Therapists in British Columbia
Esther Nordin
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
Although my approach is tailored to best support each individual's unique needs, I draw heavily on AEDP and attachment-based theories.
Starting a counselling journey takes courage; I honour your decision to explore it. I take a collaborative and holistic approach to supporting mental, emotional, embodied, and spiritual healing, depending on a person’s unique needs, goals, and hopes. I love walking alongside clients as they grow into fuller, more authentic expressions of themselves and their relationships.
Although my approach is tailored to best support each individual's unique needs, I draw heavily on AEDP and attachment-based theories.
Starting a counselling journey takes courage; I honour your decision to explore it. I take a collaborative and holistic approach to supporting mental, emotional, embodied, and spiritual healing, depending on a person’s unique needs, goals, and hopes. I love walking alongside clients as they grow into fuller, more authentic expressions of themselves and their relationships.
Maryam Ahmadi-Jafari
Counsellor, BA, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
Port Moody, BC V3H
I use a mixture of therapeutic modalities such as client-centered/strength-based approaches, attachment-based, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioural therapy and emotion-focused approaches.
Hello, :) and Welcome :) I am the Clinical Director of Conscious Mind Counselling & Consulting. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Counselling and I am Registered Clinical Counsellor (14287). Are you feeling stuck, lost, conflicted about your life and the path that you are? You've come to the right place, I am here to help you gain more insight about yourself and your life and support you to a better quality of life. I have a passion for empowering clients to uncover their best selves. I believe that counselling should serve as a safe space that allows us to explore and discover our path to healing and transformation.
I use a mixture of therapeutic modalities such as client-centered/strength-based approaches, attachment-based, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioural therapy and emotion-focused approaches.
Hello, :) and Welcome :) I am the Clinical Director of Conscious Mind Counselling & Consulting. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Counselling and I am Registered Clinical Counsellor (14287). Are you feeling stuck, lost, conflicted about your life and the path that you are? You've come to the right place, I am here to help you gain more insight about yourself and your life and support you to a better quality of life. I have a passion for empowering clients to uncover their best selves. I believe that counselling should serve as a safe space that allows us to explore and discover our path to healing and transformation.
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.
Nicole Puckering
Counsellor, BA CYC, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9R
I work from an attachment-based, values perspective using a trauma and culturally sensitive approach.
Are you finding that you feel stuck in the same negative thought patterns, or are struggling in your relationships? Is your lack of motivation or anxiety and depression spilling over in your day-to-day routine. Have you experienced a recent loss and are feeling lonely and hopelessness? These difficult emotions can be challenging to deal with daily and even harder to figure out the first step to a solution. I work with co-parents, couples, adults, adolescents, and children who are feeling overwhelmed in their daily life. Together we create goals by focusing on values and connection and by moving towards flexibility and acceptance.
I work from an attachment-based, values perspective using a trauma and culturally sensitive approach.
Are you finding that you feel stuck in the same negative thought patterns, or are struggling in your relationships? Is your lack of motivation or anxiety and depression spilling over in your day-to-day routine. Have you experienced a recent loss and are feeling lonely and hopelessness? These difficult emotions can be challenging to deal with daily and even harder to figure out the first step to a solution. I work with co-parents, couples, adults, adolescents, and children who are feeling overwhelmed in their daily life. Together we create goals by focusing on values and connection and by moving towards flexibility and acceptance.
Caitlin Allen
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Squamish, BC V8B
Waitlist for new clients
Caitlin works from trauma-informed, culturally-safe, and attachment-based lenses incorporating multiple approaches, such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Synergetic Play Therapy.
Caitlin views counselling as a collaborative journey of support, growth, and transformation. She believes in the inherent resilience of all human beings and the innate capacity human beings possess to heal and overcome adversity. She supports children, youth, adults, and families to heal from traumatic experiences, process grief and loss, reduce mental health/psychiatric distress, work on childhood and family of origin issues, and explore relational challenges of abandonment/neglect. She is honoured to serve the Sea to Sky community seeing clients in-person at her office in Squamish.
Caitlin works from trauma-informed, culturally-safe, and attachment-based lenses incorporating multiple approaches, such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Synergetic Play Therapy.
