Divorce Therapists in Port Hardy, BC
Valerie Laura Kuilboer
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, MA, ICADC, CCAC, CCCS
1 Endorsed
Port Hardy, BC V0N
I have 30 years of work experience in the area of substance abuse and concurrent disorders, in various roles such as Director of Clinical Services at a Residential Treatment Center, an Inpatient and Outpatient Counselor. 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 presented addiction workshops within both a community and university setting for the public and professional sector.
I have 30 years of work experience in the area of substance abuse and concurrent disorders, in various roles such as Director of Clinical Services at a Residential Treatment Center, an Inpatient and Outpatient Counselor. 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 presented addiction workshops within both a community and university setting for the public and professional sector.
Hi, as an experienced Registered Counsellor (23 years) & as a Certified EMDR Therapist, I am passionate about helping others find resolution, healing & happiness in their lives. Working in both English and French, I offer individual counselling & expertise in EMDR Therapy to provide support to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and self-esteem issues, & more. My approach has been honed through continuous study, and over many years of experience in the field.
Hi, as an experienced Registered Counsellor (23 years) & as a Certified EMDR Therapist, I am passionate about helping others find resolution, healing & happiness in their lives. Working in both English and French, I offer individual counselling & expertise in EMDR Therapy to provide support to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and self-esteem issues, & more. My approach has been honed through continuous study, and over many years of experience in the field.
I’m so glad you are here. New Clients are welcome, both young and old (individuals, couples, families). Let’s talk about how therapy helps. There are so many ways we can feel better, we just need to take one step. Reaching out is the first, and often clients feel better after the first session. There are no waitlists for new clients, when you are ready to begin, we begin. Every moment is an opportunity to feel better, but sometimes we lose hope and stop trying. I encourage self love and self-compassion with playfulness and creativity. “Love has the intense ability to heal the wounds from the blows that life gives us.” Sue Johnson
I’m so glad you are here. New Clients are welcome, both young and old (individuals, couples, families). Let’s talk about how therapy helps. There are so many ways we can feel better, we just need to take one step. Reaching out is the first, and often clients feel better after the first session. There are no waitlists for new clients, when you are ready to begin, we begin. Every moment is an opportunity to feel better, but sometimes we lose hope and stop trying. I encourage self love and self-compassion with playfulness and creativity. “Love has the intense ability to heal the wounds from the blows that life gives us.” Sue Johnson
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Sometimes people reach a point where they realize that the things they've always done to get by just aren't working anymore. You might be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or stuck repeating the same patterns and wondering why things never seem to change. I work with adults navigating trauma, addiction and recovery, grief and loss, relationship challenges, narcissistic abuse, anxiety, and major life transitions. Together, we make sense of what's happening, build practical tools, and work toward meaningful change that actually fits your life.
Sometimes people reach a point where they realize that the things they've always done to get by just aren't working anymore. You might be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or stuck repeating the same patterns and wondering why things never seem to change. I work with adults navigating trauma, addiction and recovery, grief and loss, relationship challenges, narcissistic abuse, anxiety, and major life transitions. Together, we make sense of what's happening, build practical tools, and work toward meaningful change that actually fits your life.
Located in North Vancouver and Online. Benchmark Counselling Group is the passionate creation of dedicated registered therapeutic counsellors. 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 counselling therapists who take an integrative and holistic approach to anxiety, stress, parenting issues, grief and loss, couples issues, anger, and trauma.
Located in North Vancouver and Online. Benchmark Counselling Group is the passionate creation of dedicated registered therapeutic counsellors. 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 counselling therapists who take an integrative and holistic approach to anxiety, stress, parenting issues, grief and loss, couples issues, anger, and trauma.
If you're a parent looking for support for your child, I'm here to help.
I’m Jill, a registered Counsellor in Powell River with a special focus on young people. Childhood, adolescence and young adulthood are each unique stages of life, requiring specialized, developmentally appropriate care.
