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Bill Arbuckle
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
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Bill Arbuckle

Counsellor, MCP, RCC (he, him)

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Vancouver, BC V5L
Let's Connect (778) 860-7818
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There’s a point where coping turns into surviving, when the chaos of life requires so much that exhaustion becomes the price of admission. After years of being responsible, staying functional, and showing everyone else you’re “fine,” it’s cost you your connection with yourself. If pushing through and numbing out are the only ways you’ve found to get by, that doesn’t sound like failure. It sounds like survival, a response to constant demands for performance with very little care in return. I want to help you make sense of that exhaustion and find sustainable ways of living that are more aligned with who you are.
I help you make sense of the patterns that once helped you survive, but now get in the way. Our work focuses on understanding your experience, rather than treating you as the problem to be fixed. Together, we’ll explore how you’ve carried responsibility, what you’ve learned about care and worth, and what might need to change so your life feels more yours.
Reaching out doesn’t have to mean you know exactly what you need or have the “right words.” It’s common to start unsure, overwhelmed, and just tired of carrying things alone. We can slow down, start exactly where you are, and move forward from there. An initial conversation is simply a place to talk and see whether working together feels right.
Call or Bill Arbuckle now for a free 15 minute consultation - (778) 860-7818

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Hard Road Counselling

Vancouver, BC V5L

(778) 860-7818
My website
If you're new to therapy or unsure where to start, that's okay. I offer online sessions, and our first conversation is a place to start.
I specialize in Addiction, Substance Use and Trauma and PTSD 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (778) 860-7818
Photo of Bill Arbuckle, Counsellor, MCP, RCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Hard Road Counselling

Vancouver, BC V5L

(778) 860-7818
My website
If you're new to therapy or unsure where to start, that's okay. I offer online sessions, and our first conversation is a place to start.
I specialize in Addiction, Substance Use and Trauma and PTSD 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
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Sessions are private pay, and I provide receipts that clients may submit to their insurance provider for reimbursement. I also offer a sliding scale based on financial need. If the full fee feels out of reach, we can talk about options that feel manageable.
Photo of Bill Arbuckle, Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Bill Arbuckle
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 860-7818
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Sessions are private pay, and I provide receipts that clients may submit to their insurance provider for reimbursement. I also offer a sliding scale based on financial need. If the full fee feels out of reach, we can talk about options that feel manageable.
Photo of Bill Arbuckle, Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Bill Arbuckle
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 860-7818

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 15142 William Nicholas Arbuckle
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Adler University, Master's Degree, Graduated 2016
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of British Columbia Bachelor's Degree / 2013
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My work is informed by both formal training and lived experience, shaping an approach grounded in humility, care, and respect for each person's story.
Photo of Bill Arbuckle, Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Bill Arbuckle
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 860-7818
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My work is informed by both formal training and lived experience, shaping an approach grounded in humility, care, and respect for each person's story.
Photo of Bill Arbuckle, Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Bill Arbuckle
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 860-7818

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
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I work with addiction and substance use in the context of people's lives and relationships, not as isolated problems. Many carry the weight of trauma, burnout, or emotional pain alongside what they're struggling with. In our work together, we focus on understanding these patterns with compassion, reducing shame, and finding ways forward that feel more sustainable and aligned with who you are.
Photo of Bill Arbuckle, Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Bill Arbuckle
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 860-7818
"
I work with addiction and substance use in the context of people's lives and relationships, not as isolated problems. Many carry the weight of trauma, burnout, or emotional pain alongside what they're struggling with. In our work together, we focus on understanding these patterns with compassion, reducing shame, and finding ways forward that feel more sustainable and aligned with who you are.
Photo of Bill Arbuckle, Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Bill Arbuckle
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 860-7818

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • AEDP
  • Attachment-based
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma-Informed
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I use relational, experiential approaches that emphasize curiosity, understanding, and collaboration rather than just tools or "quick fixes." Our work will be grounded in forward-movement and growth, but always guided by what feels most relevant and sustainable for you, moving at a pace that supports safety and meaningful, lasting change over time.
Photo of Bill Arbuckle, Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Bill Arbuckle
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 860-7818
"
I use relational, experiential approaches that emphasize curiosity, understanding, and collaboration rather than just tools or "quick fixes." Our work will be grounded in forward-movement and growth, but always guided by what feels most relevant and sustainable for you, moving at a pace that supports safety and meaningful, lasting change over time.
Photo of Bill Arbuckle, Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Bill Arbuckle
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 860-7818

Location

Primary Location

Hard Road Counselling

Vancouver, BC V5L

(778) 860-7818

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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If you're new to therapy or unsure where to start, that's okay. I offer online sessions, and our first conversation is a place to start.
Photo of Bill Arbuckle, Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Bill Arbuckle
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call for a free consultation now - (778) 860-7818
"
If you're new to therapy or unsure where to start, that's okay. I offer online sessions, and our first conversation is a place to start.
Photo of Bill Arbuckle, Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Bill Arbuckle
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Call for a free consultation now - (778) 860-7818