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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.
(604) 229-3985 View (604) 229-3985
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Gabriel Keczan Executive Coaching
Counsellor, RTC, DKATI
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nelson, BC V1L
Be the Man your Wife Desires. Become the Dad your Kids Love. Prevent Costly Divorce. I help men stop lying & start leading. Purpose, Sexual Intimacy & Relationship Coaching for men. Are you future-focussed, ready to invest in growth & willing to step into bold self-leadership? Willing to confront & reverse engineer the lies. Your secrets make you sick. Live in the deeper, liberating truth. Learn relationship dynamics of sexual polarity, presence & healthy attachments. Ask me about my Prevent Divorce Master Coaching Premium 90-Day Package - and How to Leverage my Roadmap to Recover from Infidelity.
Be the Man your Wife Desires. Become the Dad your Kids Love. Prevent Costly Divorce. I help men stop lying & start leading. Purpose, Sexual Intimacy & Relationship Coaching for men. Are you future-focussed, ready to invest in growth & willing to step into bold self-leadership? Willing to confront & reverse engineer the lies. Your secrets make you sick. Live in the deeper, liberating truth. Learn relationship dynamics of sexual polarity, presence & healthy attachments. Ask me about my Prevent Divorce Master Coaching Premium 90-Day Package - and How to Leverage my Roadmap to Recover from Infidelity.
(778) 762-3280 View (778) 762-3280
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Jeffrey Hoy
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Coquitlam, BC V3B
I am a therapist who wants to help you, in the way that works for you, & at the pace that works for you. I seek to create a safe, calm, & open place for you to explore what is really going on. I have lived a richly experienced life - and I know first hand what it's like to be in a difficult place. I believe that my broad life experience - with both positive & many negative experiences - gives me an exceptional ability to understand, empathize with, & inspire the clients I work with.
I am a therapist who wants to help you, in the way that works for you, & at the pace that works for you. I seek to create a safe, calm, & open place for you to explore what is really going on. I have lived a richly experienced life - and I know first hand what it's like to be in a difficult place. I believe that my broad life experience - with both positive & many negative experiences - gives me an exceptional ability to understand, empathize with, & inspire the clients I work with.
(226) 458-5548 View (226) 458-5548
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Shaniah Quadras
Counsellor, MA-MFT, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nelson, BC V1L  (Online Only)
Here at Sacred Spaces, the goal is wholeness: integration of mind, body and spirit to actualize our truest potential. As we get to know and heal the different parts of ourselves, we are better able to move from surviving to thriving. I will be working with you from a systemic framework in order to develop a treatment plan that is suited to your unique needs. Sacred Spaces also prides itself for using interventions that are evidence-based, trauma-informed and spiritually integrative. My goal is for you to experience your personal power to help you live fearlessly and I am honored to journey alongside you in this sacred exploration.
Here at Sacred Spaces, the goal is wholeness: integration of mind, body and spirit to actualize our truest potential. As we get to know and heal the different parts of ourselves, we are better able to move from surviving to thriving. I will be working with you from a systemic framework in order to develop a treatment plan that is suited to your unique needs. Sacred Spaces also prides itself for using interventions that are evidence-based, trauma-informed and spiritually integrative. My goal is for you to experience your personal power to help you live fearlessly and I am honored to journey alongside you in this sacred exploration.
(289) 796-1258 x1 View (289) 796-1258 x1
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Michael Simard
Counsellor, RTC, SEP, RYT
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8R
Nervous system dysregulation is the top cause of many of our modern day issues. This dysregulation manifests as anxiety, poor sleeps, chronic fatigue, difficulty in relationships, struggling with motivation and so much more. Do people describe you as too sensitive or insensitive? Do little things set you off? Maybe you feel powerless to control your moods and thoughts? Rebuild your capacity. Replenish your resiliency. Find regulation in your nervous system and rediscover sound sleep, a robust immune system, motivation to realize your dreams and an improved sense of self.
Nervous system dysregulation is the top cause of many of our modern day issues. This dysregulation manifests as anxiety, poor sleeps, chronic fatigue, difficulty in relationships, struggling with motivation and so much more. Do people describe you as too sensitive or insensitive? Do little things set you off? Maybe you feel powerless to control your moods and thoughts? Rebuild your capacity. Replenish your resiliency. Find regulation in your nervous system and rediscover sound sleep, a robust immune system, motivation to realize your dreams and an improved sense of self.
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Kim Verigin
Counsellor, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Living life authentically can be difficult to achieve when some of our basic needs have not been met such as having a sense of belonging, safety, security, love, and trust. It becomes even more challenging when we experience depression, anxiety, overwhelm, trauma, and loss. These human experiences result from a separation of self/self-abandonment. I believe that it all starts and ends with you. Life can be difficult and gaining the support of a trusted professional can ease your journey as you come to find trust, strength and belonging within yourself. My goal is to help you find peace, calm and control in all areas of your life.
Living life authentically can be difficult to achieve when some of our basic needs have not been met such as having a sense of belonging, safety, security, love, and trust. It becomes even more challenging when we experience depression, anxiety, overwhelm, trauma, and loss. These human experiences result from a separation of self/self-abandonment. I believe that it all starts and ends with you. Life can be difficult and gaining the support of a trusted professional can ease your journey as you come to find trust, strength and belonging within yourself. My goal is to help you find peace, calm and control in all areas of your life.