My therapeutic approach is centered around the relationship I build with my clients, creating a sense of safety and trust for clients to navigate the tough stuff. I use a variety of techniques to meet the needs of each client, including Emotion-Focused therapy, Narrative, DBT, CBT, play and expressive therapies.
If you're a parent looking for support for your child, I'm here to help.
I’m Jill, a registered Counsellor in Powell River with a special focus on young people. Childhood, adolescence and young adulthood are each unique stages of life, requiring specialized, developmentally appropriate care.
My therapeutic approach is centered around the relationship I build with my clients, creating a sense of safety and trust for clients to navigate the tough stuff. I use a variety of techniques to meet the needs of each client, including Emotion-Focused therapy, Narrative, DBT, CBT, play and expressive therapies.
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.
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.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for support and no one needs to feel alone in their struggles. I believe we can all benefit from having someone to share our challenges, with who is trained to help us find our confidence and strengths. I am honoured to be a part of that journey with my clients. When working with an individual I recognize each person's uniqueness and individual needs, therefore I customize my approach. My goal is to ensure my clients always feel safe and supported.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for support and no one needs to feel alone in their struggles. I believe we can all benefit from having someone to share our challenges, with who is trained to help us find our confidence and strengths. I am honoured to be a part of that journey with my clients. When working with an individual I recognize each person's uniqueness and individual needs, therefore I customize my approach. My goal is to ensure my clients always feel safe and supported.
I am happy to be working in my community and virtually throughout BC, providing counselling services uniquely tailored to your needs and challenges. I've helped clients make profound and deep transformations to their self-esteem, relationship, and communication issues during all of life's transitions. If you are feeling stuck and experiencing the same challenges over and over again, I would be honoured to help you gain awareness and insight into your struggles, understand your triggers, develop effective strategies to deal with your issues, and to generally feel more empowered, confident, lighter, and happier.
I am happy to be working in my community and virtually throughout BC, providing counselling services uniquely tailored to your needs and challenges. I've helped clients make profound and deep transformations to their self-esteem, relationship, and communication issues during all of life's transitions. If you are feeling stuck and experiencing the same challenges over and over again, I would be honoured to help you gain awareness and insight into your struggles, understand your triggers, develop effective strategies to deal with your issues, and to generally feel more empowered, confident, lighter, and happier.
You are the one others depend on. The problem-solver. You are the decision-maker.
You operate at a high level, manage significant responsibility, and deliver results. From the outside, you appear composed and capable. Internally, you may feel anxious, burned out or emotionally shut down.
High performance often masks unprocessed stress, unresolved trauma, and chronic pressure. Over time, this shows up as exhaustion, disconnection, strained relationships, or reliance on alcohol or other coping strategies to take the edge off. We can help you.
You are the one others depend on. The problem-solver. You are the decision-maker.
You operate at a high level, manage significant responsibility, and deliver results. From the outside, you appear composed and capable. Internally, you may feel anxious, burned out or emotionally shut down.
High performance often masks unprocessed stress, unresolved trauma, and chronic pressure. Over time, this shows up as exhaustion, disconnection, strained relationships, or reliance on alcohol or other coping strategies to take the edge off. We can help you.
Hi, I’m Sandy Kirkwood, the founder of Integrate Counselling. I’m passionate about counselling because I know that with the right therapist at the right moment in your life, it can be both helpful and life changing. I know this because, over the years, I have witnessed so many clients move through their struggles to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and what they truly want. I have gathered this particular team of therapists together because I know how they work with clients. They have been either close colleagues of mine or past supervisees. I have witnessed their warmth, wisdom and effectiveness in working with clients.
Hi, I’m Sandy Kirkwood, the founder of Integrate Counselling. I’m passionate about counselling because I know that with the right therapist at the right moment in your life, it can be both helpful and life changing. I know this because, over the years, I have witnessed so many clients move through their struggles to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and what they truly want. I have gathered this particular team of therapists together because I know how they work with clients. They have been either close colleagues of mine or past supervisees. I have witnessed their warmth, wisdom and effectiveness in working with clients.
