Trauma & PTSD Counselling in Vancouver to Help You Heal and Feel Safe Again

Specialized therapy for those affected by traumatic events. Compassionate support to process trauma, reduce PTSD symptoms, and reclaim your life.

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Are You Struggling with These Challenges?

We serve many types of clients. It can be individuals who have experienced a traumatic event such as abuse, assault, accidents, military combat, or natural disasters and are struggling to cope; and adults or teens living with symptoms of PTSD: flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or avoidance behaviors. We also serve people who feel stuck in survival mode, unable to move past their trauma, and seeking specialized support to process their experiences in a safe, supportive space. Lastly, we serve individuals who have tried to manage trauma alone but recognize they need professional, compassionate guidance to heal and regain control of their lives.

Below are the three seasons of life that many of our clients find themselves in – are you experiencing something similar?

Re-Experiencing Traumatic Events

Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares disrupt daily life, sleep, and emotional wellbeing.

Avoidance and Emotional Numbness

Difficulty connecting with others, avoiding places or situations that trigger memories, and feeling emotionally detached.

Hyperarousal and Anxiety

Constantly feeling on edge, irritable, easily startled, and experiencing difficulty concentrating or sleeping.

At Counsel Me Vancouver, we understand how isolating and exhausting it can feel to live with the effects of trauma and PTSD. You may feel stuck in survival mode, constantly reliving painful memories. Our experienced trauma counsellors provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy in a safe space designed to help you heal at your pace. You are not alone—recovery is possible.

The Most Effective 3-Step Plan for Trauma & PTSD Counselling

Step 1: Schedule a Free, Confidential Consultation

Share your experience in a safe, judgment-free space and explore how trauma counselling can help.

Step 2: Receive a Personalized Therapy Plan

We create a tailored plan using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT, designed specifically for your healing journey.

Step 3: Begin Healing and Reclaim Your Life

Attend regular counselling sessions, process traumatic experiences at your pace, and develop strategies to restore emotional balance and safety.

Ready to experience lasting relief and clarity?

Take your first step today with personalized therapy and compassionate counselling support.

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Benefits of Working with Counsel Me Vancouver

Clients who have used our therapy and counselling services describe their transformation as moving:
From feeling trapped by trauma → to feeling empowered and safe in your own life again.
From disconnected and numb → to rebuilding trust and connection with yourself and others.
From hypervigilance and fear → to experiencing calm, peace, and emotional balance.

Helping You Succeed

  • Clients experience reduced PTSD symptoms, improved sleep, and a restored sense of emotional safety.
  • Clients develop healthier relationships by overcoming avoidance and emotional detachment.
  • Clients regain control over their lives, moving from survival mode to thriving.

And Avoid Failure

  • Avoid prolonged suffering by addressing trauma early and effectively through professional counselling.
  • Prevent the escalation of PTSD symptoms into chronic anxiety, depression, or substance abuse.
  • Stop feeling isolated and misunderstood by gaining access to empathetic, specialized support.

Top 5 Questions New Clients Ask Us

Individual sessions range from $160-$195 per 60 minute appointment. View our Session Rates page for more details. Many extended health plans cover services with our Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs). Sliding scale options may be available.

Our counselling helps individuals reduce intrusive memories, manage triggers, regain emotional balance, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and improve their quality of life.

Trauma counselling uses specialized techniques like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT tailored to process and heal traumatic memories, which general counselling may not address in depth.

Expect a safe, confidential space where you control the pace. Therapists use proven methods to help process trauma gently, offering coping strategies and grounding techniques along the way.

Clients consistently report feeling validated, safe, and supported. Many experience significant symptom relief, improved relationships, and a renewed sense of hope.

What Clients Are Saying

Single best decision I have ever made

Erica at Counsel Me Vancouver has completely transformed my life in a way that nothing else has — it was the single best decision I have ever made. Her compassionate, professional, peaceful demeanor created such a safe place right from the very first moment I met her. I learned how to turn off the constant, negative chatter in my brain that told me I wasn’t good enough. I gained the ability to deal with trauma that had bothered me for decades. I acquired tools to help with an overwhelming feeling of loss. I live a calmer, peaceful, more genuine life full of friends, love, happiness, and self-assurance. Because of Counsel Me Vancouver, I feel like I have the power, confidence, and control to do whatever I want when it comes to food, exercise, grief, anxiety, relationships, my job, and my future.
G.C.
Vancouver Client

We can not recommend her enough

After researching various therapists for couple’s counselling, a friend recommended Erica to us. She saw us through our difficult times with kindness, compassion and professionalism. With Erica’s help, our communication is stronger, our trust has grown and our commitment has never been tighter. Erica’s approach is very kind, calm and her caring manner makes her easy to talk with. We can not recommend her enough.
A & J
Vancouver Couple

Incredibly worthwhile investment I would make again in a heartbeat.

