Couples Therapists in Port Hardy, BC
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT), Gottman couples therapy Levels one and two, and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Indigenous Focused Oriented Therapy (IFOT).
Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure, know you're not alone and support is within reach. I’ve been where you are, and my own healing journey inspired me to help others overcome complex trauma. Since 2020, I’ve been helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves, feel lighter by processing the past, and move forward with confidence. Through a compassionate, non-judgmental space, we’ll work together toward a healthier, more empowered future. Healing is possible and it starts now.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT), Gottman couples therapy Levels one and two, and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Indigenous Focused Oriented Therapy (IFOT).
Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure, know you're not alone and support is within reach. I’ve been where you are, and my own healing journey inspired me to help others overcome complex trauma. Since 2020, I’ve been helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves, feel lighter by processing the past, and move forward with confidence. Through a compassionate, non-judgmental space, we’ll work together toward a healthier, more empowered future. Healing is possible and it starts now.
Valerie Laura Kuilboer
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, MA, ICADC, CCAC, CCCS
1 Endorsed
Port Hardy, BC V0N
I have extensive clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families within an outpatient clinic setting, school based prevention program, harm reduction program and a withdrawal management program.
I have completed studies in addiction, trauma, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy, emotionally focused therapy and solution focused therapy. I have provided supervision for students of Social Work, Child and Youth Care, and Criminology. My passion is in the area of human potential for resiliency and capacity building.
I have extensive clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families within an outpatient clinic setting, school based prevention program, harm reduction program and a withdrawal management program.
I have completed studies in addiction, trauma, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy, emotionally focused therapy and solution focused therapy. I have provided supervision for students of Social Work, Child and Youth Care, and Criminology. My passion is in the area of human potential for resiliency and capacity building.
Through a caring, respectful and collaborative relationship we will work together to rediscover and develop strengths and resiliency as you work towards your goals.
Over the past 20 years I have worked in the field of counselling and music therapy. This has provided me experience working in end-of-life care, life transitions, trauma, and women facing violence. I use a strength-based, trauma informed approach in all my work.
Through a caring, respectful and collaborative relationship we will work together to rediscover and develop strengths and resiliency as you work towards your goals.
Over the past 20 years I have worked in the field of counselling and music therapy. This has provided me experience working in end-of-life care, life transitions, trauma, and women facing violence. I use a strength-based, trauma informed approach in all my work.
New Clients are welcome, both young and old (individuals, couples, families).
I offer space and guidance to reflect, learn, and heal. If you are anxious, grieving, addicted, or struggling, life can seem impossible. Change is hard, but inside you there’s strength. I will help you find your way forward. If you're feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or isolated, counselling can offer support during challenging times.
New Clients are welcome, both young and old (individuals, couples, families).
I offer space and guidance to reflect, learn, and heal. If you are anxious, grieving, addicted, or struggling, life can seem impossible. Change is hard, but inside you there’s strength. I will help you find your way forward. If you're feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or isolated, counselling can offer support during challenging times.
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I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of a successful experience in therapy.
Seeking therapy is a sign of a personal strength, not a weakness. It takes awareness in our lives and courage to be able to reach out for help. Often people who engage in therapy are actually doing well in life but would like to do better in one area or another. I believe that the client is the expert on them and it is my role to support them to reach the goals that they set. Now excepting virtual clients in British Columbia.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of a successful experience in therapy.
Seeking therapy is a sign of a personal strength, not a weakness. It takes awareness in our lives and courage to be able to reach out for help. Often people who engage in therapy are actually doing well in life but would like to do better in one area or another. I believe that the client is the expert on them and it is my role to support them to reach the goals that they set. Now excepting virtual clients in British Columbia.
I integrate IFS, EFT, expressive arts, somatics, and trauma-informed yoga, while bringing the learning of my own journey with immigration, self-discovery, queer and non-monogamous relationships, depression, anxiety, and substance use.
