First responder therapy is specialized counselling for firefighters, police officers, paramedics, nurses, and other frontline workers dealing with trauma and high stress. Naturally their career invites challenging day to day situations and often these experiences can be emotionally stored in their body - coming out directly and indirectly.

First responders are exposed to repeated trauma and critical incidents. Therapy helps process these experiences, reduce stress, and prevent burnout to ensure they are able to show up at work and in their personal life.

Therapy for PTSD, anxiety, depression, cumulative stress, burnout, and relationship difficulties caused by work demands for first responders. If you are in this honorable line of work it is important that you have your own support to show up fully for others in your life.

Yes. Trauma therapies like EMDR and somatic counselling are effective for reducing PTSD symptoms and restoring resilience. Our first responder clients have seen quick and drastic results with our EMDR counselling services.

Counselling sessions provide a confidential space to process experiences, learn grounding techniques, and build coping skills tailored to frontline work. Therapists who specialize in working with first responders will understand the daily demands and the emotional toll it may take on yourself and your relationships.

When working with a client who is a first responder a therapist may include debriefing difficult calls, practicing stress management, and exploring how work affects personal life. Having a safe outlet to process what they witness is an important part of not storing difficult memories and creating unresolved trauma.

Registered Clinical Counsellors and Psychologists with training in trauma and first responder mental health are the best options for first responders who want support. Our Vancouver clinic has specialized therapists available to support you throughout your healing journey.

Yes. We offer secure online therapy across BC, making support accessible even for those in remote areas. We understand that front line workers often work and live in smaller communities and we want to ensure they have access to care as well.

Some clients benefit from short-term support after incidents with EMDR treatments, while others need longer-term care for cumulative stress and relationship management.

Our clients often report reduced trauma symptoms, better sleep, healthier coping, and improved relationships after working with one of our frontline and first responder therapy specialists. Additionally, compartmentalization from work and life while still remaining integrated can be beneficial.

Yes. Counselling sessions are private and confidential ensuring first responders can seek support without stigma or worry of details being brought back to their union. Their are a few exception when confidentiality may be breached which are outlined clearly in your consent forms and mainly revolve around your own safety.

Yes. Most extended health plans cover therapy with a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker or Psychologist. We encourage you to check with your insurance provider to see if our first responder therapists are covered with your specific plan.