“The foundation of effective therapy is the creation of a safe, trusting relationship where the client feels seen, heard, and valued. It is within this relationship that healing becomes possible.”
Our services
Addictions
At Gitxsan Counselling, we approach addiction by addressing the deep-rooted origins of self-medicating, recognizing that substance use is often a response to unhealed pain or trauma. As Dr. Gabor Maté says, “Addiction is not a choice that anybody makes; it’s not a moral failure. It’s not an ethical lapse. It’s not a weakness of character. It’s not a failure of will. It’s a response to human suffering.” Guided by this understanding, we create a compassionate space to explore the impacts of trauma, neglect, and abandonment, helping individuals uncover the underlying wounds that drive harmful patterns. Our goal is to support clients in finding healthier ways to meet their needs, fostering healing and empowerment at every step.
Grief and Loss
At Gitxsan Counselling, we honor the sacred process of grief and loss, recognizing it as a journey unique to every individual. Rooted in culturally-informed practices, including Indigenous and First Nations traditions, we provide a safe and compassionate space for you to express, process, and honor your pain. Our approach integrates emotional, physical, and spiritual healing to help you navigate the complexities of grief, find meaning in your loss, and move toward a renewed sense of balance and peace.
Trauma
At Gitxsan Counselling, we understand that trauma isn’t just held in the mind—it’s held in the body. Unresolved trauma can keep the nervous system stuck in a state of fight, flight, or freeze, making it difficult to feel safe or move forward in life. That’s why our trauma counselling focuses on body-based, somatic approaches to healing.
Using techniques such as grounding exercises, breathwork, body awareness, and mindful movement, we help reset the autonomic nervous system. These methods gently guide the body out of its trauma response and into a state of safety and regulation. By reconnecting with the body and releasing stored tension, clients can experience relief from symptoms like hypervigilance, anxiety, and emotional numbness. Our goal is to empower you to move beyond the effects of trauma, fostering resilience and a renewed sense of wholeness.
Specialized Interventions
Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a very specialized intervention used to re-process invasive images from PTSD as well as invasive memories of trauma. The sessions are brief and work with eye movement. Our ART consultant has more than 500 sessions and is a master prractitioner
60 -90 mins | $200
Christian Counselling
No matter where you're at on your faith journey, everyone is welcome. Our therapists allow you to lead in the process of including, or not including, aspects of your faith. Our desire is that you will feel cared for, heard, and understood.
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