Seeking support is an act of courage, and I aim to honour that by creating a space that feels safe, welcoming, and collaborative. My approach is relational and experiential, as I believe that healing grows not just from insight but from presence, connection, and new experiences in the therapy room. I work with clients who want to develop deeper self-understanding, greater embodied presence, and more authentic ways of relating. Together, we explore your inner landscape with curiosity and move beyond “problems” toward greater aliveness and meaningful connection.
I integrate IFS, EFT, expressive arts, somatics, and trauma-informed yoga, while bringing the learning of my own journey with immigration, self-discovery, queer and non-monogamous relationships, depression, anxiety, and substance use.
Seeking support is an act of courage, and I aim to honour that by creating a space that feels safe, welcoming, and collaborative. My approach is relational and experiential, as I believe that healing grows not just from insight but from presence, connection, and new experiences in the therapy room. I work with clients who want to develop deeper self-understanding, greater embodied presence, and more authentic ways of relating. Together, we explore your inner landscape with curiosity and move beyond “problems” toward greater aliveness and meaningful connection.
Whether you're exploring your sexual identity, navigating complex relationships, or seeking to understand your emotional patterns, you’ve likely felt the tension between your desires and the limitations placed on you by unconscious drives or societal expectations.
As the Founder of An Elegant Mind Counselling, I’ve spent over a decade helping individuals transform through a holistic blend of Psychotherapy, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, and Tantric practices—the heart of my PPATT Method. My approach is designed to tap into your inner healing intelligence, bringing lasting emotional freedom, connection, and peace.
Whether you're exploring your sexual identity, navigating complex relationships, or seeking to understand your emotional patterns, you’ve likely felt the tension between your desires and the limitations placed on you by unconscious drives or societal expectations.
As the Founder of An Elegant Mind Counselling, I’ve spent over a decade helping individuals transform through a holistic blend of Psychotherapy, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, and Tantric practices—the heart of my PPATT Method. My approach is designed to tap into your inner healing intelligence, bringing lasting emotional freedom, connection, and peace.
Meaningful relationships are everything to me and a big part of why I became a therapist.
I draw on a variety of mind-body approaches including internal family systems work, attachment-based therapy, emotions-focused therapy, narrative therapy, as well as other integrative approaches.
Feedback is an important part of the therapy process and something that I incorporate at the end of sessions to make sure you are getting what you need.
Meaningful relationships are everything to me and a big part of why I became a therapist.
I draw on a variety of mind-body approaches including internal family systems work, attachment-based therapy, emotions-focused therapy, narrative therapy, as well as other integrative approaches.
Feedback is an important part of the therapy process and something that I incorporate at the end of sessions to make sure you are getting what you need.
I am focused on how the brain is wired, how it responds to threat and what needs to happen in order to propel us towards optimal mental health and wellness. I focus my work on helping clients repair the emotional wounds that cause them distress and hold them back from living their best life possible.
I am focused on how the brain is wired, how it responds to threat and what needs to happen in order to propel us towards optimal mental health and wellness. I focus my work on helping clients repair the emotional wounds that cause them distress and hold them back from living their best life possible.
I also enjoy working with a diverse range of clients (16+) and couples to address a variety of concerns.
My skillset helps clients rediscover their pre-existing strengths in order to create new or more useful ways to cope with the distress they may be experiencing. This includes exploring the root of your discomfort to consider its influence on your current state of being, and the direction/pace of where you want to go.
I also enjoy working with a diverse range of clients (16+) and couples to address a variety of concerns.
My skillset helps clients rediscover their pre-existing strengths in order to create new or more useful ways to cope with the distress they may be experiencing. This includes exploring the root of your discomfort to consider its influence on your current state of being, and the direction/pace of where you want to go.
I am primarily focused in Expressive Arts Therapy and Sex Therapy with regards to self esteem, gender exploration and affirming practices, life-stage development, anxiety, depression, intimacy/ relationship difficulties, relationship communication and boundary building, monogamy & non-monogamy.
