relational & somatic therapy in north vancouver & online

Trauma & PTSD

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Trauma Changes the way the Body Learns to Survive.

Sometimes trauma lives in obvious memories. Other times, it shows up quietly — in the body, the nervous system, relationships, emotions, and the way you move through the world.

You may find yourself constantly on alert, emotionally overwhelmed, shut down, disconnected, people-pleasing, avoiding conflict, struggling to trust, or feeling like you can never fully relax. Even when life looks “fine” on the outside, your body may still be carrying the weight of what happened.

At Soma Clinical Counselling, we offer trauma-informed, somatic, and attachment-based therapy for individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma (C-PTSD). Our work is grounded in the understanding that healing is not about “getting over it” — it is about helping your nervous system feel safer, more connected, and less stuck in survival mode.

Trauma can impact how you:

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Feel in your body and nervous system

Experience safety and trust in relationships

Regulate emotions or manage overwhelm

Leave your nervous system stuck in patterns of survival

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You may be carrying:

Childhood trauma or attachment wounds

Complex trauma (C-PTSD)

Emotional neglect

Relational trauma

Family conflict or dysfunction

Sexual trauma or abuse

Medical trauma

Grief and loss

Trauma from toxic or unsafe relationships

Cultural, generational, or identity-based trauma

Our Approach to Trauma Therapy

At Soma, we believe trauma healing happens through safety, connection, and nervous system attunement — not through forcing or reliving painful experiences before you are ready.

Our approach is collaborative, compassionate, and paced with care. We work to help you build emotional safety and nervous system regulation while gently exploring the patterns, emotions, and protective responses that may have developed through trauma.

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You do not have to carry this alone.

Healing from trauma is not linear, and it does not happen overnight. But with support, it is possible to feel more grounded, connected, empowered, and present in your life again.

What to Expect