Welcome to The Woods Counselling Co.

Online Therapy for Chronic Pain, Trauma, and Burnout

Accessible support across Vancouver, BC and Canada-wide

Somatic and Trauma-Informed Counselling for Chronic Illness, Fatigue, and Emotional Overwhelm

At The Woods Counselling Co., I provide online counselling and support services for people living with:

Chronic pain or illness
Complex fatigue and burnout
Health-related trauma and anxiety
Emotional exhaustion and overwhelm
Sensory sensitivity or nervous system dysregulation

Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, stuck in burnout, or simply trying to make it through your week — you’re not alone here.

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.

Therapy Services Include:

Chronic Pain & Illness Therapy
Support to help you manage pain, reduce flare-ups, and improve your emotional resilience. Techniques may include:
- Somatic therapy & body-based tools
- Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
- Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Nervous system regulation strategies
Health-Related Trauma Therapy
For those living with traumatic diagnoses, medical trauma, or long-term stress due to illness.
Trauma & Anxiety Counselling
Healing support for stress, PTSD, relationship trauma, or developmental trauma.
Therapy for parents, partners, and loved ones navigating the emotional toll of caregiving or chronic health conditions.

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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, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, POTS
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 →

Self-Guided Tools & Resources

ake control of your chronic illness journey with accessible, therapist-developed tools.

Self-Paced DBT Course for Chronic Pain & Emotion Regulation
Adapted for those with fatigue and neurodivergence — start at your own pace.

Chronic Disease Management Course
Build skills to manage pain, reduce stress, and regain control.

Free Resources & YouTube Channel
Explore psychoeducation videos and downloadable tools for nervous system support.

Visit the Resources Page →

Why Choose Online Counselling?

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

Hear what others are saying:

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.