Trauma Therapy in Surrey & Across BC
Healing isn’t about erasing the past, it’s about feeling more grounded in the present.
In-person in Surrey • Virtual across BC
Understanding Trauma Therapy
Trauma can shape how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy helps make sense of survival patterns and build steadier ground.
You Might Relate To This
Feeling constantly alert or exhausted
Emotional shutdown or numbness
Difficulty trusting or relaxing
Strong reactions you can’t explain
Feeling stuck in survival mode
How We Work
Understanding Your Nervous System
We begin by understanding how your body and mind have adapted to past experiences.
Exploring Your Story
Together we make sense of patterns, relationships, and survival responses shaped by your history.
Building Steadier Ground
Therapy focuses on creating more stability, clarity, and capacity for the present.
Trauma-informed • Culturally responsive • Collaborative • Relational
Healing Happens Gradually
Therapy is not about fixing who you are.
It’s about understanding how your nervous system learned to survive and creating more room for steadiness.
Questions People Often Ask
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No. Therapy moves at a pace that feels manageable.
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Fit matters. Our work is collaborative and adapted to you.
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Yes — those experiences are welcomed in the process.
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Yes, when it’s appropriate for your goals.
Work With Preet Johal
Preet Johal is a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Surrey, BC. Her work integrates trauma-informed care, EMDR, and culturally responsive approaches to support clients navigating trauma, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.
Ready to Begin?
If you're considering therapy, the first step is simply starting the conversation.
Available in English, Punjabi, and Hindi