Fernanda Bravo, RCC

About Fernanda

Supporting adolescents (12+), adults, and couples in healing from trauma, strengthening relationships, improving self-esteem, and creating meaningful change. Hello! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor providing counselling services in Langford and online to youth, adults, and couples. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where clients feel safe, understood, and supported in exploring their experiences, developing self-awareness, and moving toward meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. The following are my key areas of focus: Trauma, PTSD & C-PTSD: Traumatic experiences can have lasting impacts on emotional well-being, relationships, self-esteem, and one's sense of safety. I support individuals who have experienced complex trauma, childhood adversity, sexual abuse, and other traumatic life events. I help clients better understand and heal the parts of themselves that carry pain, fear, self-criticism, or protective patterns developed in response to difficult life experiences. As an EMDRIA-certified therapist, I also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based approach that can help clients process traumatic experiences and reduce the distress associated with difficult memories. Many clients appreciate that EMDR does not require them to repeatedly talk through painful experiences in detail. Relationships & Couples Counselling: Relationships can be one of the greatest sources of connection and fulfillment, but they can also bring challenges. I support couples navigating communication difficulties, conflict, trust concerns, intimacy issues, life transitions, and patterns that leave partners feeling disconnected. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, I help couples strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, and develop healthier ways of relating to one another. ADHD: Many individuals with ADHD experience difficulties with overwhelm, self-criticism, perfectionism, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. As an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), I help clients better understand their unique strengths and challenges while developing practical strategies to support focus, organization, emotional regulation, and self-confidence. Body Image, Eating Disorders & Self-Esteem: I work with individuals struggling with body image concerns, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, disordered eating, emotional eating, and chronic dieting. These challenges often impact self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. Therapy focuses on exploring the emotional, relational, and societal factors that contribute to these experiences while helping clients develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with their bodies, food, and themselves. Women's Mental Health: I have a particular interest in supporting women navigating challenges related to hormonal changes, PMDD, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, pregnancy loss, body image, self-esteem, relationships, and sexuality. While I work with individuals of all genders, I bring specialized training and understanding to concerns that uniquely impact women across different stages of life. Together, we explore patterns contributing to distress, cultivate self-compassion, and strengthen relationships with oneself and others. Approaches: Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic and Attachment-Based Approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Somatic and Body-Based Approaches. Populations: Youth (12+), Adults, and Couples. Specializations: Trauma, Complex Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, ADHD, Attachment Wounds, Women's Mental Health, Body Image Concerns, Eating Disorders, and Couples Counselling. Cultural & Immigrant Experience: As an immigrant, I have personally experienced the challenges and growth that can come with adapting to a new culture, building community, and navigating different identities. This experience has deepened my appreciation for resilience, diversity, and the importance of creating a culturally responsive space where clients feel respected, understood, and supported. Education & Experience: I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. My professional background includes experience as a clinical counsellor, behavioural interventionist, and coordinator for a local non-profit organization supporting young adults with diverse abilities and their families. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a behavioural interventionist and as a coordinator for a non-profit organization supporting young adults with diverse abilities. I also have experience in employment counselling and human resources, which provided valuable insight into the ways work, relationships, identity, and life transitions can influence well-being. Beyond the Work: Outside of counselling, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, travelling, exploring different cultures, staying active, and spending time outdoors. I value meaningful connection, lifelong learning, and personal growth, and I bring those same values into my work with clients.Read more about FernandaShow less

Services & prices

17 options across 8 treatments

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Parent/Guardian Intake AppointmentNew patient

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From $80 to $160 for 25–50 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Adult Individual Counselling