on a journey to reflect, reorganize and regain new strength. I hope to accompany you on this journey by providing a safe place to articulate your feelings and thoughts. When you start to understand your struggles and name them, you can begin to face, tackle, and solve your problems. I hope to guide and support you in your journey to rediscovering yourself, your voice, and renewed hopes for your future. I find it meaningful and rewarding to celebrate with people who overcome their life challenges and come out empowered with hope.
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.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 25 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 80 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety (adults/children), and couples counselling.
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 25 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately in the first 80 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety (adults/children), and couples counselling.
My ideal clients are couples and families navigating relationship challenges who seek deeper meaning and connection. They often feel stuck in conflict, disconnected, or uncertain of their shared purpose. Beneath communication struggles and low self‑esteem is a longing to feel understood and aligned with what matters most. I support clients in building compassionate communication, strengthening self‑worth, and exploring values, purpose, and meaning so they can move forward with clarity, intention, and hope.
My ideal clients are couples and families navigating relationship challenges who seek deeper meaning and connection. They often feel stuck in conflict, disconnected, or uncertain of their shared purpose. Beneath communication struggles and low self‑esteem is a longing to feel understood and aligned with what matters most. I support clients in building compassionate communication, strengthening self‑worth, and exploring values, purpose, and meaning so they can move forward with clarity, intention, and hope.
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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.