What counselling and psychotherapy approaches does Elana Angus use?

Elana uses trauma counselling and somatic approaches including mindfulness-based therapy, EMDR, AEDP, attachment-informed therapy, IFS-informed counselling, emotion-focused approaches, and nervous system regulation techniques.

Does Elana support clients with chronic illness, fibromyalgia, or ME/CFS?

Yes. Elana specializes in working with chronic illness including C-PTSD, anxiety disorders, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, chronic fatigue, and long-term pain conditions.

Does Elana offer online or in person counselling?

Yes. Elana provides both online and in-person counselling options for clients in British Columbia.

Yes. Elana is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and a Registered Social Worker (RSW) practicing in Victoria, BC.

About Elana

Elana Angus, MSW RSW RCC

Counsellor Elana Angus is smiling in front of a dark back ground

EMDR Therapy in Victoria, BC

My professional history includes private practice, counselling post-secondary students, adult and geriatric mental health, youth crisis work, supporting adults with disabilities, and crisis counselling.

I've been working in the helping profession for 18 years. I have a Master's of Social Work from the University of British Columbia, a Bachelor's of Social Work from the University of Victoria, I'm a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers, and a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

My additional training is in:

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Psychedelic-Related Psychotherapy
Emotions-Focused Family Therapy
Somatic trauma treatment
Attachment-based therapies
Narrative Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Indigenous Cultural Competency for Mental Health Care Providers

Elana's Approach

I am privileged to be the steward of this clinic of talented professionals. I offer experiential clinical supervision to interns and practitioners, manage the day-to-day clinic operations, and offer a small therapy practice.

My therapy approach draws out the body's natural healing tendencies. Emotions are an incredible tool for transformation and when felt in a safe environment. They can also be tricksters that keep us stuck. I join with my clients as they move through their experiences, offering reflections, teachings from both traditional and scientific sources, and practices to help along the way. I frequently check in to make sure whatever tool we're using feels right and is working.

I can provide psychedelic integration therapy for those who find themselves in need of integrating an experience. I cannot provide information on where to obtain or how to use psychedelics and I never recommend using alone. Please make safe and well-informed decisions given the risks and current legal prohibition of psychedelics.

My approach integrates emotions-focused therapies, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, somatic (body-based) therapies, mindfulness, radical acceptance and self compassion, transpersonal psychotherapy, and narrative therapy.