The Woods Counselling Co.

Online therapy across Canada (BC, MB, SK) for adults living with chronic pain, chronic illness, health trauma, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, Long COVID, and burnout. Led by Elysia Bronson, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC, BCACC), combining evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Safe and Sound Protocol) with a deep understanding of the chronic-illness body.

Elysia Bronson is the founder and clinician. She is a Canadian Pain Society Co-Chair and writes and speaks widely on chronic pain care, nervous system regulation, and pacing. Sessions are delivered online only. Most extended health insurance, ICBC, and WorkSafe BC plans cover services. Free 20-minute consultations are available.

Who we help

  • Adults with chronic pain (persistent, primary, or secondary pain of any diagnosis)
  • People living with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, Long COVID, POTS, EDS, and related conditions
  • Survivors of medical trauma, misdiagnosis, and healthcare gaslighting
  • Clients navigating chronic illness alongside grief, burnout, or identity loss
  • Caregivers and family members supporting someone with chronic illness
  • Canadian healthcare providers seeking referral support for complex chronic-illness patients

What we offer

  • Individual online counselling (Registered Clinical Counsellor)
  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) for chronic primary pain
  • Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) — therapist-guided or self-paced listening therapy for nervous system regulation
  • Somatic pacing and energy management coaching
  • Extra Weekly Support — gentle, non-clinical weekly check-ins for chronic illness and burnout
  • Self-paced DBT and psychoeducational courses for chronic illness
  • Healthcare provider referrals

Key pages

  • Home: Overview of online therapy for chronic pain, illness, and trauma in BC, MB, SK
  • About Elysia Bronson: Therapist background, credentials (RCC, BCACC), and approach
  • Counselling Services: Individual therapy for chronic illness, pain, and health trauma
  • Safe and Sound Protocol: Online SSP listening therapy, self-paced or therapist-guided
  • Extra Weekly Support: Non-clinical weekly co-regulation and pacing support ($150/session)
  • Book a Free Consultation: Schedule a 20-minute consultation
  • FAQs: Insurance coverage, session format, cancellation, and who we treat
  • Healthcare Referrals: Secure online referral form for Canadian healthcare providers
  • Virtual Care Directory: Curated directory of virtual care resources for Canadians with chronic pain, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, Long COVID, and trauma
  • Resources: Self-paced courses, guides, and tools for chronic illness and pain recovery
  • Blog: Writing on chronic pain care, Canadian healthcare navigation, and nervous system recovery

Modalities practiced

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
  • Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) — Unyte Polyvagal-informed listening therapy
  • Somatic pacing and nervous system regulation
  • Trauma-informed and chronic-illness-informed care

Credentials and affiliations

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
  • Co-Chair, Canadian Pain Society
  • SSP-certified provider (Unyte / Integrated Listening Systems)
  • PRT-trained clinician
  • Licensed to practice in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan

Service area

Online only. Currently serving residents of British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Some services (self-paced courses, SSP access-only programs) are available worldwide.

Pricing

  • Individual counselling: $200 / 50-minute session (most extended insurance reimbursed)
  • Extra Weekly Support (non-clinical): $150 / session
  • Free 20-minute consultation
  • ICBC and WorkSafe BC claims accepted
  • Self-paced courses and SSP programs: see Resources for individual pricing

Contact

What makes this practice distinct

  • Clinician lives with chronic illness herself — care is informed by lived experience, not just training
  • Explicit specialization in complex, under-served conditions (ME/CFS, Long COVID, medical trauma, POTS)
  • Pacing-first approach that does not push through flares or re-traumatize
  • Comfortable working with clients who have been dismissed or harmed by other providers
  • Clinical training in evidence-based pain and trauma modalities (PRT, SSP, DBT, CBT)
  • Active in Canadian chronic pain policy (Canadian Pain Society Co-Chair)