Richard Nevin

Richard Nevin

In his professional work Richard provides Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Experiencing Touch, and SE informed psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and couples in Sidney, British Columbia. Richard’s therapeutic approach reflects his continuing integration and skilled application of Somatic Experiencing for the treatment of traumatic stress and early developmental trauma. Richard’s work is also informed by his study in Psychodynamic Therapy, Relationship and Couples Therapy, Addictions and Mental Health, Emotion Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Richard began his study of Somatic Experiencing in 2004 with Sharon Stanley and completed Advanced I & II with Peter Levine. Richard has completed Kathy Kain’s Touch Training for Psychotherapists, as well as Somatic Resilience and Regulation for treatment of Early Trauma. He has assisted at 60+ SE training modules in Victoria, Vancouver, Seattle, London and Kathy Kain's Touch Training in Saskatoon and Victoria. For SE students: Richard is approved to provide Personal Sessions and Individual Consultations at all levels. Consultations are available via telephone or Skype. Richard is an approved EAP, Crime Victims Assistance, and ICBC provider. Extended Health Insurance including Blue Cross may also reimburse Registered Clinical Counsellor fees.

Specialties

• Active Duty Military
• Addiction
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Adults abused as children
• BIPOC Populations
• Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia
• Complex PTSD
• Couples Counseling
• Developmental Trauma
• Dissociative Disorders
• Grief and Loss
• LGBTQIA+
• Medical Procedure Trauma
• Motor Vehicle Collisions
• Native Populations
• Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Mass Disaster
• Sexual Abuse