"I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who specializes in working with children, adolescents and adults (~ages 7 +). I have deep compassion and curiosity for all stages of life's journey. Informed always by the developmental tasks of each age, my goal is to help clients recognize their inner strength, trust their instincts and develop new ways of managing troubles as they arise. Trauma, anxiety, relationship troubles, life transitions (new parenthood, eldering, career change etc), school troubles, depression, parenting questions and other aspects of the human experience are where my interests and strengths lie."
"I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who specializes in working with children, adolescents and adults (~ages 7 +). I have deep compassion and curiosity for all stages of life's journey. Informed always by the developmental tasks of each age, my goal is to help clients recognize their inner strength, trust their instincts and develop new ways of managing troubles as they arise. Trauma, anxiety, relationship troubles, life transitions (new parenthood, eldering, career change etc), school troubles, depression, parenting questions and other aspects of the human experience are where my interests and strengths lie."
"I am committed to providing you with a safe and accepting space where together we can find what matters to you, to find your energy for life and connection to self. We work together to increase your strength and resilience to deal with life's uncertainty, frustrations and disappointments. Painful experiences will at times be in our lives and when we can tolerate and move through them the easier life is. My job is to create a safe space to explore your thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Experience has shown me that human connection and understanding are the conditions for change."
"I am committed to providing you with a safe and accepting space where together we can find what matters to you, to find your energy for life and connection to self. We work together to increase your strength and resilience to deal with life's uncertainty, frustrations and disappointments. Painful experiences will at times be in our lives and when we can tolerate and move through them the easier life is. My job is to create a safe space to explore your thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Experience has shown me that human connection and understanding are the conditions for change."
"Change doesn't have to be hard. NeurOptimal Neurofeedback is a safe, relaxing, pleasant way to train your brain to handle stress better, focus more, improve sleep and mood, help with executive self-regulation and central nervous system regulation. We use EEG Biofeedback and a very advanced software to give your brain feedback in a way that it can use to make minor adjustments to improve your optimal performance. It is helpful for athletes, students, executives, parents, kids, and anyone who would like to think clearly, act quickly, overcome trauma (physical/emotional), relax, manage stress, and feel more resilient."
"Change doesn't have to be hard. NeurOptimal Neurofeedback is a safe, relaxing, pleasant way to train your brain to handle stress better, focus more, improve sleep and mood, help with executive self-regulation and central nervous system regulation. We use EEG Biofeedback and a very advanced software to give your brain feedback in a way that it can use to make minor adjustments to improve your optimal performance. It is helpful for athletes, students, executives, parents, kids, and anyone who would like to think clearly, act quickly, overcome trauma (physical/emotional), relax, manage stress, and feel more resilient."
"I provide service in Vancouver, Langley, and Abbotsford. I am also available online. I provide assessment and treatment for people with psychiatric disorders, personality issues, adjustment difficulties, and common life problems. I also provide performance enhancement services for athletes, performing artists, employees, and students. My methods are evidence-based. However, I believe that there is more to therapy than symptom relief and crisis management. Ultimately, therapy is about creating a good life with daily helpings of joy, acceptance, compassion, meaning, and connection to others. If you aspire to live like this, I am committed to helping you on your way."
"I provide service in Vancouver, Langley, and Abbotsford. I am also available online. I provide assessment and treatment for people with psychiatric disorders, personality issues, adjustment difficulties, and common life problems. I also provide performance enhancement services for athletes, performing artists, employees, and students. My methods are evidence-based. However, I believe that there is more to therapy than symptom relief and crisis management. Ultimately, therapy is about creating a good life with daily helpings of joy, acceptance, compassion, meaning, and connection to others. If you aspire to live like this, I am committed to helping you on your way."
"I understand that life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I seek to create a safe and supportive environment that promotes greater self-awareness and change, as well as increased well-being. I take a person-centered and strengths based approach to my work. I believe that counselling should be a collaborative process where the counsellor and client work together to find a solution using evidence-based techniques and interventions."
"I understand that life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I seek to create a safe and supportive environment that promotes greater self-awareness and change, as well as increased well-being. I take a person-centered and strengths based approach to my work. I believe that counselling should be a collaborative process where the counsellor and client work together to find a solution using evidence-based techniques and interventions."
