Somatic Therapists in White Rock, BC
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals through compassionate, evidence-informed, and neuro-affirming therapy. I bring a specialized knowledge of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and advanced clinical training with a deep respect for each client's unique nervous system, complex emotional, relational and developmental challenges across their lifespan. My approach is relational and supportive, emphasizing safety and nervous system regulation as I support each client on their journey to greater self-awareness and emotional balance, while building their capacity for resilience.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals through compassionate, evidence-informed, and neuro-affirming therapy. I bring a specialized knowledge of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and advanced clinical training with a deep respect for each client's unique nervous system, complex emotional, relational and developmental challenges across their lifespan. My approach is relational and supportive, emphasizing safety and nervous system regulation as I support each client on their journey to greater self-awareness and emotional balance, while building their capacity for resilience.
Starting counselling can feel difficult and takes courage. With my own understanding of life’s challenges and the patterns we can find ourselves stuck in, I am passionate about helping others navigate their journey. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and feel understood. Together, we focus on reducing distress, building coping skills, and creating healthier patterns so you can feel more grounded and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Starting counselling can feel difficult and takes courage. With my own understanding of life’s challenges and the patterns we can find ourselves stuck in, I am passionate about helping others navigate their journey. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and feel understood. Together, we focus on reducing distress, building coping skills, and creating healthier patterns so you can feel more grounded and move forward with clarity and confidence.
We'll also bring in somatic interventions to help you feel more grounded in your body.
Let me guess, there's a part of you that wants to try out counselling and another that is skeptical of whether it will work. Perhaps you tried it before and it seemed like a waste of time and money. As a skeptic myself, I'm amazed at the inner healing I've experienced after finding the right counsellor! As a trained trauma therapist, my aim is to connect with you on a deep level so you can feel safe, seen and secure in each session. Together, we can come up with a plan to achieve your goals and work through your deepest issues, whether that be unresolved PTSD, trauma, addiction, grief, anxiety, or depression.
We'll also bring in somatic interventions to help you feel more grounded in your body.
Let me guess, there's a part of you that wants to try out counselling and another that is skeptical of whether it will work. Perhaps you tried it before and it seemed like a waste of time and money. As a skeptic myself, I'm amazed at the inner healing I've experienced after finding the right counsellor! As a trained trauma therapist, my aim is to connect with you on a deep level so you can feel safe, seen and secure in each session. Together, we can come up with a plan to achieve your goals and work through your deepest issues, whether that be unresolved PTSD, trauma, addiction, grief, anxiety, or depression.
Whatever hardship, trauma or pain has happened in your life, your journey has brought you to this point along your life path. I believe all of us have an “inner healer” somewhere inside that is always endeavoring to heal itself which is why you are now seeking help. All of your highs and lows, twists and turns and acting out behaviours have been trying to fix something inside that feels broken. I will encourage you to extend the most generous possible interpretations to your words, intentions and actions. My approach is designed to provide the healing environment that is needed for the next steps on your journey. www.lorrainehall.ca
Whatever hardship, trauma or pain has happened in your life, your journey has brought you to this point along your life path. I believe all of us have an “inner healer” somewhere inside that is always endeavoring to heal itself which is why you are now seeking help. All of your highs and lows, twists and turns and acting out behaviours have been trying to fix something inside that feels broken. I will encourage you to extend the most generous possible interpretations to your words, intentions and actions. My approach is designed to provide the healing environment that is needed for the next steps on your journey. www.lorrainehall.ca
My work is integrative, drawing from experiential, somatic, existential, psychodynamic, and cognitive approaches.
I provide counselling to adults and fellow counsellors. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious, or sensing that something needs to shift. I offer a supportive, thoughtful space to slow down and gain clarity. Together, we explore old patterns and reshape what’s no longer working, while building on what has supported you.
It’s important to me that you feel safe, heard, and understood. Our work is collaborative and paced to your needs, with sessions that are calm, reflective, and grounded. My goal is to support healing, strengthen stability and security, and help you grow into a deeper, more expansive sense of self.
My work is integrative, drawing from experiential, somatic, existential, psychodynamic, and cognitive approaches.
