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Amanda Bowers
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Port Moody, BC V3H
Hi! I’m Amanda. I provide gentle, holistic, and compassionate care to people of a wide variety of ages and backgrounds. Do you find yourself feeling lonely amongst other people? Do you struggle with understanding why you feel the way you do? Do you want to feel more comfortable in yourself, understand your emotions, and feel internally more sturdy and aligned?
Hi! I’m Amanda. I provide gentle, holistic, and compassionate care to people of a wide variety of ages and backgrounds. Do you find yourself feeling lonely amongst other people? Do you struggle with understanding why you feel the way you do? Do you want to feel more comfortable in yourself, understand your emotions, and feel internally more sturdy and aligned?
(778) 488-0379 View (778) 488-0379
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PureInsights Counselling
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1W
Over 30 yrs. experience in helping people overcome their challenges and start to make choices about themselves and the life they want to be living. Have you been struggling with an addiction, anxiety or anger? Do you need to learn more about boundaries and self esteem? Feeling overwhelmed and not knowing how to cope in your current relationship? Nobody goes through life without having to face difficulties. I will create a safe, comfortable and supportive relationship, so we can explore your current struggles and learn new skills in overcoming/managing yourself, relationships and dealing with your circumstances in your life.
Over 30 yrs. experience in helping people overcome their challenges and start to make choices about themselves and the life they want to be living. Have you been struggling with an addiction, anxiety or anger? Do you need to learn more about boundaries and self esteem? Feeling overwhelmed and not knowing how to cope in your current relationship? Nobody goes through life without having to face difficulties. I will create a safe, comfortable and supportive relationship, so we can explore your current struggles and learn new skills in overcoming/managing yourself, relationships and dealing with your circumstances in your life.
(866) 832-8648 View (866) 832-8648
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Nelson Szeto
Counsellor, MCP, RCC-ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5H
Our approach is attachment-based, trauma-informed/sensitive, neuroscience/evidence-based with a focus on insight (emotion and cognitive awareness and shifts) and behavioural changes.
Our team aims to help you create and discover a life worth living for and have fulfilling relationships with yourself and with others. Living from a place of fear/anger/resentment right now might be impacting how you see the world every single day. It may also affect your relationships with your family members, partners, and/or children (young and adults), friends, even coworkers, and you need help to make sense of it all. Every day, you may experience conflict, lack of connection, fear of something, or other challenges that gets in the way of you finding that sense of belonging and ownership over your life.
Our approach is attachment-based, trauma-informed/sensitive, neuroscience/evidence-based with a focus on insight (emotion and cognitive awareness and shifts) and behavioural changes.
Our team aims to help you create and discover a life worth living for and have fulfilling relationships with yourself and with others. Living from a place of fear/anger/resentment right now might be impacting how you see the world every single day. It may also affect your relationships with your family members, partners, and/or children (young and adults), friends, even coworkers, and you need help to make sense of it all. Every day, you may experience conflict, lack of connection, fear of something, or other challenges that gets in the way of you finding that sense of belonging and ownership over your life.
(778) 716-3889 View (778) 716-3889
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Lindi Setiloane
Counsellor, MA, RCC-ACS, CCC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coquitlam, BC V3B
With families, Lindi uses an attachment-based perspective to help parents find healthier and more effective ways to support children with complex behavioural issues and challenging communication patterns.
Lindi Setiloane is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She provides evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples and families and has a broad range of experience working with issues such as, anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, behavioural problems, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Lindi offers strength-based therapy to those who are having difficulty expressing and/or managing emotions, experiencing adjustment issues, struggling with self-esteem, identity issues, impaired functioning, and lack of purpose or meaning in life.
With families, Lindi uses an attachment-based perspective to help parents find healthier and more effective ways to support children with complex behavioural issues and challenging communication patterns.
