First Responder Counselling in Port Moody & Online
Find support tailored to the unique stresses and demands of first responder life. Our dedicated first responder counselling services in Port Moody provide a safe, confidential space where you can explore critical incidents, manage operational stress, and build long-term resilience.
All of our clinicians who specialize in First Responder care are good-standing members of the Wounded Warrior Clinician Directory, listing healthcare providers who have completed occupational awareness training to support emergency personnel in their mental health.
Why seek first responder counselling
As a first responder, you face experiences and stressors that are distinct from the average civilian:
Critical Incident and Trauma Exposure
Shift Work Challenges
Moral injury, guilt, or questioning purpose
Transitioning to home life, difficulty switching off
Hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts
Relationship strain and isolation
Burnout, compassion fatigue, chronic anxiety, low mood
Career transitions, retirement, or reintegration into civilian life
Our approach
Tannis grew up in a first responder family spanning three generations, and understands the immense pressures, traumatic experiences, and mental health consequences that come with the job.
We understand the demands and culture of first responder work — whether you are a firefighter, paramedic, police officer, search & rescue worker, corrections officer or emergency services professional.
You don’t have to navigate challenging experiences alone. We offer a specialized, non-judgmental space to process what you’ve seen and done, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with purpose and balance.
Benefits of first responder counselling
Reduced operational stress & improved recovery
You’ll work to identify stress responses triggered by high-intensity work, learn skills to down‐regulate your nervous system, and recover more fully from critical incidents and night shifts.
Improved transitions to home life
With tailored counselling, you can learn how to decompress after calls, reconnect at home, and find ways to integrate restful practices despite erratic schedules.
Clarity in meaning & career trajectory
Whether you’re dealing with moral injury, role fatigue, or thinking about the next step in your career, you’ll gain perspective and confidence in charting your path.
Stronger resilience & relational health
Counselling helps you strengthen your capacity to bounce back, maintain connection with colleagues and loved ones, and sustain a meaningful career in service.
Our team
Our clinicians are Registered Clinical Counsellors with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) and have additional training in trauma, first responder wellness, or operational stress recovery. For confidentiality and culture-sensitive care, our team is well-versed in the mental health needs, work rhythms, and peer support dynamics of first responders.
Tannis Price
Founder & Registered Clinical Counsellor
Adriann Conner
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Start with a free consultation
All potential clients are offered a complimentary 15-minute phone or video consultation. This process allows you to ask any questions you may have, chat with a clinician directly, and decide if the working relationship will be a good fit.
FAQs about our first responder counselling services
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You don’t need to prepare in advance. At your first session we’ll review informed consent, explore what’s brought you here, and outline your priorities. Our work will be collaborative and tailored to your needs.
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Confidentiality is paramount. Everything you share is private and will not be disclosed without your written consent, except in the legally mandated circumstances (e.g., risk of harm, child/vulnerable person abuse, subpoena, or medical emergency).
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Yes — in addition to in-person sessions at our Port Moody office, we offer secure online video sessions to accommodate shift work, remote locations, or convenience.
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Sessions are priced in accordance with BCACC standards, ranging from $165-$170 for a standard 50-minute session fee. You will receive a receipt suitable for insurance reimbursement.