I provide counselling to adults and fellow counsellors. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious, or sensing that something needs to shift. I offer a supportive, thoughtful space to slow down and gain clarity. Together, we explore old patterns and reshape what’s no longer working, while building on what has supported you.
It’s important to me that you feel safe, heard, and understood. Our work is collaborative and paced to your needs, with sessions that are calm, reflective, and grounded. My goal is to support healing, strengthen stability and security, and help you grow into a deeper, more expansive sense of self.
Are you a high-performing business professional, executive leader, or entrepreneur who is ready to reach your next level, but feels stuck at a certain ceiling, or feels like you’re slowly starting to crack. Maybe you’ve noticed yourself becoming more reactive, especially at home. Dreading visibility or high-stakes moments in your career.
Struggling to switch off after work. You’re still succeeding, but it's at a high cost:
over-preparing, over-functioning, and pushing harder just to maintain your standards.
And underneath it all, there’s a quiet, persistent pressure: If you slow down, everything you’ve worked for could slip away.
Are you a high-performing business professional, executive leader, or entrepreneur who is ready to reach your next level, but feels stuck at a certain ceiling, or feels like you’re slowly starting to crack. Maybe you’ve noticed yourself becoming more reactive, especially at home. Dreading visibility or high-stakes moments in your career.
Struggling to switch off after work. You’re still succeeding, but it's at a high cost:
over-preparing, over-functioning, and pushing harder just to maintain your standards.
And underneath it all, there’s a quiet, persistent pressure: If you slow down, everything you’ve worked for could slip away.
During couples therapy, Maha integrates many modalities—Stan Tatkins, The Developmental Model, Esther Perel, Gottman, EFT, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),the attachment model and somatic work.
Maha has a gentle, nurturing and collaborative approach in her work. She is skilled at holding a safe space for her clients—ensuring she meets them where they are. Maha strives to create real and deep relationships built on trust and safety. She does that by helping clients understand and become aware of their patterns. Maha helps clients gently dig into the layers of the past, shedding light, acceptance and understanding of self. Maha works with individuals and couples to improve the relationships in their life.
During couples therapy, Maha integrates many modalities—Stan Tatkins, The Developmental Model, Esther Perel, Gottman, EFT, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),the attachment model and somatic work.
Maha has a gentle, nurturing and collaborative approach in her work. She is skilled at holding a safe space for her clients—ensuring she meets them where they are. Maha strives to create real and deep relationships built on trust and safety. She does that by helping clients understand and become aware of their patterns. Maha helps clients gently dig into the layers of the past, shedding light, acceptance and understanding of self. Maha works with individuals and couples to improve the relationships in their life.
These modalities can range from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, or Emotion-Focused interventions.
I help clients seek balance and understanding in their lives. I specialize in working with individual adults that are struggling with anxiety, anger management, communication skills, grief, loss, self-esteem, trauma and relationships.
These modalities can range from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, or Emotion-Focused interventions.
I help clients seek balance and understanding in their lives. I specialize in working with individual adults that are struggling with anxiety, anger management, communication skills, grief, loss, self-esteem, trauma and relationships.
Motherhood, career, relationships—these are some of the biggest transitions in life, and they can bring both incredible joy and deep uncertainty. Vulnerability is at the heart of these experiences, and yet so often, we feel like we have to navigate them alone. As a counsellor specializing in perinatal mental health, I offer a space where you can show up as you are—messy, anxious, overwhelmed—and know that you are seen, heard, & not alone. With a background as both a therapist & a doula, I understand the emotional weight of trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I also work with young professionals balancing ambition
Motherhood, career, relationships—these are some of the biggest transitions in life, and they can bring both incredible joy and deep uncertainty. Vulnerability is at the heart of these experiences, and yet so often, we feel like we have to navigate them alone. As a counsellor specializing in perinatal mental health, I offer a space where you can show up as you are—messy, anxious, overwhelmed—and know that you are seen, heard, & not alone. With a background as both a therapist & a doula, I understand the emotional weight of trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I also work with young professionals balancing ambition
My therapeutic approach integrates somatic and mindfulness based practices with meaning reconstruction and continuing bonds perspectives.
I support individuals and families navigating the many shapes of grief and loss - from death and illness to non-death losses such as family estrangement, aging, and the major life transitions that change how we understand ourselves and the world around us.