Lindi Setiloane is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She provides evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples and families and has a broad range of experience working with issues such as, anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, behavioural problems, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Lindi offers strength-based therapy to those who are having difficulty expressing and/or managing emotions, experiencing adjustment issues, struggling with self-esteem, identity issues, impaired functioning, and lack of purpose or meaning in life.
(604) 754-9998 View (604) 754-9998
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Lisa Moore Clinical Counselor & Play Therapy Supvr
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Langley, BC V3A
Crossroads Collective's mission is to help people heal and grow through periods of transitions in their lives. Many of us struggle with alcohol / addictions, experience loss, grief, unhappiness or a sense of loss when we transition from one role to another in our daily lives. Some of us lose people we love, dreams we can no longer achieve, changes in careers, the diagnosis of a child with special needs, a loved one entering care, or who is ailing in health, Divorce from a spouse, the beginning of a new marriage, perhaps with a blended family. We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism
Crossroads Collective's mission is to help people heal and grow through periods of transitions in their lives. Many of us struggle with alcohol / addictions, experience loss, grief, unhappiness or a sense of loss when we transition from one role to another in our daily lives. Some of us lose people we love, dreams we can no longer achieve, changes in careers, the diagnosis of a child with special needs, a loved one entering care, or who is ailing in health, Divorce from a spouse, the beginning of a new marriage, perhaps with a blended family. We accept private insurance plans, Victim Services(CVAP), ICBC Claims and Autism
(506) 496-0739 View (506) 496-0739
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Louise Chan
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5C  (Online Only)
Sometimes, nothing feels more real than the words "I'm not good enough." And how is it I can be everyone else's cheerleader except my own? Instead of asking "What's wrong with me?", we get curious about the questions "What is going on?" or "What needs to change in order for me to better cope and manage?" By not judging our old patterns and understanding that they once protected us, I support clients in being able to then say, "I'm ready to live in a new way."
Sometimes, nothing feels more real than the words "I'm not good enough." And how is it I can be everyone else's cheerleader except my own? Instead of asking "What's wrong with me?", we get curious about the questions "What is going on?" or "What needs to change in order for me to better cope and manage?" By not judging our old patterns and understanding that they once protected us, I support clients in being able to then say, "I'm ready to live in a new way."
(587) 812-8933 View (587) 812-8933
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Crossroads Collective
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V3A
Crossroads Collective is focused on healing individuals from a collective viewpoint. Our health care clinic offers a wide variety of services that clients can use simultaneously. When you come to our Crossroads Collective we aim to help you heal your body and your mind, whether it be by choosing to use our Counselling, Massage Therapy or Acupuncture services. We Can Help. Crossroads Collective Clinic’s vision is to be able to offer multiple therapeutic services at one location. Our goal is to look at the client from a client-centered approach and have multiple therapists working to create a recovery plan for our clients.
Crossroads Collective is focused on healing individuals from a collective viewpoint. Our health care clinic offers a wide variety of services that clients can use simultaneously. When you come to our Crossroads Collective we aim to help you heal your body and your mind, whether it be by choosing to use our Counselling, Massage Therapy or Acupuncture services. We Can Help. Crossroads Collective Clinic’s vision is to be able to offer multiple therapeutic services at one location. Our goal is to look at the client from a client-centered approach and have multiple therapists working to create a recovery plan for our clients.
(778) 717-6880 View (778) 717-6880
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Courtney Orser
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
There are times when we just don’t feel like ourselves. For some of us, this means feeling overwhelmed by our thoughts and emotions, while for others the disconnect can come from feeling nothing at all. This internal “ickiness” can show up through our emotions, thoughts, or in our body, and is often a scary, confusing, and unsettling experience. This intuitive feeling is typically caused by misalignment; whether it’s having conflict within ourselves, feeling out of step with those close to us, or feeling out of place in the world around us.
There are times when we just don’t feel like ourselves. For some of us, this means feeling overwhelmed by our thoughts and emotions, while for others the disconnect can come from feeling nothing at all. This internal “ickiness” can show up through our emotions, thoughts, or in our body, and is often a scary, confusing, and unsettling experience. This intuitive feeling is typically caused by misalignment; whether it’s having conflict within ourselves, feeling out of step with those close to us, or feeling out of place in the world around us.
