Ageing & Brain Therapy and Care to improve your Quality of Life
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Cognitive Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Support for Brain Injury, Physical Injury, Memory Concerns, Brain Fog & Dementia Anxiety With Dr. Heike Dumke
Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist and Clinical Counsellor
Dr. Heike Dumke, PsyD, RCC, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy and neuro-informed counselling. She is also a published researcher with extensive clinical experience supporting people with cognitive and brain-related concerns. Her work bridges the gap between cognitive neuroscience, psychology, and rehabilitation. Her peer-reviewed research and academic background directly shape her evidence-based practice, allowing her to translate complex brain science into practical, neuro-informed counselling and cognitive rehabilitation support.
By integrating cognitive rehabilitation with a biopsychosocial understanding and psychological approaches, Dr. Heike helps clients navigate cognitive changes related to brain injury, neurological illness, and other health-related factors; manage the psychological impact of physical injuries; and rebuild resilience to strengthen everyday functioning and quality of life.
She is a Vancouver Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with expertise in brain health, cognitive ageing, and evidence-informed approaches to injury recovery and resilience. Building on her extensive academic background, she has published research in cognitive ageing, dementia-related anxiety, ageism, and traumatic brain injury, maintaining a strong citation record in academic literature. Through virtual sessions, Dr. Heike provides cognitive rehabilitation therapy online for clients in British Columbia, across Canada, and internationally.
Explore the Science Behind the Practice
Learn more about Dr. Heike’s educational journey, specialized credentials, and published research bridging neuroscience and clinical counselling.
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Working with Dr. Heike
People seek support for many different reasons. You may have noted changes in your thinking, memory, emotions, or ability to manage everyday life—or finding that recovery, adjustment, or coping has become more difficult than expected.
You may be noticing:
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Feeling discouraged or overwhelmed because your recovery or coping strategies are not working as expected
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Struggling emotionally after a physical injury, accident, or surgery
- Feeling anxious, frustrated, or lost during a slow or uncertain recovery
- Brain fog after concussion, illness, chemotherapy (chemobrain), burnout, or stress
- Feeling different or mentally “off” and not knowing why
- Difficulty concentrating at work or managing daily tasks
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Forgetting names, words, or important details and feeling alarmed
- Increased anxiety about normal cognitive lapses
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Worrying you might be developing early dementia
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Repeatedly checking symptoms online
Dr. Heike provides specialized cognitive rehabilitation therapy and neuro-informed counselling support for adults experiencing changes in thinking, memory, attention, and daily functioning. Specialized in injury rehabilitation counselling and cognitive rehabilitation, she supports clients experiencing physical injury, acquired brain injury such as concussion, neurological conditions, cancer treatment, cognitive ageing, memory concerns, fear of dementia, and anxiety about cognitive changes. She helps clients understand their cognitive changes and thinking patterns, improve cognitive functioning, develop effective strategies, rebuild confidence, and manage the emotional and practical challenges affecting daily life. Whether you are noticing memory lapses, brain fog after concussion, illness, chemotherapy (chemobrain), burnout, or stress, or feeling anxious about cognitive changes, Dr. Heike provides clear, practical guidance and support to help you navigate these challenges. Services are available to adults across British Columbia, both in-person and online.
Explore Services & Support Options
Discover how cognitive rehabilitation and counselling can support you through brain injury, cognitive changes, and life transitions. Explore our Services Main Page for additional information.
Support for Family & Caregivers
Guidance and counselling for caregivers and family members supporting loved ones with memory loss, dementia worries, or cognitive changes. Dr. Heike helps you understand these challenges, manage stress, and provide compassionate care while maintaining your own wellbeing. Visit our dedicated pages for caregiver support services or caregiver resources page to access practical tools, tips, and support for families navigating memory and cognitive concerns.
Provider Name
Mind your Brain,
Suite 400- 601 West Broadway,British Columbia-V5Z 4C2,
Telephone No.6048027291
Area
British Columbia incl Greater Vancouver, and Yukon
Brain & Cognitive Concerns – Therapy and Support
Changes in cognition, emotional well-being, and daily functioning can occur for many reasons, including brain injury, illness, medical treatment, ageing, chronic stress, and major life disruptions. These changes can affect how we think, feel, manage everyday activities, engage with the people and world around us, and participate in relationships and daily life.
