Dr. Karen Grant

R. Psych.

Dr. Grant has offered psychotherapy for over 25 years to individuals with a wide variety of concerns. Some of these issues include depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, sexual abuse, partner abuse, grief and loss, relationship conflict, and work-related stress. Dr. Grant specializes in treating people with PTSD and other trauma-related disorders. In this area, Dr. Grant has worked with veterans, first responders, medical personnel, mental health practitioners, victims of crime, and survivors of torture, among others. Dr. Grant has also provided clinical consultation and training to social service personnel in the areas of trauma treatment and vicarious trauma prevention. Dr. Grant also has many years of experience with issues concerning immigration stress, cultural adjustment, racism, and other areas of diversity. Her primary clinical orientations are Relational Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Dr. Grant received her Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and prior to joining Vancouver Island Psychological Services was in practice in Vancouver BC.

She is registered with the College of Psychologists of BC (Registration # 1980). Dr. Grant’s Practice is currently closed to new intake.