(825) 606-0433 View (825) 606-0433
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Lighthouse Counselling
Counsellor, MCP, RCC, EFT, OEI, CVAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
Stuck in your relationship? Feeling misunderstood, blamed, or attacked? Arguments and conflict weighing you down? Feeling empty or disconnected, frightened to speak your needs? If you're struggling in your relationships repeating the same pattern and in need of a way forward contact me today for your FREE 15 minute consultation. I am a relationship therapist whose aim is to help others gain insight into the problem patterns of behaviour we often fall victim to. Break-free of the painful cycles of the past. Contact me today to learn how you can enjoying the love and connection you deserve.
Stuck in your relationship? Feeling misunderstood, blamed, or attacked? Arguments and conflict weighing you down? Feeling empty or disconnected, frightened to speak your needs? If you're struggling in your relationships repeating the same pattern and in need of a way forward contact me today for your FREE 15 minute consultation. I am a relationship therapist whose aim is to help others gain insight into the problem patterns of behaviour we often fall victim to. Break-free of the painful cycles of the past. Contact me today to learn how you can enjoying the love and connection you deserve.
(604) 373-0857 View (604) 373-0857
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Robert Phillips
Counsellor, MMus, MCP, CCTP, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8W  (Online Only)
How long will this last? Am I doomed to feel like this forever? It’s possible that you may be asking these questions. You might also be feeling alone - like no one else truly understands what you’re going through. Your worries play over and over in your head like a broken record, and you can't seem to just enjoy life and be yourself. Maybe you even feel like you’re broken.
How long will this last? Am I doomed to feel like this forever? It’s possible that you may be asking these questions. You might also be feeling alone - like no one else truly understands what you’re going through. Your worries play over and over in your head like a broken record, and you can't seem to just enjoy life and be yourself. Maybe you even feel like you’re broken.
(778) 764-1120 View (778) 764-1120
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Charlene Monita Forbes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, BA, INHC, RYT
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V3A
It is my goal to help, heal and empower clients through the challenges and uncertainties of life within a safe empathetic, culturally responsive, open, therapeutic alliance. My tailored approach is premised on making clients feel comfortable, validated, and understood and to help make sense of and resolve the anxieties and issues clients face so they can achieve their goals and live a peaceful and content life. My specialties include Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Life Coaching, Mindfulness-Based Techniques, Health and Wellness, Couples, Separation/Divorce, Trauma, Eating Issues & Emotional Empowerment.
It is my goal to help, heal and empower clients through the challenges and uncertainties of life within a safe empathetic, culturally responsive, open, therapeutic alliance. My tailored approach is premised on making clients feel comfortable, validated, and understood and to help make sense of and resolve the anxieties and issues clients face so they can achieve their goals and live a peaceful and content life. My specialties include Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Life Coaching, Mindfulness-Based Techniques, Health and Wellness, Couples, Separation/Divorce, Trauma, Eating Issues & Emotional Empowerment.
(867) 292-0561 View (867) 292-0561
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Alisa Weninger
Counsellor, PhD*, MCP-AT, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kamloops, BC V2C
When our experiences become too overwhelming, confusing or distressing to navigate alone, therapy can be one of the most powerful containers offered to us. Together, we uncover patterns that no longer serve you, identifying the narratives that are healing or unhelpful, and learn to balance the tension of opposites. To be human is to suffer. We can learn to be in relationship with our pain by learning to be with our bodies. When we listen from within, we can step into our fullest selves with dignity, grace and consciousness. It's my privilege to walk your unique path of purpose and acceptance.
