Douglas Hanson, MA, CCC, CCRC

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Help for Overcoming Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression

A Trauma-Informed EMDR Psychotherapist with Over 30 Years' Experience


I'm Douglas Hanson, a therapist in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I'm a Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved EMDR Consultant.

I help people resolve difficult problems, including:
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Complex Trauma (childhood), PTSD, and Dissociation

For over 30 years, I've been providing counselling to people who are suffering and have tried to solve their problems, to no avail. I'm compassionate and dedicated to helping you heal, no matter what you're facing.

I Use The Most Advanced and Scientifically Proven Counselling Approaches

When you are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, or trauma, you need a therapist with extensive experience and training.

With over 3 decades of experience as a counsellor and training in some of the most advanced and research-backed counselling methods, I can help you solve your problems and heal on a deep level. 

These methods include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic Psychology. You can read about these well-researched approaches to counselling here. 

Therapy Intended to Provide Lasting Results

The above leading-edge scientific approaches, combined with my expertise and caring support, help you achieve lasting change.

I work to heal your suffering and pain at the root level, creating more positive thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. You can feel good about yourself, your relationships, and your life.  You may even find your life completely transformed.

Read some of my client success stories here.

Continue reading below for a summary of how I help people overcome depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and PTSD.

Trauma and PTSD Therapy

The Effects of Trauma and PTSD Can Be Experienced as:


  • The ongoing trauma of reliving past traumatic events
  • Insomnia and persistent, often terrifying nightmares
  • Avoiding situations, places, or people that remind you of distressing events
  • Feeling anxious and always on guard, waiting for something horrible to occur
  • Low self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness
  • Being consumed by guilt or shame
  • Anger outbursts that you can’t control
  • A feeling of numbness and disconnection from others
  • Difficult and painful social and intimate relationships

 EMDR Therapy Can Help You Heal from the Pain and Turmoil of Trauma and PTSD

You can experience:
A reduction or elimination of trauma and PTSD symptoms; increased enjoyment in life; feeling more relaxed and sleeping better; greater feelings of self-worth; an improved sense of security and self-confidence; enhanced connection with people and more satisfying relationships; a sense of optimism about life and your future

Find out more about how, as your therapist, I can help you heal from trauma and PTSD by visiting my trauma therapy page on my website.

You can also book a FREE 10-minute phone consultation to find out how I can help. Together we will determine how therapy can help you heal from trauma and PTSD.

Depression Therapy

Depression’s Destructive Force Can Be Experienced as:
  • Debilitating physical and mental pain
  • A loss of interest in anything pleasurable
  • The loss of energy and motivation
  • A deep sense of loneliness that no one understands
  • Difficulties with memory, concentration, and making decisions
  • Frequent feelings of agitation, irritability, and anger. 
  • At its worst, wanting to cease to exist, resulting in suicidal thoughts
Therapy Can Help You Resolve the Pain and Hopelessness of Depression


You can experience:
  • More hope and joy
  • A sense of re-awakening to the beauty around you
  • Positive self-regard
  • Increased energy and motivation to engage in life
  • Pleasure in the things life has to offer
  • More rewarding and fulfilling connections with others
Find out more about how, as your therapist, I can help you overcome depression by visiting my depression therapy page on my website.

You can also book a FREE 10-minute phone consultation to find out how I can help.  Together we will determine how therapy can help solve your problems with depression.

AnxietyTherapy

Symptoms of Anxiety or PTSD Where Therapy Can Help:

  • Worried and scared - thoughts of “what if…happens?”
  • Fearful of losing control and embarrassing yourself
  • Avoidant of social situations
  • Terrified by thoughts of “I can’t breathe
  • “People are looking at me," or “I might die”
  • Difficulties concentrating and making decisions
  • Feeling inadequate
  • Panic attacks - a rapid heart rate, a feeling that you can't breathe, etc.
  • Tension in your neck, back and shoulders, chest pain, GI problems, dizziness and trembling
Benefits of Therapy for Anxiety
  • The pain and fear of anxiety lifts. 
  • Feel calmer and able to relax. 
  • Control, reduce, and even eliminate your worries and fears. 
  • Reduce or eliminate the physical symptoms of anxiety (e.g., tension in your body, headaches, etc.)
  • Improve your concentration and decision-making. 
  • Feel more alive with increased self-esteem. 
  • Enjoy your usual social activities and outings 
Discover how I can help you overcome anxiety by visiting my anxiety therapy page on my website.

You can also book a FREE 10-minute phone consultation to find out how I, as your therapist, can help you feel calmer and more relaxed.

Together, we will determine how anxiety therapy can help you live a more satisfying life.

Whether your problems are due to worry, stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, find out how my evidence-based counseling approaches can help you solve your problems by visiting my website.

Douglas Hanson Reaches

Winnipeg MB

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