If you’ve experienced something overwhelming, distressing, or difficult to process, you may still be carrying the effects with you — even if it happened long ago. Trauma can show up in many ways, impacting how you feel, think, and connect with others.
At Clearheart Counselling, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to help you feel safe, understood, and supported as you begin to heal.
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These experiences can often overlap with symptoms of anxiety
Trauma can take many forms, and not all of them are immediately obvious. You don’t need to label your experience in a specific way to seek support — if something has impacted how you feel, think, or relate to others, it matters.
We support individuals navigating a wide range of trauma, including:
Early experiences that continue to shape self-worth, emotional regulation, and relationships later in life.
Early experiences that continue to shape self-worth, emotional regulation, and relationships later in life.
Stressful or harmful work environments, chronic pressure, or experiences that leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsafe.
Ongoing distress following a specific event, such as an accident, assault, or other overwhelming experience.
Experiences shaped by cultural expectations, immigration, or generational patterns that influence identity, family dynamics, and emotional well-being.
Emotional and psychological effects following motor vehicle accidents, including anxiety, fear, or lingering stress responses.
If you’re recognizing yourself in any of these experiences, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate this on your own.
We understand that trauma is not just something you think about — it’s something you feel, often in your body, your emotions, and your relationships. That’s why our approach is gentle, collaborative, and tailored to your unique experience.
Our focus is on helping you feel safe, supported, and in control of your healing process. We move at your pace, without pressure, and work together to build awareness, resilience, and meaningful change.
We draw from a range of evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches, including:
Helps process and reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories so they feel less overwhelming over time.
Supports healing by working with the body’s nervous system, helping release stored tension and restore a sense of safety and regulation.
Helps you understand and work with different “parts” of yourself with compassion, especially those shaped by past experiences.
Identifies and shifts unhelpful thought patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, avoidance, or emotional distress.
Supports emotional processing and helps strengthen your connection with yourself and others.
Build awareness of thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, helping you stay grounded and present.
Everything we do is grounded in a trauma-informed approach, meaning we prioritize safety, trust, and your sense of control throughout the process.
Our team includes experienced counsellors who are trained in trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR, somatic therapy, and CBT.
Not sure who to book with? Contact Us and we’ll help guide you.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Specializes in: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experience Therapy (SE), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Locations: Vancouver, Online
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Specializes in: Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Locations: Vancouver, Coquitlam, Online
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Specializes in: The Gottman Method Couples Counselling, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Locations: Coquitlam, Vancouver, Online
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Specializes in: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Gottman method, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Art Therapy, Highly Sensitive People
Locations: Vancouver, Online
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Specializes in: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method
Locations: Vancouver, Online
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Specializes in: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
Locations: Vancouver, Online
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Specializes in: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Locations: Coquitlam, Vancouver, Online
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Specializes in: Gottman, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
Locations: Online/Virtual
Clearheart Counselling provides trauma counselling in Vancouver’s South Granville area and Coquitlam’s Austin Heights neighbourhood, serving clients across the Lower Mainland including Kitsilano, Downtown Vancouver, Burnaby, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam.
In-person therapy at our Vancouver clinic in the South Granville area, serving clients from Kitsilano, Downtown, and surrounding neighbourhoods.
In-person sessions at our Austin Heights Coquitlam clinic, convenient for clients in Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Burnaby, and New Westminster.
Secure virtual sessions available across British Columbia. Attend therapy from home with the same professional support as in-person counselling.
If past experiences are affecting your emotions, relationships, or daily life, counselling can help you process and move forward.
Trauma refers to distressing experiences; PTSD is a specific diagnosis when trauma symptoms persist and significantly impact functioning. You don’t need a PTSD diagnosis to benefit from trauma therapy.
Yes we do. Please review our ICBC Counselling page for more details.
EMDR involves briefly focusing on traumatic memories, which can bring up difficult emotions. However, the process is carefully paced and you remain in control throughout.
This varies for each individual. Some people benefit from short-term support, while others engage in longer-term therapy.
You don’t have to carry this alone. Our team is here to support you in a way that feels safe, respectful, and aligned with your needs.
Book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your goals and connect with a counsellor who feels like the right fit.
Available for people in Vancouver, Coquitlam, and online across BC.
