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Senanur Avci
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
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Senanur Avci

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Available both in-person and online
3701 Hastings Street Suite 201 & 301 Burnaby, BC V5C
Your mind understands your story, but your body hasn't found peace yet. For women and mothers navigating the silent weight of daily life, it can feel like a series of plateaus. You are doing everything right, yet you remain stuck in survival mode. This exhaustion often ripples through the family. I see it in children and youth carrying hurdles they do not yet have the words to describe. When a person feels depleted or a child struggles, these plateaus can make meaningful change feel impossible. I provide a space where you are truly understood, allowing the heavy layers to finally lift.
I’m Sena, a Registered Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work. As a specialized EMDR therapist, I help adults and young people move through what "just talking" cannot reach. I use Sandtray and Play-based EMDR to help children process trauma through creativity, and I offer adults a space that is both supportive and focused on active processing.
At my practice, your whole self is welcome. You do not have to set aside your culture or the complicated parts of your story, including the sting of discrimination and the weight of your roles, to find healing. If you need a space where you feel truly gotten, I invite you to email me to set up a free, 15-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
Senanur Avci now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3701 Hastings Street

Suite 201 & 301

Burnaby, BC V5C map

My website
I offer therapy sessions in person at our Burnaby office (Kindred) or virtually online for your convenience.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Sexual Abuse and Racial Identity 
$180 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Senanur Avci
Photo of Senanur Avci, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3701 Hastings Street

Suite 201 & 301

Burnaby, BC V5C map

My website
I offer therapy sessions in person at our Burnaby office (Kindred) or virtually online for your convenience.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Sexual Abuse and Racial Identity 
$180 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

Payment Methods

e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW), and my services are covered by most extended health insurance providers. I recommend verifying your specific coverage details with your insurance company prior to our first session.
Photo of Senanur Avci, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Senanur Avci
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW), and my services are covered by most extended health insurance providers. I recommend verifying your specific coverage details with your insurance company prior to our first session.
Photo of Senanur Avci, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Senanur Avci
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 16578 Senanur Avci Tosun
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended University of Minnesota, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Istanbul Bilgi University BA - Psychology / 2012
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I am trained in EMDR, ACT, and CBT. My advanced work through the AGATE Institute includes Sandtray EMDR and child-intensive protocols, complemented by Theraplay and the Marschak Interaction Method. I integrate creative, non-traditional modalities into my trauma-informed, attachment-focused practice.
Photo of Senanur Avci, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Senanur Avci
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I am trained in EMDR, ACT, and CBT. My advanced work through the AGATE Institute includes Sandtray EMDR and child-intensive protocols, complemented by Theraplay and the Marschak Interaction Method. I integrate creative, non-traditional modalities into my trauma-informed, attachment-focused practice.
Photo of Senanur Avci, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Senanur Avci
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Racial Identity

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Caregivers
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Women's Issues
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I help adults and young people resolve symptoms rooted in negative beliefs and trauma. Whether from childhood or recent events, even "small" experiences can create maladaptive protective symptoms. I focus on processing these moments to help you or your child move past survival mode toward a foundation of genuine security, confidence, and lasting resilience for your entire family.
Photo of Senanur Avci, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Senanur Avci
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I help adults and young people resolve symptoms rooted in negative beliefs and trauma. Whether from childhood or recent events, even "small" experiences can create maladaptive protective symptoms. I focus on processing these moments to help you or your child move past survival mode toward a foundation of genuine security, confidence, and lasting resilience for your entire family.
Photo of Senanur Avci, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Senanur Avci
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

Turkish

Religion

Muslim

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

Turkish

Religion

Muslim

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Theraplay
  • Trauma Focused
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My work is centered in EMDR, but always through a lens of trauma and attachment. I move beyond manualized routines to understand how your unique history has shaped the symptoms and protective reflexes that feel maladaptive today. Depending on your specific needs, I integrate the practical grounding of ACT and CBT, or the creative safety of Sandtray and Play-based therapy for children and youth.
Photo of Senanur Avci, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Senanur Avci
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My work is centered in EMDR, but always through a lens of trauma and attachment. I move beyond manualized routines to understand how your unique history has shaped the symptoms and protective reflexes that feel maladaptive today. Depending on your specific needs, I integrate the practical grounding of ACT and CBT, or the creative safety of Sandtray and Play-based therapy for children and youth.
Photo of Senanur Avci, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Senanur Avci
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

3701 Hastings Street

Suite 201 & 301

Burnaby, BC V5C

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I offer therapy sessions in person at our Burnaby office (Kindred) or virtually online for your convenience.
Photo of Senanur Avci, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Senanur Avci
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
"
I offer therapy sessions in person at our Burnaby office (Kindred) or virtually online for your convenience.
Photo of Senanur Avci, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Senanur Avci
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW