Life Coaching 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.
If you would like to overcome those obstacles that have kept you from thriving, enjoying life or reaching your full potential, I invite you to visit my website to find out more about my work.
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.
If you would like to overcome those obstacles that have kept you from thriving, enjoying life or reaching your full potential, I invite you to visit my website to find out more about my work.
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.
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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.
I have helped individuals, couples, founders, creatives, executives, and impact leaders get focused on what matters most to them in life, business, and the impact they bring to the world. I am laser sharp in my ability to help clients understand and move through behavioural patterns that are no longer in alignment with the life they’re seeking.
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.
I have helped individuals, couples, founders, creatives, executives, and impact leaders get focused on what matters most to them in life, business, and the impact they bring to the world. I am laser sharp in my ability to help clients understand and move through behavioural patterns that are no longer in alignment with the life they’re seeking.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes and we feel that there is no way out because there are stressors everywhere we turn.
My practice approach incorporates different modalities to work with clients struggling through anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, marital stress, parent-teen relationship stress among others. As an immigrant, I also enjoy working with the immigrant community as they navigate and adjust to their new environment.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes and we feel that there is no way out because there are stressors everywhere we turn.
My practice approach incorporates different modalities to work with clients struggling through anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, marital stress, parent-teen relationship stress among others. As an immigrant, I also enjoy working with the immigrant community as they navigate and adjust to their new environment.
With your one wild and precious life
I have trained extensively in mindfulness, somatics (body-based), and Ecopsychology. I believe that nature is an integral part of our humanity and that healing occurs for ourselves and all of the planet when we increase our connections to self, other and Earth. I am also a trained leadership coach and can bring business acumen to our sessions or your office.
With your one wild and precious life
I have trained extensively in mindfulness, somatics (body-based), and Ecopsychology. I believe that nature is an integral part of our humanity and that healing occurs for ourselves and all of the planet when we increase our connections to self, other and Earth. I am also a trained leadership coach and can bring business acumen to our sessions or your office.
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor as well as a Certified Life Coach.
I will support you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a way that allows you to begin to work through and heal.
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor as well as a Certified Life Coach.
I will support you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a way that allows you to begin to work through and heal.
Whether you’re dealing with daily stress or navigating complex life events, therapy can help you process emotions, build coping strategies, and find clarity.
I work from a client-centred perspective, tailoring our sessions to your goals, preferences, and pace. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to help you manage difficult emotions, improve your relationships, and build resilience.
By drawing from evidence-based methods like CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Nature-Based Counselling, I help you gain
Whether you’re dealing with daily stress or navigating complex life events, therapy can help you process emotions, build coping strategies, and find clarity.
I work from a client-centred perspective, tailoring our sessions to your goals, preferences, and pace. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to help you manage difficult emotions, improve your relationships, and build resilience.
By drawing from evidence-based methods like CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Nature-Based Counselling, I help you gain
Together we untangle patterns, strengthen your voice, and create steadiness inside you, so you can show up in your life and relationships with more clarity, confidence, and ease.
I specialize in relationship patterns, anxiety, boundaries, emotional overwhelm, reparenting, spiritual connection and nervous system regulation. I help women understand their reactions, communicate clearly, and build healthier, more grounded relationships with themselves and others.
Together we untangle patterns, strengthen your voice, and create steadiness inside you, so you can show up in your life and relationships with more clarity, confidence, and ease.
I specialize in relationship patterns, anxiety, boundaries, emotional overwhelm, reparenting, spiritual connection and nervous system regulation. I help women understand their reactions, communicate clearly, and build healthier, more grounded relationships with themselves and others.
Over 20 years of experience helping adults navigate life's issues.
You are the decision-maker. The problem-solver. The one others depend on.
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.
Over 20 years of experience helping adults navigate life's issues.
You are the decision-maker. The problem-solver. The one others depend on.
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.
If you are struggling with life's circumstances, managing emotions, navigating change, relational challenges or you want to better understand yourself, I will bring an open mind and curiosity to accompany you in your process of self-discovery.
I embrace a person-centred and trauma-informed approach to connect with clients in a way that acknowledges their whole identity and experience. I integrate an attachment lens to help clients explore how relational patterns impact emotional well-being and behaviours, while integrating somatic awareness for nervous system regulation.
If you are struggling with life's circumstances, managing emotions, navigating change, relational challenges or you want to better understand yourself, I will bring an open mind and curiosity to accompany you in your process of self-discovery.
I embrace a person-centred and trauma-informed approach to connect with clients in a way that acknowledges their whole identity and experience. I integrate an attachment lens to help clients explore how relational patterns impact emotional well-being and behaviours, while integrating somatic awareness for nervous system regulation.
My solution-focused approach builds on inherent strengths, helping develop resilience and practical skills for anxiety, depression, academic stress, and life transitions.
Young Adult & Adolescent Support - Safe space for teens facing academic pressure, identity formation, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Sleep Consultation - Evidence-based guidance for newborn sleep routines and sleep hygiene.
Pre & Postpartum Counselling - Support through pregnancy, postpartum depression/anxiety.
Family Counselling - IEP Advocacy.
My solution-focused approach builds on inherent strengths, helping develop resilience and practical skills for anxiety, depression, academic stress, and life transitions.
Young Adult & Adolescent Support - Safe space for teens facing academic pressure, identity formation, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Sleep Consultation - Evidence-based guidance for newborn sleep routines and sleep hygiene.
Pre & Postpartum Counselling - Support through pregnancy, postpartum depression/anxiety.
Family Counselling - IEP Advocacy.
I help clients move through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using a grounded, somatic, and nature-inspired approach.
You’re feeling stuck. Alone. Like no one could possibly understand what you’re going through. But you know deep down that talk therapy alone won’t cut it. You’re craving something more real, more embodied, and more connected.