Reaching out for support can feel intimidating (and honestly, a bit overwhelming). A compassionate, supportive therapeutic relationship can make that first step feel less heavy.
I’m a counsellor with a deep curiosity about the human experience and a genuine respect for each person’s unique story — no two are the same, and I don’t believe they should be treated that way.
I take a collaborative approach, working alongside you rather than “fixing” you, to support a life that feels aligned with who you truly are. I support individuals in building lives that reflect balance, meaning, and purpose.
Reaching out for support can feel intimidating (and honestly, a bit overwhelming). A compassionate, supportive therapeutic relationship can make that first step feel less heavy.
I’m a counsellor with a deep curiosity about the human experience and a genuine respect for each person’s unique story — no two are the same, and I don’t believe they should be treated that way.
I take a collaborative approach, working alongside you rather than “fixing” you, to support a life that feels aligned with who you truly are. I support individuals in building lives that reflect balance, meaning, and purpose.
We all go through difficult times in our lives, but finding the right support to navigate life’s challenges can make a big difference. My goal is to provide the support needed to guide you toward healing, personal growth, and self-understanding. I am dedicated to helping people create more gratifying, rewarding and balanced lives and relationships. My style is collaborative, compassionate, empathic and supportive; providing counselling tailored for each individual's specific concerns.
We all go through difficult times in our lives, but finding the right support to navigate life’s challenges can make a big difference. My goal is to provide the support needed to guide you toward healing, personal growth, and self-understanding. I am dedicated to helping people create more gratifying, rewarding and balanced lives and relationships. My style is collaborative, compassionate, empathic and supportive; providing counselling tailored for each individual's specific concerns.
I believe life’s most difficult moments are an opportunity and gift - guiding our way to the life and experiences we’ve ultimately been looking for. With a linear, logical, yet creative mind, crossed with a deeply open and compassionate heart, I hold space for you to align with your deepest truth. Together, there is room to look at all areas of life - increasing intimacy and connection in your relationships, working through business or career challenges, reducing anxiety, healthy expression of anger, sadness and other emotions, and learning to move more smoothly through resistance, fear, and life transitions.
I believe life’s most difficult moments are an opportunity and gift - guiding our way to the life and experiences we’ve ultimately been looking for. With a linear, logical, yet creative mind, crossed with a deeply open and compassionate heart, I hold space for you to align with your deepest truth. Together, there is room to look at all areas of life - increasing intimacy and connection in your relationships, working through business or career challenges, reducing anxiety, healthy expression of anger, sadness and other emotions, and learning to move more smoothly through resistance, fear, and life transitions.
Transitions through separation and divorce, sexual and intimacy concerns, anxiety, and depression are areas of specialty.
Would you like help to find relief and an overall sense of lightness? Whether you believe your life challenges to be major or minor ones, including a specific event or a reoccurring thought pattern(s) that you want help with to enable change, we can work together on your journey to reach a state of optimal functioning. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and bring with me a current perspective of today's counselling approaches, along with a passion for helping others move beyond feeling stuck while staying true to their core values and goals.
Transitions through separation and divorce, sexual and intimacy concerns, anxiety, and depression are areas of specialty.
Would you like help to find relief and an overall sense of lightness? Whether you believe your life challenges to be major or minor ones, including a specific event or a reoccurring thought pattern(s) that you want help with to enable change, we can work together on your journey to reach a state of optimal functioning. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and bring with me a current perspective of today's counselling approaches, along with a passion for helping others move beyond feeling stuck while staying true to their core values and goals.
Specializing in relational-based therapy, addictions, and mindful parenting, she skillfully guides her clients through critical decisions and transitions in their lives, including divorce, separation, loss and the many manifestations of emotional trauma and anxiety.
