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Laura Proctor

MA, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (#): 12929

Locations: Surrey Therapist Online

Serving: Adults Young Adults Youth (14+) Couples

Children Families

I have had the privilege of working alongside clients for over 10 years. I believe, and have experienced that people have the strength and resources within themselves to grow and heal and that it is my honour to walk alongside clients in navigating the various challenges that life brings. My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to process your emotions freely and help you cope effectively with life’s stressors. Additionally, I have worked through my own experiences of anxiety and depression and have made it my life’s passion to help others learn how to create a life worth living. My personal experience may not be the exact same as yours, but sometimes it can be comforting to know that the person you are sharing with has some insight into the struggles you may be facing through lived experience along with professional expertise. 

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My Professional Background

    • Relational & Developmental Trauma, Childhood Abuse, Complex-PTSD

    • Self Harm & Suicidal Ideation

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Self-Esteem

    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    • Relationship Issues (Single/Dating, Partnerships/Romantic, Family of Origin; Friendship)

    • Personal Growth

    *if you want to work with me and don’t see your concern here, mention it on your inquiry form! I’ve worked with many areas and it’s possible I have experience working with yours before, too.

    • Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy

    • Person-Centered

    • Strengths Based

    • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

    • Trauma Informed

    • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy- Informed (DBT)

    • Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Integration of Polyvagal Theory

    • Psychoeducational Approaches

    • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)- PESI/CE)

    • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Training: Evidence-Based Treatment for Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD and Agoraphobia (PESI/CE)

    • ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (PESI/CE)

    • Break Through Self-Regulation Interventions for Children and Adolscents with Austim, ADHD, Sensory or Emotional Challenges ( PESI/CE)

    • Mindfulness-based Interventions for use in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (PESI/CE)

    • Satir Systemic Transformational Therapy Level 1: A, and B (Linda Lucas & Jennifer Nagel)

    • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP): Level 1 (Diana Fosha, PhD)

    • San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training 

    • Expert Strategies for Working with Traumatic Memory (NICABM/CE)

    • How to Work with Shame (NICABM/CE)

    • DBT Skills with Marsha Linehan (Behavioural Tech/CE).

    • CBT for Anxiety & Related Disorders in Children & Youth Level 2 (CBT Connections Ltd/CE)

    • Sandtray Workshop (Dr. Bart Begalka)

    • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Trinity Western University)

    • Bachelor of Arts in Social Development Studies and Psychology (University of Waterloo)

    • Diploma in Social Work (Renison College)

    • ICBC

    • Vancouver Coastal Health

    • Medavie Blue Cross

    • Pacific Blue Cross

    • Autism Funding Unit

    • SAJE Mental Helath

    • Telus

    • Greenshield

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    • English

Get To Know Me Personally

  • For me, spending time in nature is healing and helps me to recharge and feel grounded, I also prioritize movement and time for creating art. 

  • As a teen and into early adulthood I struggled with depression and anxiety and did not have access to the support I needed at the time. Because of my personal experiences I wanted to help others who feel like they don’t have someone to talk to and provide a safe and non-judgemental space for people to share, process and heal.

  • Moving to a new province solo and not knowing a single person, this experience challenged my trust in myself, allowed me to experience the world in a new way and built confidence in myself, I would do it again!

  • A marine biologist or hair stylist, honestly I still love both animals and hair styling just as much as when I was a kid!

  • I’m spending time with friends and family. I value spending time in nature whether it be sitting oceanside or hiking to a mountain top. I also like to engage in my creative side through crafting, crocheting and painting. I am happiest connecting with others. 

  • Coming to therapy can be anxiety-provoking, and that’s normal. I believe it takes a lot of courage to open up about your life. Having been a client myself, I have sat in that same seat. In doing so I take extra care to create a space that feels warm, non-judgement and safe.

  • I truly enjoy connecting and meeting new people in various stages of life. It is a privilege to walk alongside clients and journey together whether it be for a brief time or for longer. It is such a gift to share in another's life, growth and healing and is so inspiring to witness as a counsellor!

  • Insightful, warm, non-judgmental, knowledgeable and empathetic.

  • “I want you to get excited about who you are, what you are, what you have, and what can still be for you. I want to inspire you to see that you can go far beyond where you are right now.”
    -Virginia Satir

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