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David Bowes
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6H
Waitlist for new clients
Using a cutting edge combination of psychotherapy, neurofeedback, and biofeedback, I take a holistic approach to wellness which addresses the mind, brain, body, and spirit. If you or your child is stuck and unable to navigate self-defeating or unmanageable patterns of behaviour, emotion, or relationships, I have powerful tools and 15+ years of experience to help you find freedom and optimize your well being. As a counsellor, my priority is to ensure that my clients feel safe, understood, and skillfully supported in a compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere. "The person is never the problem - the problem is the problem".
Using a cutting edge combination of psychotherapy, neurofeedback, and biofeedback, I take a holistic approach to wellness which addresses the mind, brain, body, and spirit. If you or your child is stuck and unable to navigate self-defeating or unmanageable patterns of behaviour, emotion, or relationships, I have powerful tools and 15+ years of experience to help you find freedom and optimize your well being. As a counsellor, my priority is to ensure that my clients feel safe, understood, and skillfully supported in a compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere. "The person is never the problem - the problem is the problem".
(855) 997-1404 View (855) 997-1404
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OK Clinical Therapy Group - Kelowna & West Kelowna
Counsellor, RCC, MSW, RSW, CCC, MC
Verified Verified
Kelowna, BC V1Y
Seeking a life of greater ease? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or relationship hurdles impacting your daily functioning? Overwhelmed by life's pressures, parenting challenges, or the daily grind? Questioning if positive change is possible? In today's climate, many wrestle with anxiety, seeking their purpose and navigating relationships. We firmly believe in the potential for all clients to find ease and joy, embracing the possibility of change and fostering hope.
Seeking a life of greater ease? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or relationship hurdles impacting your daily functioning? Overwhelmed by life's pressures, parenting challenges, or the daily grind? Questioning if positive change is possible? In today's climate, many wrestle with anxiety, seeking their purpose and navigating relationships. We firmly believe in the potential for all clients to find ease and joy, embracing the possibility of change and fostering hope.
(672) 202-3687 View (672) 202-3687
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Barb Gottfried
Counsellor, MSc, RPC, MPCC
Verified Verified
Parksville, BC V9P
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 30 years of experience providing counselling services to individuals (all ages), couples, families and first responders. I offer respectful, collaborative, holistic, compassionate and goal focused counselling in a safe and supportive environment. I offer a broad spectrum of services ranging from brief solution focused support to intensive psychotherapeutic support, including EMDR. I believe in the value of working collaboratively with my clients, and I have a deep respect and appreciation for diversity.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 30 years of experience providing counselling services to individuals (all ages), couples, families and first responders. I offer respectful, collaborative, holistic, compassionate and goal focused counselling in a safe and supportive environment. I offer a broad spectrum of services ranging from brief solution focused support to intensive psychotherapeutic support, including EMDR. I believe in the value of working collaboratively with my clients, and I have a deep respect and appreciation for diversity.
(778) 655-8538 View (778) 655-8538
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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.
(778) 764-1132 View (778) 764-1132
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Loretta Ng
Counsellor, BA, MC
Verified Verified
Richmond, BC V7A
I believe counselling is a journey for people to heal from the trauma they experienced so that they are able to live freely. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe place for people and walk with them to help them deal with their hurt and pain. Thus they can resolve their emotional blockage and have both better intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. I help clients express emotions, address past trauma, connect past experiences to current issues, identify root causes of problems, and facilitate positive changes for effective future problem-solving. I am fluent in speaking Cantonese, English and Mandarin.
I believe counselling is a journey for people to heal from the trauma they experienced so that they are able to live freely. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe place for people and walk with them to help them deal with their hurt and pain. Thus they can resolve their emotional blockage and have both better intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. I help clients express emotions, address past trauma, connect past experiences to current issues, identify root causes of problems, and facilitate positive changes for effective future problem-solving. I am fluent in speaking Cantonese, English and Mandarin.
(249) 492-5015 View (249) 492-5015
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Sojourn Counselling and Neurofeedback
Counsellor, RCC, RMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
You're likely here searching for a therapist because you're struggling with something or someone. Perhaps anxiety or depression have become too much to manage on your own. Maybe a relationship has become the source of pain. You may be struggling against a part of yourself that has you thinking or acting in ways you'd like to modify. At Sojourn we believe everyone has the capacity for change and positive growth.
You're likely here searching for a therapist because you're struggling with something or someone. Perhaps anxiety or depression have become too much to manage on your own. Maybe a relationship has become the source of pain. You may be struggling against a part of yourself that has you thinking or acting in ways you'd like to modify. At Sojourn we believe everyone has the capacity for change and positive growth.
