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Registered Clinical Counsellor in Vancouver Specializing in Somatic Therapy
I am Sarah Turner, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 15 years of experience in somatic psychotherapy, specializing in trauma resolution, psychedelic integration, and somatic ecotherapy. My practice is rooted in resilience, connection, and cultural safety, informed by certifications in Somatic Experiencing and Body-Mind Psychotherapy. I work with individuals, couples, and families to address anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges through a body-mind approach grounded in interpersonal neurobiology.My commitment to anti-oppressive practices includes eco-consciousness and Indigenous sovereignty, offering services on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. I integrate developmental psychology, somatic skills, and spiritual awareness to support clients in navigating trauma, expanding consciousness, and restoring wholeness through embodied presence.
Services
Individual Counselling
Trauma Resolution
Psychedelic Integration
Somatic Experiencing
Ecotherapy
Relationship Counselling
Clinical Supervision
Stress Management
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Highlights and features
- Certified in Somatic Experiencing and Body-Mind Psychotherapy for trauma resolution.
- 15 years of experience in somatic psychotherapy on unceded Indigenous territories.
- Integrates anti-oppressive practices, ecotherapy, and psychedelic-assisted modalities.
- Specializes in relationship challenges and developmental psychology frameworks.
- Committed to cultural safety and Indigenous sovereignty in therapeutic care.
Associations and certifications
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)
Services
Individual Counselling
Personalized somatic therapy sessions addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression through body-mind integration. Clients explore developmental frameworks to enhance self-awareness and resilience. Sessions prioritize cultural safety and embodied presence for holistic healing.
Trauma Resolution
Specialized trauma treatment using Somatic Experiencing to process and resolve traumatic experiences. Focuses on restoring nervous system regulation and integrating fragmented experiences through titrated somatic awareness and relational safety.
Psychedelic Integration
Guidance for preparing, navigating, and integrating psychedelic experiences into daily life. Combines harm reduction strategies with somatic practices to process insights and foster sustainable personal growth aligned with therapeutic goals.
Somatic Experiencing
Body-oriented trauma resolution method emphasizing physiological self-regulation. Clients learn to track bodily sensations and release trapped survival energy, enhancing resilience and restoring natural healing capacities through structured somatic interventions.
Ecotherapy
Therapeutic practice connecting clients with natural ecosystems to address mental health challenges. Uses somatic awareness and environmental reciprocity to deepen grounding, reduce stress, and foster interconnectedness with the living world through guided outdoor experiences.
People
Sarah Turner, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Sarah Turner is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with 15 years of experience in trauma resolution and body-mind psychotherapy. Her practice integrates anti-oppressive frameworks, ecotherapy, and Indigenous sovereignty principles to support holistic healing on unceded Coast Salish territories.
Questions
What therapeutic modalities do you specialize in?
I specialize in Somatic Experiencing, Body-Mind Psychotherapy, and psychedelic integration, combining trauma resolution techniques with ecotherapy and anti-oppressive practices for holistic care.
Do you offer online or in-person sessions?
Sessions are available in-person on the unceded territories of Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, with select online options for accessibility.
How do you approach cultural safety in therapy?
I center Indigenous sovereignty, acknowledge systemic oppression, and adapt practices to honor clients' intersectional identities and lived experiences within anti-racist frameworks.
What experience do you have with trauma therapy?
With 15 years of somatic psychotherapy practice, I use evidence-based trauma resolution methods grounded in developmental psychology and nervous system regulation to address complex trauma.
Can you support psychedelic-assisted therapy preparation?
Yes, I provide harm reduction guidance, integration support, and somatic preparation for psychedelic experiences to ensure safe, meaningful therapeutic outcomes aligned with personal growth goals.
