Alcohol Use Therapists in Vancouver, BC
As a tradesperson who's walked the path of recovery and reinvention, I understand facing challenges that impact every aspect of our lives and relationships. My clients, whether in suits or work boots, find someone who speaks their language. I don't just offer therapy; I bring professional training and lived experience. My toolkit? Integrated Wellness and Life Skills Counselling – the same fundamentals that turned my life around. Here, real talk leads to real change.
As a tradesperson who's walked the path of recovery and reinvention, I understand facing challenges that impact every aspect of our lives and relationships. My clients, whether in suits or work boots, find someone who speaks their language. I don't just offer therapy; I bring professional training and lived experience. My toolkit? Integrated Wellness and Life Skills Counselling – the same fundamentals that turned my life around. Here, real talk leads to real change.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a background in person-centred interaction. I work in partnership with you on the issues that bring you to counselling. I believe that each individual has the capacity to change and can discover and use his or her own strengths to create change. I treat all my clients with the understanding that they have an inherent striving for a positive life, and will work with the person to achieve his or her own goals.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a background in person-centred interaction. I work in partnership with you on the issues that bring you to counselling. I believe that each individual has the capacity to change and can discover and use his or her own strengths to create change. I treat all my clients with the understanding that they have an inherent striving for a positive life, and will work with the person to achieve his or her own goals.
I work with clients struggling with pornography and sex addiction. I draw upon my training as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and my experience as an addictions counsellor at a premier addictions treatment clinic in Vancouver. Working with you would allow us to target the underlying issues and the root causes of these behaviours to provide a plan for you to move forward and be free. My other areas of expertise include drug and alcohol addiction.
I work with clients struggling with pornography and sex addiction. I draw upon my training as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and my experience as an addictions counsellor at a premier addictions treatment clinic in Vancouver. Working with you would allow us to target the underlying issues and the root causes of these behaviours to provide a plan for you to move forward and be free. My other areas of expertise include drug and alcohol addiction.
I typically work with three types of clients: LGBTQ+ folks navigating identity shifts and relationship dynamics; neurodivergent women diagnosed later in life (or awaiting diagnosis) who are adjusting to the changes that follow; and people questioning if alcohol or other substances are holding them back in life. Many clients find that more than one of these areas fits, and that overlap is very common!
I use an anti-oppressive, sex-positive, and feminist approach in my work, to help you figure out what doesn’t feel right anymore and create space in your life for what does.
I typically work with three types of clients: LGBTQ+ folks navigating identity shifts and relationship dynamics; neurodivergent women diagnosed later in life (or awaiting diagnosis) who are adjusting to the changes that follow; and people questioning if alcohol or other substances are holding them back in life. Many clients find that more than one of these areas fits, and that overlap is very common!
I use an anti-oppressive, sex-positive, and feminist approach in my work, to help you figure out what doesn’t feel right anymore and create space in your life for what does.
Addiction Specialist, Counsellor- Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (CACCF), CCCS, CCAC Certified Counsellor , Board Certified Interventionist PCB CIP. Linda continues to educate, innovate, inspire and support clients, families, about using a more collaborative approach. She has over 28 years of experience working in the addictions field. Linda's commitment to excellence in best practice guides the service provision. People's behaviors are shaped by their experiences, and each person is unique in this regard.
Addiction Specialist, Counsellor- Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (CACCF), CCCS, CCAC Certified Counsellor , Board Certified Interventionist PCB CIP. Linda continues to educate, innovate, inspire and support clients, families, about using a more collaborative approach. She has over 28 years of experience working in the addictions field. Linda's commitment to excellence in best practice guides the service provision. People's behaviors are shaped by their experiences, and each person is unique in this regard.
Andy Bhatti is a Vancouver drug and alcohol interventionists. Andy works with families that have loved ones stuck in alcoholism or addiction. Andy has facilitated drug and alcohol interventions all over Vancouver, Surrey and Langley. Andy provides addiction treatment referrals for clients seeking alcohol or drug treatment. Andy works with public and private drug and alcohol treatment centres in Vancouver, Surrey , Langley and British Columbia. Andy Bhatti interventions out patient addiction treatment program allows clients to complete written exercises, stay clean and still be able to work. Call today for your free consultation.
Andy Bhatti is a Vancouver drug and alcohol interventionists. Andy works with families that have loved ones stuck in alcoholism or addiction. Andy has facilitated drug and alcohol interventions all over Vancouver, Surrey and Langley. Andy provides addiction treatment referrals for clients seeking alcohol or drug treatment. Andy works with public and private drug and alcohol treatment centres in Vancouver, Surrey , Langley and British Columbia. Andy Bhatti interventions out patient addiction treatment program allows clients to complete written exercises, stay clean and still be able to work. Call today for your free consultation.
Are you struggling to cope with events in your life? Have you experienced difficulties and you find yourself turning to unhealthy behaviors to get through the day? Are you affected by the unhealthy behaviors of someone you care about? Perhaps you’re living in two worlds - trying to navigate despair while keeping your faith and dark struggles hidden and separated from one another. What if there were a space where you could bring ALL your “stuff”, share it, work through it, without judgment? Such a space can be life changing - helping you gather all your scattered pieces and find yourself again. That’s the space I hold for you.
