Adlerian Therapists in V5T
I approach counselling from an anti-oppressive, feminist, and Adlerian approach.
“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” I offer counselling services through an anti-oppressive lens, which takes in the larger contexts around the individual. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive environment where we can collaborate and create a path toward awareness and empathy while implementing practical skills.
I approach counselling from an anti-oppressive, feminist, and Adlerian approach.
“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” I offer counselling services through an anti-oppressive lens, which takes in the larger contexts around the individual. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive environment where we can collaborate and create a path toward awareness and empathy while implementing practical skills.
Aileen is a student counsellor at Collective Healing in Vancouver, BC offering lower-cost individual and relationship counselling. They approach therapy with a firm belief in everyone's inherent capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.
Aileen is a student counsellor at Collective Healing in Vancouver, BC offering lower-cost individual and relationship counselling. They approach therapy with a firm belief in everyone's inherent capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.
I pride myself on meeting all clients – regardless of presenting problem, background or experience – where they are. Each and every individual is unique in who they are and what they bring to therapy, which will influence the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship.
I pride myself on meeting all clients – regardless of presenting problem, background or experience – where they are. Each and every individual is unique in who they are and what they bring to therapy, which will influence the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship.
Can’t figure out why your partner runs from conflict and you find yourself going from calm to seeing red in a heartbeat, or vice versa? Are you confused about what others or your partner are asking of you? Having the same fight with your partner, child, friend, or yourself and can't see eye to eye? Do you either explode in anger or find yourself agonizing over whether or not your frustration is worth talking about but you sit on it and feel stuck and alone? Don’t know how to move forward? Relationships can be amazing but also agonizing. I've got you.
Can’t figure out why your partner runs from conflict and you find yourself going from calm to seeing red in a heartbeat, or vice versa? Are you confused about what others or your partner are asking of you? Having the same fight with your partner, child, friend, or yourself and can't see eye to eye? Do you either explode in anger or find yourself agonizing over whether or not your frustration is worth talking about but you sit on it and feel stuck and alone? Don’t know how to move forward? Relationships can be amazing but also agonizing. I've got you.
Counselling can be helpful to people who are struggling to cope with daily life for a long time or people who need support to move them through challenging moments. Our main objective is to help clients discover their true authentic self. Some of the issues we help include Trauma, PTSD, and mental conditioning like Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Addictions, self-esteem, cognitive, and behavioural issues. During the sessions, we will help clients feel connected, build inner confidence, and create boundaries, to have better control of their life. We will help clients feel empowered and build inner resilience to feel happy and relaxed.
Counselling can be helpful to people who are struggling to cope with daily life for a long time or people who need support to move them through challenging moments. Our main objective is to help clients discover their true authentic self. Some of the issues we help include Trauma, PTSD, and mental conditioning like Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Addictions, self-esteem, cognitive, and behavioural issues. During the sessions, we will help clients feel connected, build inner confidence, and create boundaries, to have better control of their life. We will help clients feel empowered and build inner resilience to feel happy and relaxed.
Elyssa Carroll Goldman
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5T (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling lost, down, overwhelmed or anxious? I offer a welcoming space where you can be yourself and share your thoughts, feelings and experiences without fear of judgement, gossip or unsolicited advice. I enjoy supporting people who are navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, loneliness, issues related to identity and self-worth, and other difficulties of being a person.
Are you feeling lost, down, overwhelmed or anxious? I offer a welcoming space where you can be yourself and share your thoughts, feelings and experiences without fear of judgement, gossip or unsolicited advice. I enjoy supporting people who are navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, loneliness, issues related to identity and self-worth, and other difficulties of being a person.
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Adlerian Counsellors
How does Adlerian psychology work?
In the framework of Adlerian therapy, people are motivated by a sense of belonging and community, which drives them to surmount feelings of inferiority so as to contribute to their society; fulfilling these desires can help people flourish. Adlerian therapy proceeds in four stages—engagement, assessment, insight, and reorientation—in an overall effort to understand the client’s past and to achieve their present-day humanistic goals.
Is Adlerian therapy humanistic?
Yes, Adlerian psychology is humanistic; it focuses on the whole person, emphasises their strengths rather than just their symptoms, and centers them in determining how they can grow and flourish. This school of thought informed the work of Abraham Maslow, who went on to develop humanistic psychology.
How long does Adlerian therapy take?
Adlerian therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented form of therapy that takes around 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Of course, some people may be in therapy for a shorter or longer time frame; length depends on the individual and the problem or condition they wish to treat. Clients can ask their therapist about the timeline for treatment before they begin and check in periodically to ensure that they’re on the same page in terms of progress.
Is Adlerian therapy evidence based?
There is not as much evidence to support the effectiveness of Adlerian therapy as there is for other types of therapy such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. But Adlerian therapy may be the right therapy for some people—whether they’re seeking to treat mental disorders or achieve self-growth—especially those looking for a holistic approach that emphasises relationships, community, self-worth, and purpose.