Dr. Trish Borman

Cordova Bay

Aug 19

Psychologist | Cordova Bay

Areas of Expertise: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD/Developmental Trauma (CPTSD), Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Adjustment to Physical Illness/Injury/Disability, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss

Hi, I’m Trish Borman, a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia and Texas. I’ve always been intrigued by psychology, health, and the mind-body connection. I help adults address trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, health concerns, and end-of-life issues to improve their health and well-being.

My specialties include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Health Psychology, and Behavioural Medicine. I support people coping with trauma, chronic pain and illness, physical rehabilitation, burns, and health challenges.

EMDR is a trauma-informed approach that helps reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact. CBT explores patterns of thoughts and behaviours while developing coping skills. Mindfulness supports awareness of the mind and body and can help reduce stress and distress.

These evidence-based approaches help clients reduce distress, build on their strengths, and develop skills to enhance well-being.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and being out in nature.

- Trauma & PTSD: Using approaches including EMDR and CBT, we can work together to process traumatic or distressing experiences and reduce the impact they continue to have on your everyday life.
- Anxiety & Panic: If you struggle with worry, fear, or panic, we'll work on understanding what's driving it, and developing strategies to help you respond differently.
- Depression: Therapy can help you understand patterns contributing to depression, build practical coping strategies, and take manageable steps towards feeling yourself again.
- Health Psychology & Chronic Illness: Physical health challenges can affect nearly every part of life. I support people navigating chronic illness, rehabilitation, injury, and other health concerns while developing strategies to manage their emotional and psychological impact.
- Grief & Loss: Grief can look different for everyone. Therapy can provide space to process loss, understand what you're experiencing, and find ways to move forward while honouring what matters to you.
- End-of-Life Issues: I support individuals navigating the emotional and psychological challenges that can accompany serious illness, end-of-life concerns, and the uncertainty that comes with them.
- Stress Management: Together, we can identify sources of stress and build practical strategies, including mindfulness and relaxation techniques, to help you feel more grounded and centred to manage life's demands.
- Doctor of Philosophy Counselling Psychology - Ball State University (1999)
- Master of Arts, Counselling - Ball State University (1995)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Psychology - Texas Tech University (1992)
- EMDR Trained – EMDRIA (2023)