Caitlin views counselling as a collaborative journey of support, growth, and transformation. She believes in the inherent resilience of all human beings and the innate capacity human beings possess to heal and overcome adversity. She supports children, youth, adults, and families to heal from traumatic experiences, process grief and loss, reduce mental health/psychiatric distress, work on childhood and family of origin issues, and explore relational challenges of abandonment/neglect. She is honoured to serve the Sea to Sky community seeing clients in-person at her office in Squamish.
Amanjot Kaur Gill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Delta, BC V4C
Student counselling, procrastination, anxiety, depression, ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder treatment, mental health crisis advocacy and consultation, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, psychosis, grief and loss, sexual assault trauma, domestic abuse, intergenerational trauma, ICBC claims assessments, mental health assessments and recommendations, co-parent counselling, child therapy, couples counselling, hear the child reports.
Student counselling, procrastination, anxiety, depression, ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder treatment, mental health crisis advocacy and consultation, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, psychosis, grief and loss, sexual assault trauma, domestic abuse, intergenerational trauma, ICBC claims assessments, mental health assessments and recommendations, co-parent counselling, child therapy, couples counselling, hear the child reports.
Tammy S Thielman
Registered Social Worker, BSW , MSW , RSW, EMDR-CT, PRO-EFW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Salmon ARM, BC V1E
Come to the counselling cabin on my peaceful mountain farm to experience specialized trauma treatment & counselling for: children 3+, adults, families, First Responders, parents. I am trained & experienced in equine & animal-assisted therapy, child-centered play therapy, EMDR for adults & experiential, sensory Playful EMDR for children. I specialize in working with children living with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioural disorders, history of abuse/complex family systems: adoption, foster care, blended families, divorce/separation. The counselling cabin and eco-therapy program area features walking trails & mountain views.
Come to the counselling cabin on my peaceful mountain farm to experience specialized trauma treatment & counselling for: children 3+, adults, families, First Responders, parents. I am trained & experienced in equine & animal-assisted therapy, child-centered play therapy, EMDR for adults & experiential, sensory Playful EMDR for children. I specialize in working with children living with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioural disorders, history of abuse/complex family systems: adoption, foster care, blended families, divorce/separation. The counselling cabin and eco-therapy program area features walking trails & mountain views.
Namaste Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, BCACC, BEd
Verified Verified
Delta, BC V4E
Feeling anxious, depressed or stressed? Is legal counsel requesting anger management sessions? Life is incredibly painful at times, and we often feel alone in our suffering. You don't have to go through this on your own. Take the first step, help awaits! Reach out! I have a gentle yet directive approach utilizing psychotherapy in a variety of modalities of which include trauma informed practices, cognitive behavioural therapies, mindfulness, visualizations, dialectical behaviour therapies, strength & solution based interventions. All of which foster reflection, healing, self discovery, growth & transformation to inner peace.
Feeling anxious, depressed or stressed? Is legal counsel requesting anger management sessions? Life is incredibly painful at times, and we often feel alone in our suffering. You don't have to go through this on your own. Take the first step, help awaits! Reach out! I have a gentle yet directive approach utilizing psychotherapy in a variety of modalities of which include trauma informed practices, cognitive behavioural therapies, mindfulness, visualizations, dialectical behaviour therapies, strength & solution based interventions. All of which foster reflection, healing, self discovery, growth & transformation to inner peace.
Brian Howard
Counsellor, BA, MAC, RCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
If you hope to overcome a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just try to get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 7 years experience, and a genuine compassion for people, I sincerely create an encouraging and safe space where we will find what your next step looks like and provide you with the correct tools and techniques to ultimately attain what brought you to seek counselling.
If you hope to overcome a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just try to get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 7 years experience, and a genuine compassion for people, I sincerely create an encouraging and safe space where we will find what your next step looks like and provide you with the correct tools and techniques to ultimately attain what brought you to seek counselling.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V3A (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Terry L Voth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Abbotsford, BC V2T
Your life is important, and so are your problems. Getting beyond them is not always a straightforward path, and often you need timely help and experienced counsel. In short you need someone you can be safe with and trust to help you find the solutions to your situation. That may be where you find yourself today. I have thirty-five years of counselling experience in dealing with people that are in distress, and facing life problems that are troubling. Whether it is about yourself or a relationship of importance to you, I can be of help.
