Trauma informed counselling
Compassionate Mental Health Counsellor in North Vancouver
Life can bring challenges that feel overwhelming. Anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or grief can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, and unsure where to turn.
At Compassionate Witness Counselling, I provide therapy in North Vancouver that is rooted in empathy, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care. My goal is to help you feel safe, understood, and supported as you work through life’s difficulties. Whether you’re seeking youth counselling for a teen, support for addiction recovery, or guidance through depression, anxiety, or grief, counselling can help you move toward greater balance and healing. Sessions are available in-person or through virtual therapy in North Vancouver.
How This Helps You
- A safe space for healing conversations
- Support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief
- Specialized youth counselling services
- Tools for addiction recovery and healthier coping
- Mindfulness practices for nervous system regulation
- Attachment-based therapy for deeper connection
- Experienced mental health counsellor in North Vancouver
- Flexible options including virtual therapy sessions
- Focus on sustainable, long-term change
Meet Your Counsellor
If you’d like to get a sense of who I am and how I work, you can learn more about my background, approach, and what to expect in our sessions.
What we offer
Thoughtful, supportive care for individuals and youth working through life’s challenges.
Youth Counselling
Supportive youth counselling in North Vancouver for teens facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.
Addiction Counselling
Counselling for substance use, behavioural addiction, and recovery in North Vancouver using trauma-informed therapy.
Depression & Anxiety
Counselling for depression and anxiety in North Vancouver, using trauma-informed and mindfulness-based therapy.
Grief & Loss Counselling
Gentle counselling support in North Vancouver for grief, loss, and life transitions, rooted in trauma-informed care.
Trauma Counselling
Trauma counselling with a focus on secure attachment, nervous system regulation, and long-term healing.
Get in touch
A steady place to land, when things feel heavy.
Reaching out can feel like a big step. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan. This is a space to slow down, talk things through, and start making sense of what’s been weighing on you.
Support that feels safe
You’ll be met with respect, honesty, and care. The focus is on building a relationship where you can speak openly and feel understood.
Approaches that fit you
Sessions may include somatic work, person-centred therapy, CBT, and attachment-focused approaches like AEDP, depending on what feels most helpful for you.
A place to start
If you’re unsure, that’s okay. A first conversation can help you get a feel for the process and decide what you need next.
Book a session or request a consultation