Trauma Counselling in Coquitlam
For First Responders Who Are Tired of holding It All Together
You’re trained to stay calm in chaos.
To make decisions fast.
To push feelings aside and deal with them later.
And for a long time, that probably worked.
Until it didn’t.
If you’re a first responder in Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam dealing with anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional numbness, sleep issues, or that constant sense of being “on edge,” you’re not broken, your nervous system is probably overwhelmed.
If you’re looking for trauma therapy with someone that actually understands your nervous system, your job, and what it costs to do it.
I can help.
Therapy With Someone Who’s Been There
Before becoming a clinical counsellor, I worked as a paramedic.
I know what it’s like to:
- Walk into scenes most people never see
- Function on adrenaline and dark humor
- Carry images, sounds, and decisions home with you
- Feel disconnected from people who “don’t get it”
- Wonder why your body reacts even when your brain knows you’re safe
I don’t need you to explain the culture, the calls, or the weight of responsibility.
I already understand.
That means we can get to work faster and safer.
Trauma therapy that works WITH your nervous system. Not Against it.
I often hear first responders who have tried talk therapy and felt frustrated:
“I understand what happened… so why does my body still react?”
That’s because trauma doesn’t just live in thoughts, it lives in the nervous system.
My work is trauma-informed and body-based, integrating approaches like:
- EMDR Therapy (highly effective for operational trauma, critical incidents, and PTSD)
- Nervous system regulation & Polyvagal-informed therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- CBT and ACT when helpful, not forced
This approach tends to resonate well for :
- First responders & healthcare professionals
- PTSD and complex trauma
- Hypervigilance, irritability, shutdown, or emotional numbness
- Anxiety, depression, and burnout
- Trauma from car accidents, medical emergencies, or cumulative stress
If you’re looking for trauma therapy in Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam, this work is designed for exactly that
Contact us
Offering online and in-person services,
in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.
info@balancecounsellingandtrauma.com
Phone
(236)591-6325
Ready to Book?
If you’re looking for:
- Trauma therapy in Coquitlam
- EMDR therapy for first responders
- Therapy that actually understands emergency services
- Online therapy that fits real life
You’re in the right place.
Book Online when you’re ready.
No pressure. No referral needed.
Just a first step toward feeling more like yourself again.