I’ve recommended many others to Erica and they all rave about how amazing the experience is, so I can say with confidence that whatever issue you’re facing Counsel Me Vancouver can make it easier and more manageable. I can’t believe that I spent so much of my life in a fog when I could have been living the life I am now because therapy seemed ‘scary/embarrassing’ and ‘I don’t need that’ and ‘it’s expensive’. If I could have done one thing differently in my life it would have been to contact Counsel Me Vancouver earlier because it is none of those things. It is calm, safe, awesomely helpful, and in comparison to the benefits received, an incredibly worthwhile investment that I would make again in a heartbeat.
P.C.
Vancouver Client

Would recommend her to anyone

I met with Erica in the Fall of 2014. At the time I was struggling with some relationship issues, and I needed to talk to someone in order to help guide and assist me through what was a difficult time. Erica was compassionate and understanding and I found it very easy to open up to her. Furthermore, talking through the problems I was experiencing enabled me to understand them better. It lifted a weight from my shoulders, and it provided me with hope and confidence that I could get through things.
Erica provided me with the tools necessary to move on in my life, and she ensured that I reached my goals. I would have no problem returning if other issues emerged, and I would recommend her to anyone who may be considering counselling
F.K.
Vancouver Client

Overcome my past traumas and lead a more fulfilling life!

Since childhood, I’d been trying to push away thoughts about my childhood abuse and the negative emotions that I couldn’t seem to get rid of. I didn’t realize the vast impact my past experiences have had on my life growing up and on my current relationships. Through counselling, I was able to delve safely into my trauma by incorporating healthy coping strategies that Erica taught me. I felt supported and comfortable in my work with Erica as she was understanding and accepting of my vulnerabilities. Working through trauma wasn’t easy, it was actually very painful at times. However, I needed to go through my pain to get on the other side to gain peace and freedom in my life.
I should’ve gone to see a counsellor much sooner. Counsel Me Vancouver helped me overcome my past traumas and lead a more fulfilling life! Therapy completely changed my perspective. I’m so happy that I made the choice to get help.
L.L.
Vancouver Client

Trauma & PTSD Counselling FAQ

Counselling offers a safe, supportive space to process traumatic memories, reduce symptoms like flashbacks, and develop coping strategies to manage triggers and reclaim a sense of safety.

Reality: PTSD can affect anyone who experiences trauma—survivors of abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or violence—not just military personnel.

Effective therapies include EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, Somatic Experiencing, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Each approach helps clients process trauma and reduce symptoms.

Reality: Time alone doesn’t heal trauma. Professional support helps individuals process and resolve traumatic experiences effectively.

It varies by individual. Some see improvement in a few months, while complex trauma or PTSD may require longer-term treatment, often 6 months to several years.

Reality: When done in a safe, therapeutic environment, talking about trauma can reduce distress and help integrate the experience in a healthy way.

Many individuals experience significant relief from PTSD symptoms through therapy. While some symptoms may persist, many regain control over their lives and achieve lasting recovery.

Reality: Even experiences perceived as “minor” by others can lead to PTSD. Trauma is subjective and personal; there’s no one-size-fits-all threshold.

Yes. Trauma counselling is completely confidential, following strict ethical guidelines, unless there’s a risk of harm to oneself or others, which mandates disclosure.

Reality: Most individuals with PTSD are not dangerous. They are often highly resilient people working through difficult experiences with courage.

Ready to take the next step toward emotional wellness?

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Get To Know Your Professional Counsellors

Erica Beauchamp M.Ed R.C.C.
Founder/Owner
Learn more about Erica

Annu Dha MA R.C.C.
Master’s Level Clinical Counsellor
Learn more about Annu

Harjeet Thiara RPC-C
Trauma Informed Life Skills Coach
Learn more about Harjeet

Huda Sajjad MA MSc R.C.C.
Master’s Level Clinical Counsellor
Learn more about Huda

Reagan Lyle MCP R.C.C.
Master’s Level Clinical Counsellor
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Isn’t it time to feel better?

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