Therapists in British Columbia
Gizella Nagy - Start Again Counselling
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Vancouver, BC V7N
Do you want to break free from painful cycles of repetitive conflicts and find out what's missing & why it hurts so much? I've been there too; feeling disconnected, frustrated, helpless, & confused for loving them so deeply at the same time. Let me introduce you to the life-changing tools that transformed my own relationships & now help my clients reconnect with their loved ones. Together, we'll build new awareness, recognize & change maladaptive strategies, cultivate healthy boundaries and learn to negotiate your desires. Experience the power of self-accountability crucial for nurturing mature, respectful relationships."
Do you want to break free from painful cycles of repetitive conflicts and find out what's missing & why it hurts so much? I've been there too; feeling disconnected, frustrated, helpless, & confused for loving them so deeply at the same time. Let me introduce you to the life-changing tools that transformed my own relationships & now help my clients reconnect with their loved ones. Together, we'll build new awareness, recognize & change maladaptive strategies, cultivate healthy boundaries and learn to negotiate your desires. Experience the power of self-accountability crucial for nurturing mature, respectful relationships."
Aron Buky-Tompa
Counsellor, MCouns, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
At the heart of this therapeutic practice is the idea that problems lie between you and others as opposed to within you. How do you relate to your loved ones, strangers, and the world at large? Questions such as these will help you understand not only what you could change in your life, but also how to change it. The cultivation of truth occurs through building lasting trust: This is the core of working effectively towards solutions and change together. A heart of non-judgment, encouragement, empowerment, and tools are provided so that you can work through trauma from the past as well as practice new ways of living in the world.
At the heart of this therapeutic practice is the idea that problems lie between you and others as opposed to within you. How do you relate to your loved ones, strangers, and the world at large? Questions such as these will help you understand not only what you could change in your life, but also how to change it. The cultivation of truth occurs through building lasting trust: This is the core of working effectively towards solutions and change together. A heart of non-judgment, encouragement, empowerment, and tools are provided so that you can work through trauma from the past as well as practice new ways of living in the world.
Andras F. Lenart
Counsellor, RCC, MACP, BASc, CCC, MSc
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8T
Life can be really tough sometimes. We all face challenges that make us feel anxious, rejected, and in pain as a natural part of our lives. But you don't have to go through it alone. As a therapist, I am committed to helping you navigate life's ups and downs. I believe that by turning toward our challenges in therapy, we can heal, grow, and find a more profound sense of fulfillment and radical aliveness. In my practice, I specialize in anxiety, trauma, personal growth, and relationship issues, working with both individuals and couples.
Life can be really tough sometimes. We all face challenges that make us feel anxious, rejected, and in pain as a natural part of our lives. But you don't have to go through it alone. As a therapist, I am committed to helping you navigate life's ups and downs. I believe that by turning toward our challenges in therapy, we can heal, grow, and find a more profound sense of fulfillment and radical aliveness. In my practice, I specialize in anxiety, trauma, personal growth, and relationship issues, working with both individuals and couples.
Magdalena Tornyai
Counsellor, MA, MEd, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Kamloops, BC V2B
Welcome to Safe Have Holistic Counselling – My name is Magdalena. Through Safe Haven, I will provide you with a range of options and modalities to help you heal and find ways to be happy, content, and free from whatever hurt and pain you are carrying with you at this time. So many people struggle through life on their own. Maybe you’re here because you’re feeling depressed, anxious and insecure – maybe you feel stuck in life and don’t know how to move forward. Perhaps you are here because you are struggling in your relationships, or you feel alone as you move through life. Let me be your Safe Haven.
Welcome to Safe Have Holistic Counselling – My name is Magdalena. Through Safe Haven, I will provide you with a range of options and modalities to help you heal and find ways to be happy, content, and free from whatever hurt and pain you are carrying with you at this time. So many people struggle through life on their own. Maybe you’re here because you’re feeling depressed, anxious and insecure – maybe you feel stuck in life and don’t know how to move forward. Perhaps you are here because you are struggling in your relationships, or you feel alone as you move through life. Let me be your Safe Haven.
Gizella Samu
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penticton, BC V2A
What holds you back from fully enjoying and experiencing life? Is it difficult relationships, excessive worries, depression, loss of a loved one, a job or a lifestyle? I offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental, confidential therapeutic space to explore the cause of your unhappiness and find ways to start living a life filled with the outcomes you desire. My approach is simple, supportive, and experiential. I create a ‘unique to you and your needs’ individual, therapeutic experience which provides the self understanding that leads to lasting change.
What holds you back from fully enjoying and experiencing life? Is it difficult relationships, excessive worries, depression, loss of a loved one, a job or a lifestyle? I offer an empathetic, nonjudgmental, confidential therapeutic space to explore the cause of your unhappiness and find ways to start living a life filled with the outcomes you desire. My approach is simple, supportive, and experiential. I create a ‘unique to you and your needs’ individual, therapeutic experience which provides the self understanding that leads to lasting change.
Maxine I Toth
Counsellor, CCC, MA
Verified Verified
Victoria, BC V8W
I provide a safe, warm, and supportive relationship in our sessions. Together we can explore personal goals, challenges, or emotions. I believe that everyone has their own unique resources and gifts, and I can help bring these gifts into focus through counselling. I hold a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria and have over 20 years of experience supporting children in various roles. I am also a school counsellor and can help families navigating problems that arise at school.
I provide a safe, warm, and supportive relationship in our sessions. Together we can explore personal goals, challenges, or emotions. I believe that everyone has their own unique resources and gifts, and I can help bring these gifts into focus through counselling. I hold a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria and have over 20 years of experience supporting children in various roles. I am also a school counsellor and can help families navigating problems that arise at school.
Veronika Varga
Counsellor, RCC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victoria, BC V8R
Welcome, I understand how much courage it can take to ask for help and I’m glad that you are here to find support and start your healing journey. In my work I offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where you can share your feelings and thoughts. As we learn more about you, your behaviours, patterns, needs, and dreams we can also establish and start to work on your goals. I’m an MA Therapist (Europe) and an MA Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC, Canada) with 12+ years of experience working in mental health fields. My expertises are trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, boundaries, self-esteem, grief, abuse
Welcome, I understand how much courage it can take to ask for help and I’m glad that you are here to find support and start your healing journey. In my work I offer a safe, non-judgmental space, where you can share your feelings and thoughts. As we learn more about you, your behaviours, patterns, needs, and dreams we can also establish and start to work on your goals. I’m an MA Therapist (Europe) and an MA Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC, Canada) with 12+ years of experience working in mental health fields. My expertises are trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, boundaries, self-esteem, grief, abuse
Nasim Switzer
Counsellor, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5K
Not accepting new clients
Welcome. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, the impacts of past trauma, family relationship dynamics, and grief? Do you feel overwhelmed, tired, or burned out? Do you wish to process your trauma in a safe space where you are not pushed beyond what feels manageable? l am passionate about working with youth, adults, and parents, especially parents in the perinatal period and beyond. I strive to practice through a trauma-informed, culturally competent, and neurodiversity-affirming lens.
Welcome. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, the impacts of past trauma, family relationship dynamics, and grief? Do you feel overwhelmed, tired, or burned out? Do you wish to process your trauma in a safe space where you are not pushed beyond what feels manageable? l am passionate about working with youth, adults, and parents, especially parents in the perinatal period and beyond. I strive to practice through a trauma-informed, culturally competent, and neurodiversity-affirming lens.
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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.