Are you struggling to cope with events in your life? Have you experienced difficulties and you find yourself turning to unhealthy behaviors to get through the day? Are you affected by the unhealthy behaviors of someone you care about? Perhaps you’re living in two worlds - trying to navigate despair while keeping your faith and dark struggles hidden and separated from one another. What if there were a space where you could bring ALL your “stuff”, share it, work through it, without judgment? Such a space can be life changing - helping you gather all your scattered pieces and find yourself again. That’s the space I hold for you.
I am seeking clients that are doing their utmost to do the next right thing. People may stumble, that does not mean that they are down for the count. If you are a person that is wanting to learn resilience, perseverance, and strength in themselves you are for me. I see value in what many would not, I come at every battle with the expectation that my clients will win the fight they are in, whatever that is for you. Whether it be a chronic illness, grieving any loss in your life. The secret to a fulfilling life is that we are only as sick as our secrets. If you're a person in need of an ear to assist in growth, I am here for you.
I am seeking clients that are doing their utmost to do the next right thing. People may stumble, that does not mean that they are down for the count. If you are a person that is wanting to learn resilience, perseverance, and strength in themselves you are for me. I see value in what many would not, I come at every battle with the expectation that my clients will win the fight they are in, whatever that is for you. Whether it be a chronic illness, grieving any loss in your life. The secret to a fulfilling life is that we are only as sick as our secrets. If you're a person in need of an ear to assist in growth, I am here for you.
She is a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With a unique integrative approach, Samantha combines the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a person centered perspective to empower clients on their journey towards personal growth and mental well-being. With the integration of DBT, Samantha helps her clients build skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Clients develop the tools and confidence to cope with challenging emotions and improve overall wellbeing
She is a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. With a unique integrative approach, Samantha combines the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a person centered perspective to empower clients on their journey towards personal growth and mental well-being. With the integration of DBT, Samantha helps her clients build skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Clients develop the tools and confidence to cope with challenging emotions and improve overall wellbeing
Sometimes, when you find yourself in the dark you think you have been buried, when actually, you have always been planted and given an opportunity to grow.I am here to help you find your way out of the dark and guide you back to yourself, to the light, and towards an aligned and authentic life.I will walk with you through the journey towards healing, growth, and the freedom that comes with becoming who you were born to be, reintegrating you with the true essence of love, kindness, and a life worth living, which is often found on the other side of the pain.Together we co-create a sacred space where both of us show up as we are.
Sometimes, when you find yourself in the dark you think you have been buried, when actually, you have always been planted and given an opportunity to grow.I am here to help you find your way out of the dark and guide you back to yourself, to the light, and towards an aligned and authentic life.I will walk with you through the journey towards healing, growth, and the freedom that comes with becoming who you were born to be, reintegrating you with the true essence of love, kindness, and a life worth living, which is often found on the other side of the pain.Together we co-create a sacred space where both of us show up as we are.
Recovery from addiction and healing your mental health is possible—and it starts with the right support. I offer personalized, trauma-informed counselling to individuals and families ready to take meaningful steps toward healing. Using evidence-based, client-centered approaches, I help clients understand the roots of their mental health or addiction issues, build healthier coping skills, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
Recovery from addiction and healing your mental health is possible—and it starts with the right support. I offer personalized, trauma-informed counselling to individuals and families ready to take meaningful steps toward healing. Using evidence-based, client-centered approaches, I help clients understand the roots of their mental health or addiction issues, build healthier coping skills, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
Loneliness doesn’t always come from being alone.
Sometimes, even in a room full of people or online, it can feel like there’s a barrier between you and the world. Social situations might leave you anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. You might find it hard to open up, or worry that no one truly understands what you’re going through.
If you're feeling isolated, uneasy in social settings, or finding it hard to form close relationships, you're not alone and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. I offer a warm, trauma-informed space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported, just as you are.
Loneliness doesn’t always come from being alone.
Sometimes, even in a room full of people or online, it can feel like there’s a barrier between you and the world. Social situations might leave you anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. You might find it hard to open up, or worry that no one truly understands what you’re going through.
If you're feeling isolated, uneasy in social settings, or finding it hard to form close relationships, you're not alone and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. I offer a warm, trauma-informed space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported, just as you are.
Life is complex and ever-changing. Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, having difficulty identifying your feelings and values, or struggling to process the effects of a trauma, I am dedicated to providing a safe, empathic, and trusting environment that fosters acceptance, understanding, healing, and growth. At the core of my work is the belief that every person has the capacity to change, and I am committed to working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.
Life is complex and ever-changing. Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, having difficulty identifying your feelings and values, or struggling to process the effects of a trauma, I am dedicated to providing a safe, empathic, and trusting environment that fosters acceptance, understanding, healing, and growth. At the core of my work is the belief that every person has the capacity to change, and I am committed to working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.
