Expert Trauma Therapy and PTSD Treatment Services in Canada
Melissa Davies brings specialized trauma expertise that sets Bee Here Counselling apart for PTSD treatment. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with her Master’s degree from Athabasca University, she has extensive experience working with Indigenous children and families who have experienced sexual abuse and intergenerational trauma. She’s a certified First Nations Health Authority provider. Her approach combines evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with somatic energy work and mindfulness techniques. This unique integration addresses both the psychological and physical impacts of trauma, giving you comprehensive healing tools that many practices simply don’t offer.
You get practical advantages that make your recovery accessible and sustainable. Sessions are available in 50 or 90-minute formats, offered in-person in Nanaimo, online, or by phone across British Columbia. Direct billing is available with most extended health plans, removing financial barriers to consistent care. Melissa’s eight years of experience as a Reiki Master and certified Reflexologist means she can incorporate holistic healing methods when appropriate for your recovery. Her trauma informed care welcomes clients from all cultural backgrounds, and she understands how trauma affects Indigenous communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and anyone dealing with complex PTSD, developmental trauma, or recent traumatic events.
We Understand How Trauma Can Make You Feel Trapped in Your Own Mind
Living with trauma or PTSD often means carrying invisible wounds that affect every aspect of your life. You might find yourself reliving painful memories, feeling disconnected from loved ones, or struggling with anxiety that seems to come from nowhere. At Bee Here Counselling and Therapy, we recognize that trauma isn’t just about what happened to you. It’s about how those experiences continue to impact your daily life, relationships, and sense of safety in the world.
Our approach combines evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy with body-based healing through somatic therapy and mindfulness techniques. This combination helps you process traumatic memories while rebuilding your sense of safety and control. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with specialized training in trauma recovery, Melissa Davies understands that healing happens at your pace, not according to a predetermined timeline.
We welcome clients from all cultural backgrounds and provide specialized support for Indigenous families through our First Nations Health Authority provider status, recognizing the unique impacts of intergenerational trauma. Whether you’re dealing with recent trauma or wounds from years past, our flexible session options include 50 or 90-minute appointments available in person, online, or by phone, making healing accessible when you’re ready to begin.
What Is Trauma Therapy and PTSD Treatment?
Individual counselling is one-on-one therapy between you and a trained counsellor to address mental health challenges, emotional difficulties, and life transitions in a private, supportive setting. At Bee Here Counselling and Therapy in Nanaimo, BC, individual counselling provides personalized support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and substance use concerns. Sessions focus on your unique needs. We use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help you develop coping strategies, process difficult emotions, and build resilience. Our trauma informed care recognizes how past experiences affect your current wellbeing, while strength-based methods highlight your existing capabilities and resources for healing.
Individual counselling differs from group or family therapy because it offers complete confidentiality and allows deep focus on your personal goals without outside influences or distractions. You work directly with your counsellor to identify patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and practice new skills at your own pace. Whether you’re managing panic attacks, processing loss, navigating life changes, or addressing addiction, individual sessions provide the space and safety needed for meaningful change to occur naturally over time.
Melissa Davies, our registered clinical counsellor, brings specialized experience working with diverse populations, including Indigenous children and families affected by intergenerational trauma. She integrates creative approaches like art therapy and somatic work alongside traditional talk therapy methods. Sessions are available in-person at our Nanaimo clinic or through secure online platforms to serve clients across British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
Ready to begin your individual counselling experience? Contact Bee Here Counselling and Therapy today to schedule your initial consultation and take the first step toward improved mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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Benefits of Our Trauma Therapy and PTSD Treatment
Reclaim Your Life from Trauma's Grip
Experience profound freedom as trauma's hold on your daily life begins to dissolve through specialized PTSD treatment at Bee Here Counselling. Our trauma-informed approach combines evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and somatic techniques to help you process painful memories safely while rebuilding your sense of security. Clients often notice improved sleep, reduced anxiety triggers, and renewed confidence in relationships within the first few months of treatment. Through personalized trauma therapy, you'll develop powerful coping strategies that transform overwhelming flashbacks and hypervigilance into manageable responses, allowing you to fully engage with life again.
Reclaim Your Life from Trauma's Grip
Trauma doesn't have to define your future. Through specialized trauma-informed approaches including somatic therapy and mindfulness-based techniques, clients experience profound healing from PTSD, childhood trauma, and intergenerational wounds. Many discover they can sleep peacefully again, form trusting relationships, and engage fully in daily activities without being hijacked by flashbacks or overwhelming anxiety. This transformative process helps you move from merely surviving to genuinely thriving, rebuilding a sense of safety and empowerment that extends into every aspect of your life—from parenting with confidence to pursuing meaningful career goals without the constant weight of past experiences holding you back.
Reclaim Your Life's Purpose and Meaning
Trauma therapy at Bee Here Counselling transforms more than symptoms—it restores your connection to who you truly are. Through our integrated approach combining evidence-based trauma therapies with holistic practices like Reiki and somatic energy work, clients rediscover their inner strength and life's deeper purpose. This comprehensive healing journey addresses the mind, body, and spirit, allowing you to move beyond survival mode into a life of authentic meaning and joy. As trauma's grip loosens, many clients find themselves reconnecting with passions, relationships, and dreams they thought were lost forever, creating a foundation for lasting fulfilment and personal growth.
Reclaim Your Daily Life and Relationships
Trauma therapy helps you regain control over everyday activities that may have become overwhelming or triggering. You'll learn practical grounding techniques to manage flashbacks during work meetings, develop healthy sleep routines to replace nightmares, and rebuild trust in relationships that trauma may have strained. Through evidence-based approaches, clients typically see measurable improvements in their ability to concentrate, connect with loved ones, and engage in activities they once enjoyed. These changes are tracked through standardized questionnaires that monitor your progress in areas like daily functioning, relationship quality, and overall life satisfaction, ensuring your healing journey moves forward with clear, achievable milestones.
