Cancer Therapists in North Vancouver, BC

My philosophy as a counsellor is founded on a collaborative approach. Together, we explore perspectives, abilities, strengths you can draw from, as well as, barriers that may be impeding, the changes you seek. We are all experts of our own lives and you possess important knowledge, skills, and abilities vital to making changes in your life. Two counselling theories I identify most with include: Narrative Therapy and Existential/Logotherapy. In 2022 I trained in EMDR. It was transcendental both experiencing it as a client and as clinician. The research behind this therapy is so robust, I have also actively integrated into practice.

I help you get to the root of your problems, train your brain to be more resilient, and overwrite unwanted default programming so you can make lasting change. 95% of your thoughts and behaviours are processed in your unconscious mind, which is why, even though you might want something better for yourself, you find yourself stuck. I use evidence-based techniques like hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and neurofeedback to help you access your unconscious mind, and reprogram unwanted thoughts and behaviour patterns for good.

Welcome and thanks for reading my profile! I believe that the strength it takes to reach out, and your story, is as important as assessing what is going on for you, and determining your counselling goals. I promise that together, we can identify and help you cope with the emotions, behaviours & environment that you may be struggling with, and as a result, can experience joy again. As a result of my extensive training, and personal experiences, I have had a special interest in how change, loss or grief can have an impact on one’s sense of self, health, purpose, meaning and well-being with respect to self-care and resiliency.

As a registered clinical counselor in Vancouver, I bring over 20 years of experience in dealing with stress-related and functional disorders within the field of medical-psychology and consultation. My expertise extends to chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, migraine, back pain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia, and refractory pains. Additionally, I work closely with clients who grapple with anxiety, depression, and trauma related to their bodily distress and chronic health conditions. I firmly believe in a holistic assessment and approach for managing these complex disorders.

We believe counselling is about being open and willing about exploring that which is negatively impacting your life. Facing challenges and difficulties takes courage and a belief that something could be different and even, perhaps, better. I aim to create a warm and welcoming space. Here, you are invited to explore your current situation with a focus on how to create a brighter tomorrow. We believe each person has a sense of what is helpful. Personalizing each session, we collaboratively create a plan to move you through this challenge and to a tomorrow with greater freedom. We offer reduced rate counselling with our MACP candidate.

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.

As a parent, you are the one who knows your child best. If you are reading this, I trust that you have been doing your best all along--you are just temporarily lost about how to relate with or help your child. May be you have been observing one or more of these behaviours in your child: aggression, anger, lethargy, or anxiety. The list could go on. You have tried to seek advice from the teachers or other parents; you research parenting advice or strategies. Somehow, your child continues to struggle. You are exhausted from trying to cope and being supportive.

Marcela's lived experiences are part of her therapies and ​an intentional holistic approach to care. Her work focuses on inspiring/helping people towards a holistic relationship ​with self so they are empowered to ​see, accept and heal themselves and be the author ​of their own story. She has a warm, caring and collaborative approach in her work. Life events can be very impactful and Marcela is skilled in maintaining safety and connection with her integrative approach. Compassion, inclusion, warm & empowerment is what you experience as she believes in ​expression, reflection and movement and being your authentic self.

Whether you're dealing with past trauma, difficult family dynamics, or are stuck in frustrating patterns, feelings of disconnection and anxiety can easily become your day-to-day. In a world that can be challenging to navigate at the best of times, the struggles we face can sometimes feel insurmountable. It is my belief that we all need support and connection in order to process our experiences and to feel safe and secure in our own skin. With the tools somatic therapy brings we can support the body to complete it’s natural healing processes, helping us find the freedom to live our lives to the fullest.

I work with adult clients, including couples, through an integrative and holistic lens. I focus on complex mental health issues, including those experienced by front-line healthcare providers and public-serving professionals. My approach includes ketamine-assisted therapy for people experiencing long-standing treatment resistant anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I am a certified collaborative divorce coach.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a certified EMDR therapist with the British Columbia School of Professional Psychology. My cultural background affords me a unique insight into immigrants and second-generation issues. My trauma service approach provides a safe space to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and grief. I have extensive experience working with Family System Theory and Interpersonal Relationships Conflict to provide a non-judgmental, confidential space to strengthen relationships with your family. As a workshop facilitator, I work with all aspects of mental, emotional and social values.

I'm Kevin, a social worker & clinical counsellor (RSW/RCC), specializing in play therapy for kids and trauma-healing approaches for adults (e.g., EMDR), particularly within the LGBTQ2S+ community. We go beyond talk therapy, using interactive methods (e.g., LEGO) and a relationship-based approach. I bring my personal experience of growing up queer into my practice, creating a space where survivors of systemic issues of all ages—be it racism, homophobia, colonization, or ableism—can find understanding, support, and a path to self-acceptance.

I work with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflicts, or those who have difficulty focusing, achieving, relaxing, and finding joy in daily life. I assist those who feel confused or stuck in their professional and personal lives. Existentially, I support individuals navigating significant life and career transitions or those who have faced profound losses, both physically and spiritually. I work with parents to enhance parenting principles, strategies and use effective skills.

Benchmark Counselling Group is the passionate creation of dedicated registered therapists located in and around British Columbia & Alberta. North Vancouver, Comox Valley, Nelson & Edmonton. We have spent well over a decade helping people develop new skills and learn about themselves in an environment that is safe, caring and challenging. We are committed to supporting individuals, families, teens and couples to live more fulfilling lives! We are client-centered, experiential counselling therapists who take an integrative and holistic approach to anxiety, stress, parenting issues, grief and loss, couples issues, anger, and trauma.

Struggling with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, panic, or other life challenges? Take the first step towards healing. We will build personal growth and resilience for coping with life's challenges and stresses. Life can be tough when you're struggling with personal, relational, or work issues. We all need to be heard and understood by someone we can trust, and I can be a vital catalyst to help. The evidence-based therapies and modalities that I use provide a space to move from struggle to positive change and the ability to thrive. It is an opportunity for you to build coping skills, resilience and problem solving skills.

I am a narrative trained therapist who believes in collaboration, curiosity, and respect. When dilemmas and obstacles grow big enough, they can come to dominate our lives, pulling us towards dark ideas and stories in which we can feel hopeless, lost, scared, and disconnected. It is my aim as a therapist to work with clients to identify the challenges in their lives and explore how to move into more spaces of joy and preferred ways of living.

My ideal client seeks support in overcoming various challenges, such as emotional distress, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions. They desire a safe space to explore their emotions and practical guidance to cope with daily stressors. Their goal is to enhance self-understanding, develop healthier coping strategies, and find fulfillment and balance in their lives.

Struggling with ANXIETY, HEALTH issues, or FAMILY problems? My proven approach has helped people recover from anxiety, panic, depression, PTSD, trauma, addiction, and health challenges. I use a unique combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), applied Neuroscience and Relational Somatic Therapy to bring relief and lasting solutions to your problems. Whether it is stress, anger, life changes, family challenges (adoption, blending, parenting), pain in an intimate relationship (with another or yourself) that is troubling you, there is a healthy resolution and I look forward to working together with you to discover it.

Welcome to Lynn Valley Counselling, Lynn Valley’s only integrated counselling clinic. Our North Vancouver counselling clinic provides counselling for children, teens, adults, couples, families, and groups as well as a range of therapies. We create a safe environment where clients can feel seen and heard without judgment. Working collaboratively with our clients, we empower them to reach personal goals and equip them with the tools they need to reach them. Our committed team of registered clinical counsellors and Canadian certified counsellors are dedicated to your wellbeing. We can support you on your personal journey of healing an