When our experiences become too overwhelming, confusing or distressing to navigate alone, therapy can be one of the most powerful containers offered to us. Together, we uncover patterns that no longer serve you, identifying the narratives that are healing or unhelpful, and learn to balance the tension of opposites. To be human is to suffer. We can learn to be in relationship with our pain by learning to be with our bodies. When we listen from within, we can step into our fullest selves with dignity, grace and consciousness. It's my privilege to walk your unique path of purpose and acceptance.
(778) 761-2453 View (778) 761-2453
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Vitality Collective Counselling Centres
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
We believe that therapy is for everyone. With offices located in Surrey, Vancouver, and Chilliwack, our team consists of 20+ therapists who are uniquely skilled to help you heal and thrive. The research in counselling and therapy demonstrates that about 70% of what accounts for the outcome or change in therapy is based on the therapeutic relationship between your therapist and you. Therefore, it is so important to ensure the right fit; to make sure you feel understood and that you can trust your counsellor to be compassionate, non-judgemental, and professional.
We believe that therapy is for everyone. With offices located in Surrey, Vancouver, and Chilliwack, our team consists of 20+ therapists who are uniquely skilled to help you heal and thrive. The research in counselling and therapy demonstrates that about 70% of what accounts for the outcome or change in therapy is based on the therapeutic relationship between your therapist and you. Therefore, it is so important to ensure the right fit; to make sure you feel understood and that you can trust your counsellor to be compassionate, non-judgemental, and professional.
(604) 256-7769 View (604) 256-7769
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Lavene Noren
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
Penticton, BC V2A
I offer a safe and confidential experience to help you work through your personal difficulties. I can help with substance or behavioral addictions such as sex/porn, internet, gambling, family relationships and struggles of grief and loss. Offering compassion and empathy using my expertise and experience. You will find that I am open-minded, non-judgmental and I believe that we all have the capacity to heal. Working primarily with a solution focused and cognitive way of healing, together we can create an action plan to promote progress in your healing. I look forward to working with you toward wellness and emotional freedom.
I offer a safe and confidential experience to help you work through your personal difficulties. I can help with substance or behavioral addictions such as sex/porn, internet, gambling, family relationships and struggles of grief and loss. Offering compassion and empathy using my expertise and experience. You will find that I am open-minded, non-judgmental and I believe that we all have the capacity to heal. Working primarily with a solution focused and cognitive way of healing, together we can create an action plan to promote progress in your healing. I look forward to working with you toward wellness and emotional freedom.
(343) 453-1866 View (343) 453-1866
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Rebekkah Stainton
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6K
I believe finding the right fit is essential for counselling. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation where we can chat a little bit about your specific needs, answer any questions you might have about my practice, and determine if this is right for you before moving forward.
I believe finding the right fit is essential for counselling. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation where we can chat a little bit about your specific needs, answer any questions you might have about my practice, and determine if this is right for you before moving forward.
(604) 706-1899 View (604) 706-1899
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Evergreen Counselling - Zoey Green
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5R
Are you struggling with overwhelm, indecision, pain, or powerlessness? Are there parts of you that have been silenced, shamed, or oppressed that need a space to be heard? I work with adults of all ages to help make sense of their experiences, process past trauma, feel awake to the current moment, and create a path toward renewal and growth. I believe that we all deserve to develop our sense of self and our sense of meaning in a compassionate and non-judgmental space. Together, we can give voice to the many parts of your internal and relational world and start to build towards the changes you want to see in your life.
Are you struggling with overwhelm, indecision, pain, or powerlessness? Are there parts of you that have been silenced, shamed, or oppressed that need a space to be heard? I work with adults of all ages to help make sense of their experiences, process past trauma, feel awake to the current moment, and create a path toward renewal and growth. I believe that we all deserve to develop our sense of self and our sense of meaning in a compassionate and non-judgmental space. Together, we can give voice to the many parts of your internal and relational world and start to build towards the changes you want to see in your life.
