Cynthia Routhier, RCC | Bilingual Relationship & Trauma Therapist BC
Cynthia Routhier is a bilingual clinical counsellor providing trauma-informed counselling for adults and couples in English and French. She specializes in EMDR, attachment-focused therapy, and relational work, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma recovery.
I am inspired by connections with people and believe that every person holds within themselves their infinite potential.
About Cynthia
Cynthia is inspired by human connection and believes that every individual holds the potential for growth and healing. She works collaboratively with clients to create a safe, affirming space where they feel empowered to explore emotions, process past experiences, and develop skills to navigate life challenges.
Her approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and inclusivity, ensuring that all clients feel seen, heard, and respected in their unique experiences.
Clinical Approach
Cynthia’s counselling integrates evidence-based modalities with a relational, client-centered approach. She provides tools for emotional regulation, coping, and personal growth while honoring each client’s pace and goals.
Individual Therapy
Cynthia works with adults to address anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, identity challenges, and emotional dysregulation. Through EMDR, somatic interventions, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and mindfulness-based techniques, she helps clients understand and transform patterns that no longer serve them.
Couples Therapy
Cynthia supports couples in building secure, fulfilling relationships. Her work integrates Psychobiological Approaches to Couples Therapy (PACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method, helping couples navigate conflict, improve communication, and strengthen emotional connection.
Who Cynthia Works With
Cynthia works with adults and couples seeking support for emotional, relational, and trauma-related challenges.
Adults & Couples
Clients include adults navigating life transitions, relational difficulties, or trauma recovery, as well as couples seeking to improve attachment, intimacy, and communication.
Conditions Supported
Clients commonly seek Cynthia’s support for:
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Anxiety, panic, and stress
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Depression and low mood
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Trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma)
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Attachment wounds and relationship challenges
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Emotional dysregulation and coping difficulties
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Life transitions and identity exploration
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Grief, loss, and chronic stress
Education & Experience
Cynthia holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. She has specialized training in trauma therapy, EMDR, couples therapy (PACT, EFT, Gottman), and somatic approaches.
Cynthia provides counselling in both English and French and has extensive experience helping clients navigate personal growth, emotional regulation, and relational challenges.
Why Choose Cynthia
Clients choose Cynthia for her compassionate, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach. She integrates evidence-based therapy with attuned relational support, empowering individuals and couples to build resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connection.
Cynthia prioritizes creating a safe and affirming space where clients can explore difficult emotions, process past experiences, and achieve transformative healing.
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If you’re seeking individual or couples counselling in a supportive, collaborative environment, Cynthia is currently accepting new clients.