(778) 653-9514 View (778) 653-9514
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Solidarity Therapy
Counsellor, MACP, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Langley, BC V1M
We strive to create a welcoming & inclusive space for healing. We work from a trauma-informed & cultural understanding perspective taking into account the diversity of humans and our experiences. We all experience pains in our lifetime, & for some of us the pain started in childhood. It takes strength and courage to reach out for support. We enter therapy hoping for deeper insight and healing by telling our story. We prepare to be vulnerable in a safe space to heal our wounds. At Solidarity Therapy we are registered clinical counsellors specializing in trauma-informed interventions. Check out our team below!
We strive to create a welcoming & inclusive space for healing. We work from a trauma-informed & cultural understanding perspective taking into account the diversity of humans and our experiences. We all experience pains in our lifetime, & for some of us the pain started in childhood. It takes strength and courage to reach out for support. We enter therapy hoping for deeper insight and healing by telling our story. We prepare to be vulnerable in a safe space to heal our wounds. At Solidarity Therapy we are registered clinical counsellors specializing in trauma-informed interventions. Check out our team below!
(604) 313-6818 View (604) 313-6818
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Erin Kostashuk
Counsellor, PsyD, (stud), MC, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tofino, BC V0R
I work with a variety of clients on a variety of issues, from depression and anxiety, to relationship transitions, to complex relational trauma. I relate to you in an authentic way - no pretense and no judgment - to support you in finding comfort, clarity, and solutions.
I work with a variety of clients on a variety of issues, from depression and anxiety, to relationship transitions, to complex relational trauma. I relate to you in an authentic way - no pretense and no judgment - to support you in finding comfort, clarity, and solutions.
(778) 771-3819 View (778) 771-3819
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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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Shannon Lawrence
Counsellor, RPC-C, CYT, Grief
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Langley, BC V3A
Are you stuck at a crossroads and unsure which road to take? Let me assist you in teaching you the skills you need to grow yourself and your children. I can help your child deal with unexpected life struggles and behaviors. Or, are YOU struggling with a recent separation/divorce or anxiety? I have experience in Child Therapy and CBT. Autism, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Parenting, and Grief Therapy. I can be utilized as an Associate Counsellor and Child & Youth Therapist. I aim to help you support your child, family, and yourself in your journey right now. Feel free to reach out today.
Are you stuck at a crossroads and unsure which road to take? Let me assist you in teaching you the skills you need to grow yourself and your children. I can help your child deal with unexpected life struggles and behaviors. Or, are YOU struggling with a recent separation/divorce or anxiety? I have experience in Child Therapy and CBT. Autism, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Parenting, and Grief Therapy. I can be utilized as an Associate Counsellor and Child & Youth Therapist. I aim to help you support your child, family, and yourself in your journey right now. Feel free to reach out today.
(778) 766-4548 View (778) 766-4548
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Claire Maisonneuve
MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6H
Nothing can take the place of 30 years of hands-on practical experience in working full time as a therapist and providing Direct Neurofeedback treatments to help reset your nervous system. I can quickly and effectively get to the underlying root of your issue which helps to fast-track your therapy process. I can explain difficult concepts and draw out unproductive cycles of interactions in ways that are simple, clear, that help save you time and shift patterns quickly. Based on our initial session, I will tailor-make a treatment plan that fits your specific needs.
Nothing can take the place of 30 years of hands-on practical experience in working full time as a therapist and providing Direct Neurofeedback treatments to help reset your nervous system. I can quickly and effectively get to the underlying root of your issue which helps to fast-track your therapy process. I can explain difficult concepts and draw out unproductive cycles of interactions in ways that are simple, clear, that help save you time and shift patterns quickly. Based on our initial session, I will tailor-make a treatment plan that fits your specific needs.
(825) 609-4912 View (825) 609-4912
Photo of Katherine Ouano, Counsellor in British Columbia
Katherine Ouano
Counsellor, BA CYC, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
Katherine (M.Ed) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Mental Health Clinician. Katherine creates a safe and nurturing space where individuals can freely express themselves and find solace. She firmly believes in the inherent resilience of the human spirit and empowers her clients to discover their own coping mechanisms and ways of relating to life’s challenges with strength and perseverance. With a deep commitment to alleviating pain, fostering growth, and providing guidance, Katherine specializes in assisting youth and adults facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and emotional regulation.
Katherine (M.Ed) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Mental Health Clinician. Katherine creates a safe and nurturing space where individuals can freely express themselves and find solace. She firmly believes in the inherent resilience of the human spirit and empowers her clients to discover their own coping mechanisms and ways of relating to life’s challenges with strength and perseverance. With a deep commitment to alleviating pain, fostering growth, and providing guidance, Katherine specializes in assisting youth and adults facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and emotional regulation.
(581) 333-5349 View (581) 333-5349
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Katayoon Osaty
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6Z
In schema therapy, an ideal client may grapple with entrenched emotional patterns or schemas, such as abandonment, mistrust, or inadequacy. They may have endured recurrent relational challenges or traumatic events that fuel these schemas. Their needs might encompass comprehending and validating their emotions, cultivating healthier coping mechanisms, and nurturing secure attachments. Their aspirations could entail dismantling detrimental patterns, nurturing self-worth, and fostering gratifying relationships.
