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Therapeutic Approach

Eye Movement Desensatization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused approach that can help you process distressing experiences that may feel emotionally or physically overwhelming. Through bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, sounds, or gentle tapping—EMDR supports the brain in processing difficult memories in a more adaptive way, helping reduce their emotional intensity and create space for greater calm, clarity, and healing.

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Internal Family System (IFS) Intervention

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that recognizes that we all have different “parts” within us, each with its own thoughts, feelings, and protective roles. Sometimes, these parts can feel conflicted or overwhelmed, especially in response to difficult or painful experiences. IFS helps you approach these parts with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment. By developing a deeper understanding of your inner experiences and the ways your parts respond, IFS can support greater self-awareness, emotional balance, healing, and a stronger sense of inner calm.

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is an evidence-informed approach that combines elements of cognitive therapy with gentle tapping on specific points on the face, hands, and upper body. While tapping, you focus on a specific emotion, thought, or experience you would like to address. EFT can help bring awareness to emotional responses and support a greater sense of calm and regulation. It may be used to help manage stress, anxiety, emotional distress, and the effects of difficult experiences, offering a simple and accessible tool for emotional well-being.

"The only journey is the journey within."
                                      - Rainer Maria Rilke

A Designation of BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

At Lakeside Counselling & Facilitation, we respectfully acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded traditional territories of the Secwépemc, Tsilhqot’in, and Dakelh peoples. We honor their enduring connection to the land and celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and ongoing contributions that continue to enrich our region.

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