(365) 658-1450 View (365) 658-1450
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Mandy Fudge
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9X
I provide individual counselling to adults and adolescents struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, adverse childhood experiences, grief, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, suicide ideation, relationship and attachment injuries, communication issues, sexuality and gender identity, and a desire for personal change and growth. I believe in each individual's power to heal and thrive. I'm passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through a multi-disciplinary approach providing tools and transformational therapy. I do not discriminate based on private medical decisions.
I provide individual counselling to adults and adolescents struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, adverse childhood experiences, grief, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, suicide ideation, relationship and attachment injuries, communication issues, sexuality and gender identity, and a desire for personal change and growth. I believe in each individual's power to heal and thrive. I'm passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through a multi-disciplinary approach providing tools and transformational therapy. I do not discriminate based on private medical decisions.
(250) 231-1751 View (250) 231-1751
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Min Chi (Violet) Chen
Counsellor, RCC, MCP-AT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5V  (Online Only)
Dear clients, I am sending you my warmest greetings as you take this incredible step of showing up for yourself here. Life could be unbearable and confusing at times. I believe that the complexity of life is sometimes beyond words, but never beyond love and the desire to connect with ourselves. It is my hope to meet you and honor your life stories with compassion, love, and a true desire to listen. I look forward to going on this amazing journey with you, one in which we explore the peace, love, and light within you through developing practical ways of healing that suit you the most.
Dear clients, I am sending you my warmest greetings as you take this incredible step of showing up for yourself here. Life could be unbearable and confusing at times. I believe that the complexity of life is sometimes beyond words, but never beyond love and the desire to connect with ourselves. It is my hope to meet you and honor your life stories with compassion, love, and a true desire to listen. I look forward to going on this amazing journey with you, one in which we explore the peace, love, and light within you through developing practical ways of healing that suit you the most.
(807) 790-9670 View (807) 790-9670
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Allison Cordner
Counsellor, MA, RCC, RTC, TRA
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
North Vancouver, BC V7M  (Online Only)
We are a team of clinicians that are trained to work with students, individuals, couples and families. That excel at helping you expand your emotional tolerance, reactions & communication skills. Too many of us suffer in silence with anxiety, low self-esteem, unprocessed trauma and anger. You are not alone and we are here to encourage you to let those experiences be felt in a safe & non-judgmental environment. We know how hard it can be for most people to do therapy & our goal is to make it engaging, insightful & rewarding. To be vulnerable means not having our deepest feelings and secrets shot down. We use an integrative approach.
We are a team of clinicians that are trained to work with students, individuals, couples and families. That excel at helping you expand your emotional tolerance, reactions & communication skills. Too many of us suffer in silence with anxiety, low self-esteem, unprocessed trauma and anger. You are not alone and we are here to encourage you to let those experiences be felt in a safe & non-judgmental environment. We know how hard it can be for most people to do therapy & our goal is to make it engaging, insightful & rewarding. To be vulnerable means not having our deepest feelings and secrets shot down. We use an integrative approach.
(514) 612-2875 View (514) 612-2875
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Maryam Mills
Counsellor, MA, RCC, BCN
Verified Verified
Led by Clinic Director Maryam Mills who is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and is Board Certified in Neurofeedback by BCIA, the team at MasterMind Brain Optimization Centres offers cutting edge Neurofeedback Therapy along with Psychological Counselling Therapy Services drawing on certification in many modalities including: EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sensorimotor, Mindfulness, and Hypnosis Techniques. We help clients dealing with ADD, ADHD, autism, grief, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, personality disorders, sleep disorders (insomnia), memory challenges and addiction.
Led by Clinic Director Maryam Mills who is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and is Board Certified in Neurofeedback by BCIA, the team at MasterMind Brain Optimization Centres offers cutting edge Neurofeedback Therapy along with Psychological Counselling Therapy Services drawing on certification in many modalities including: EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sensorimotor, Mindfulness, and Hypnosis Techniques. We help clients dealing with ADD, ADHD, autism, grief, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, personality disorders, sleep disorders (insomnia), memory challenges and addiction.
(778) 401-9534 View (778) 401-9534
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Aiden Sisler Therapy + Wellness
Counsellor, PhD, MEd, RTC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking relief from challenges, whether the day-to-day grind to longstanding wounds and big changes can be overwhelming to navigate. Reaching out and deciding to invest in yourself can be really hard yet, ultimately, incredibly rewarding. As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, I accompany you in your journey towards wellness and whatever else you seek. I've been assisting people dealing with a range of issues from depression and loss to an overall sense of unease and 'stuckness' for over 10 years. Many clients find great hope, meaning, and lasting well-being to be found through our affirming counselling work together.
Seeking relief from challenges, whether the day-to-day grind to longstanding wounds and big changes can be overwhelming to navigate. Reaching out and deciding to invest in yourself can be really hard yet, ultimately, incredibly rewarding. As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, I accompany you in your journey towards wellness and whatever else you seek. I've been assisting people dealing with a range of issues from depression and loss to an overall sense of unease and 'stuckness' for over 10 years. Many clients find great hope, meaning, and lasting well-being to be found through our affirming counselling work together.
(604) 670-3831 View (604) 670-3831

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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.