My approach is rooted in compassion and respect for each person's unique experience with loss.
My therapeutic approach integrates somatic and mindfulness based practices with meaning reconstruction and continuing bonds perspectives.
I support individuals and families navigating the many shapes of grief and loss - from death and illness to non-death losses such as family estrangement, aging, and the major life transitions that change how we understand ourselves and the world around us.
My approach is rooted in compassion and respect for each person's unique experience with loss.
Reaching out for counselling takes so much courage, even in this moment, you may be experiencing worry or fears. You may have landed on my profile because you're feeling overwhelmed, alone, or stuck in your life. Maybe it's because you're burntout or maybe it's because the same patterns keep happening. Patterns where you end up feeling disappointed or disconnected with yourself or in your relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families through a nonjudgemental and empathetic approach to support them in unpacking patterns that leave them feeling stuck or doubtful and in creating long-lasting positive changes.
Reaching out for counselling takes so much courage, even in this moment, you may be experiencing worry or fears. You may have landed on my profile because you're feeling overwhelmed, alone, or stuck in your life. Maybe it's because you're burntout or maybe it's because the same patterns keep happening. Patterns where you end up feeling disappointed or disconnected with yourself or in your relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families through a nonjudgemental and empathetic approach to support them in unpacking patterns that leave them feeling stuck or doubtful and in creating long-lasting positive changes.
Hello, my name is Dmitry. My perpetual intention is to assist people in facing and re-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 possibly prevents you from living your best life. Despite the fact that there may be certain obstacles on this way, please know that you anyway have a huge potential to live your life based on what is right with you. As a clinician, I am always committed to do my best to help everyone gain an inner balance needed for achieving their goals.
Hello, my name is Dmitry. My perpetual intention is to assist people in facing and re-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 possibly prevents you from living your best life. Despite the fact that there may be certain obstacles on this way, please know that you anyway have a huge potential to live your life based on what is right with you. As a clinician, I am always committed to do my best to help everyone gain an inner balance needed for achieving their goals.
As a nutritionist, Registered Clinical Counsellor & EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA), I specialize in mind-body work drawing from a holistic base of approaches including person-centered, solution-focused, trauma-informed therapies, CBT, strengths-based, mindfulness-based approaches, body positivity, Health-At-Every-Size, & somatic attachment psychotherapy.
I'm passionate about empowering individuals who have lived through traumatic experiences, are facing grief & loss, or struggling with a health crisis to reorient themselves towards a healing pathway & restore their resiliency! My counselling practice is informed by over 15 years of experience supporting patients in the health care system, & focuses on promoting nurturing, healing, & balancing practices. I offer a welcoming space for individuals who are feeling stuck or living with grief, trauma, eating disorders, transition, & chronic illness. I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, gender-affirming, queer-friendly care.
As a nutritionist, Registered Clinical Counsellor & EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA), I specialize in mind-body work drawing from a holistic base of approaches including person-centered, solution-focused, trauma-informed therapies, CBT, strengths-based, mindfulness-based approaches, body positivity, Health-At-Every-Size, & somatic attachment psychotherapy.
I'm passionate about empowering individuals who have lived through traumatic experiences, are facing grief & loss, or struggling with a health crisis to reorient themselves towards a healing pathway & restore their resiliency! My counselling practice is informed by over 15 years of experience supporting patients in the health care system, & focuses on promoting nurturing, healing, & balancing practices. I offer a welcoming space for individuals who are feeling stuck or living with grief, trauma, eating disorders, transition, & chronic illness. I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, gender-affirming, queer-friendly care.
My counselling approach is holistic and relationally based with a focus on a somatic (body) awareness to bring congruency between the mind and body.
Experience has shown me the value of a healing connection to help us transform from those wounds. My primary goal is to create a safe, non-judgemental, culturally sensitive, and nurturing environment, where you can explore new possibilities, discover choices that you may not have known you had, and ultimately to heal and to live a life of your choice.
My counselling approach is holistic and relationally based with a focus on a somatic (body) awareness to bring congruency between the mind and body.
Experience has shown me the value of a healing connection to help us transform from those wounds. My primary goal is to create a safe, non-judgemental, culturally sensitive, and nurturing environment, where you can explore new possibilities, discover choices that you may not have known you had, and ultimately to heal and to live a life of your choice.