Meet Khema (Nina Fields) Intuitive Healer, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) Known to her clients as the Heartful Healer, Khema (Nina Fields) is a gifted Intuitive, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC), long-term Buddhist Practitioner, Pilates Teacher, and loving Mother to two heartful children.
Specializing in relational-based therapy, addictions, and mindful parenting, she skillfully guides her clients through critical decisions and transitions in their lives, including divorce, separation, loss and the many manifestations of emotional trauma and anxiety.
Meet Khema (Nina Fields) Intuitive Healer, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) Known to her clients as the Heartful Healer, Khema (Nina Fields) is a gifted Intuitive, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC), long-term Buddhist Practitioner, Pilates Teacher, and loving Mother to two heartful children.
Welcome! If you desire to feel more connected, purposeful and free, let's work together and clear a path forward. I'll be with you in your current struggles supporting and guiding you to an embodied sense of authenticity as you become the empowered person you were always meant to be. Together we will dig in and go deep to resolve the thoughts, emotions and patterns at the root of your challenges. You will become more aligned with your true nature, able to source your inner wisdom. From there you can start showing up confidently capable of navigating any challenges that come your way.
Welcome! If you desire to feel more connected, purposeful and free, let's work together and clear a path forward. I'll be with you in your current struggles supporting and guiding you to an embodied sense of authenticity as you become the empowered person you were always meant to be. Together we will dig in and go deep to resolve the thoughts, emotions and patterns at the root of your challenges. You will become more aligned with your true nature, able to source your inner wisdom. From there you can start showing up confidently capable of navigating any challenges that come your way.
I am an RCC and somatic attachment psychotherapist with the BCACC. I specialize in adult ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief & loss, anxiety, and depression. I work with individuals and couples. I strive to provide a counseling space that fosters safety, encourages growth, and supports each individual’s innate healing potential. I value allyship with the Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. I focus on long-term healing by unpacking current triggers through finding the root cause which is often linked to deep routed childhood trauma.
I am an RCC and somatic attachment psychotherapist with the BCACC. I specialize in adult ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief & loss, anxiety, and depression. I work with individuals and couples. I strive to provide a counseling space that fosters safety, encourages growth, and supports each individual’s innate healing potential. I value allyship with the Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. I focus on long-term healing by unpacking current triggers through finding the root cause which is often linked to deep routed childhood trauma.
I work with people navigating a wide range of experiences, including early attachment wounds, anxious, avoidant or disorganized strategies, breakups, betrayal or infidelity, separation and divorce, infertility, grief and loss.
My practice centers on Emotionally Focused Therapy, an evidence-based, attachment-focused approach. EFT helps us explore the emotional blueprints formed in our early years—patterns that may quietly shape how we relate to ourselves and others in our day to day lives.
I work with people navigating a wide range of experiences, including early attachment wounds, anxious, avoidant or disorganized strategies, breakups, betrayal or infidelity, separation and divorce, infertility, grief and loss.
My practice centers on Emotionally Focused Therapy, an evidence-based, attachment-focused approach. EFT helps us explore the emotional blueprints formed in our early years—patterns that may quietly shape how we relate to ourselves and others in our day to day lives.
Do you feel lost, burnt out, or that you're barely surviving and can't catch a break?
I support clients through the messy and complicated periods of life. As humans we face all sorts of challenges - from your relationships dynamics or mood (like anxiety or depression), trauma from the past that keeps getting in your way, or just general "life" (like parenting, finances, health conditions). Therapy is the space to get some support, learn some tools and find some insight on the patterns which will help meaningful shifts in your life from surviving to thriving.
Do you feel lost, burnt out, or that you're barely surviving and can't catch a break?
I support clients through the messy and complicated periods of life. As humans we face all sorts of challenges - from your relationships dynamics or mood (like anxiety or depression), trauma from the past that keeps getting in your way, or just general "life" (like parenting, finances, health conditions). Therapy is the space to get some support, learn some tools and find some insight on the patterns which will help meaningful shifts in your life from surviving to thriving.
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How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.