EMDR Therapy in Burnaby BC

EMDR Therapy in
Burnaby BC

Empower Yourself One Session at a Time

Healing from Trauma and Anxiety with EMDR Therapy

Is your past trauma holding you back from living the life you want? At Expressions Counselling, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is one of the effective treatments we offer for anxiety and depression disorders, past & childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and many other forms of emotional distress.

If you’re in Burnaby BC and looking for an effective, compassionate path to healing, our EMDR therapists can support you every step of the way.

How does EMDR work?

The way it works is it uses a patient’s own rapid, rhythmic eye movements, which then dampen the power behind an emotionally charged memory of a past traumatic event. Your EMDR therapist will move their hands back and forth in front of your face and ask you to follow these hand motions with your eyes.

Alternatively, they may use a tapping method depending on the type of processing that you need. Your EMDR therapist will then have you recall a disturbing event. This includes the emotions and body sensations that go along with it. Gradually, the memory will lose its charge and your therapist will guide you to shift your thoughts to more pleasant ones.

Our clients at Expressions Counselling often experience significant relief as they progress through treatment.

Heal from the Past and Move Forward with EMDR Therapy

Certified in EMDR

All of our EMDR therapists are under supervision of an EMDR consultant, who ensures the best treatment outcomes.

Diversity in Languages

If English isn't your first language, you have options to choose from here too. Our team is fluent in a diverse range of languages for clients, including Farsi, Mandarin, and Hindi.

Multiple Services

Many more evidence-based counselling modalities can be accessed at any given point of your sessions if you wish to change from EMDR to a different therapy technique, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), and internal family systems (IFS).

Private & Compassionate

All sessions with our team are held in private to ensure you are in a welcoming and safe environment at all times.

Covered by Insurance

Your insurance provider may cover a portion of the cost or the number of sessions—our clinic's counselling costs are counted as medical costs and they are tax deductible.

Online Availability Options

If for any reason you're unable to attend counselling sessions in person in Burnaby, online EMDR therapy sessions are available as an alternative from select team members.

Who is EMDR for?

EMDR therapy is a helpful, effective evidence-based treatment for individuals who have experienced the following:

Emotionally immature parents
Emotional or physical partner abuse
Emotional or physical childhood abuse
Childhood neglect
Sexual abuse
Medical traumas
Family breakdown
Heartbreak
Toxic relationships
Codepency
Accidents of various kinds
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
Depression

Is EMDR the Best
Treatment for You?

Repeated studies have shown that using EMDR therapy can help people experience the benefits of therapy that once took years to make a real difference. When trauma remains unprocessed, its symptoms can persist and affect various aspects of daily life, making it difficult to move forward. While avoidance may provide temporary relief, it often reinforces distress, making it even more challenging to address the trauma over time.

You don’t have to navigate your struggles alone. During your first session, your therapist will assess whether EMDR is the right fit for you and offer other supportive therapies if needed. Your well-being is prioritized by a team that is committed to guiding you as you find the approach that best supports your recovery journey.