Therapy that goes
beneath the surface
EMDR, TRAUMA, ANXIETY & COUPLES THERAPY
IN MAPLE RIDGE & ONLINE ACROSS BC
You don’t have to do this alone
I’m glad you’ve found your way here
Welcome
You may be worn down by anxiety or struggling to feel close to your partner. Perhaps you’ve been trying to work things out for a while and still feel stuck.
Painful experiences from the past may be part of what you’re carrying too. They can shape how you see yourself, leaving you feeling that you’re not good enough or that something is wrong with you. You might understand where those feelings come from or feel stuck without knowing why. Either way, you want help working through what still hurts.
If intuition or a connection to something greater is part of how you make sense of your life, that’s welcome in our conversations too.
Hello there
Meet Carolyn
I’m Carolyn Heppner, a Registered Clinical Counsellor. With 20 years of counselling experience, I bring a steady presence when things feel difficult. You can speak openly with me, including about things you’ve felt ashamed of or worried someone might judge. My work often includes EMDR therapy, and we can talk about whether it might be helpful for you. You can laugh with me too and feel comfortable being yourself.
I have a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from UBC and am certified in EMDR therapy through EMDRIA. My couples therapy training includes Gottman Method Levels 1 and 2 as well as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Areas of Focus
HOW I CAN HELP
EMDR Therapy
A therapy approach for working through trauma and other painful experiences, including the emotional reactions and beliefs that still feel stuck.
Trauma Therapy
Support for understanding and healing the effects of trauma on your nervous system and how you experience yourself and the world.
Couples Therapy
Support in working through conflict and shifting how you respond to each other as you work toward rebuilding warmth and closeness.
Anxiety & Overwhelm
When anxiety leaves you exhausted or starts to take over your life, counselling offers support in understanding it and finding some relief.
Self-Esteem & Feeling Not Good Enough
Support for working through self-criticism and beliefs that leave you questioning your worth or feeling that nothing you do is enough.
I also offer support with grief and loss, the changes that come with pregnancy and postpartum, and the challenges of perimenopause and menopause.
You’re welcome to reach out even if your concerns aren’t listed here. We can talk about what you’re looking for and whether I can help.