Psychoanalytic Therapists in Port Coquitlam, BC
Finding the right counsellor can be difficult. I know because I have been through that search myself. It can be hard to know which therapist is really the best fit based on a profile alone. My style is direct, practical, and compassionate. I often work with men, young adults, and people in transition who feel stuck, dissatisfied, anxious, disconnected, or caught in patterns they no longer want to repeat.
Together, we slow things down, look at what is happening in your brain, body and behaviour, understand the pattern without shame, and identify practical changes that can have the biggest impact on the goals that matter to you.
Finding the right counsellor can be difficult. I know because I have been through that search myself. It can be hard to know which therapist is really the best fit based on a profile alone. My style is direct, practical, and compassionate. I often work with men, young adults, and people in transition who feel stuck, dissatisfied, anxious, disconnected, or caught in patterns they no longer want to repeat.
Together, we slow things down, look at what is happening in your brain, body and behaviour, understand the pattern without shame, and identify practical changes that can have the biggest impact on the goals that matter to you.
I would like to help you achieve your objectives in life and heal you from within, as well as give you tools and wisdom to navigate life challenges.
I would like to help you achieve your objectives in life and heal you from within, as well as give you tools and wisdom to navigate life challenges.
I like to use puzzles as an analogy or a metaphor to describe our lived experiences. Sometimes it is just difficult to put a puzzle by yourself. There are things you are worried about, you are fearful to think of, or something you have not discovered yet. I am here to help you place the pieces together to understand yourself better. Although it may take some time, or it may not be perfect, you are not alone. You want to find a way to redefine yourself, but you do not know where to begin with or feel drained to try.
I like to use puzzles as an analogy or a metaphor to describe our lived experiences. Sometimes it is just difficult to put a puzzle by yourself. There are things you are worried about, you are fearful to think of, or something you have not discovered yet. I am here to help you place the pieces together to understand yourself better. Although it may take some time, or it may not be perfect, you are not alone. You want to find a way to redefine yourself, but you do not know where to begin with or feel drained to try.
Life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, leaving us seeking answers and solutions. I believe in tailoring therapy to each individual's unique needs, fostering a collaborative and empathetic environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Jungian approach, Brief Therapy (Combining Gestalt and Hypnosis) and existential therapy. By integrating these approaches, we can work together to identify patterns, untangle complexities, and nurture lasting positive change.
Life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, leaving us seeking answers and solutions. I believe in tailoring therapy to each individual's unique needs, fostering a collaborative and empathetic environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Jungian approach, Brief Therapy (Combining Gestalt and Hypnosis) and existential therapy. By integrating these approaches, we can work together to identify patterns, untangle complexities, and nurture lasting positive change.
My ideal clients are couples and families navigating relationship challenges who seek deeper meaning and connection. They often feel stuck in conflict, disconnected, or uncertain of their shared purpose. Beneath communication struggles and low self‑esteem is a longing to feel understood and aligned with what matters most. I support clients in building compassionate communication, strengthening self‑worth, and exploring values, purpose, and meaning so they can move forward with clarity, intention, and hope.
My ideal clients are couples and families navigating relationship challenges who seek deeper meaning and connection. They often feel stuck in conflict, disconnected, or uncertain of their shared purpose. Beneath communication struggles and low self‑esteem is a longing to feel understood and aligned with what matters most. I support clients in building compassionate communication, strengthening self‑worth, and exploring values, purpose, and meaning so they can move forward with clarity, intention, and hope.
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.
I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced traumatic events or adverse childhood experience. My clients often feel high levels of trauma related symptoms, anxiety or depression and they want relief from their negative emotions, flashbacks or nightmares. They need a safe relationship through which they get unconditional support and guidance towards their mental health goals. I also specialize in working with women who have experienced various adverse experiences including physical violence, emotional abuse or sexual assault.
I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced traumatic events or adverse childhood experience. My clients often feel high levels of trauma related symptoms, anxiety or depression and they want relief from their negative emotions, flashbacks or nightmares. They need a safe relationship through which they get unconditional support and guidance towards their mental health goals. I also specialize in working with women who have experienced various adverse experiences including physical violence, emotional abuse or sexual assault.
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In summary, there are three phases that overlap in our approach to psychotherapy:
1-Exploration of past (life story), current life situation and determination of intentions for the future;
2-Awareness of personality dynamics, inner dialogue and beliefs related to self, others and the world;
3-Integration and development of tools to practice new ways of being, feeling, doing and relating to environment.
In summary, there are three phases that overlap in our approach to psychotherapy:
1-Exploration of past (life story), current life situation and determination of intentions for the future;
2-Awareness of personality dynamics, inner dialogue and beliefs related to self, others and the world;
3-Integration and development of tools to practice new ways of being, feeling, doing and relating to environment.