I am a Queer neuro-divergent counsellor working on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and TsleiI-Waututh peoples. I endeavour to work collaboratively, inter-sectionally and conscious of my clients lived experience and world view. I believe learning to become an authentic person is the ongoing journey we all undergo and with counselling, it can be a bit easier. I believe strongly in meeting an individual where they are presently and working alongside their own desires for change and growth.
I am primarily focused in Expressive Arts Therapy and Sex Therapy with regards to self esteem, gender exploration and affirming practices, life-stage development, anxiety, depression, intimacy/ relationship difficulties, relationship communication and boundary building, monogamy & non-monogamy.
I am a Queer neuro-divergent counsellor working on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and TsleiI-Waututh peoples. I endeavour to work collaboratively, inter-sectionally and conscious of my clients lived experience and world view. I believe learning to become an authentic person is the ongoing journey we all undergo and with counselling, it can be a bit easier. I believe strongly in meeting an individual where they are presently and working alongside their own desires for change and growth.
We also support individuals, couples and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, eating disorders, self-esteem, and negative self talk.
Healing Waves Counselling was created to provide people with a different type of healing experience. We live in such a fast-paced society where we are constantly striving to compete, do better, and make more money that we forget to be present. We want people to be able to work through their trauma and have them feel comfortable in their own skin, to reconnect people with themselves, reconnect with nature and the earth. Reconnecting to the environment and our surroundings can be so healing and grounding. We are here to walk with the client side by side on their journey. They are the experts of their own
We also support individuals, couples and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, eating disorders, self-esteem, and negative self talk.
Healing Waves Counselling was created to provide people with a different type of healing experience. We live in such a fast-paced society where we are constantly striving to compete, do better, and make more money that we forget to be present. We want people to be able to work through their trauma and have them feel comfortable in their own skin, to reconnect people with themselves, reconnect with nature and the earth. Reconnecting to the environment and our surroundings can be so healing and grounding. We are here to walk with the client side by side on their journey. They are the experts of their own
Mental health and relationship challenges can be wild, so I'm excited you're here -because you don't need to navigate this alone.
I have a direct approach, and at the same time, hope you feel enveloped in warmth and the most genuine care. I believe we can heal and grow best from a place of emotional safety and compassion. I specialize in trauma, neurodivergence, relationships, and I welcome untraditional counselling settings. If you prefer to walk and talk or sit outside -let me know!
Mental health and relationship challenges can be wild, so I'm excited you're here -because you don't need to navigate this alone.
I have a direct approach, and at the same time, hope you feel enveloped in warmth and the most genuine care. I believe we can heal and grow best from a place of emotional safety and compassion. I specialize in trauma, neurodivergence, relationships, and I welcome untraditional counselling settings. If you prefer to walk and talk or sit outside -let me know!
Hello! I'm so glad you made it here. It can feel really overwhelming to choose a therapist. Here's a bit about me and the work that I like to do.
I enjoy working with youth and adults who are struggling with trauma, impacts of domestic violence, anxiety, body image/disordered eating, depression, life transitions, suicidal ideation, ADHD, family and peer conflict, and substance use disorders. I also work with family members and caregivers, helping provide tools in order for them to better support their loved ones.
I strive to create a warm and safe space for people to process the big (and small) things in their lives!
Hello! I'm so glad you made it here. It can feel really overwhelming to choose a therapist. Here's a bit about me and the work that I like to do.
I enjoy working with youth and adults who are struggling with trauma, impacts of domestic violence, anxiety, body image/disordered eating, depression, life transitions, suicidal ideation, ADHD, family and peer conflict, and substance use disorders. I also work with family members and caregivers, helping provide tools in order for them to better support their loved ones.
I strive to create a warm and safe space for people to process the big (and small) things in their lives!