Building Lifelong Resilience and Self-Mastery
Your journey through trauma therapy becomes a foundation for enduring strength that extends far beyond our sessions together. You'll develop a personalized toolkit of coping strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and self-awareness practices that serve you throughout life's inevitable challenges. The skills you cultivate—from mindfulness-based stress reduction to somatic healing practices—become second nature, empowering you to navigate future difficulties with confidence and grace. This transformation isn't just about healing from the past; it's about building an unshakeable sense of self-efficacy that allows you to thrive, grow, and continue your wellness journey with renewed purpose and inner wisdom.
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Like bees that find their way home, we all seek a place of comfort and belonging. At Bee Here Counselling and Therapy, we create that safe space where you can simply ‘Be’ – authentically yourself. Together, we’ll explore your path to healing, pollinating your life with new perspectives and nurturing growth one step at a time. We serve Trauma Therapy and PTSD Treatment to anyone within the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Saskatchewan or Ontario with multiple types of insurances accepted and covered.
Our Process for Trauma Therapy and PTSD Treatment
Initial Contact and Consultation
- Begin with a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your trauma concerns and determine if our approach feels right for you—no pressure, just connection
- Choose the format that feels safest: in-person sessions in Nanaimo, secure online video calls, or phone sessions available throughout British Columbia
- Complete brief intake forms at your own pace, sharing only what feels comfortable about your trauma history and current symptoms
- Receive gentle guidance about what to expect in trauma therapy, including how we prioritize your safety and emotional regulation throughout the healing process
- Discuss practical details like session length options (50 or 90 minutes), scheduling flexibility, and insurance coverage to remove any barriers to care
- Experience our trauma-informed approach firsthand as we honour your pace, respect your boundaries, and validate your courage in seeking support
- Leave this initial contact with a clear understanding of next steps and the reassurance that you're in control of your healing journey
Step 2: Comprehensive Assessment and Collaborative Planning
- Complete a thorough but gentle assessment using evidence-based questionnaires that help us understand your trauma history, current symptoms, and daily functioning. These brief surveys give us valuable insight into how trauma may be affecting your sleep, relationships, and overall well-being.
- Engage in an open dialogue about your specific trauma experiences, triggers, and coping strategies in a completely safe and non-judgmental environment. We move at your pace. You share only what feels comfortable.
- Identify your personal strengths, resilience factors, and existing support systems that will become powerful tools in your healing journey. This strength-based approach ensures we build upon what's already working in your life.
- Collaborate together to establish clear, achievable goals for your PTSD treatment that reflect your unique needs and cultural background. Whether that's reducing nightmares, managing anxiety, or rebuilding trust in relationships, your priorities guide our work.
- Develop a personalized treatment plan that may integrate trauma-focused therapies, mindfulness practices, somatic approaches, and holistic healing methods. This plan remains flexible and evolves as you progress through your healing.
- Discuss practical strategies for managing trauma symptoms between sessions, including grounding techniques, safety planning, and crisis support resources available throughout British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
- Establish clear communication preferences and session formats that work best for you, whether in-person at our Nanaimo location, secure online sessions, or phone consultations. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority.
Step 3: Active Treatment Phase
- Weekly therapeutic sessions incorporating trauma-focused approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy, somatic therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction tailored to your specific needs and healing goals
- Structured session format beginning with a brief check-in, followed by targeted therapeutic work, and concluding with skill practice assignments to reinforce progress between appointments
- Trauma processing work at your own pace, using evidence-based techniques to help you safely explore and reframe traumatic experiences while building emotional regulation skills
- Regular progress monitoring through collaborative discussions about your symptoms, coping strategies, and daily functioning to ensure treatment remains effective and responsive to your evolving needs
- Skill-building homework assignments including mindfulness exercises, grounding techniques, thought record keeping, and self-care planning to strengthen your toolkit for managing trauma responses
- Treatment plan adjustments based on your feedback and progress, ensuring therapy remains flexible and aligned with your healing journey and personal circumstances
- Client empowerment focus emphasizing your strengths, resilience, and active participation in recovery while fostering self-compassion and confidence in your ability to heal and thrive
- Integration support helping you apply new coping strategies and insights to real-life situations, relationships, and daily challenges as you rebuild a sense of safety and control
Step 4: Progress & Completion
- Regular progress evaluations using standardized questionnaires that measure changes in anxiety levels, depression symptoms, and overall functioning to track your healing journey objectively
- Collaborative review sessions where we assess symptom reduction, improved coping strategies, and enhanced daily functioning through structured scaling exercises that help visualize your growth
- Development of personalized maintenance plans. These include self-care strategies. They also include ongoing mindfulness practices. Additionally, they include trauma-informed coping tools to sustain your progress long-term
- Flexible follow-up scheduling options including monthly check-ins, quarterly sessions, or as-needed appointments to provide continued support during life transitions and challenges
- Celebration of lasting changes such as improved sleep patterns, reduced trauma symptoms, stronger relationships, and increased emotional resilience that demonstrate your remarkable healing capacity
- Access to refresher sessions and skill reinforcement opportunities whenever you need additional support, ensuring you never feel alone in your continued growth
- Connection to community resources and support networks across British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan that align with your cultural background and ongoing wellness goals
- Empowerment through recognition of your inner strength and newfound ability to navigate life's challenges with confidence, knowing that healing is not just possible but sustainable
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