Helene San Pedro
(Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and EMDR Therapist, Clinical Counsellor)
Helene San Pedro
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and EMDR Therapist, Clinical Counsellor
Speaks:
- English
- Tagalog
Areas of Practice:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma
- Childhood trauma
- Relationships
- Family conflict
- Life transitions
- PTSD
- Behavioural and/or Substance Addictions
- Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
- Stress management
- Grief
Therapist Location
- British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan,Newfoundland and Labrador
Currently Accepting Clients
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Expertise
Helene San Pedro, MA, CCC, CCTP-II
FNHA‑Approved Clinical Counsellor | Trauma‑Informed Therapist | RedPath Addictions Program Facilitator
Serving clients across British Columbia (Virtual) | Based in Penticton, BC
I currently offer secure virtual counselling for clients throughout British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador I’m a Canadian Certified Counsellor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and FNHA‑Approved provider offering trauma‑informed counselling for individuals, couples, athletes, and families across British Columbia. With years of experience in mental health, addictions, and community wellness, I support clients navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, identity, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
My background includes extensive work with First Nations and Filipino-Canadian/ BIPOC communities. I’m trained in the RedPath Addictions Program and specialize in culturally responsive, strengths‑based care. As an athlete and active parent, I understand the pressures of performance, injury, and balancing multiple roles -- experiences that shape my grounded, relational approach.
Qualifications
Helene San Pedro
(Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and EMDR Therapist, Clinical Counsellor)
Education & Accomplishments
- Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and EMDR Therapist, Clinical Counsellor
- MA
- CCC
- CCTP-II
- FNHA‑Approved Clinical Counsellor
- Trauma‑Informed Therapist
Healing happens when people feel safe, seen, and supported. I believe therapy should honour your lived experience, cultural identity, and the wisdom you already carry. My role is to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and cultural humility -- helping you reconnect with your values, your voice, and the parts of yourself that deserve space and care. Whether you’re navigating trauma, identity, performance pressure, or family dynamics, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we create a space for clarity, repair, and meaningful change.
Approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT)s
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Emotional Focus Couple Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Polyvagal (Regulating the nervous system)
Experience
- Years of experience
Schedule An Appointment With Helene San Pedro
"I believe healing happens when you feel safe, seen, and supported. I walk alongside you with compassion and cultural humility, honoring your experience and helping you reconnect with your values, voice, and the parts of yourself that deserve care."