Trauma and PTSD therapists in East Kootenay B, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
We are proud to feature top rated Trauma and PTSD therapists in East Kootenay B, British Columbia, Canada. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Trauma and PTSD
Daniel Klassen
Psychologist, Provisional, (P7619) with CAP in Alberta & Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 19147) with BCACC, for elsewhere in Canada
Trauma refers to a deeply distressing experience that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. Traumatic events can include physical or sexual assault, natural disasters, accidents, or witnessing violence. When trauma remains unresolved, it can lead to mental health conditions like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex PTSD (CPTSD). PTSD often develops after a single traumatic event, with symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, intense anxiety, and intrusive thoughts.
CPTSD, on the other hand, usually stems from prolonged, repeated trauma, especially in situations where escape is difficult, such as in childhood. People with CPTSD may struggle with emotional regulation, experience negative self-perception, and encounter ongoing difficulties in relationships. Dissociative states—where a person disconnects from thoughts, emotions, memories, or their identity—are also common among trauma survivors. This response can make individuals feel detached from reality or as if they’re observing themselves from outside their body, serving as a coping mechanism to manage overwhelming distress.
Daniel, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II), has specialized training in addressing CPTSD and dissociation. His work focuses on helping clients process trauma, heal emotional wounds, and develop healthier coping strategies. Treatment may include therapy, medication, and other supportive interventions, empowering individuals to regain control and rebuild their lives with greater resilience.
5 Years Experience
Online in East Kootenay B, British Columbia
Trauma and PTSD
Ajay Sahota
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy:
EMDR is a structured/manualized psychotherapy for people who have experienced trauma(s) in their life. It is different from talk therapy because the therapist uses specific detailed protocols and procedures such as the eight phases of treatment in EMDR. You do not need to know what this all means right now. Trust that there is a road map and plan to facilitate healing. There is less focus on therapist talk/interpretations. There is less focus on you speaking about trauma at depth. The progress gained is from your enhanced psychological processing. EMDR incorporates eye movements, tapping techniques, and other methods to unblock an imbalance in the brain’s information processing system. EMDR provides relief from symptoms and emotional distress as a result of trauma(s) (e.g., reducing intensity of PTSD symptoms and trauma related memories). The EMDR therapy process facilitates natural healing processes of the mind and removes blocks to healing.
9 Years Experience
Online in East Kootenay B, British Columbia
Trauma and PTSD
Mr. Paul Bains
Therapist, B.Sc., M.A., RCC
Have you gone through a difficult event and are now feeling panicked, worried, paranoid, anxious, and depressed. Are you having struggles sleeping (nightmares if you do sleep), eating and constantly remembering the difficult or traumatizing event. These are only a few of the struggles that you may have you have PTSD and trauma. Help is possible and with proper support you can regain control, balance and happiness once again. Call now and get the support to learn the skills and strategies to help you.
31 Years Experience
Online in East Kootenay B, British Columbia
Trauma and PTSD
Mark Watts
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Psych), Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Registered Counselling Hypnotherapist
I offer a rapid trauma release that can significantly reduce the emotional overload from a traumatic jncidence.
15 Years Experience
Online in East Kootenay B, British Columbia
Trauma and PTSD
Heal(ing) Trauma Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
From a trauma-informed perspective, trauma is what happens when we are unable to cope with the things that happen to us, at no fault of our own. We can understand trauma as being a lack of resources to deal with situations, not a lack of ability, character or willpower. The work we can do will include helping you better understand your trauma, developing healthier and more helpful ways of coping with it, and processing it so that you can be free of the ways that your past is showing up in your present.
12 Years Experience
Online in East Kootenay B, British Columbia (Online Only)