I'm glad you found yourself here. The clients I work with are sometimes navigating work pressure and burnout, struggling in their primary relationship, or simply have questions of purpose that have become harder to ignore over time. I also work with couples seeking to understand recurring patterns of conflict, resentment, or mismatched desire. Sometimes my clients just need a safe space to explore beneath the surface and allow for their needs to be met while unpacking what they really want. Perhaps all you know is what used to work is no longer working in the same way, and it's time to explore more deeply.
I'm glad you found yourself here. The clients I work with are sometimes navigating work pressure and burnout, struggling in their primary relationship, or simply have questions of purpose that have become harder to ignore over time. I also work with couples seeking to understand recurring patterns of conflict, resentment, or mismatched desire. Sometimes my clients just need a safe space to explore beneath the surface and allow for their needs to be met while unpacking what they really want. Perhaps all you know is what used to work is no longer working in the same way, and it's time to explore more deeply.
You’ve been trying to keep it all together — showing up for everyone, staying strong, holding in the emotions, keeping quiet — but deep down, you’re lonely, hurt, and lost.
You feel it at night when everything goes quiet. You feel it in your body, in your chest, in your thoughts that keep looping. You’re exhausted. And a part of you knows… something needs to change.
This is where healing begins.
You’ve been trying to keep it all together — showing up for everyone, staying strong, holding in the emotions, keeping quiet — but deep down, you’re lonely, hurt, and lost.
You feel it at night when everything goes quiet. You feel it in your body, in your chest, in your thoughts that keep looping. You’re exhausted. And a part of you knows… something needs to change.
This is where healing begins.
I am an experienced Registered Psychologist offering counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. I help people working through challenges in their relationships, careers, and personal lives. Often people come to me for help with depression, anxiety, trauma, or health concerns. I take a practical and mindful approach to counselling, grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship, to help you accomplish your counselling goals in a timely and effective manner. I work with many first responders. www.drjeffmorley.ca www.911resilience.ca www.guardianpsychedelics.ca
I am an experienced Registered Psychologist offering counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. I help people working through challenges in their relationships, careers, and personal lives. Often people come to me for help with depression, anxiety, trauma, or health concerns. I take a practical and mindful approach to counselling, grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship, to help you accomplish your counselling goals in a timely and effective manner. I work with many first responders. www.drjeffmorley.ca www.911resilience.ca www.guardianpsychedelics.ca
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC-BCACC) based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I am also a psychologist in Brazil registered with CRP RJ with more than 17 years of experience. I have a PhD in Psychology (UFF Brazil) in which I researched how to improve the care midwives provide to women, newborns and families. I am also a certified maternal mental health service provider with Postpartum Support International - PSI, USA.
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC-BCACC) based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I am also a psychologist in Brazil registered with CRP RJ with more than 17 years of experience. I have a PhD in Psychology (UFF Brazil) in which I researched how to improve the care midwives provide to women, newborns and families. I am also a certified maternal mental health service provider with Postpartum Support International - PSI, USA.
I believe that seeking support from another human being is a very natural thing to do. As a therapist, I believe that my humanity is an asset in supporting clients as they work through challenges, developing a deeper understanding of their lives. As a counsellor and art therapist, I focus on creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust, where I bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach paired with my training to help clients work through whatever challenges they are facing. I have a special passion for working with immigrants and refugees: as a newcomer to Canada, I understand the struggles that are often presented.
I believe that seeking support from another human being is a very natural thing to do. As a therapist, I believe that my humanity is an asset in supporting clients as they work through challenges, developing a deeper understanding of their lives. As a counsellor and art therapist, I focus on creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust, where I bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach paired with my training to help clients work through whatever challenges they are facing. I have a special passion for working with immigrants and refugees: as a newcomer to Canada, I understand the struggles that are often presented.
Developing a new relationship with your inner world can feel overwhelming and almost impossible at times. It is important to find a therapist that can help you explore your concerns with care, attention and support. My approach to psychotherapy is based on many years of training in both psychology and education. My passion for psychology led me to private practice after 20 years in the education sector. My role as a Principal of French Immersion Schools helps me establish strong therapeutic alliances with clients based on diverse interpersonal skills and a passion for the human condition.
Developing a new relationship with your inner world can feel overwhelming and almost impossible at times. It is important to find a therapist that can help you explore your concerns with care, attention and support. My approach to psychotherapy is based on many years of training in both psychology and education. My passion for psychology led me to private practice after 20 years in the education sector. My role as a Principal of French Immersion Schools helps me establish strong therapeutic alliances with clients based on diverse interpersonal skills and a passion for the human condition.
