Therapy for Trauma in Surrey
When something hard happens—your body remembers.
If you’ve been through something that left you feeling powerless, confused, or on edge—your system may still be responding to it.
Trauma therapy helps release those internal alarms so your body, mind, and relationships can begin to feel safe again.
At Tidal Trauma Centre in Cloverdale, we offer therapy that goes deeper than talk.
We help your nervous system process what it couldn’t fully handle at the time.
What Is Trauma?
Trauma isn’t just what happened—it’s what your system had to do to survive it.
It can result from both major events (big “T” trauma) and smaller, chronic stressors (little “t” trauma) that accumulate over time.
Examples include:
• Emotional neglect or unmet childhood needs
• Repeated criticism or perfectionism
• Cultural or spiritual trauma
• Medical trauma or caregiving burnout
• Ongoing stress, shame, or fear in relationships
When unprocessed, trauma can lead to:
• Anxiety, panic, or emotional numbness
• Chronic tension, fatigue, or sleep issues
• Irritability, shutdown, or overthinking
• Feeling stuck in the same patterns again and again
How Trauma Therapy Helps
Trauma therapy is about helping your nervous system do what it couldn’t do at the time: complete the survival response and return to a sense of safety.
At Tidal, our therapists use evidence-based and body-based approaches, including:
• EMDR Therapy to reprocess traumatic memories
• IFS Therapy to build trust with protective and wounded parts
• Somatic Experiencing and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to support regulation
• Emotion-Focused and relational therapies to rebuild trust and connection
We’ll go at your pace—no rushing, no pushing.
Your body leads. We follow.
Signs You May Be Carrying Unprocessed Trauma
Not everyone remembers one specific “traumatic event,” but many people live with its impacts.
Common signs include:
• Feeling stuck in repetitive emotional patterns
• Sudden shutdown, panic, or dissociation
• Trouble sleeping, relaxing, or being in your body
• Overthinking, controlling, or avoiding
• Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
If any of these resonate, trauma therapy might be the missing piece.
In-Person & Online Options
We offer trauma therapy at our quiet, welcoming clinic in Cloverdale, Surrey—with easy access from Langley.
Prefer to work from home? We also offer online trauma therapy across British Columbia adapted for nervous system safety and regulation.
Learn More or Get Started
• Meet our team
• Learn about therapy intensives
• Get paired with a therapist
• Book your free consultation
FAQs
What if I can’t remember what happened?
That’s okay. You don’t need a clear memory to benefit from trauma therapy. We work with sensations, emotions, and protective patterns—your system will guide us.
Will I have to talk about the trauma in detail?
Not if it’s not helpful. Many of our methods (like EMDR and somatic therapy) don’t require verbal processing. We can work with what feels safe and manageable.
How is trauma therapy different from regular talk therapy?
It works more directly with the body, nervous system, and memory networks. It’s about resolving patterns at the root, not just learning how to cope.
Can this work if I’m still in a stressful situation?
Yes. Therapy can help you build tools and boundaries even in the midst of ongoing stress. We’ll start where you are.