An emotional crisis feels like you are on a roller coaster and don't know how to get off.
You experience highs, lows, triggers, outbursts, and everything in between. Sometimes you think something must be wrong with you because you are not yourself and others are noticing.
We offer two types of sessions. (1) Ongoing for those who want to get the root of their emotional crisis, and (2) One-off sessions for someone needing help to regulate their emotions.
Often, we beat ourselves up for not knowing how to handle the ups and downs of life. We are taught to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and move on and yet life doesn't work that way. When our foundation is shaken we don't know how to move on. Developing a different perspective with the support of a counsellor can help reframe our understanding of the problem enabling us to discover new options.
As therapists, our goal isn't to eliminate life's challenges but to support you to move through them with integrity, good boundaries, and compassion for yourself and others. You can apply the learning from one crisis to the next and see yourself thrive and grow even during challenging times.
What emotional regulation means
Emotional regulation is the ability to notice what you are feeling, make sense of it, and respond in a way that fits the moment. When it is hard, emotions can arrive fast and feel bigger than the situation: sudden anger, tears you cannot stop, shutting down, or feeling on edge for days. This is common, especially during stress, loss or change, and it is a skill that can be learned and strengthened.
In counselling, you and your counsellor might work on:
- noticing the early signs in your body before an emotion peaks
- grounding and calming skills you can use in the moment
- understanding the triggers and patterns behind your reactions
- responding to others with clearer boundaries and more compassion for yourself
What your first session involves
Your first session is mostly a conversation about what has been happening and what you would like to be different. There is nothing to prepare, and you decide how much to share. Sessions are available in person in Port Moody and Delta, or online anywhere in British Columbia.
Book a free 20-minute consultation
Counselling is not an emergency service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. If you are thinking about suicide or are worried about someone, call or text 9-8-8, the Suicide Crisis Helpline, any time, day or night.
