A Safe Place for Change

DELTA'S ONLY DUAL CERTIFIED AEDP & EMDR PRACTICE

Counselling for Individuals and Couples

CREATING A SAFE PLACE

I believe, as research supports, that creating a safe therapeutic relationship in which you feel connected and understood is essential to the process of meaningful change. My clients affirm that it is this safe connection between us that allows them to heal and grow.

My belief in the tremendous value of therapy emerges from personal experiences of early abandonment, trauma, substance abuse and child loss.

* Please note as of January 1st, 2025 my rate will be $189 per 50 minute session

 

FINDING A WAY THROUGH

Every moment offers the possibility for change. Utilizing my certified training in a leading-edge emotion-focused approaches AEDP and EMDR , we will go beyond traditional talk therapy to promote new experiences that are transformative and lasting.

My approach is rooted in the AEDP model where we track moment by moment emotions to harness your innate healing capacity that promotes neurobiological change.

 I am a trauma therapist certified in AEDP,  EMDR and Complex Trauma and Disassociation.

AH HA MOMENTS

Together we will uncover the root issues of concern and you may find that for the first time you have a sense of the ‘why’.

Many of our sessions are marked with ‘ah ha’ moments whereby you may experience the lifting of a significant burden that enables you to move forward with a sense of hope for the future. My clients often comment: “I am so glad I found you”; “You are different from other therapists”; “You get me”; “I now have hope”.

I look forward to working with you.

How Are You Doing?

Are you feeling stuck?

Is your life out of control?

Does your current situation feel hopeless?

If you desire change, I can help.
WHAT DOES THERAPY WITH RICHARD LOOK LIKE?

I am a relational, emotion based  AEDP, EMDR therapist. Yes, you will likely get some head nodding but more importantly, therapy with me will be a collaborative process whereby we will work together to process your emotions and feelings through a moment to moment experiential somatic approach.

– Richard Somerset

MEN
I feel overwhelmed by my responsibilities and obligations!
ABUSE
I don’t remember. I felt so alone.
Parenting
How can I be a better parent? Why don’t they listen?

Addictions
I am out of control! I wish I could change! I feel hopeless!
TRAUMA
Why am I anxious? What happened to me? Is EMDR effective?
Couples
We are not connected. We never have sex. We always argue. I can never do anything right.

Want to Talk with Richard?

Serving clients in Delta, Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey and across the lower mainland and BC. I offer both in person and online counselling.

Counseling Vancouver, Delta, Surrey
Certified AEDP Therapist
Certified EMDR Therapist
DELTA OFFICE
4865 Delta Street, Delta BC V4K 2T9
604-940-5534
Fax: 604-332-5123
HOURS
Tuesdays: 8 am – 7 pm
Wednesday: 8 am – 7 pm
Thursday: 8 am – 7 pm
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