I utilize Parts Work (drawn from IFS), OEI, Cognitive-Processing Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, and somatic techniques to improve emotional regulation.
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!
I utilize Parts Work (drawn from IFS), OEI, Cognitive-Processing Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, and somatic techniques to improve emotional regulation.
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!
I am passionate about helping clients who are facing challenges in transitions, relationships, or who are exploring questions about their life’s meaning and purpose. I also have experience working with anxiety, depression, and stress management. I approach my work with warmth, inclusion and open-mindedness. I believe that each person is the expert in their own life, and that my job as a counsellor is to help facilitate each person’s exploration of their own unique skills, strengths, and story.
I am passionate about helping clients who are facing challenges in transitions, relationships, or who are exploring questions about their life’s meaning and purpose. I also have experience working with anxiety, depression, and stress management. I approach my work with warmth, inclusion and open-mindedness. I believe that each person is the expert in their own life, and that my job as a counsellor is to help facilitate each person’s exploration of their own unique skills, strengths, and story.
My approach comes from a combination of perspectives including Family Systems Theory, person-centered, Gestalt, transpersonal orientations and Somatic Experiencing (SE).
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with anxiety, life transitions, trauma, parenting, relationships, loss and more. Many people that come for help are those who feel stuck overcoming obstacles and have tried to change their situation without success. I help people turn these obstacles into opportunities for understanding and growth.
My approach comes from a combination of perspectives including Family Systems Theory, person-centered, Gestalt, transpersonal orientations and Somatic Experiencing (SE).
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with anxiety, life transitions, trauma, parenting, relationships, loss and more. Many people that come for help are those who feel stuck overcoming obstacles and have tried to change their situation without success. I help people turn these obstacles into opportunities for understanding and growth.
Elizabeth, an experienced and well-rounded therapist, operates from a trauma-informed practice. She creates a safe haven for her clients, allowing them to be heard and seen. Elizabeth specializes in addressing challenges related to anxiety, depression, and personal identity. Her mission is to guide clients toward their “lightbulb moments”—those transformative insights that illuminate their paths. One of Elizabeth’s core passions lies in empowering women. She helps them discover their unique voices, tap into their inner power, and navigate their paths to success. By fostering self-expression and encouraging women to use their voices
Elizabeth, an experienced and well-rounded therapist, operates from a trauma-informed practice. She creates a safe haven for her clients, allowing them to be heard and seen. Elizabeth specializes in addressing challenges related to anxiety, depression, and personal identity. Her mission is to guide clients toward their “lightbulb moments”—those transformative insights that illuminate their paths. One of Elizabeth’s core passions lies in empowering women. She helps them discover their unique voices, tap into their inner power, and navigate their paths to success. By fostering self-expression and encouraging women to use their voices
Are you feeling weighed down by depression, grief, or the lingering effects of painful family relationships? I offer a calm, grounding space where you can slow down, explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin to make sense of your experiences. I work with adults, seniors, and youth (16+) navigating relational wounds and attachment trauma.
Are you feeling weighed down by depression, grief, or the lingering effects of painful family relationships? I offer a calm, grounding space where you can slow down, explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin to make sense of your experiences. I work with adults, seniors, and youth (16+) navigating relational wounds and attachment trauma.
When your child is struggling with big emotions, it can be hard to know how to help. Some feelings are complex and need extra support. I offer that support to children and teens through a child-centred, connection-focused approach informed by attachment theory, family systems, and mindfulness. My own childhood experiences with divorce, along with volunteering in hospice settings, have given me a deep personal understanding of grief, loss, and life transitions. As a wife and mom, I value connection, warmth, and creating safe spaces for growth.
When your child is struggling with big emotions, it can be hard to know how to help. Some feelings are complex and need extra support. I offer that support to children and teens through a child-centred, connection-focused approach informed by attachment theory, family systems, and mindfulness. My own childhood experiences with divorce, along with volunteering in hospice settings, have given me a deep personal understanding of grief, loss, and life transitions. As a wife and mom, I value connection, warmth, and creating safe spaces for growth.
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Somatic Counsellors
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.