I live and practice in the beautiful mountain town of Squamish, BC. Inspired by nature.
I help clients move through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using a grounded, somatic, and nature-inspired approach.
You’re feeling stuck. Alone. Like no one could possibly understand what you’re going through. But you know deep down that talk therapy alone won’t cut it. You’re craving something more real, more embodied, and more connected.
I live and practice in the beautiful mountain town of Squamish, BC. Inspired by nature.
I am a BC Registered Clinical Counsellor (No. 18736) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (No. 10007447). I'm also a Certified Practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry (developed by Dr. Gabor Maté), and am a graduate of the Integral Counseling Psychology and Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research programs at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS).
Through my private practice, Mind Body Integration, I offer psychedelic-assisted therapy, and psychedelic integration support. I invite a trauma-informed, holistic, and somatic approach, while looking through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens.
I am a BC Registered Clinical Counsellor (No. 18736) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (No. 10007447). I'm also a Certified Practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry (developed by Dr. Gabor Maté), and am a graduate of the Integral Counseling Psychology and Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research programs at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS).
Through my private practice, Mind Body Integration, I offer psychedelic-assisted therapy, and psychedelic integration support. I invite a trauma-informed, holistic, and somatic approach, while looking through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens.
Counselling with me isn’t just about coping—it’s about creating real, lasting change so you can finally live the life you want.
You feel stuck. Your nervous system is in overdrive, and no matter what you try—self-care, distractions, pushing through—it feels like something keeps pulling you back.
Maybe it’s anxiety, trauma, or depression that won’t loosen its grip. Perhaps you feel numb, disconnected, or constantly on edge. If your strategies haven't worked, it’s not because you’re not trying hard enough, it’s because your nervous system needs a different approach.
Counselling with me isn’t just about coping—it’s about creating real, lasting change so you can finally live the life you want.
You feel stuck. Your nervous system is in overdrive, and no matter what you try—self-care, distractions, pushing through—it feels like something keeps pulling you back.
Maybe it’s anxiety, trauma, or depression that won’t loosen its grip. Perhaps you feel numb, disconnected, or constantly on edge. If your strategies haven't worked, it’s not because you’re not trying hard enough, it’s because your nervous system needs a different approach.
I see anxiety, depression, and other symptoms as signals — often pointing to unmet needs, misalignment, or a season of life.
My work is grounded in a neurodivergent-affirming, nervous-system-informed approach. Rather than pathologizing your experience or trying to override symptoms, we slow down and listen to what your body, emotions, and inner world are communicating. Together, we explore how to create more safety, clarity, and alignment in your life — in ways that actually work.
I see anxiety, depression, and other symptoms as signals — often pointing to unmet needs, misalignment, or a season of life.
My work is grounded in a neurodivergent-affirming, nervous-system-informed approach. Rather than pathologizing your experience or trying to override symptoms, we slow down and listen to what your body, emotions, and inner world are communicating. Together, we explore how to create more safety, clarity, and alignment in your life — in ways that actually work.
When life feels like a series of fires to put out, finding your own path can feel impossible.
Using Bowen Family Systems Theory, I guide clients to explore how multigenerational family patterns shape their emotions, reactions, and relationships. Together, we slow down to notice anxiety and reactivity, building differentiation—helping you respond with clarity, maintain connection without overwhelm, and find your true self within the family system.
When life feels like a series of fires to put out, finding your own path can feel impossible.
Using Bowen Family Systems Theory, I guide clients to explore how multigenerational family patterns shape their emotions, reactions, and relationships. Together, we slow down to notice anxiety and reactivity, building differentiation—helping you respond with clarity, maintain connection without overwhelm, and find your true self within the family system.
For more than 30 years I have counselled people having problems with depression, anxiety and life adjustment, and as well, those wanting to grow personally.
I also coach people in learning Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused methods, relaxation, grounding, being ‘present’, mono tasking; and communication, assertiveness and anger management skills. And developing gratitude. Life coaching can be part of sessions. I am currently only doing phone and on-line sessions, and sorry, have a waitlist.
For more than 30 years I have counselled people having problems with depression, anxiety and life adjustment, and as well, those wanting to grow personally.
I also coach people in learning Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused methods, relaxation, grounding, being ‘present’, mono tasking; and communication, assertiveness and anger management skills. And developing gratitude. Life coaching can be part of sessions. I am currently only doing phone and on-line sessions, and sorry, have a waitlist.
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.
Together, we’ll create space for healing so you can feel more grounded, connected, and authentic in daily life.
I offer a warm, collaborative space rooted in somatic and attachment-based therapy. Using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, mindfulness, and parts work, I help clients calm the nervous system, work through trauma and old patterns, and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels safe, compassionate, and transformative.
Together, we’ll create space for healing so you can feel more grounded, connected, and authentic in daily life.
I offer a warm, collaborative space rooted in somatic and attachment-based therapy. Using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, mindfulness, and parts work, I help clients calm the nervous system, work through trauma and old patterns, and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels safe, compassionate, and transformative.
Maybe you feel overwhelmed and stuck in your life and want to feel better about yourself and life.
I've been a therapist for 25 yrs., have an MA in Somatic Psychology and was an RMT for 20 yrs. before becoming a therapist. I've worked in mountain resort towns since my early 20's, so I'm familiar with all the various challenges that come with having an adventurous lifestyle and living far away from family.
Maybe you feel overwhelmed and stuck in your life and want to feel better about yourself and life.
I've been a therapist for 25 yrs., have an MA in Somatic Psychology and was an RMT for 20 yrs. before becoming a therapist. I've worked in mountain resort towns since my early 20's, so I'm familiar with all the various challenges that come with having an adventurous lifestyle and living far away from family.
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What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.