Your past does not define you
Discover healing and reconnection
Trauma Counselling & EMDR Therapy - Online across BC and in-person in Crofton, Duncan, Chemainus and surrounding areas
Hi, I’m Maxine (she/her) — a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified EMDR Therapist. I provide trauma-focused therapy for adults healing from childhood trauma, anxiety, and difficult life experiences. My goal is to help you release deep pain and reconnect with your self-worth, so you can move forward in life and relationships with greater confidence, resilience, and ease.
With over 30 years of experience working with individuals, youth and families in both non-profit and private practice, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to understand the root causes of your pain and start creating lasting change.
How I Can Help
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Trauma Therapy
Individual therapy provides a supportive space to feel heard and seen. I provide in-person and virtual sessions for adults struggling with anxiety, shame and emotional overwhelm stemming from past experiences. Combining EMDR, nervous system regulation, and compassionate support, we move beyond just “talking about it” toward meaningful, lasting change.
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EMDR
A powerful, evidence-based approach that helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories without needing to retell painful details. EMDR can help reduce symptoms such as flashbacks, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm.
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EMDR Consultation
EMDR consultation for therapists who are seeking certification or wish to build greater confidence in using EMDR techniques within their clinical practice.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and shame-free, helping new and experienced clinicians grow in confidence with this powerful modality.
My Approach
Healing from trauma takes courage — but you don’t have to do it alone.
I believe healing comes through building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. I create a safe, compassionate space where you can feel heard, seen, and understood. My approach is:
Holistic and personalized — honoring your culture, identity, story, strengths, and challenges
Collaborative — we work together to set goals and tailor therapy to your unique needs
I offer a collaborative, compassionate space to help you:
Understand how past experiences shape the present, impacting your life, body, and relationships
Develop practical tools to manage anxiety and stress
Build compassion for yourself and reconnect with your inner strength
Move beyond coping to find real relief and deep healing
I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), attachment-based, somatic, and nervous-system-informed practices, to help you process past experiences safely and effectively.
“You can’t go back to change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
— C.S. Lewis
You Deserve to Heal
Therapy is a courageous step toward living more fully and authentically. If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I invite you to reach out and schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.