Your life is important, and so are your problems. Getting beyond them is not always a straightforward path, and often you need timely help and experienced counsel. In short you need someone you can be safe with and trust to help you find the solutions to your situation. That may be where you find yourself today. I have thirty-five years of counselling experience in dealing with people that are in distress, and facing life problems that are troubling. Whether it is about yourself or a relationship of importance to you, I can be of help.
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Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Port Moody, BC V3H
Reaching out for help with a problem can be very intimidating! It may help you to know that our work together will always be based upon YOUR values and goals and a shared understanding of the problem. I use cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based methods to help people who struggle with unpleasant feelings, problem behaviors, or under-functioning. I'm a huge fan of ACT Therapy, which helps you to notice and disentangle from unhelpful thoughts, notice and accept diffiuclt feelings, orient to the present moment and commit to actions that move you towards what you want in life - towards your values!
Reaching out for help with a problem can be very intimidating! It may help you to know that our work together will always be based upon YOUR values and goals and a shared understanding of the problem. I use cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based methods to help people who struggle with unpleasant feelings, problem behaviors, or under-functioning. I'm a huge fan of ACT Therapy, which helps you to notice and disentangle from unhelpful thoughts, notice and accept diffiuclt feelings, orient to the present moment and commit to actions that move you towards what you want in life - towards your values!
Pavneet Sandhu
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
Surrey, BC V4A
I work with individuals experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and trauma-related stress. I specifically work with young adults, adults, and seniors. I use Person-Centered, Mindfulness-based, Narrative, Gestalt, EMDR and CBT approaches to help my clients to resolve challenging situations that are resulting in their mental health difficulties. I provide a safe space to explore emotional, mental, physical, and social aspects that clients are struggling with. I am aware that each client has their own unique healing process and I consider each client within the context of the culture and values.
I work with individuals experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, relational issues, and trauma-related stress. I specifically work with young adults, adults, and seniors. I use Person-Centered, Mindfulness-based, Narrative, Gestalt, EMDR and CBT approaches to help my clients to resolve challenging situations that are resulting in their mental health difficulties. I provide a safe space to explore emotional, mental, physical, and social aspects that clients are struggling with. I am aware that each client has their own unique healing process and I consider each client within the context of the culture and values.
Shauna Middleton
Counsellor, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kamloops, BC V2C
Firstly, congratulations on taking this admirable step on your journey of healing, and growth. It is not easy to make the decision to speak to a stranger about the things that trouble us. I am honoured that you are considering inviting me to walk alongside you at this time. I believe that all human behaviours serve a purpose, and you have likely found this page by recognizing that your current coping strategies are no longer serving you as they once did. I also believe that you are the expert of yourself and your innate ability to heal and find the answers you seek already exist within you.
Firstly, congratulations on taking this admirable step on your journey of healing, and growth. It is not easy to make the decision to speak to a stranger about the things that trouble us. I am honoured that you are considering inviting me to walk alongside you at this time. I believe that all human behaviours serve a purpose, and you have likely found this page by recognizing that your current coping strategies are no longer serving you as they once did. I also believe that you are the expert of yourself and your innate ability to heal and find the answers you seek already exist within you.
Nikki Williams
Counsellor, Med , RCC
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y (Online Only)
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with an empathic and educated approach to challenging life situations. I specialize in supporting professional adults including health care workers, teachers, mental health professionals and government employees. I provide short term counselling for solutions to specific problems and longer term therapy to address patterns of challenging behavior. In this current world climate we are collectively experiencing unexpected life changes. I am dedicated to provide space to share and discuss issues that have come up in these challenging times.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with an empathic and educated approach to challenging life situations. I specialize in supporting professional adults including health care workers, teachers, mental health professionals and government employees. I provide short term counselling for solutions to specific problems and longer term therapy to address patterns of challenging behavior. In this current world climate we are collectively experiencing unexpected life changes. I am dedicated to provide space to share and discuss issues that have come up in these challenging times.