These challenges frequently compromise psychosocial well-being and functional independence, often secondary to conditions such as:
- Brain injury and neurological conditions: concussion, anoxia, brain tumour, meningitis, encephalitis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease
- Medical conditions and treatments: brain surgery, chemotherapy, major surgery, and other medical treatments
- Cognitive, emotional, and stress-related concerns: chronic stress, caregiver burden, dementia worry, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and other changes affecting memory and thinking
Navigating cognitive changes and significant life transitions can place considerable demands on emotional well-being and daily functioning. Dr. Heike provides neuro-informed counselling and cognitive rehabilitation therapy for adults in British Columbia, both in-person and online, addressing clients’ concerns about cognitive functioning and assisting them in developing practical strategies, regaining confidence, and effectively adapting to changes in daily life.
Brain Injury Therapy & Improving Quality of Life
Brain injuries and other neurological events can affect memory, attention, decision making and problem solving. These changes can make everyday tasks more difficult and may affect independence and quality of life. In addition to recovering from the initial injury or medical event, people may experience cognitive fatigue, changes in mood or behaviour, and difficulties adjusting to everyday activities and routines.
Common challenges include:
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Feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed after a brain injury
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Irritability, sudden mood swings, or frustration with daily tasks
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Difficulty managing appointments, navigating unfamiliar environments, or completing everyday activities
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Social isolation or feeling overwhelmed by cognitive changes
Managing these specific post-injury disruptions requires practical, targeted intervention rather than general talk therapy alone. In addition to neuro-informed counselling, Dr. Heike utilizes evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation therapy to help clients optimize cognitive capacity, strengthen cognitive functioning, develop practical strategies, and regain confidence in daily life.
You may also be interested in Concussion Recovery Support or Memory & Dementia Anxiety Counselling.
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Dr. Heike’s Approach to Brain Therapy and Ageing Care
Dr. Heike provides specialized therapy and support for adults across British Columbia, both in-person and online. She helps individuals navigate the cognitive, emotional, and adjustment challenges associated with brain injury, physical illness, cancer treatment, ageing, caregiving, and significant life transitions.
Using a biopsychosocial, client-centred framework, Dr. Heike tailors therapy to each individual’s unique needs. In a safe and compassionate environment, clients explore how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours connect with their cognitive functioning and daily lives.
Because cognitive changes and significant life transitions can require specialized support, Dr. Heike combines evidence-informed cognitive rehabilitation with targeted counselling strategies to help clients:
- Improve cognitive functioning, including attention and memory.
- Build practical tools for managing daily life.
- Adjust and adapt to significant life changes.
Her ultimate goal is to guide clients in regaining confidence, improving emotional well-being, and supporting quality of life.
JA
May 2022
My experience with her has been excellent. With patience, she explained to me how my thinking and emotions impacted my communication with my business partner as well as with my spouse, and how I could change the way I could communicate with them. And as I learned how to make the suggested changes things kind of magically changed in my communication with the people around me and, in turn, my relationship with my business partner and well as with my wife got better. And I am really grateful to Heike that she had taken the time to teach me all the necessary things to improve my business and personal relationships. I can wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone who is in need of counselling services. Thank you!
JE
February 2024
Thank you for everything, Heike. As mentioned in the session yesterday, you have been a huge part of my recovery and I will be forever grateful. I will definitely keep you in mind for any future needs should they arise.
FH
April 2022
“I contacted Heike (Mind your Brain) some time ago because of a concussion. Although I had a physiotherapist and other services, I felt consistently fatigued and had a difficult time keeping up with my responsibilities. This also impacted my relationship. In about 6 sessions, Heike helped me understand why I felt fatigued, and how to address it. She taught me with patience how to implement this new knowledge on how to approach tasks, what strategies to use, and how to communicate my needs. This has made a huge difference in my ability to accomplish tasks successfully that I thought I might not be able to do anymore. Heike gave me back my confidence!”
Virginia M
October 2014
“Many thanks for your caring and compassionate ways in helping me cope with my concussion. I so appreciate the encouragement you have provided. Your classes are great. You always walk around with a smile, and it’s obvious that it’s real; you are very kind, encouraging, and gifted. Don’t stop what you are doing!”
