The Trauma Therapy Group

09/14/2026

At The Trauma Therapy Group, we make taking that first step as seamless and supportive as possible. Our specialized team of registered clinical counsellors is dedicated to guiding you through trauma recovery, PTSD, relationship challenges, and grief using compassionate, evidence-based care. We work around your lifestyle by offering both in-person sessions at our East Vancouver office and secure virtual therapy options throughout British Columbia.

When you are ready to explore what healing looks like for you, reaching out is simple. You can submit a brief message through our website, connect directly with our administration team at 236-866-2220, or book your own slot right away using our online schedule.

Connect with us today to arrange your complimentary 20-minute introductory consultation: https://traumatherapygroup.com/contact/

09/09/2026

Not all grief comes with a funeral. A career change, a divorce, a diagnosis, or the identity shift that comes with a major life transition can all trigger real, significant grief, even when no one has died.

Researchers call this disenfranchised grief: loss that doesn't fit the cultural script for mourning, so it goes unacknowledged by the people around us, and often by ourselves. Without space to process it, this kind of grief tends to settle into the nervous system as fatigue, brain fog, or a persistent sense of feeling unlike yourself.

In our new blog, we look at what disenfranchised grief actually is, why high-achieving women are especially likely to minimize it, and how EMDR and somatic therapy can help you process a loss that never got named. Read the full piece here: https://traumatherapygroup.com/grief-that-doesnt-look-like-grief-loss-life-transitions-and-identity-change/

If you're moving through a transition that's left you more depleted than you expected, we offer a free 20-minute consultation with one of our expert therapists to talk through what support for grief could look like.

09/07/2026

The past has a way of showing up in our closest connections. If you find yourself constantly anticipating betrayal, struggling to open up, or feeling an overwhelming fear of abandonment, childhood trauma might be quietly directing your adult relationships. When early environments lack predictability, the brain adapts by staying hypervigilant, often leading to repeated unhealthy relationship patterns, intense emotional highs and lows, or an avoidance of intimacy.

At The Trauma Therapy Group, our specialized clinical counsellors help you untangle these old blueprints. Using evidence-based therapies like EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, we guide you to process the root of these fears, regulate your nervous system, and build secure, fulfilling attachments. We support individuals and couples in person at our Vancouver clinic and online across BC.

It is never too late to rewrite your relationship story. Book a free 20-minute consultation call today: https://traumatherapygroup.com/childhood-trauma-shapes-adult-relationships/

09/01/2026

Doomscrolling is so often framed as a discipline problem fixed with better screen time habits. In our clinical experience, it may also be a nervous system response shaped by trauma and chronic hypervigilance.

For clients who spent years staying alert to unpredictable environments, whether in childhood or in high-pressure professional roles, scrolling can become an automatic strategy for managing an activated nervous system. The late-night pull toward the phone, the fog that follows a long scrolling session, and the difficulty putting it down even when it clearly is not helping, these patterns point to unresolved trauma rather than a lack of discipline.

At The Trauma Therapy Group, our approach to this pattern combines EMDR Therapy with somatic and parts-informed work, addressing the nervous system dysregulation underneath the behaviour rather than treating the behaviour alone.

Our new blog post explores the trauma-technology connection in more depth, including what doomscrolling can reveal about a person's nervous system state and how trauma-informed care can help you build a different relationship with your phone and your nervous system. ✨

Read it here:

Doomscrolling and numbing out are nervous system responses to trauma, not willpower failures. Learn how trauma therapy, EMDR and somatic therapy in Vancouver can help.

08/26/2026

The most capable person on your team might be running on empty, and no one around her would ever guess it.

At The Trauma Therapy Group, we work with a lot of high-achieving women who describe the same pattern: an inability to say no without a wave of guilt, over-apologizing for reasonable requests, and a perfectionism that never lets them rest.

This is a nervous system response that developed early in life as a way to stay safe and connected, and it is especially common among women who learned early that being agreeable and high-performing was the safest way to move through the world - by appeasing others to avoid conflict or disapproval.

