Welcome to Emergence Counselling and Wellness

Trauma therapy is specific approach of therapy that addresses the emotional, psychological, and physiological impact traumatic experiences. Traumatic experiences are any experiences that are unexpected and/or overwhelm your ability to cope with them. Trauma can shape how you feel, think, and interact with the world around you. In a supportive, therapeutic environment, you can begin to process these experiences in a safe and structured way. Trauma therapy acknowledges that healing is not just about revisiting the past—it is also about learning new, healthier ways to respond to stress, cultivate resilience, and move forward with a renewed sense of empowerment.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a specialized form of trauma therapy. EMDR is a highly effective, evidence-based approach designed to reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their intense emotional charge. During an EMDR session, you will be guided to briefly focus on a specific traumatic memory while simultaneously engaging in a bilateral stimulation (often in the form of side-to-side eye movements, taps, or tones). This dual focus helps your brain rewire how it stores the distressing memory, allowing you to reduce overwhelming emotions and gradually shift to a more adaptive, peaceful perspective. Over time, EMDR can bring relief from symptoms such as anxiety, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts, supporting you in living a more balanced and fulfilling life.

At our practice, we offer a compassionate, individualized approach, ensuring EMDR and all trauma-focused therapies are tailored to your unique needs. You do not have to face trauma alone—our goal is to help you process painful experiences safely and emerge stronger, healthier, and more confident in your future.

Nicole Lam, MA, RCC, CCC

Olivia Armstrong, MA

Cynthia Routhier, MA, RCC

Dr. Rose Record-Lemon, R.Psych

Valentina Chichiniova, MA, RCC, CCC

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Emergence Counselling & Wellness Inc.

Online Counselling Serving BC and Vancouver, BC

Languages available: English, French, Cantonese
info@emergence-counselling.com

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