(226) 407-0030 View (226) 407-0030
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Mercedes Baines
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC, CAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J  (Online Only)
Inspiring fully embodied living, I encourage connection, self-awareness, insight, growth, & transformation with individuals, couples & groups. Recognizing the interconnection between the mind & body, I take a holistic approach to counselling therapy. I view each person as a unique whole being (body, mind & spirit) influencing & influenced by our social contexts such as family, friends, work, environment, & culture. In my work, I weave collaborative conversation with creativity, tailoring my approach to the specific needs & situations of each person. With 20 years' experience as a group facilitator, I also offer therapeutic, psycho-educational & professional development workshops for individuals, couples, businesses & organizations.
Inspiring fully embodied living, I encourage connection, self-awareness, insight, growth, & transformation with individuals, couples & groups. Recognizing the interconnection between the mind & body, I take a holistic approach to counselling therapy. I view each person as a unique whole being (body, mind & spirit) influencing & influenced by our social contexts such as family, friends, work, environment, & culture. In my work, I weave collaborative conversation with creativity, tailoring my approach to the specific needs & situations of each person. With 20 years' experience as a group facilitator, I also offer therapeutic, psycho-educational & professional development workshops for individuals, couples, businesses & organizations.
(604) 239-5646 View (604) 239-5646
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Marie Martin
Counsellor, BMsc, RPC, NLP
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Conversational Intelligence & other modalities. Therapy for trauma, abuse, addictive behaviours, PTSD. Excellence Communication Skills Counselling to be the best version and have the best version of your relationships, personal, business & family. Marie Martin is the author of modality and book Metatron's Code available on Amazon. (Additional certificates: Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner & Certified Communications Specialist Certified Hypnosis Practitioner & Quantum, BrainSpotting, Conversational Intelligence Neuroscience)
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Conversational Intelligence & other modalities. Therapy for trauma, abuse, addictive behaviours, PTSD. Excellence Communication Skills Counselling to be the best version and have the best version of your relationships, personal, business & family. Marie Martin is the author of modality and book Metatron's Code available on Amazon. (Additional certificates: Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner & Certified Communications Specialist Certified Hypnosis Practitioner & Quantum, BrainSpotting, Conversational Intelligence Neuroscience)
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Kathy Merabian
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CPF
Verified Verified
Choosing the right counsellor for yourself or your child is not easy, yet a trusting and comfortable relationship with your counsellor is fundamental to success. I make it my priority to establish an open, honest and warm relationship with my clients. Next, I use effective and concrete interventions to address the specific goals my clients present to me. Together we come up with a plan which we follow for the duration of our work together. If you are motivated and want to make concrete changes in your life, I may be the right fit for you.
Choosing the right counsellor for yourself or your child is not easy, yet a trusting and comfortable relationship with your counsellor is fundamental to success. I make it my priority to establish an open, honest and warm relationship with my clients. Next, I use effective and concrete interventions to address the specific goals my clients present to me. Together we come up with a plan which we follow for the duration of our work together. If you are motivated and want to make concrete changes in your life, I may be the right fit for you.
(604) 265-9289 View (604) 265-9289
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Awaken Within Counselling
Counsellor, RPC-C, BPsych
Verified Verified
Revelstoke, BC V0E
I believe that each of us is capable of much more than we are aware, and that being seen and supported can shine light on the innate wisdom and strength within. As your therapist, some of the themes I will explore with you are attachment patterns, automatic thoughts, self-limiting beliefs, and emotion processing. I use an integrative approach pulling from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Based CBT. My practice is inclusive and person-centered - you are the expert in your own life and I value and respect the unique perspective you bring.
I believe that each of us is capable of much more than we are aware, and that being seen and supported can shine light on the innate wisdom and strength within. As your therapist, some of the themes I will explore with you are attachment patterns, automatic thoughts, self-limiting beliefs, and emotion processing. I use an integrative approach pulling from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Based CBT. My practice is inclusive and person-centered - you are the expert in your own life and I value and respect the unique perspective you bring.
(825) 360-0122 View (825) 360-0122

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Attachment-based Counsellors

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.