Trauma Counselling Program

Our Services

Counselling Fee-For-Service

Sources trauma counselling offers a wide variety of counselling modalities (EMDR, DBT, CBT, OEI, Somatic Experiencing, etc.) . We have a team of counsellors who are registered clinical counsellors with a master’s degree in counselling and psychology. We serve men, women and youth living on their own. Counselling can be covered by extended benefits, ICBC and other specialized funding programs. We support people with the CVAP application process.

We offer counselling (individual and group) for:

• Historical trauma
• Interpersonal violence
• Sexual assault
• 2SLGBTQ+ issues
• Anxiety and depression
• PTSD

Our experienced trauma counsellors provide individual and group counselling for those who identify as women including CIS, trans, two-spirit and non-binary who have experienced sexual assault, childhood trauma, and/or intimate partner abuse.

On our trauma counselling team, we are fortunate to have a group of therapists with a wide variety of skills, training, and personalities. We have, in common, that we all rely on the latest trauma research which clearly shows us that we don’t need to dig up the past to live a better life. Instead, we focus on how you’ve coped so far and provide strategies and resources to help you live more fully. This also means that we need to challenge various systems of oppression, inter-generational trauma and the many aspects of our colonial approaches. We work collaboratively to instill new skills and resources that help our clients cope and develop new strategies for the future. Our past clients breathe more deeply and are pleased to find that they have more control over their lives. We want that for you, too! Are you ready for something new?

We strive to prevent and treat the negative impact of violence on women and children in our community. Women who have experienced violence have the opportunity to heal from their wounds in a safe, non-oppressive environment. Counselling combines the most up-to-date trauma treatment practices with the principles of intersectional theory and practices. We offer counselling in three distinct formats; short term crisis counselling, mid-term trauma counselling and group counselling. We also do community presentations and outreach if you or your organization wishes to learn more about trauma informed approaches.

If the counselling fee creates a financial hardship for you, please let us know and we can make alternative arrangements. Payment can be made using Visa, Mastercard, cash or electronic fund transfer.

Short-Term Crisis Counselling

Women who have experienced a physical assault by an intimate partner or a sexual assault within the past six months are eligible for up to eight sessions of immediate crisis counselling. We emphasize your safety and emotional stability through solution-focused counselling and emotional support.

MID-Term Counselling

Impacted individuals may experience extended periods of depression, anxiety/panic, low self-esteem and relational difficulties related to traumatic stress. We provide mid-term one-to-one counselling for those who need more support to recover from the effects of traumatic stress, depression and anxiety.

Group Counselling

We strongly encourage you to participate in our groups. Groups help to lessen feelings of shame and isolation. They also help build positive connections and relationships. Women report that the group experience is an especially self-empowering one. Check out our current and upcoming groups online! A nominal fee is required to participate.

This program receives funding from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Programs

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PROFESSIONAL REFERRALs

This is a referral form for community agencies/Fraser Health or other service providers only. Please fill out this form and email it to the trauma counselling program.

Unfortunately we do not accept self-referrals this way. Self-referrals can call the intake line 604-335-5035 or email trauma.counselling@sourcesbc.ca.

MEN’S COUNSELLING

Please visit the new Men’s Counselling website for up to date services offered to men. You can also call 604-335-5035 to get more information.

Meet Our Counsellors


Margaret	Wendy	Rachna
Margaret Plourde is a registered clinical counsellor with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors. She works from client-centred, trauma-informed, and intersectional feminist perspectives while drawing on techniques from a variety of therapies, such as dialectical behaviour therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy. She tailors her approach to each individual’s needs and provides a safe and welcoming space to explore the struggles they are facing and develop new coping skills. Her work goes beyond the counselling office by advocating in the community to reduce the barriers many face to living healthy meaningful lives. Margaret is committed to developing her skills and expanding her knowledge to meet the needs of the people she works with and recently completed the San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety training.	My name is Wendy Wu. I am a practicum student from Adler University. I was born in China, studied social work and worked with immigrant in Seattle, U.S for 8 years. I came to Canada in 2021. In my leisure time I enjoy snowboarding, camping and spending time with my dog and cat. I’m excited to start my practicum journey at Sources Trauma Counselling Program.	Rachna Malhotra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simon Fraser University and is currently working on completing her M.A. degree in Counselling Psychology, from Adler University. As part of her thesis, she has been engaging with the brain injury community and has designed a qualitative research study. Her study explores the subjective experience of mindfulness meditation and its impact on healing and recovery from brain trauma. Rachna works from a trauma informed perspective, while being anchored in humanistic approaches, including Person/Client Centered, and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). She also enjoys developing an eclectic style, drawing from a variety of tools and techniques from Trauma Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Compassionate Mindfulness, etc. Her beliefs are guided by a principle of nurturing life long learning, self-reflection, and personal growth. She possesses a strong belief that the healing journey begins with cultivating kindness and self-compassion, and generating space for one’s inner work. Fostering a strong therapeutic relationship is imperative to her work, which she finds is developed through co-creating a healing space of trust, empathy, and attunement on part of the counsellor. This therapeutic attunement is a moment-to-moment tracking of the client’s somatic, emotional, and energetic changes Furthermore, she emphasizes the importance in working with the client’s own inner resources and in nurturing self-reliance through client creation of their own personal “tool box;” of skills and techniques to help guide them in their healing process.

Faith	Karen	Claire – Clinical Supervisor
Faith has a background in social work and is currently completing her Master of Counselling at Adler University. Faith is very excited to be starting her clinical practicum with Sources Trauma Counselling program and to be apart of the good work they do. She is very interested and passionate about engaging in trauma work, as well as providing accessible counselling services to the community. In her spare time, she enjoys being active and spending time outside with her dogs.	Karen is a CCC (Canadian Certified Counsellor) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Karen uses a trauma-informed approach that blends compassion and curiosity to promote safety and encourage healing. She brings gentle awareness of the breath and body to sessions with the intention of calming the nervous system and guiding others to regain a connection to themselves. She blends elements of traditional talk therapy with mind-body approaches such as Compassionate Inquiry, yoga, EMDR, and EFT (“tapping”), depending on individual needs. Her goal is to assist others in understanding themselves better, letting go of old patterns that no longer serve them, and moving forward from a place of self-compassion.	Claire is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 13 years of experience, specializing in trauma-informed care for individuals affected by various forms of trauma, including personal, familial, cultural, and ancestral. She brings a wealth of expertise in treating trauma-related disorders. Claire offers a holistic, integrative approach to counselling, prioritizing empowerment and healing to support the whole person. Her work emphasizes balance across all aspects of the self, drawing from attachment-based therapy, emotion-focused therapy, internal family systems, and both energetic and somatic therapies. She incorporates a range of techniques, including Observed Experiential Integration (OEI) and expressive arts therapy, to tailor her approach to each client’s unique needs. With a deep understanding of life’s complexities, Claire approaches her work with warmth and compassion, creating a safe, confidential space for clients to navigate their personal challenges and move toward emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.

Yoolina Lee
Yoolina (Lina) Lee is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Her approach is humanistic and trauma-informed, emphasizing her clients’ strengths and prioritizing harm reduction to create a supportive environment for personal growth and healing. Lina incorporates a range of therapeutic techniques, including Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy, to help clients with their healing journey, build emotional resilience, and cultivate self-compassion. In her free time, she enjoys listening to 90s and 00s Kpop music, attending boxing classes, contemplating yoga, and watching movies.