Brandi Allen
Counsellor, RCC, MC, BEd/BA
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V9A
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families. I offer counselling for parents who are struggling with their parenting role. I also specialize in helping families and couples that are going through restructuring due to illness, death, separation and/or divorce. I am collaborative and strengths-based in my approach. I meet the client where the client is and work from there in a non-pathologizing way.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families. I offer counselling for parents who are struggling with their parenting role. I also specialize in helping families and couples that are going through restructuring due to illness, death, separation and/or divorce. I am collaborative and strengths-based in my approach. I meet the client where the client is and work from there in a non-pathologizing way.
Jade Counselling & Wellness
Counsellor, MA, MACP, RCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5H
I specialize in trauma and relationships. Adult childhood/adulthood trauma, self esteem, confidence and codependency. I also work with couples and families around unresolved attachment, infidelity, sexuality and unconscious toxicity. Other areas of focus: anxiety, depression, procrastination and loss of motivation. I am a registered clinical counsellor RCC, available in person and online. I look forward to working with you to unblock healing, resiliency and health. Let's connect and say "enough" to intense chaos and debilitating struggles. Coverage accepted: private, ICBC, Medavie Blue Cross, Canada Life, Crime Victims Program
I specialize in trauma and relationships. Adult childhood/adulthood trauma, self esteem, confidence and codependency. I also work with couples and families around unresolved attachment, infidelity, sexuality and unconscious toxicity. Other areas of focus: anxiety, depression, procrastination and loss of motivation. I am a registered clinical counsellor RCC, available in person and online. I look forward to working with you to unblock healing, resiliency and health. Let's connect and say "enough" to intense chaos and debilitating struggles. Coverage accepted: private, ICBC, Medavie Blue Cross, Canada Life, Crime Victims Program
Joyce A Clarke
Counsellor, BA, MEd, RCC, CCC, CST
Verified Verified
Kamloops, BC V2C
As your therapist I offer nonjudgmental support to individuals, couples, and families who are having difficulty coping with life's transitions and relationships: Family, partners, relationships and the workplace. I have over 20 years of experience and professional training to address a range of concerns from premarital therapy and sexuality, to amicable ending of relationships and co-parenting. I use a variety of methods to meet the needs of individuals and couples including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy and Developmental Couples Therapy.
As your therapist I offer nonjudgmental support to individuals, couples, and families who are having difficulty coping with life's transitions and relationships: Family, partners, relationships and the workplace. I have over 20 years of experience and professional training to address a range of concerns from premarital therapy and sexuality, to amicable ending of relationships and co-parenting. I use a variety of methods to meet the needs of individuals and couples including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy and Developmental Couples Therapy.
Stephanie Stevens
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
Fernie, BC V0B (Online Only)
My experience working in Social Work and Counselling has afforded me the opportunity to work with diverse and vulnerable clients in clinical settings, as part of an interdisciplinary team, and individually in grassroots environments. This combination of experience has shaped the counsellor I am, which is one that works from a trauma-informed person-centered approach and incorporates a mixture of mainstream counselling approaches such as trauma treatment, cognitive-behavioural therapy, solution- focused therapy, strengths-based counselling, mindfulness, and somatic psychotherapy).
My experience working in Social Work and Counselling has afforded me the opportunity to work with diverse and vulnerable clients in clinical settings, as part of an interdisciplinary team, and individually in grassroots environments. This combination of experience has shaped the counsellor I am, which is one that works from a trauma-informed person-centered approach and incorporates a mixture of mainstream counselling approaches such as trauma treatment, cognitive-behavioural therapy, solution- focused therapy, strengths-based counselling, mindfulness, and somatic psychotherapy).
Joanna Simundic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6J
I am here to support your healing journey by facilitating a process of clearing, releasing and processing any of the old traumas, pains, challenges, blocks, fears and limiting beliefs that no longer serve to help you create a new life full of possibilities, opportunities, stability, balance, empowerment, happiness and abundance.
I am here to support your healing journey by facilitating a process of clearing, releasing and processing any of the old traumas, pains, challenges, blocks, fears and limiting beliefs that no longer serve to help you create a new life full of possibilities, opportunities, stability, balance, empowerment, happiness and abundance.
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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.