Trauma-Focused Counselling

55 or 85 Minute Sessions — In Person or Online

You were built to rise.

Unresolved trauma doesn’t just live in the past—it lives in the body. It can shape how you think, feel, respond, and connect. At Tideline Wellness, our trauma-focused counselling provides a compassionate space to untangle the lasting impact of trauma and begin the journey back to safety, clarity, and self-trust.

Understanding Trauma

Trauma is not just something that happens to you—it’s something that happens inside of you. When an experience overwhelms your ability to cope, your body and brain go into survival mode, often leaving lasting imprints long after the event is over.

What’s important to know is that trauma is not defined by the event itself, but by the impact it had on you. Two people can go through similar experiences and respond very differently—because trauma is deeply personal and shaped by factors like your past, your nervous system, and the support you had at the time.

Trauma can be:

• A single, intense event (e.g., an accident, assault, or natural disaster)

• Ongoing or repeated exposure (e.g., childhood abuse, neglect, systemic oppression)

• Subtle but chronic experiences (e.g., emotional invalidation, abandonment, toxic relationships)

Sometimes trauma is obvious. Other times, it's woven into your everyday responses—hypervigilance, people-pleasing, chronic pain, emotional shutdown, or a constant feeling of being “on edge.” These aren’t personality traits or flaws. They’re adaptations. They are your nervous system’s way of protecting you.

The good news is: healing is possible. With the right support, your body and brain can learn to feel safe again. Through trauma-focused counselling, we begin to gently untangle these patterns, building a sense of trust, safety, and self-understanding as we go.

A Somatic and Compassionate Approach

Trauma-focused counselling recognizes the intricate link between trauma and the nervous system. In sessions, we blend talk therapy with evidence-informed practices that help regulate your body and restore a sense of internal safety. For some, this may include mindfulness, breathwork, grounding, or movement-based healing—depending on what feels right for you.

You’ll never be asked to relive or retell anything you’re not ready to. Our work centers around empowerment, stabilization, and pacing the process in a way that honours your readiness and resilience.

Signs Trauma Therapy May Help:

• Chronic anxiety or emotional overwhelm

• Feeling numb, disconnected, or “stuck”

• Nightmares, flashbacks, or sleep disruptions

• Relationship difficulties or trust issues

• Triggers, phobias, or avoidance patterns

• Unexplained body pain or fatigue

Available In Person or Online

Trauma-focused counselling is available both in our Penticton office and virtually across British Columbia. Whether you prefer in-person connection or the comfort of your own space, healing is accessible.

Begin the Process of Reclaiming Your Life

You are not broken. Your body and mind adapted to survive—and with the right support, they can learn to thrive again. Let’s begin this important work, together.

Book your 55 or 85-minute trauma counselling session—online or in person.