Whether it is burnout, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, loss, or relationship conflict; regardless of the source of stress, one thing is certain: it is overwhelming your capacity to cope. Loneliness, social isolation, social injuries and injustices can also contribute to the suffering. Despite the overarching influence the problems are having on your life, there is a wise, compassionate presence in you right now trying to reach out for support.
Whether it is burnout, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, loss, or relationship conflict; regardless of the source of stress, one thing is certain: it is overwhelming your capacity to cope. Loneliness, social isolation, social injuries and injustices can also contribute to the suffering. Despite the overarching influence the problems are having on your life, there is a wise, compassionate presence in you right now trying to reach out for support.
I am so happy you are looking for therapy! My ideal client is anyone who wants to make some changes or practice self-discovery. I am particularly attuned to the issues of people who struggle with substance use and eating disorders, but I love to work with couples and individuals with any other desire for change.
I am so happy you are looking for therapy! My ideal client is anyone who wants to make some changes or practice self-discovery. I am particularly attuned to the issues of people who struggle with substance use and eating disorders, but I love to work with couples and individuals with any other desire for change.
I work with individuals who struggle feeling safe in their human experience. There might be a feeling, belief, sensation, or experience that tethers you to pain and disconnection. I firmly believe that healing is possible for everyone. I'm passionate about honoring the stories and life experiences of clients with humility, non-judgment, and heartfelt compassion. My work is strongly informed by both lived experience and emerging research which uniquely confirm how we may heal in relationship. I'm committed to a creating a space where you may feel seen, heard, and affirmed in your courage to take action toward healing and liberation.
I work with individuals who struggle feeling safe in their human experience. There might be a feeling, belief, sensation, or experience that tethers you to pain and disconnection. I firmly believe that healing is possible for everyone. I'm passionate about honoring the stories and life experiences of clients with humility, non-judgment, and heartfelt compassion. My work is strongly informed by both lived experience and emerging research which uniquely confirm how we may heal in relationship. I'm committed to a creating a space where you may feel seen, heard, and affirmed in your courage to take action toward healing and liberation.
We are a leading counselling practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in empowering individuals to live authentic, meaningful lives. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and self-knowledge to manage emotions, overcome anxiety and depression, achieve your goals and see the world in a new perspective. We work with you to inspire confidence, peace of mind and, ultimately, lifelong resilience.
We are a leading counselling practice in Vancouver, BC specializing in empowering individuals to live authentic, meaningful lives. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and self-knowledge to manage emotions, overcome anxiety and depression, achieve your goals and see the world in a new perspective. We work with you to inspire confidence, peace of mind and, ultimately, lifelong resilience.
I have helped parents and mothers through their unique journeys of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting for over a decade as a midwife, and now as a clinical counsellor. Within my counselling practice, I work with people who are somewhere along their reproductive or parenting journeys. I also work with individuals and couples who are at other life stages, such as looking to heal, grieve, and find balance or direction. I am also a counsellor at pregnancy loss and termination clinics in Vancouver, providing decision-making guidance, as well as coping, healing, and trauma support.
I have helped parents and mothers through their unique journeys of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting for over a decade as a midwife, and now as a clinical counsellor. Within my counselling practice, I work with people who are somewhere along their reproductive or parenting journeys. I also work with individuals and couples who are at other life stages, such as looking to heal, grieve, and find balance or direction. I am also a counsellor at pregnancy loss and termination clinics in Vancouver, providing decision-making guidance, as well as coping, healing, and trauma support.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, lonely or depressed? This time in history is such a challenge as we are less connected as humans, more stressed as individuals and overwhelmed from uncertainty. I experienced severe anxiety as a young person but was passed off as "too sensitive", creating shame for my emotions early on. My own therapeutic journey has helped me process trauma, understand people pleasing, learn to set boundaries and emotional regulation tools while working towards a healthier relationship with myself in the most authentic way possible. I wish the same for you and would be honoured to be part of your healing process.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, lonely or depressed? This time in history is such a challenge as we are less connected as humans, more stressed as individuals and overwhelmed from uncertainty. I experienced severe anxiety as a young person but was passed off as "too sensitive", creating shame for my emotions early on. My own therapeutic journey has helped me process trauma, understand people pleasing, learn to set boundaries and emotional regulation tools while working towards a healthier relationship with myself in the most authentic way possible. I wish the same for you and would be honoured to be part of your healing process.
I have widespread knowledge of family dynamics. I can help you deal with depression, anxiety, anger, and addiction in the family. I can explore traumatic events, attachment, emotion regulation, neglect and family of origin issues, and understand domestic violence and its effect. I can help explore issues of separation, divorce and co-parenting. If you were a victim and have a police incident number or face being charged with assault by the court. I can support you deal with your addiction. I can support increase your self esteem and explore your issues.
I have widespread knowledge of family dynamics. I can help you deal with depression, anxiety, anger, and addiction in the family. I can explore traumatic events, attachment, emotion regulation, neglect and family of origin issues, and understand domestic violence and its effect. I can help explore issues of separation, divorce and co-parenting. If you were a victim and have a police incident number or face being charged with assault by the court. I can support you deal with your addiction. I can support increase your self esteem and explore your issues.
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Alcohol Use Counsellors
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.