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If you are a new client, I encourage you to book for a 15 minute free consultation to make sure I am the best counsellor to meet your needs! If you would like to book a free consultation outside of the hours showing available, please contact me at vanessacoady.rcc@gmail.com, or call/text me at (778)720-2317.

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Trauma-Informed Individual Counselling

Counselling provides a supportive space to explore challenges, build coping strategies, and move toward greater well-being. A trauma-informed approach enhances this work by recognizing how past experiences may shape current thoughts, feelings, and relationships. By prioritizing safety, trust, and collaboration, trauma-informed counselling helps you feel grounded and in control as you navigate t... Read More

Counselling provides a supportive space to explore challenges, build coping strategies, and move toward greater well-being. A trauma-informed approach enhances this work by recognizing how past experiences may shape current thoughts, feelings, and relationships. By prioritizing safety, trust, and collaboration, trauma-informed counselling helps you feel grounded and in control as you navigate the healing process. This perspective not only addresses immediate concerns but also supports long-term resilience and growth.

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy builds on the foundation of trauma-informed counselling by helping the brain process distressing memories that may still feel “stuck.” Through guided techniques, EMDR allows difficult experiences to be reprocessed in a way that reduces their emotional intensity, making room for new perspectives and new behavioural patterns. This appro... Read More

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy builds on the foundation of trauma-informed counselling by helping the brain process distressing memories that may still feel “stuck.” Through guided techniques, EMDR allows difficult experiences to be reprocessed in a way that reduces their emotional intensity, making room for new perspectives and new behavioural patterns. This approach enhances the benefits of counselling by addressing the roots of distress, not just the symptoms.

EMDR Intensives

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) intensives offer clients the opportunity to engage in focused, extended sessions designed to support deeper and more rapid progress than traditional weekly therapy. These structured sessions allow space to address traumatic experiences, stuck patterns, or distressing memories with continuity and depth, while still honouring your pace and read... Read More

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) intensives offer clients the opportunity to engage in focused, extended sessions designed to support deeper and more rapid progress than traditional weekly therapy. These structured sessions allow space to address traumatic experiences, stuck patterns, or distressing memories with continuity and depth, while still honouring your pace and readiness. EMDR intensives can be especially supportive for those who prefer to work through challenges in a shorter time frame, who face scheduling limitations, or who want to experience concentrated healing within a safe, guided environment.

An application process is required for a client to engage in an EMDR Intensive. Please inquire at info@willowbarkwellness.com if you wish to learn more.

Trauma-Informed Couples Counselling

Trauma-informed couples counselling supports partners in navigating the impact of past experiences on their relationship. This approach recognizes how trauma can shape communication, trust, and connection, and creates a safe, respectful space for both partners to feel heard and understood. Sessions focus on building safety, strengthening resilience, and fostering healthier patterns of interacti... Read More

Trauma-informed couples counselling supports partners in navigating the impact of past experiences on their relationship. This approach recognizes how trauma can shape communication, trust, and connection, and creates a safe, respectful space for both partners to feel heard and understood. Sessions focus on building safety, strengthening resilience, and fostering healthier patterns of interaction, while honouring each person’s pace. With guidance and support, couples can work toward deeper understanding, healing, and connection in their relationship.

Trauma-Informed Family Counselling

Trauma-informed family counselling provides a safe and supportive space for families to explore how past experiences may be shaping present dynamics. This approach recognizes the impact of trauma on communication, trust, and connection, and emphasizes safety, understanding, and collaboration for all members. Sessions focus on strengthening relationships, fostering resilience, and creating healt... Read More

Trauma-informed family counselling provides a safe and supportive space for families to explore how past experiences may be shaping present dynamics. This approach recognizes the impact of trauma on communication, trust, and connection, and emphasizes safety, understanding, and collaboration for all members. Sessions focus on strengthening relationships, fostering resilience, and creating healthier ways of relating, while honoring the needs and pace of each individual within the family system.

