Therapists in Comox, BC

My ideal client is someone seeking to cultivate mental, emotional and behavioural well-being, through a deeper understanding of themselves. They may be facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or navigating life transitions. They yearn for a safe and non-judgmental space where they can explore their emotions, overcome obstacles, and foster resilience. Their goal is to build self-compassion, courage, and confidence, ultimately living a more fulfilling and empowered life. They seek counselling to gain insights, develop coping strategies, and navigate their journey with greater self-awareness and confidence.

www.elisabethvanassum.com. I engage with people experiencing challenges with life transition issues: middle age, education, career, family, separation, gender transition, fertility, depressive periods, moving, death, physical changes, illness…etc. Life transitions, although always inevitable and often unsettling, offer opportunities for insight, change, growth, wisdom and joy. I fundamentally believe that if you do the work, you will get the insights you need to make the best choices for yourself.

I would love to meet you and offer you real change and skills to move forward into wholeness and freedom. I believe the best healing involves all parts of us; mind, body, emotions and spirit. In our fast-paced society, opportunities to be deeply heard, respected and affirmed are scarce. I help clients from a position of respect and non-judgemental curiosity, while clarifying core beliefs, values and goals for change. The tools I have to offer are evidence-based and scientifically proven. The lens I use as I sit with clients is that every human being is a person of worth and value and deserves unconditional positive regard.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, grief-stricken, suicidal or alone? Are you struggling with a traumatic incident or relationship? Are you finding yourself unconsciously drawn into unfulfilling relationships, again and again? Are you seeing your own unhealthy patterns in relationships, but don't know what to do to change them? Don't give up! The effective techniques I use, could be the solution you seek to make lasting changes within yourself and how you feel in your relationships.

Tansi (Hi) and welcome. My practice is guided with a strengths-based approach, we will focus on the things that are working(strengths), and build on them. I also have a client centered approach to therapy, meaning that you are the one steering our therapeutic ship and doing the work, I am just be the guide. This approach to therapy also means we do not have an agenda, the only pace we follow is yours. This is hard for some who are used to a more Western approach to therapy. It has been my experience, that we all possess the knowledge and skills we need to solve our difficult situations, often we just need a few tools.

There are times when we feel overwhelmed, scared, lost. We're doing our best, but we can't seem to find our way. As an experienced counsellor, I can help you to catch your breath, find your strength, and navigate towards wellness.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled in your life; perhaps paralyzed with how to move forward? Everyone struggles sometimes and we are not meant to do it alone. Life can throw us all kinds of intense challenges that may leave us feeling disoriented and disconnected; not even recognizing who we are anymore. I believe we all have the capacity to create change with the right support. My intention is to create a non-judgemental space for you to better understand and express yourself in a way that allows you to emerge reconnected to your own inherent wisdom. I trust your reconnection to this wisdom implicitly.

Ethical, caring and safe relationships form the fabric of a rich and joyful life, therefore, individual and community healing go hand in hand. We believe in the healing power of a therapeutic relationship, where clients can feel valued and empowered to envision, practice and create change. Creating this relationship is the starting point for therapy. In all aspects of our work - therapy, assessment, consultation and education - we are committed to our clients and to the bonds of family, friendship and community that sustain them. We are proud of the way that we, as a practice, contribute to community health.

I provide counselling therapy for individual adults who may be seeking support to help deal with challenging life circumstances, mental health concerns, or coping with the effects of trauma and PTSD. I have experience working with women and men with lived experiences of abuse or neglect as well as indigenous persons affected by systemic trauma. I see many clients who are Veterans or currently serving Canadian Forces members. I provide qualified, compassionate, and confidential service that respects each individual's strengths, self-knowledge, and ability to make choices.

One of the most profound sources of healing is already embedded in you; your body, your dreams, and your senses are always giving you clues as to what it is you need most, what you are invited to heal next, and where your next best step is. Current neuroscience reveals to us what ancient mystics and spiritual leaders have been showing us for millenia - that we can and will heal in profound ways when we are willing to feel our feelings, all the way through. Journeying together with a practitioner or healer who can see us, accurately reflecting back to us what we could not previously see, is a life-changing experience.

As a clinical counsellor and yoga instructor with training in somatic attachment therapy, integrated somatic trauma therapies, Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness, and influenced by Internal Family Systems, my goal is to provide a supportive space for you to journey through the mind-body connection to understand and heal the deeper underlying causes of present suffering. I take a non-pathological, bottom-up approach to therapeutic healing to address the root causes of issues. I am able to work with anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, self-esteem, identity, relationship conflict, trauma, and a wide variety of other issues.

“That’s the other thing I learned that day, that the truth, however shocking or uncomfortable, in the end, leads to liberation and dignity.” ― Ricky Gervais. I am a UK, trained Clinical Psychologist/Psychotherapist. Psychotherapy requires being actively involved, honest and open to change one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Change will sometimes be easy and swift, but more often, it will be slow and even frustrating There is no guarantee that psychotherapy will yield positive or intended results. I will be with you, my patient, all the way.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? Are others in your life concerned about you? Are you facing an unsettling change or feeling stuck? Are you feeling unfulfilled in life? Are you struggling to cope with the loss of someone close to you, other losses, or nearing the end of your life due to illness? Asking for help when in need is an expression of hope. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in private practice located in Comox Valley BC providing services throughout BC. Please see below for the issues and challenges I work with and feel welcome to contact me.

Do you feel stuck or misunderstood a lot of the time? Do you want to be able to ask for what you need without feeling fear of rejection, retaliation or judgment? Or prevent unhealthy patterns from continuing in your life and relationship(s)? Whether you are single or come from a monogamous, polyamorous or another type of ethical non-monogamous relationship, I can help you move forward. My clients report they are finding ways to resolve conflicts with loved ones, letting go of unhealthy relationships and finding more balance in their lives and relationship(s). If you are tired of feeling out of touch, I can help.

I am passionate about helping my clients understand and regulate their emotions, set and maintain boundaries in all types of relationships, and deepen self-awareness to identify personal values and create balance in their lives. I work with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and life transitions including navigating new parenthood and post-partum mental health.

Those seeking counselling bring a wide range of concerns, including: conflicted or broken relationships, family conflict, loss and bereavement, depression and anxiety, career and vocation, and trauma, both past and present. I often meet with people at important transitions in their lives, such as: preparing for marriage, navigating parenting challenges, facing the loss of a loved one, or a change in their work lives. For many, counselling is helpful in untangling the web of family relationships.

Anxiety and depression are common issues in my practice and they can be the underlying condition in many situations. They can affect relationships, parenting, work performance, family dynamics to name a few. Therapy can assist with problem solving and gaining a better understanding of the behaviours that are causing difficulties in life. Some of my work involves life coaching and I am also a divorce coach. I offer expertise and support in the overwhelming process of separation and the difficulties involved in supporting children through divorce and separation.

Terry Folks is a Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapist, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Her practice attracts individuals in the health, mental health, legal, educational and helping professions. She has a reputation for providing a safe nurturing healing space. Her practice is Spiritually Integrated meaning she offers spiritual strategies if this interests you. Terry uses Rogerian client centered psychotherapy which focuses on the relationship as the primary catalyst for change. She is known for helping individuals change/interrupt patterns and move forward.

Are you struggling with something? Let's talk about it. I'm here to support individuals and couples with a variety of mental health concerns while providing a holistic approach to health and well-being. We will work together to achieve your goals through non-judgement, skill building, coping strategies and empowerment. I'm here to hep you feel better so you can fully enjoy your life.