At Anchoridge Counselling Services, we recognize the strength and sacrifice of military veterans—and we also understand that returning to civilian life can bring its own set of emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. You don’t have to navigate them alone. Our dedicated therapists are here to support you with compassion, understanding, and specialized care.

The Veteran Experience

Military service can have long-lasting effects on mental health. Veterans may face a unique mix of challenges, including:

1. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
2. Depression and anxiety
3. Moral injury or survivor’s guilt
4. Sleep disturbances and hypervigilance
5. Chronic stress or anger
6. Substance use concerns
7. Difficulty transitioning to civilian life
8. Struggles with identity, purpose, or relationships

These issues are real—and valid. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

How Counselling Can Help?

Therapy offers a confidential and judgment-free space to process your experiences and build the tools you need to thrive. Our clinicians can help you:

1. Process trauma and grief related to service, combat, or loss
2. Manage symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression
3. Build healthier relationships with partners, family, and peers
4. Regulate emotions like anger, guilt, or numbness
5. Reintegrate into civilian life with purpose and confidence
6. Explore identity shifts after leaving the military

Our Commitment to Veterans- We are proud to support veterans of all ranks, branches, and backgrounds. Our team is culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and committed to meeting each client where they are—with honour and respect for their lived experience.

We also welcome:

1. First responders with prior military service
2. Veterans navigating chronic physical pain or disability
3. LGBTQ2S+ veterans seeking affirming care
4. Family members and partners of veterans

Evidence-Based Approaches

Our therapists use clinically proven methods for treating trauma and supporting emotional wellness, such as:

1. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
2. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
3. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
4. Trauma-Informed Therapy
5. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
6. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

You Served Others — Now Let Us Support You
We understand that reaching out for help can be difficult. But healing is possible, and we’re here when you’re ready. Whether you're seeking therapy for the first time or returning to care, we’ll work at your pace, on your terms.