Understanding this shifts the entire approach to change. Boundary scripts and communication tips can help at the surface, but for many clients, the deeper work involves EMDR Therapy and parts work, addressing the root memories and protective patterns that made saying no feel unsafe in the first place.

Our newest blog post explores why this happens and what actually helps. Feel free to give it a read:

Struggling to say no? Learn why people-pleasing and perfectionism are often trauma responses, and how EMDR therapy and parts work in Vancouver can help you build real boundaries.

08/24/2026

For the LGBTQ+ community, trauma often takes many shapes—from systemic discrimination and societal stigma to personal experiences with rejection, bullying, or internalized homophobia and transphobia. These heavy burdens shouldn't have to be carried alone.

At The Trauma Therapy Group, we provide a genuinely safe, affirming, and inclusive space where your identity is respected and celebrated. Our specialized clinicians participate in ongoing education to ensure our trauma-informed care meets the unique needs of q***r, trans, and gender-diverse individuals. Whether you are exploring your identity, processing past trauma, or building resilience against day-to-day stressors, we tailor our therapy to empower your specific journey.

We are here to support your mental health and well-being with in-person sessions at our East Vancouver clinic or secure online care across BC.

Take the next step toward a more grounded, authentic you. Book a free 20-minute consultation call today: https://traumatherapygroup.com/trauma-therapy-for-lgbtq-community/

08/21/2026

Ever notice you keep running into the same relationship dynamic, even with completely different partners?

In our latest blog post, we break down five relationship patterns that often point to unresolved trauma: the push and pull between craving closeness and bracing against it, chronic overfunctioning, mistaking intensity for chemistry, and difficulty receiving support without feeling exposed.

These patterns are adaptations, and they can absolutely shift with the right support. Read the full piece here: https://traumatherapygroup.com/relationship-patterns-that-signal-unresolved-trauma/

If this resonates, our team offers a free 20-minute consultation to talk through what a trauma-informed relational pattern interruption approach could look like for you.

Repeating relationship patterns often trace back to unresolved trauma. A Vancouver trauma therapist explains why, and how EMDR and attachment-focused therapy help.

08/19/2026

I think dissociation is one of the most misunderstood trauma responses, partly because it's so good at hiding.

It doesn't always look like distress. Sometimes it looks like being the most capable person in the room, like high standards and relentless productivity, or like being emotionally steady in situations where others might fall apart.

What's underneath, for a lot of people, is a nervous system that learned to manage overwhelming experience by compartmentalizing it: separating from feelings, from memories, from parts of the self that hold pain.

That was a survival strategy. A remarkably effective one, at that, but it comes at a cost that a lot of people carry for years without having a language for what's happening.

We created a free resource on dissociation, specifically for people who've been through complex or chronic trauma. If you've ever felt like you were living slightly outside of yourself, it might help to have some words for it. Download it at

Download free trauma-informed guides and resources to support your nervous system, healing, and emotional well-being.

08/17/2026

When a child goes through a stressful or traumatic event—like bullying, family conflict, a medical crisis, or a major loss—the impact often shows up in their behavior. You might notice sudden emotional outbursts, intense anxiety, trouble sleeping, or withdrawing from the things they used to love.

At The Trauma Therapy Group, we provide a safe, soothing space designed to help your child feel completely seen and secure. Our specialized child counsellors use age-appropriate, evidence-based methods like Child-Centered Play Therapy, Sandplay, and Art Therapy to help kids process complex emotions symbolically and creatively. We don't just work with the child; we collaborate closely with you as a parent to support the entire family's healing journey and help your child return to the natural curiosity and confidence they were born for.

Whether you are looking for in-person care at our East Vancouver office or secure online support within BC, we are here to walk alongside you.

Reach out today to schedule a free 20-minute consultation call to discuss your child's needs: https://traumatherapygroup.com/trauma-informed-child-therapy/