Counselling, Therapy
and Life Coaching
Transform Your Life &
Turn Your Tides
Our Services
I use my knowledge and expertise to help you live your best life. This means creating trauma-informed counselling and life coaching services that help people heal, grow, and thrive.
Therapy and Counselling Services
Trauma-informed counselling to support your healing journey through complex trauma, CPTSD, relationship challenges, and life transitions
Life Coaching Services
One-on-one coaching to facilitate personal growth, mindset shifting, life purpose discovery, and self-actualization
Your healing journey belongs to you, not your past.
“Healing is not a steady march forward but a dance with the tides; as they recede, they reveal what needs attention, and as they return, they bring renewed strength to continue the journey.”
ABOUT ME
Hello and welcome, I’m Kot, a registered therapeutic counsellor (RTC) and life coach.
Transform Fear Into Freedom: Trauma-Informed Healing for CPTSD Recovery
What happens when fear becomes the lens through which you view life? When past trauma creates patterns that keep you disconnected from yourself and others? When you’re caught in cycles of emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, or self-criticism?
I understand these challenges intimately. My personal recovery from Complex PTSD (CPTSD) following childhood experiences with a narcissistic parent taught me that healing is possible—even when the path seems unclear.
As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in CPTSD, attachment trauma, and emotional regulation, I combine personal insight with professional expertise to guide clients through their healing journey.
My approach integrates:
- Trauma-informed therapeutic techniques that address both mind and body
- Practical tools for navigating difficult emotions and relationships
- Evidence-based methods for healing attachment wounds
- Compassionate guidance for reconnecting with your authentic self
The effects of trauma don’t have to be ignored, together we can find the tools and strength for you to manage it better, and grow to to weather the storms. Through our work together, you’ll develop the skills to recognize patterns, regulate emotions, and rebuild your relationship with yourself and others.
Many clients find that with the right support, what once felt like obstacles in life transform into opportunities for profound growth and self-discovery.
Ready to move beyond the limitations of past trauma?
Our Certifications for Therapeutic Counselling and Life Coaching
Accepting New Clients
Proudly serving Trauma therapy, counselling and life coaching to help you achieve your healing and goals.
clients reviews
Our Reviews
Words of praise by my valued clients
"Compassionate, understanding, and incredibly skilled"
Kotone creates a safe space for healing and growth. Her empathy and expertise make Kotone an invaluable guide on the journey to mental wellness.
Neda Kerdar
Counsellor, RTC
“I endorse Kotone as a Registered Therapist”
Matt Turner
Counsellor, RTC
"Turning Tides Counselling provided me with excellent support in a calm and welcoming environment"
Turning Tides Counselling provided me with excellent support in a calm and welcoming environment. Kot was professional, compassionate, and truly dedicated to helping me feel understood and supported.
Jessie
Client
"Kotone provides a compassionate space for those navigating complex trauma."
Kotone provides a compassionate space for those navigating complex trauma. Through thoughtful modalities, helping clients feel truly seen, deeply understood, and gently supported as they reclaim themselves and embark on a path toward deep rooted healing.
Daya
Fellow Counsellor
"Working with Kotone has truly been life changing."
Working with Kotone has truly been life changing. From our very first session, she created a safe, warm, and uplifting space where I felt heard, understood and safe. Her guidance has helped me navigate some of my most difficult moments in life with clarity and strength. She’s given me the tools to heal, grow, and approach my life with a healthier and calm mindset. I’ve learned so much about myself through her support, and I can confidently say I wouldn’t be in the place I am today in my healing journey without our sessions. I am so grateful for her and I continuously feel empowered. If you’re looking for a counsellor who is compassionate, insightful, a good listener, empathetic and genuinely invested in your overall well-being, I can’t recommend Kotone enough.
Jannat
Client
Common Questions About Therapy, Counselling and Life Coaching
As a registered trauma-informed therapist , and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor in Vancouver, I specialize in Complex PTSD and trauma recovery. Clients often wonder what trauma therapy involves and how evidence-based approaches address their unique needs.
1. Common Signs of Trauma
As a registered trauma counsellor, I frequently observe these signs in clients:
Emotional responses: Anxiety, numbness, being easily startled, or experiencing emotions that feel too intense or disconnected from current situations.
Physical manifestations: Sleep problems, tension, unexplained pain, and feeling disconnected from your body – all signs of a nervous system that needs help healing.
Thought patterns: Intrusive memories, difficulty concentrating, persistent negative beliefs about yourself or others, and feeling that the world is unsafe.
Behavioural changes: Avoiding reminders of painful events, withdrawing from activities once enjoyed, or using substances/behaviors to manage overwhelming feelings.
Relationship difficulties: Struggling with trust, boundaries, or connection – often alternating between seeking intense closeness and pushing others away.
These responses are natural protective mechanisms following difficult experiences. Effective trauma therapy helps you understand these patterns and develop new ways to feel safe in your body and the world.
2. What is your approach to counselling and therapy?
I take a trauma-informed, client-centred approach that integrates several evidence-based methods, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic techniques, and cognitive-behavioural strategies. My practice focuses on creating a safe environment where you can explore your experiences at your own pace, recognizing that healing happens through relationships and compassionate understanding.
3. What are your fees and payment options, and insurance policy?
- Individual Counselling: $130 per 50-minute session.
- Relationship Counselling: $190 per 80-minute session.
Payment is due at the time of service via e-transfer, VISA, MasterCard or PayPal.
Sliding scale rates are available for those experiencing financial hardship.
Free 30-minute consultation to discuss your needs before beginning therapy Yes, my services are eligible for coverage through Canada Life, Equitable Life of Canada, Green Shield Canada, iA Financial Group, Manulife, Pacific Blue Cross, and SunLife. I’ll provide receipts for you to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. Please check your specific policy details, as coverage amounts vary. I’m happy to help you navigate any insurance questions via email.
Your healing Journey with
Turning Tides Counselling & Life Coaching
Begin With Connection
Begin with a free 30-minute session where we’ll discuss your concerns and determine if we’re a good therapeutic match. This initial conversation helps establish comfort and clarity before moving forward.
Treatment Planning
Together we will explore which services best address your unique needs. Whether individual counselling, relationship work, or specialized trauma therapy, we’ll find the approach that resonates most with your goal.
Develop Your Healing Roadmap
I’ll create a tailored plan that respects your pace and priorities. This collaborative blueprint evolves as we work together, celebrating progress while adapting to new insights along your healing journely.
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