Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Sechelt, BC
Every day is another chance to change your life. Do you feel all alone with your problems? Hold painful feelings inside? Wish you could talk to someone? Do you ask yourself: How can I find happiness in my life? How can my partner and I work through our problems? How can I find a lasting and fulfilling relationship? How can I navigate feelings of burnout? How can I adjust to pregnancy and postpartum? I provide a calm, safe, nurturing environment for you to grow, change and heal. I offer support and a collaborative approach as you build on your strengths and continue to move forward in your life.
Every day is another chance to change your life. Do you feel all alone with your problems? Hold painful feelings inside? Wish you could talk to someone? Do you ask yourself: How can I find happiness in my life? How can my partner and I work through our problems? How can I find a lasting and fulfilling relationship? How can I navigate feelings of burnout? How can I adjust to pregnancy and postpartum? I provide a calm, safe, nurturing environment for you to grow, change and heal. I offer support and a collaborative approach as you build on your strengths and continue to move forward in your life.
You've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from yourself, unsure how to move forward. I support women in slowing down, understanding what's beneath the overwhelm, and reconnecting with themselves.
You've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from yourself, unsure how to move forward. I support women in slowing down, understanding what's beneath the overwhelm, and reconnecting with themselves.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs, drawing from CBT/ DBT/ACT and using play and expressive therapy.
I have extensive experience working with children and youth who are facing challenges with depression, anxiety disorders, and emotional regulation, in addition to school and relationship issues. Additionally, I have experience treating individuals who have been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and psychosis related disorders.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs, drawing from CBT/ DBT/ACT and using play and expressive therapy.
I have extensive experience working with children and youth who are facing challenges with depression, anxiety disorders, and emotional regulation, in addition to school and relationship issues. Additionally, I have experience treating individuals who have been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and psychosis related disorders.
To support day-to-day regulation, I integrate practical skills from CBT & DBT.
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.
To support day-to-day regulation, I integrate practical skills from CBT & DBT.
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.
I use a person-centred approach, and often incorporate DBT, CBT and mindfulness strategies.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, emotional intensity, insecurity, or painful relationship patterns?
Life’s challenges—whether personal, situational, or relational—can leave you feeling stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from yourself.
You don’t have to face things alone. Reaching out for support is a brave and empowering step. My approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, creating a safe space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll work to restore clarity, balance, and a renewed sense of strength. I offer both counselling and Neuroptimal Neurofeedback services.
I use a person-centred approach, and often incorporate DBT, CBT and mindfulness strategies.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, emotional intensity, insecurity, or painful relationship patterns?
Life’s challenges—whether personal, situational, or relational—can leave you feeling stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from yourself.
You don’t have to face things alone. Reaching out for support is a brave and empowering step. My approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, creating a safe space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll work to restore clarity, balance, and a renewed sense of strength. I offer both counselling and Neuroptimal Neurofeedback services.
Addictions Specialist
Addictions Specialist
My name is Geoff and I received my Masters of Social Work degree from the University of British Columbia as well as my Bachelors of Education degree. Since 2009 I have been working in the mental health and addictions field as well as the public and private school systems. As both a fully licensed Social Worker and Teacher, I have spent the majority of my practice working with youth and Young adults and helping them overcome a variety of issues related to their mental health. I have significant experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, substance misuse, stress (school/career/interpersonal) and psychosis.
My name is Geoff and I received my Masters of Social Work degree from the University of British Columbia as well as my Bachelors of Education degree. Since 2009 I have been working in the mental health and addictions field as well as the public and private school systems. As both a fully licensed Social Worker and Teacher, I have spent the majority of my practice working with youth and Young adults and helping them overcome a variety of issues related to their mental health. I have significant experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, substance misuse, stress (school/career/interpersonal) and psychosis.
My training includes Somatic Experiencing, attachment-focused trauma work, DBT, ACT, IFS-informed approaches, and embodied practices like yoga
Life in the world today can feel overwhelming. That’s a reasonable response, especially with complex trauma, attachment struggles, or when you’re exhausted from pushing through, overthinking, caretaking, or holding everything together. You may feel stuck in old patterns, dysregulated, disconnected from your body, or unsure how to move forward despite the insight you have.
I work with adults who feel deeply and think deeply; seekers, outsiders and cycle-breakers navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship struggles, or the lingering effects of growing up without enough safety, support, or space to fully be themselves.
My training includes Somatic Experiencing, attachment-focused trauma work, DBT, ACT, IFS-informed approaches, and embodied practices like yoga
Life in the world today can feel overwhelming. That’s a reasonable response, especially with complex trauma, attachment struggles, or when you’re exhausted from pushing through, overthinking, caretaking, or holding everything together. You may feel stuck in old patterns, dysregulated, disconnected from your body, or unsure how to move forward despite the insight you have.
I work with adults who feel deeply and think deeply; seekers, outsiders and cycle-breakers navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship struggles, or the lingering effects of growing up without enough safety, support, or space to fully be themselves.
Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a counsellor who aims to support the experience of being human with therapeutic, evidence-based approaches in counselling. 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.
Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a counsellor who aims to support the experience of being human with therapeutic, evidence-based approaches in counselling. 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.
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined. Transitions, relationships, and the ups and downs of our inner world can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning your direction. You may find yourself in familiar relationship patterns, feeling anxious beneath the surface, or noticing patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, or struggling to set boundaries, even when you know something needs to change. Part of you understands what’s happening, but another part still feels stuck. Together, we’ll look at the patterns underneath what you’re experiencing, not just the symptoms, so change feels meaningful and lasting.
