Discover Healing From Trauma and Wise Ways to Live your Life
People come to Emotion Wise Counselling in all states of emotional pain knowing they will be met with non-judgmental warmth, collaboration, and an invitation to grow and heal. We value building a positive relationship of trust with you and work to understand your strengths. We believe these are the most important ingredients needed as we work together for change.
Throughout the work in therapy together we aim to honour your values, beliefs, and culture as guideposts to build a deepened sense of identity, strength and community connection.
Our Vancouver Trauma Therapists are trained in effective therapies for healing including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
Meet Our Counsellors in Vancouver, BC
Our work is informed by research and led with compassion. Our therapists are trained in evidenced-based approaches for complex PTSD and emotion regulation including EMDR therapy and DBT-informed therapy providing therapy in Vancouver, BC and BC-Wide.
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We offer counselling for ...
Trauma
We are honoured to support people who have experienced complex trauma and PTSD in understanding and healing from the past. This may include experiences such as adoption, foster care, abuse, neglect, bullying, racism, or harmful relationships. Together, we build self-understanding, increase feelings of safety, and process past experiences using approaches such as EMDR, AEDP, and Narrative Therapy.
Mood + Anxiety
Struggling with low or intense moods can be overwhelming and can stop you from living the life you have hoped for. Whether you are suffering from bipolar disorder, OCD, depression, or anxiety we are here to help you understand your feelings and thoughts and find ways to live your life with new awareness using CBT, DBT, EMDR, narrative therapy and AEDP.
OCD
Living with OCD can feel like an ongoing cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions that take up time and energy. These experiences can impact relationships, work, and daily life. We use evidence-based approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and CBT to help you reduce distress, build new patterns, and move toward greater freedom and ease.
Emotion Regulation
We support people in developing effective ways to cope with intense emotions and reactions. Our work focuses on building mindfulness, self-compassion, and practical tools to better understand and manage emotional responses. Using approaches such as DBT, CBT, and EMDR, we help reduce overwhelm and create a greater sense of balance and control.
Life Transitions
Life transitions can include grief and loss, relationship shifts, health challenges, relocation, or changes in work and identity. These moments can feel uncertain and overwhelming. We offer compassionate support as you navigate change, helping you process your experience and move forward with clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of direction.
Group Therapy
April, our clinic founder, has extensive experience and is passionate about offering group therapy. Our trauma-informed DBT skills groups provide a supportive environment to learn evidence-based strategies for managing emotions, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
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