Trauma-Informed Therapy for PTSD and Life’s Painful Experiences
Our compassionate, trauma-informed approach is designed to help you feel safe, regain control, and heal at your own pace.
Find Support, Healing, and Resilience After Trauma
Experiencing trauma can leave lasting impacts on your emotional well-being, relationships, and daily life. At Pacific Pines Wellness, we’re here to provide compassionate, trauma-informed counseling to support you on your journey to healing. Our goal is to help you process your experiences in a safe space, develop effective coping strategies, and regain a sense of peace and control over your life.
The impact of trauma.
Feeling numb or distant from yourself and the people you care about
Avoiding places, people, or memories that bring up difficult feelings
Struggling with nightmares, flashbacks, or thoughts that feel overwhelming and out of control
Always feeling on edge, easily startled, or like you’re constantly watching for danger
Feeling stuck in survival mode, even when you’re surrounded by safety and support
Finding it difficult to trust others or to feel truly safe and secure in your emotions
How Trauma-Informed Therapy Can Support Your Healing
Healing from trauma isn’t about rushing through it or “getting over it.” It’s about feeling truly supported, safe, and seen in your journey. At Pacific Pines Therapy, we provide trauma-informed care that respects your unique pace and honours your experiences. Whether you’re carrying the weight of past wounds or struggling with overwhelming feelings today, our compassionate approach is here to help ease your distress and guide you toward renewed hope.
As you move forward in therapy, you may begin to notice:
A growing sense of safety within your mind, body, and relationships
A decrease in anxiety, flashbacks, and emotional overwhelm
Increased confidence facing situations you once avoided
Greater emotional balance and resilience when triggers arise
More genuine, meaningful connections with yourself and those around you
The freedom to live fully in the present, no longer held captive by your past
Meet the Team
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Cherise Maisey, RCC
Cherise brings a heart-led, strength-based approach to help those experiencing anxiety, low self-worth, or overwhelm cultivate inner confidence, self-love, and emotional clarity.
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Natasha Sani, RCC
With warmth and cultural sensitivity, Natasha gently helps people navigating anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and grief to find meaning, belonging, and emotional safety within themselves.
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Teodora Jotovic, MSW
From wherever you are in BC, Teodora offers a trauma-informed, solution-focused presence that supports healing around anxiety, grief, chronic illness, and major life shifts.
Frequently
Asked Questions
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Finding the right counsellor is an important step, and we understand it can feel overwhelming. We encourage you to browse our therapist profiles and see if one or two therapists resonate with you. To help you decide, we offer a free 20-minute consultation where you can get to know a counsellor and see if the fit feels right.
If you’re unsure where to start, no worries — simply fill out our new client inquiry form, and we’ll recommend a therapist who may be a match for your needs.
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We offer both in-person and online counselling services for individuals and couples. You can view our rates here.
Many extended health benefit plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) services. Please check with your provider to see if you’re eligible for coverage.
At the end of your session we provide you with a detailed receipt, which you can submit to your insurer—often through their online portal.
If you have any questions or want help exploring your coverage options, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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We kindly require 24-hours notice for cancellation or rescheduling to ensure fairness to you, your counsellor, and other clients. Our cancellation fee is the full cost of the counselling session.
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Typically, sessions last 50 minutes, which allows enough time for meaningful conversation.
Your first session is a chance to get to know your counsellor, discuss what brought you to therapy, and start exploring your goals. It’s a safe, judgment-free space where you can share at your own pace.