Hello, I practice a realistic approach,with simple and real-life, empirically supported therapy techniques.I am focused on solutions for my clientele and provide over 20 years of experience with providing real life answers to real life issues. My goal will be to provide practical solutions with positive results for you.Please be assured that I am a compassionate person with a great deal of empathy for those who are suffering. Please open the door to improvement by calling, texting or emailing my displayed number 24/7. Your search for peace of mind begins here, believe in your inner ability to adapt and overcome, i can show you how.
Hello, I practice a realistic approach,with simple and real-life, empirically supported therapy techniques.I am focused on solutions for my clientele and provide over 20 years of experience with providing real life answers to real life issues. My goal will be to provide practical solutions with positive results for you.Please be assured that I am a compassionate person with a great deal of empathy for those who are suffering. Please open the door to improvement by calling, texting or emailing my displayed number 24/7. Your search for peace of mind begins here, believe in your inner ability to adapt and overcome, i can show you how.
You’ve been holding it all together through the pain, stress, and the quiet weight of disconnection. It might be showing up as tension in your body, exhaustion, anxiety, or feeling stuck despite doing “everything right.”
Many of my clients are high achieving, current or former athletes, or people who’ve learned to push through and carry on. Beneath that strength is often a quiet longing for rest, clarity, and the space to be fully themselves. They’re not seeking a quick fix. They want to feel more at home in their body, soften their inner critic, and reconnect with their own wisdom in a way that feels steady, meaningful, and real.
You’ve been holding it all together through the pain, stress, and the quiet weight of disconnection. It might be showing up as tension in your body, exhaustion, anxiety, or feeling stuck despite doing “everything right.”
Many of my clients are high achieving, current or former athletes, or people who’ve learned to push through and carry on. Beneath that strength is often a quiet longing for rest, clarity, and the space to be fully themselves. They’re not seeking a quick fix. They want to feel more at home in their body, soften their inner critic, and reconnect with their own wisdom in a way that feels steady, meaningful, and real.
Most men don't show up to therapy because things are perfect. They show up because something has shifted at work, at home, inside themselves, and pushing through stopped working.
That's not weakness. That's awareness. And acting on it takes more courage than most people give it credit for.
I work with men who are carrying a lot.
Most men don't show up to therapy because things are perfect. They show up because something has shifted at work, at home, inside themselves, and pushing through stopped working.
That's not weakness. That's awareness. And acting on it takes more courage than most people give it credit for.
I work with men who are carrying a lot.
You may be here because something in your life has fallen apart—or because you’re carrying more than you can manage on your own. A relationship may have shifted, anxiety may have taken over, or you may feel defeated, alone, or unsure how to move forward.
When something painful happens, it can bring long-held beliefs to the surface—about who you are, what you can expect from others, or how safe the world feels. Becoming aware of these patterns can open the door to greater clarity and self-understanding. In working with me, I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore these patterns and support meaningful healing and change.
You may be here because something in your life has fallen apart—or because you’re carrying more than you can manage on your own. A relationship may have shifted, anxiety may have taken over, or you may feel defeated, alone, or unsure how to move forward.
When something painful happens, it can bring long-held beliefs to the surface—about who you are, what you can expect from others, or how safe the world feels. Becoming aware of these patterns can open the door to greater clarity and self-understanding. In working with me, I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore these patterns and support meaningful healing and change.
Imagine you’re sitting across from each other again…
Not as enemies. Not as strangers.
Just… you two.
Imagine your hands don’t pull away this time.
Imagine your eyes meet—and don’t look down.
Imagine the words you never said…
finally finding their way out.
Imagine the silence isn’t heavy—
it’s safe.
Imagine the anger softens…
and underneath it, something honest is still there.
Imagine a kind of love that still has dignity—
respect, even in the pain.
Maybe nothing is the same as before.
But maybe… something real is still possible.
You don’t have to imagine it alone.
Couples Counselling — where the conversation begins again.
Imagine you’re sitting across from each other again…
Not as enemies. Not as strangers.
Just… you two.
Imagine your hands don’t pull away this time.
Imagine your eyes meet—and don’t look down.
Imagine the words you never said…
finally finding their way out.
Imagine the silence isn’t heavy—
it’s safe.
Imagine the anger softens…
and underneath it, something honest is still there.
Imagine a kind of love that still has dignity—
respect, even in the pain.
Maybe nothing is the same as before.
But maybe… something real is still possible.
You don’t have to imagine it alone.
Couples Counselling — where the conversation begins again.
In an out of control world, we all retain the human freedom of turning our attention inwards to find meaning and clarity. We all have times when life feels out of balance and the path forward seems uncertain. Our suffering does not have to be meaningless, it can be our most profound tool for personal transformation.
In an out of control world, we all retain the human freedom of turning our attention inwards to find meaning and clarity. We all have times when life feels out of balance and the path forward seems uncertain. Our suffering does not have to be meaningless, it can be our most profound tool for personal transformation.
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Psychoanalytic Counsellors
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.