Anxiety Therapists in Duncan, BC

Feeling overwhelmed by life and dealing with anxiety and stress? I inspire clients to find solutions and resources within themselves. Grieving is getting in the way of your daily functioning and you don't see a way out. The thoughts in your head seem to rule, and you feel like walking around in circles and not getting any better. Conflict arises and solutions are not easy to find.

Clients who seek me out are interested in developing a deeper experience of life. Their journey may be precipitated by depression, anxiety , or relationship difficulties, but they are often interested in more than symptom relief. They are seeking to develop a stronger sense of self, or an optimized experience of life. This may take the form of becoming the most effective they can be in their personal and professional lives, or it can take the form of embarking on, or continuing, a spiritual search for meaning and connection.

I'm a genderqueer trans counsellor who works with adults, youth, and families to gently explore difficulties while affirming the ways people are already working towards their own healing. Right now we are dealing with a lot: COVID-19, the ongoing and escalating police violence against Black and Indigenous peoples, as well as the ongoing racism against Asian and South Asian communities and Hispanic and Latin communities. In these times we need to find ways to support each other through the isolation, uncertainty and hardships. I offer several sliding scale options to make counselling as accessible as possible.

" Letting go gives us freedom and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If in our heart we still cling to anger, anxiety , or possessions, we cannot be free" - Thich Nhat Hanh. Life continuously challenges us, I will listen to you without judgement, while being with you when you are ready to let go of your pain and find your true self. Call me when you are ready.

We all need help sometimes and it takes courage to reach out. Whether it's dealing with anxiety , or feeling that you're not engaged/ enjoying your life, Salish Sea Counselling can support you to refresh your energy, develop positivity and learn new skills. Salish Sea integrates conceptual knowledge, the body/ energetic patterns, mindfulness approaches, spirituality and medical model formulations to support your personal and professional discovery and growth. After a few sessions at Salish Sea, people find they're able to communicate more effectively, be more authentic and live increasingly satisfying lives and take responsibility for the quality of their relationships with others.

Today's world is stressful and it is easy to feel overwhelmed by conflict, stress, and everyday pressures. Let me help you find calm and the ability to cope with your own personal stressors. With 30 years' experience working with people in a variety of roles, I can work with you to discover, investigate, and address the stressors in your life, so you are a better person to yourself and those around you. If you are ready to take these steps, I encourage you to reach out and so we can work together to make the changes you envision in your life.

Currently accepting new clients. Welcome and thank you for your time. We are bound to face challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uneasy, or lost. Meaning, whether we like it not, change is inevitable and how we navigate those changes can be difficult. Or sometimes, different feelings, thoughts, experiences, and behaviours can present themselves without knowing how to fully understand them.

There are times in life when we are faced with challenges that leave us feeling stuck or in crisis. As difficult as these times may be there is also an opportunity for growth and change. Counselling can provide an opportunity to gain the tools and insight needed to navigate through this process in a healthy and supported way.

I am a warmhearted and respectful professional with over 18 years of counselling experience. I offer individual, child, teen, parent & family counselling with a safe, therapeutic, and non-judgmental lens. I use a variety of counselling approaches, such as CBT, Trauma-informed and Psychodynamic Therapy to suit your circumstances, experiences, and preferences to create a respectful and empowering approach to the work together. I hold a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I am a Registered Counsellor Provider with the BC Crime Victim Assistance Program, First Nations Health Authority and Humanacare EAP.

David Ausher (he/him) is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) 2957 with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada. I am a therapist who has dedicated my life to assisting individuals with their life struggles. I understand what it is like to feel lost and like your life is in turmoil. Many years ago I set out to better understand who I was and why I felt the way I did. My own personal journey of self-discovery yielded some new truths for me: I am not alone. The more I understand about myself, the more alive I feel.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, tired, or like you're stuck in a battle with parts of yourself. The symptoms your experiencing, are actually your psyche's way of communicating that something inside you needs your care & attention, for you to heal & nurture hidden wounds, and become authentically whole again. Listening with subtle attunement, genuine compassion, & curiosity, gently uncovers core wounds, & what you need to heal them. Being with, & moving through the pain uncovers the relief & ease that you're seeking, but, depression, anxiety , & trauma can be confusing, scary, & hard to face alone.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious or burnt out? Do you desire to relate to yourself, your relationships, and your life with greater kindness, clarity and ease? With our expertise in body-oriented therapies, we can help you make sense of difficult emotions, and understand how to shift patterns that may be keeping you stuck. We believe therapy helps us to re-arrange our conditioned patterns toward self-awareness, growth, and authentic self-expression. We specialize in working with people who struggle with anxiety , stress, self-criticism, low mood, low self-esteem, burn out, body image issues and eating disorders.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor working in Nanaimo and Duncan BC. I've worked as a counsellor for over 15 years in various settings including agencies providing family therapy and parent teen counselling. I am now in private practice and working with individuals and families. I offer a warm, welcoming, calm, non- judgemental, space for you to share your story, your hopes, your fears and struggles. I work with folks who are struggling for a variety of reasons and want to discuss, explore, find solutions for and feel better about their situation.

If you are reading this, you may be looking for change. To heal, to find new passions, to unlock blocked potential. I am here to help you along this journey to self-improvement. Life doesn't always go according to plan and sometimes we need support in getting through the ups and downs. Together we can explore ways to tap into your best self, let go of behaviours that are holding you back, and tap into emotions that can reveal who you truly are and what you need in order to thrive. It is never too late. We will work as a team to build emotional awareness and develop new brain pathways that will lead to a brighter future.

Chances are you're feeling the need for something more. Something deeper. You’re looking for meaning in this life. You want to make a difference in this suffering world. You know you have the potential for more… for work and life with a purpose. But you aren’t living this reality... yet. Ecotherapy counselling sessions will support you in finding a healthy balance between effort and surrender while honoring your natural strengths and resilience. I work with people who are looking to overcome anxiety and depression, heal trauma, strengthen relationships, realign career goals, and improve spiritual wellness.

Are you suffering with depression, anxiety or trauma? Or are you struggling with unrealistic fears and worry? You may have suffered childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or other more recent trauma. If you feel stuck in a rut, and find yourself repeating the same old unhealthy patterns, I can help you to make positive change, transform negative, limiting core beliefs, and move forward into a more fulfilling, joyful, and satisfying experience of life. If you'd like more peace in your life, please feel free to give me a call. I offer a free phone consult of up to 20 mins.

I specialize in working with adults and teenagers experiencing depression and anxiety . I also work with people experiencing trauma, spiritual crisis, relationship issues, loneliness, problems due to medication, and stress in many forms. A block of time in my practice is kept open daily for those in crisis, who cannot find adequate support through the public system. I also work with couples wishing to heal relational concerns, and those with an inclination towards spiritual practice/life. I am LGBTQ2S+ friendly and welcome people from all faith backgrounds and walks of life. Sessions are available in-person, by email, and via video.

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.

We live in a rapidly changing and often unsettled world. Stress, anxiety and depression are common reactions to never ending barrage of daily life. Our bodies are adapting to these challenges in the best way they know how. Sometimes it's too much, and we need to ask for help, or support, in initiating change or making sense of our situations.