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined. Transitions, relationships, and the ups and downs of our inner world can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning your direction. You may find yourself in familiar relationship patterns, feeling anxious beneath the surface, or noticing patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, or struggling to set boundaries, even when you know something needs to change. Part of you understands what’s happening, but another part still feels stuck. Together, we’ll look at the patterns underneath what you’re experiencing, not just the symptoms, so change feels meaningful and lasting.
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.
As a counsellor, I support individuals in learning about themselves, discovering more fulfilling ways to navigate all of life’s challenges. I feel that you are the expert on your own life. I would be honoured to walk with you on your journey of reflection and inquiry, as I believe self-awareness to be the cornerstone of all change. My aim is to offer a non-judgmental, empathetic approach, while bringing warmth, curiosity, compassion, integrity, and respect, to the counselling relationship and process.
As a counsellor, I support individuals in learning about themselves, discovering more fulfilling ways to navigate all of life’s challenges. I feel that you are the expert on your own life. I would be honoured to walk with you on your journey of reflection and inquiry, as I believe self-awareness to be the cornerstone of all change. My aim is to offer a non-judgmental, empathetic approach, while bringing warmth, curiosity, compassion, integrity, and respect, to the counselling relationship and process.
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.
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.
Using a trauma informed integrative approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Narrative Therapy, I support clients to gain clarity and break free from 'stuckness'.
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.
Using a trauma informed integrative approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Narrative Therapy, I support clients to gain clarity and break free from 'stuckness'.
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.
I hold additional certification in EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Family Trauma Professional, DBT, and Gottman Couples Counselling.
I believe that every client is unique and an expert in themselves. Sometimes, however, circumstances or events feel overwhelming and intrude on our ability to live the life we want. Having a person to support us on our journey to healing is necessary to feel capable of processing and transforming.
I hold additional certification in EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Family Trauma Professional, DBT, and Gottman Couples Counselling.
I believe that every client is unique and an expert in themselves. Sometimes, however, circumstances or events feel overwhelming and intrude on our ability to live the life we want. Having a person to support us on our journey to healing is necessary to feel capable of processing and transforming.
My practice integrates evidence-informed approaches including CBT & DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, narrative, somatic, attachment-based, and trauma-focused therapies.
Trauma, Narcissitic Abuse, Addiction, Neurodivergency, Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges, or Major Life Transitions can leave you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. You may feel stuck repeating the same patterns without understanding why. With 16 years of experience in mental health and addictions, I help adults heal from trauma, navigate anxiety, recover from addiction, strengthen relationships, and build practical tools for lasting change.
My practice integrates evidence-informed approaches including CBT & DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, narrative, somatic, attachment-based, and trauma-focused therapies.
Trauma, Narcissitic Abuse, Addiction, Neurodivergency, Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges, or Major Life Transitions can leave you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. You may feel stuck repeating the same patterns without understanding why. With 16 years of experience in mental health and addictions, I help adults heal from trauma, navigate anxiety, recover from addiction, strengthen relationships, and build practical tools for lasting change.
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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".
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".
All humans have the capacity for wellness, healing, and growth, despite the adversities we face. As a former national team athlete and current RCC, I have a unique understanding of the psychological pressures that coincide with sport-participation and managing difficult emotions. I also enjoy working with a diverse range of clients (16+) and couples to address a variety of concerns. These areas may include, but are not limited to, challenges with performance and social anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, relational conflict, grief/loss, and disordered eating/RED-S.
All humans have the capacity for wellness, healing, and growth, despite the adversities we face. As a former national team athlete and current RCC, I have a unique understanding of the psychological pressures that coincide with sport-participation and managing difficult emotions. I also enjoy working with a diverse range of clients (16+) and couples to address a variety of concerns. These areas may include, but are not limited to, challenges with performance and social anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, relational conflict, grief/loss, and disordered eating/RED-S.
I have a Master's of social work and hold additional counselling certifications including emdr, somatic attachment, complex trauma cert, CBT, acceptance and commitment, narrative therapy & DBT.
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 big life transitions, to challenging relationships dynamics, issues with mood (like anxiety or depression), trauma from the past that keeps getting in the 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.
I have a Master's of social work and hold additional counselling certifications including emdr, somatic attachment, complex trauma cert, CBT, acceptance and commitment, narrative therapy & DBT.
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 big life transitions, to challenging relationships dynamics, issues with mood (like anxiety or depression), trauma from the past that keeps getting in the 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.
You may be experiencing the same painful arguments, struggling to communicate, coping with betrayal, or wondering whether things can truly improve. I specialize in relationship counselling for individuals and couples who are dating, engaged, married, separated, or navigating life after a breakup.
I also provide trauma therapy for individuals experiencing PTSD symptoms, anxiety, grief, and the effects of difficult or overwhelming life experiences. I welcome ICBC, CVAP, and FNHA clients and use evidence-based approaches to help reduce distress, process traumatic memories, and support lasting recovery.
You may be experiencing the same painful arguments, struggling to communicate, coping with betrayal, or wondering whether things can truly improve. I specialize in relationship counselling for individuals and couples who are dating, engaged, married, separated, or navigating life after a breakup.
I also provide trauma therapy for individuals experiencing PTSD symptoms, anxiety, grief, and the effects of difficult or overwhelming life experiences. I welcome ICBC, CVAP, and FNHA clients and use evidence-based approaches to help reduce distress, process traumatic memories, and support lasting recovery.
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Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behaviour and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behaviour, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioural change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behaviour; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.