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I am limiting my practice to people interested in using and learning my Natural State Restoration method. I will also always have a place for survivors of maternal incest.
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I am limiting my practice to people interested in using and learning my Natural State Restoration method. I will also always have a place for survivors of maternal incest.
Maybe you feel stuck in self-doubt, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, wondering, why do I keep doing this?
I help adults, outsiders, wild hearts, seekers, free spirits, and cycle breakers, heal trauma, rebuild trust, and reconnect with themselves, their communities, and the natural world. My work is raw, reverent, and real, and grounded in evidence based approaches, practical tools, and authentic connection. I affirm LGBTQ2S+, CNM/ENM, and identity exploration.
Maybe you feel stuck in self-doubt, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, wondering, why do I keep doing this?
I help adults, outsiders, wild hearts, seekers, free spirits, and cycle breakers, heal trauma, rebuild trust, and reconnect with themselves, their communities, and the natural world. My work is raw, reverent, and real, and grounded in evidence based approaches, practical tools, and authentic connection. I affirm LGBTQ2S+, CNM/ENM, and identity exploration.
My practice approach incorporates different modalities to work with clients struggling through anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, marital stress, parent-teen relationship stress among others.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes and we feel that there is no way out because there are stressors everywhere we turn. It can feel like there is no way out of the overwhelming stressors we face, but I am here to let you know that it does not have to be so. Let us walk alongside in your journey of healing and mental wellness. As a registered social worker, I believe that you the client are the expert in your own life, and I am simply here to work in collaboration with you to reach your full potential. As Brene Brown says, "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change".
My practice approach incorporates different modalities to work with clients struggling through anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, marital stress, parent-teen relationship stress among others.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes and we feel that there is no way out because there are stressors everywhere we turn. It can feel like there is no way out of the overwhelming stressors we face, but I am here to let you know that it does not have to be so. Let us walk alongside in your journey of healing and mental wellness. As a registered social worker, I believe that you the client are the expert in your own life, and I am simply here to work in collaboration with you to reach your full potential. As Brene Brown says, "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change".
We are committed to supporting individuals, families, teens and couples to live more fulfilling lives!
Sessions are experiential; we will have the opportunity to explore, express, and test your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to 'rewire' old patterns. By consciously focusing on your resources and by having wins along the way you will build your capacity not only to take the suffering out of pain but to experience deep joy and gratitude.
We are committed to supporting individuals, families, teens and couples to live more fulfilling lives!
Sessions are experiential; we will have the opportunity to explore, express, and test your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to 'rewire' old patterns. By consciously focusing on your resources and by having wins along the way you will build your capacity not only to take the suffering out of pain but to experience deep joy and gratitude.
I use a gentle, intuitive approach to support clients through challenging life experiences. My warm, engaging style helps people feel at ease. As an art therapist, I invite clients—if they wish—to explore art materials as an optional way to deepen self-understanding. Use of art in sessions is always voluntary.
I use a gentle, intuitive approach to support clients through challenging life experiences. My warm, engaging style helps people feel at ease. As an art therapist, I invite clients—if they wish—to explore art materials as an optional way to deepen self-understanding. Use of art in sessions is always voluntary.
My therapy approach is relational and collaborative. Feeling comfortable and connected is when therapy is most effective. My goal is to support you to understand yourself and what you need; to come back home to yourself. I tend to work with folks who aren’t feeling satisfied with their quality of life. This may show up as perfectionism, lack of motivation, hyper-independence, people pleasing tendencies, imposter syndrome etc. I have experience working in healthcare, not for profit, and private settings.
My therapy approach is relational and collaborative. Feeling comfortable and connected is when therapy is most effective. My goal is to support you to understand yourself and what you need; to come back home to yourself. I tend to work with folks who aren’t feeling satisfied with their quality of life. This may show up as perfectionism, lack of motivation, hyper-independence, people pleasing tendencies, imposter syndrome etc. I have experience working in healthcare, not for profit, and private settings.
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Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.