What To Expect

Counselling is a process where you can meet with a counsellor to talk about challenges or problems you are experiencing in your life. It is an engaging and purposeful connection used to understand your strengths, values, needs, and goals. Within the counselling process, you and the counsellor work together to improve your w

ell-being.

Conquer Trauma Counselling ensures that everything said in counselling is confidential.

There are some important exceptions to confidentiality:

1. If the counsellor has reason to believe that you are at imminent risk of harming yourself or someone else, authorities may be notified.

2. If the counsellor has reason to believe that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused or harmed, authorities may be notified.

3. If your records are subpoenaed by a court order or if you are involved in litigation the court may subpoena your file.

There are some important exceptions to confidentiality:

We are bound by law to do this:

1. If the counsellor has reason to believe that you are at imminent risk of harming yourself or someone else, authorities may be notified. We would discuss this first, it is not done without your knowledge.

2. If the counsellor has reason to believe that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused or harmed, authorities may be notified.

3. If your records are subpoenaed by a court order or if you are involved in litigation the court may subpoena your file.

This is required to protect your safety and also the safety of others. Did you know you also have the 'duty to report' if you find out someone is going to hurt themselves or someone else?

• Anxiety

• Stress

• Depression

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Anger

• Boundaries

• Couples Counselling

• Family Counselling

• Conflict in relationships

• Mental Health Diagnosis

• Social issues

• Being bullied

• Navigating one's beliefs / Faith

• Struggles with friends

• Divorce or Breakup

• Abuse : emotional, physical, neglect, sexual, ect.

• Moving/ Relocation Stress

• Substance Abuse

• Co-dependency

• Emotional Regulation

• Anger

• ADHD

• Borderline Personality

• Perfectionism Tendencies

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Peer Pressure

• Academic Stress

• Fears

• Worries

• Recent Diagnosis

• Disability/ Navigating this

• Referrals to Resources

• Many more!

Counselling offers numerous benefits for mental health and overall quality of life. It provides a supportive and hopeful environment to express struggles and learn coping mechanisms. Some key advantages include: • Enhanced self-awareness and sense of purpose • Effective stress management and new coping skills • Improved problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities • Increased confidence and decision-making skills • Recognition and adjustment of distorted thinking patterns • Relief from depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Please provide us with a 48 hour notice if the appointment needs to be changed or cancelled. If the appointment is not cancelled or the counsellor is not notified of the change within this timeframe, you will be charged the full session fee. Your time is important, but so is ours!

Counselling expenses may be covered under extended health coverage. Please check with your extended healthcare provider.

Registered Social Worker (RSW) services can typically be claimed on an income tax return. Please check with your accountant about this. Tax forms will not be provided, simply submit your receipts. Also, please check with your extended health provider to check if you are covered for Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) services. A receipt will be provided to you after each session for reimbursement. We do not provide direct billing, unless you are covered under: ICBC, First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), or Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP).

At Conquer Trauma Counselling, we employ a variety of therapeutic methods including Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Our eclectic approach allows us to tailor our support to meet your unique needs.

What to Expect:

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1. Talk About What Happened: In EMDR, we will discuss what happened. This might be a difficult memory or feeling. History taking is an important step to start. Tell us more about what happened to you from birth until now (as best as you can).

2. Follow the Movements: While you’re talking, you’ll also do something called “bilateral stimulation.” This means moving your eyes back and forth, like following someone’s finger, or sometimes listening to sounds that go from one ear to the other. This is similar to what we do in a sleep stage called 'REM' sleep.

3. Feel Better: This process helps your brain sort through those memories, making them feel less overwhelming. Over time, you may find that you don’t feel as upset when you think about those experiences.

At Conquer Trauma Counselling, we use evidence-based approaches including the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy principles, and a trauma-informed lens to help couples better understand one another, deepen emotional connection, and build lasting tools for conflict resolution and intimacy. We will work to uncover the patterns that keep you stuck and explore new ways of relating that foster trust, respect, and connection. Whether you’re dating, engaged, married, or navigating separation we are here to support you and your relationship goals with care, clarity, and compassion.