Trauma & PTSD Counselling in Merritt, BC

Trauma counselling, sometimes called PTSD counselling, is a therapeutic process that addresses intrusive memories, avoidance, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness following a traumatic experience. A Registered Clinical Counsellor applies modalities such as EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT to help a client process the trauma and reduce symptom severity.

A trauma counselling session typically lasts 50 to 60 minutes. This duration allows time for a check-in, focused trauma-processing work, and a closing period to ground the client before the session ends.

Trauma counselling addresses intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance of trauma reminders, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness. Sessions target both the intrusive symptoms and the avoidance patterns that frequently characterize PTSD.

Trauma counselling costs typically range from $160 to $195 per 50 to 60 minute session, varying by counsellor. Many extended health insurance plans cover sessions delivered by a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and sliding scale rates are often available. View the Session Rates page for current pricing at Counsel Me Vancouver.

A first trauma counselling session establishes the client's trauma history, current symptoms, and initial goals, at a pace the client controls. The counsellor explains their therapeutic approach and begins assessing the client's readiness for specific trauma-processing techniques.

Yes. Counsel Me Vancouver provides Trauma & PTSD Counselling to Merritt clients in person at Floor 1, The Electra, 970 Burrard Street, Vancouver or virtually across BC. Merritt, BC — ~274 km. ~2 hrs 45 min drive.

Yes. Merritt clients meet with Counsel Me Vancouver counsellors by secure video from home, with no travel. In-person sessions are also available at the downtown Vancouver office, which is about 274 km from Merritt, about 2 hrs 45 min drive.

Merritt is about 274 km from our downtown Vancouver office, about 2 hrs 45 min drive. Video sessions need no travel.