Trauma & PTSD Counselling in Canmore & Across Alberta
Trauma can leave a lasting impact on how you feel, think, and respond to the world around you. You may feel on edge, overwhelmed, shut down, or triggered by things that don’t seem to affect others in the same way. EMDR counselling may help.
EMDR therapy and other trauma counselling offers a space to safely process what you’ve experienced and begin to reduce the intensity of its impact.
At Focused Solutions Counselling & Coaching, we provide EMDR, trauma and PTSD counselling for people living in Canmore, Banff, and the Bow Valley, as well as secure, high-definition online therapy across Alberta.
We also support clients from nearby communities, including Lake Louise and surrounding areas.
What Trauma Can Look Like
Trauma can show up in different ways. You might be experiencing:
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks
- Feeling on edge or easily startled
- Avoidance of reminders of past experiences
- Emotional numbness or disconnection
- Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
- Strong emotional reactions that feel hard to control
- Feeling unsafe, even when things are okay
Approaches We May Use
Therapy is tailored to you. Depending on your needs, we may draw from:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Somatic approaches (body-based work)
- Attachment-based interventions
- Clinical hypnosis
We may also incorporate elements of:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-based approaches
How Trauma Counselling Can Help
Therapy focuses on helping you:
- Process past experiences safely and gradually
- Reduce the intensity of triggers
- Feel more grounded and regulated
- Rebuild a sense of safety in your body and environment
- Develop practical tools to manage reactions
You don’t have to revisit everything all at once. Therapy moves at a pace that feels manageable.
In-Person & Online Trauma Counselling
- In-person counselling in Canmore
- Online trauma counselling across Alberta
When to Reach Out
You might consider counselling if:
- Past experiences continue to affect your present
- You feel easily triggered or overwhelmed
- You avoid situations or memories
- You feel disconnected from yourself or others
Start with a Simple Step
You don’t need to have everything figured out.
You can book an appointment for trauma and PTSD counselling in Canmore or online across Alberta directly online.
If it feels easier to start with a brief conversation first, a free 15-minute consultation is also available.
Mandarin-Speaking Counselling Available
Jianwen offers counselling in both English and Mandarin for clients who prefer to speak in their first language.