ICBC Counselling

Trauma-informed counselling for ICBC clients provides a supportive space to process the emotional and psychological impact of a motor vehicle accident. This approach recognizes how trauma affects both body and mind, and prioritizes safety, trust, and collaboration throughout the healing journey. Sessions focus on reducing distress, strengthening coping strategies, and fostering resilience, whil... Read More

Trauma-informed counselling for ICBC clients provides a supportive space to process the emotional and psychological impact of a motor vehicle accident. This approach recognizes how trauma affects both body and mind, and prioritizes safety, trust, and collaboration throughout the healing journey. Sessions focus on reducing distress, strengthening coping strategies, and fostering resilience, while moving at a pace that feels comfortable for you. By addressing the effects of trauma with care and understanding, counselling can support both recovery and long-term well-being.

An active claim with ICBC is required. If it has been more than 12 weeks since your motor vehicle accident, you may require a doctor's referral.

Jason Chang

Jason is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with advanced training in trauma, couples counselling, and complex mental health challenges. He holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has pursued further studies in neuroscience, couple, and family therapy. Certified in Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), Jason also draws on approaches such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, CBT, the Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

He works with youth, adults, couples, and families, offering specialized experience with East Asian, Chinese, Christian, first responder, and immigrant communities. Jason is committed to creating a safe, compassionate space where clients can move beyond past pain and build meaningful, fulfilling lives.

When Jason isn’t working, he is usually spending time with his dog, taking her on walks or reading while she’s cuddled up next to him.

Languages: English

Jason is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with advanced training in trauma, couples counselling, a... Read More

Ruby Chu
(She/Her/Hers)

Ruby is a dedicated Mental Health Clinician with over 22 years of experience in the field of clinical counselling. Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, and she draws on evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to support clients in meaningful ways.

She has extensive experience working with individuals across diverse brain functioning, cultures, and sexual orientations, with a special interest on helping youth, young adults, and families navigate complex challenges. Her work emphasizes fostering emotional regulation, strengthening resilience, and empowering clients to discover their own voices. Passionate about ongoing learning, Ruby is committed to providing responsive and effective care. She finds deep fulfillment in supporting clients as they uncover strengths, build confidence, and move toward their fullest potential.

In her leisure, Ruby spends quality time with her family, and enjoying nature with her dog LuLu. She loves to learn from different cultures, and is a student of Latin Dances.

Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Ruby is a dedicated Mental Health Clinician with over 22 years of experience in the field of clin... Read More

Vanessa Coady
(She/Her/Hers) RCC

Vanessa is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a background as a Registered Massage Therapist, bringing over a decade of experience supporting health and well-being. Her approach recognizes that challenges affect the mind, body, and emotions, and she helps clients tune into all three to transform signs of distress into insight, self-soothing, and emotional regulation. She integrates EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Ego States work,and other experiential and body-focused techniques to create a personalized approach that meets each client where they are.

Vanessa works with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and identities, with a particular focus on supporting members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Areas of interest include anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, identity, organizational coaching, meaning-making, and managing chronic pain.

Vanessa lives in New Westminster with her wife and their two adorable cats. She spend her free time playing board games, watching bad reality television or sci-fi, and crafting.

Languages: English

Vanessa is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a background as a Registered Massage Therapist, ... Read More

Rhea Jacobs
(She/Her/Hers) RCC, Certified EMDR Therapist

Rhea is an EMDR Certified Therapist™, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Holobody Coach. With nearly a decade of advanced training in trauma therapy, psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, Rhea brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work. She is skilled in EMDR, EMDR Intensives, and a range of evidence-based approaches designed to support deep, lasting healing.

Rhea offers compassionate, personalized care for clients seeking to release trauma, strengthen emotional resilience, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Having faced her own challenges, she understands the courage it takes to begin the healing journey and creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, valued, and empowered. Her approach blends science-backed methods with genuine empathy, guiding people toward greater peace, confidence, and fulfillment in their lives.

Rhea is an EMDR Certified Therapist™, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Clinical Trauma P... Read More

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