EMDR Therapy
Craig Holm MACP | RCC
When you’ve tried to move on—but something still feels stuck. You may understand your past.You may have done therapy before. And still—your body reacts. Old patterns keep showing up. Something doesn’t shift.
That’s where this work begins.
As an EMDR Certified Therapist, I specialize in EMDR therapy for people who are ready to work at the level where lasting change actually happens.
Not just talking about what happened, but resolving how it still lives in your nervous system.
WHAT YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING
• anxiety that doesn’t fully make sense
• emotional overwhelm or shutdown
• persistent self-doubt or negative beliefs
• patterns in relationships you can’t seem to break
• a sense that something still feels “stuck”
• disturbing memories you can’t seem to shake
Often, this comes from experiences that were never fully processed—whether obvious or more subtle over time.
WHY THERAPY HASN’T WORKED BEFORE
You may have talked about this before. Insight can help you understand what’s happening—but it doesn’t always resolve it. When experiences are stored at a deeper level, they need to be processed there.
WHAT MAKES THIS WORK DIFFERENT
This is not surface-level therapy. EMDR allows us to work directly with the root of the issue—where experiences are stored in the brain and body.
I integrate:
• EMDR
• parts (ego state) work
• somatic awareness
To help you process what’s unresolved—safely and at the right pace.
WHAT EMDR DOES
EMDR doesn’t just help you cope. It helps your brain reprocess experiences that were never fully integrated—so they lose their emotional charge and stop driving your present-day reactions.
You don’t need to have everything figured out. If something here resonates, that’s enough to begin.
You can book an introductory session to get started when you’re ready.
If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’ve already tried to figure things out. You may understand your patterns. You may know where things come from. And still—something doesn’t shift. That’s not a lack of effort. It’s often a sign the work needs to go deeper.
THE WORK I DO
I specialize in EMDR therapy for people who are ready to work at the level where change actually happens—not just in thoughts, but in the nervous system. This work is about helping your system process what it couldn’t at the time. Sometimes that’s clear trauma. Sometimes it’s more subtle and cumulative.
Either way—if something still feels stuck, there’s usually a reason.
MY APPROACH
EMDR is the foundation of my work. Alongside it, I integrate:
• parts work
• somatic awareness
• mindfulness
This isn’t about layering techniques. It’s about helping you stay grounded while doing deeper work safely.
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME
Trauma work requires more than technique. It requires attunement, pacing, and safety. These are my priorities.
I’m kind—but direct. Compassionate—but focused.
We won’t push faster than your system can handle. But we also won’t stay stuck going in circles. I’ll help you stay regulated, understand what’s happening, and move forward in a way that leads to real change.
MY PATH
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent two decades in marketing and branding as a copywriter and strategist. Over time, I felt pulled toward work that aligned more deeply with how I wanted to show up in the world.
Experiences like silent meditation retreats shifted that direction.
Since beginning in counselling in 2012, I’ve focused increasingly on trauma work and EMDR—and now work almost exclusively in this area.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- EMDR Therapy Standard Training
- EMDR 2.0 – An Enhanced Version of EMDR Therapy
- Simplifying Complex PTSD: New Treatment Approaches
- EMDR for Early Trauma and Neglect in Implicit Memory
- EMDR and Ego State Therapy Across the Dissociative Continuum
- EMDR Flash Technique
- Defense and Affect Restructuring with EMDR Therapy
- Working with the Spectrum of Eating Disorders within the EMDR Approach
- Treating Personality Disorders with EMDR Therapy
- Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors
- Advanced Psychosynthesis Workshop
- Somatic Experiencing
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) #11762
- EMDR Certified Therapist with EMDR Canada
- EMDRIA Membership
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology)
Who might benefit from EMDR Therapy?
This work may be a good fit if:
• you’re functioning well on the outside, but struggling internally
• you’ve done therapy before and still feel stuck
• you understand your patterns but can’t shift them
• your reactions feel bigger or more automatic than you’d like
• you want to work at a deeper level—not just talk about things
This work may not be the right fit if:
• you’re only looking for short-term coping strategies
• you’re not interested in exploring underlying causes
• you want quick fixes without deeper work
What are sessions like?
We’ll spend the first session or two understanding what you want to change, creating a plan to change it and developing resources for emotional regulation. Then we get to work with EMDR processing. Sessions aren’t rushed—and they’re not passive. Sometimes we move slowly. Sometimes things shift quickly.
You won’t be pushed into anything before you’re ready. At the same time, this work is focused and intentional.
My role is to track what’s happening with you in real time—so the process stays effective and manageable.
Do you direct bill?
No. Many insurers cover sessions by Registered Clinical Counsellors. If covered, you may submit your receipts for reimbursement according to your plan. Please check with your insurance provider.
Who do you work with?
Adults and self-motivated teens.
Do you accept Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) claims?
Yes, I am registered with CVAP and accept CVAP claims. There is a top-up fee.
Do you accept ICBC or WorkSafeBC claims?
Not at this time.
Do you do free consults for new clients?
No. If something here resonates with you, then I invite you to book one session to discuss how EMDR can help you.