In schema therapy, an ideal client may grapple with entrenched emotional patterns or schemas, such as abandonment, mistrust, or inadequacy. They may have endured recurrent relational challenges or traumatic events that fuel these schemas. Their needs might encompass comprehending and validating their emotions, cultivating healthier coping mechanisms, and nurturing secure attachments. Their aspirations could entail dismantling detrimental patterns, nurturing self-worth, and fostering gratifying relationships.
(581) 200-5069 View (581) 200-5069
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Andrea Araujo
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych, BCN
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5N
Dr. Araujo is a registered psychologist in BC, and BCIA Board Certified in Neurofeedback. She provides psychological and QEEG assessments and neurotherapy services for her clients. Her goal is to identify strengths, areas of dysfunction and improve mental health using neurofeedback as a treatment modality. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children. Neurofeedback and biofeedback can also be used to improve peak performance, meditation, heart rate variability, and lessen pain and inflammation in the brain.
Dr. Araujo is a registered psychologist in BC, and BCIA Board Certified in Neurofeedback. She provides psychological and QEEG assessments and neurotherapy services for her clients. Her goal is to identify strengths, areas of dysfunction and improve mental health using neurofeedback as a treatment modality. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children. Neurofeedback and biofeedback can also be used to improve peak performance, meditation, heart rate variability, and lessen pain and inflammation in the brain.
(778) 719-5660 View (778) 719-5660
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Elham Goldan
Counsellor, RPC-C
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6C
Do you want to feel more connected and happier in your relationships? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Do you often feel sad, worried, or anxious? Many of my clients are professionals, parents, students, and creatives who appear to be functioning well on the outside, but inwardly are feeling anxious, inadequate, and disconnected. Whether you're dealing with something right now or want to understand your feelings better, I'm here to help and ready to support you.
Do you want to feel more connected and happier in your relationships? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Do you often feel sad, worried, or anxious? Many of my clients are professionals, parents, students, and creatives who appear to be functioning well on the outside, but inwardly are feeling anxious, inadequate, and disconnected. Whether you're dealing with something right now or want to understand your feelings better, I'm here to help and ready to support you.
(548) 901-0106 View (548) 901-0106
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Nanaimo, BC V9R  (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.
(548) 490-1498 View (548) 490-1498
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Tammy (Tam) Schultz
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Abbotsford, BC V3G
As a registered clinical counsellor, I consider it a privilege and honour to walk alongside my clients on their path toward their personal goals of healing and health. I provide a non-judgmental, collaborative, and compassionate approach to therapy that allows my clients to express their personal story in a supportive environment. I believe that each person is on a journey that can be accentuated by looking forward with hope. It is my goal to help my clients incorporate hope in their experiences.
As a registered clinical counsellor, I consider it a privilege and honour to walk alongside my clients on their path toward their personal goals of healing and health. I provide a non-judgmental, collaborative, and compassionate approach to therapy that allows my clients to express their personal story in a supportive environment. I believe that each person is on a journey that can be accentuated by looking forward with hope. It is my goal to help my clients incorporate hope in their experiences.
(778) 400-7705 View (778) 400-7705
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Jonathan Wieser
Counsellor, MA-MFT, RCC, RMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Surrey, BC V3S
I work with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and personal growth issues, providing counselling and neurotherapy for depression, anxiety, couples' relationships and professional and academic performance. I endeavor to provide a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, to offer a highly personalized approach. Therapy is tailored to each client's needs to help attain the personal growth for which they're striving.
I work with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and personal growth issues, providing counselling and neurotherapy for depression, anxiety, couples' relationships and professional and academic performance. I endeavor to provide a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, to offer a highly personalized approach. Therapy is tailored to each client's needs to help attain the personal growth for which they're striving.
(855) 712-9892 View (855) 712-9892
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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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Fernie Counselling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, RPT, CPT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fernie, BC V0B
At Fernie Counselling & Consulting, we can make a difference. We specialize in child & family care. Our team includes co- therapists who assist with the children’s play therapy. They include a ventriloquist turtle puppet named Herman & 2 loving service dogs, Betsy and Lucy whom the children come to love. This gang helps to create a safe, secure & magical playroom. Adults & teens are invited into a separate warm & welcoming office. Surely one of the members or our team can creatively help you with your struggles and challenges to overcome hurdles, achieve your optimal mental health, and inspire you to soar!
At Fernie Counselling & Consulting, we can make a difference. We specialize in child & family care. Our team includes co- therapists who assist with the children’s play therapy. They include a ventriloquist turtle puppet named Herman & 2 loving service dogs, Betsy and Lucy whom the children come to love. This gang helps to create a safe, secure & magical playroom. Adults & teens are invited into a separate warm & welcoming office. Surely one of the members or our team can creatively help you with your struggles and challenges to overcome hurdles, achieve your optimal mental health, and inspire you to soar!
(807) 787-0765 View (807) 787-0765

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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.