Welcome to The Woods Counselling Co.

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Accessible Online Counselling & Support Available Today.

Online Counselling in BC and across Canada. We help those with Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain & Trauma to find energy, peace, and resilience through somatic therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, CBT, DBT, and many other therapy and pacing strategies.

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Why Choose to do Counselling Online?

Accessible from anywhere — skip the commute and log in from bed.
Flexible scheduling for flare days and energy crashes.
Lived experience understanding — you don’t need to over-explain.
Start immediately — no waitlist.
Evidence-based care that’s also deeply human.

Services & Rates

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Let’s Meet You Where You’re At

YOUR THERAPY OPTIONS

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Our Ways of Providing Therapy Services:

We provide you with therapy in two forms: Virtual or by Phone.

Each counselling session can be done in whichever way fits you best. And is focused on your goal, whether it’s helping you lower symptoms, or adding skills to help with the moment your in — No prep needed.

50-minute sessions

A Therapy Approach personalized to fit You.
- We offer options like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Safe and Sound Protocol—a somatic approach.
- Plus, we teach psychoeducational tools for pacing, energy management, coping skills, and self-care.
Sessions often include Handouts from sessions sent as PDF’s to your inbox after sessions.
Letters for insurance, employers, or others if needed may be done for an extra fee.

📍 We’re Available across Canada
💳 Rates are $150 / 50 minute session.

Learn more about Our Services

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Weekly Support Services (Non-Clinical)

Sometimes, you don’t need therapy — you just need someone who gets it.

Weekly Support is a nervous-system-informed service for individuals living with:

Chronic fatigue, pain, ME/CFS, long COVID, fibromyalgia, POTS, and more.
Burnout, overwhelm, flare-ups, and pacing challenges
Post-therapy transition or relapse prevention

Each session is shaped by your moment-to-moment capacity — you can show up crying, foggy, or in your robe. No prep needed. Just presence, care, and gentle support.

Includes:

50-minute sessions

Optional pacing check-ins
Somatic strategies and co-regulation
SSP integration as tolerated
No diagnosis or treatment

📍 Available across Canada and the U.S.
💳 $150 / session. Not covered by insurance.

Visit the Weekly Support Page →

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What Clients Have Said

Josh M.

First time talking to a counsellor and I know for a fact I couldn’t have made a better choice. I feel like most people fear judgement, and I’m definitely one of them but from the first interaction, I’ve felt extremely comfortable opening up and feel understood but also align with every piece of advice and guidance I’ve been given. Thanks Elysia!
Sarah M.

Elysia is incredibly understanding and supportive. She has helped me develop tools to manage my chronic illness and improve my mental health. - Sarah M.
Nathalie C.

I am so happy that I found Elysia. She takes such a technical approach to helping me - which makes the path forward seem a lot more inviting and less overwhelming. She's giving me the tools and she's patiently and kindly teaching me how to use them. Elysia is incredibly intelligent and her knowledge of people and how our brains work is so impressive. I don't feel like I'm just sitting there talking about my problems. Elysia is teaching me how and why I feel the way I do, and ways in which I can improve the way I think and feel about myself and situations I find myself in on a day to day basis.
Emma S.

I'll be forever grateful. When I started therapy I was really really anxious of being vulnerable and sharing about my trauma and relationship and feeling dumb. I'd never done therapy and had some bad experiences with social workers. But when I met Elysia she was a warm gentle spirit. She was open to helping and non-judgmental towards anything I said. Nothing was too uncomfortable to say, and she made me feel like I wasn't crazy. It's been months and I don't know where I'd be without her.
Bridget B.

I highly recommend The Woods Counselling Co. for anyone struggling with chronic illness and mental health challenges. It was so wonderful to have Elysia to support me each week. and give me tools as I faced cancer and treatments.

Elysia Bronson a Chronic illness and chronic pain therapist

Meet Your Therapist: Elysia Bronson, RCC

Hi, I’m Elysia — a Registered Clinical Counsellor and someone who lives with chronic illness myself. I combine professional training with lived experience, so you don’t have to explain everything or feel like you’re not being heard.

I specialize in chronic pain counselling, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation, using evidence-based tools and compassionate care. I understand the toll these conditions take — not just physically, but emotionally and relationally — because I’ve been there.

I offer both clinical therapy (B.C. residents) and non-clinical weekly support (available internationally) depending on what feels right for you.

Learn more About Elysia

If what you’ve read resonates, here’s how to take the next step…

Booking Made Easy: When you’re ready, getting started with online therapy only takes a few simple steps.

Choose a time that works for you, enter your details, and join your session — no phone tag or long waitlists.

Connect with Elysia Today – Book a Free 20-Minute Consult

Not sure if therapy or Weekly Support is right for you? Let’s talk.
Book a free 20-minute consult to ask questions, share what’s coming up, and explore whether we’re a good fit.

no pressure, no commitment.

OR

Book Your Session Today

Ready to begin?

Book a full 50-minute session directly in the calendar.

Quick FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions before booking — feel free to reach out if you’re still unsure.

What platform do you use for sessions?
Sessions are offered through secure encrypted, privacy-compliant video platform.
Not at all. after your intake forms are filled in…. Just come as you are — whether you’re clear on what you need or still sorting it out.
Therapy is typically covered by most Canadian plans if you have coverage for RCCs. Weekly Support is not insurance-eligible.
You’re welcome to reschedule or cancel up to 24 hours in advance at no cost.
Missed or late-canceled sessions may be subject to a fee, with possible exceptions for illness, flare-ups, or emergencies — I understand life with chronic illness can be unpredictable.