"My therapeutic work promotes self-discovery and growth through body, mind and emotional awareness. I work with issues related to trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and relationships. My aim is to help people develop the skills required to address challenging situations and cultivate a deep sense of self-acceptance and personal strength."
"My therapeutic work promotes self-discovery and growth through body, mind and emotional awareness. I work with issues related to trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and relationships. My aim is to help people develop the skills required to address challenging situations and cultivate a deep sense of self-acceptance and personal strength."
"I consider myself a traumatologist. Most problems come back to trauma. There are Big Trauma events but also small trauma events in our lives that change and shape our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and relationships. Traumas cause neurons to knot up and block up the Adaptive Information Processing System. I help to unknot these neurons using EMDR. This always works and the brain automatically moves towards healing and wellness. EMDR is quick and effective. You will see major changes in a very short time. Things that often take years of therapy to process can be processed within a few EMDR sessions."
"I consider myself a traumatologist. Most problems come back to trauma. There are Big Trauma events but also small trauma events in our lives that change and shape our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and relationships. Traumas cause neurons to knot up and block up the Adaptive Information Processing System. I help to unknot these neurons using EMDR. This always works and the brain automatically moves towards healing and wellness. EMDR is quick and effective. You will see major changes in a very short time. Things that often take years of therapy to process can be processed within a few EMDR sessions."
"I have a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor at the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have been working alongside children (5-13 years of age) and their families for the past 22 years in the educational setting, first as a classroom teacher and now as a school counsellor. I offer a safe, trusting space in order to create an authentic relationship with my clients. The authentic relationship is important in helping clients be reflective, thoughtful, and active members of therapy."
"I have a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia and am a Registered Clinical Counsellor at the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have been working alongside children (5-13 years of age) and their families for the past 22 years in the educational setting, first as a classroom teacher and now as a school counsellor. I offer a safe, trusting space in order to create an authentic relationship with my clients. The authentic relationship is important in helping clients be reflective, thoughtful, and active members of therapy."
"Since you are reading this, I imagine that you are experiencing some difficulties you want to change in your life and are wondering if therapy would be helpful for you. What I understand about the difficulties that bring a person to therapy is that we can all be deeply affected by the relationships, events and experiences in our lives and some of these things can "push us down". Therapy can help you to explore and find resolution to past and present experiences that contribute to the struggles you are experiencing right now."
"Since you are reading this, I imagine that you are experiencing some difficulties you want to change in your life and are wondering if therapy would be helpful for you. What I understand about the difficulties that bring a person to therapy is that we can all be deeply affected by the relationships, events and experiences in our lives and some of these things can "push us down". Therapy can help you to explore and find resolution to past and present experiences that contribute to the struggles you are experiencing right now."
"True, intentional living entails great risk: risk of failure and of falling. If you have experienced a series of failures and falls, you have also experienced RISING AGAIN. Daring to rise again in the face of immense loss, suffering and tragedy is no small feat: you are ALREADY an overcomer."
"True, intentional living entails great risk: risk of failure and of falling. If you have experienced a series of failures and falls, you have also experienced RISING AGAIN. Daring to rise again in the face of immense loss, suffering and tragedy is no small feat: you are ALREADY an overcomer."
"I believe in a collaborative treatment approach in my work with clients. My primary focus is to assist people to live the life they want by first highlighting their goals and identifying any barriers which may exist to reaching those goals. I am passionate about providing clients with knowledge and tools to actively make positive changes in their lives. Increasing people's life satisfaction and helping them achieve their desired functioning through good times and through challenges are focal elements of my practice."
"I believe in a collaborative treatment approach in my work with clients. My primary focus is to assist people to live the life they want by first highlighting their goals and identifying any barriers which may exist to reaching those goals. I am passionate about providing clients with knowledge and tools to actively make positive changes in their lives. Increasing people's life satisfaction and helping them achieve their desired functioning through good times and through challenges are focal elements of my practice."
"Specializing in Trauma, Focused on Healing......BC Trauma Care offers accessible, low barrier counselling and support services to anyone whose life has been impacted by trauma. In addition to one-on-one and group support, we offer education, training and resources to clients, service providers, educators and the community. BC Trauma Care is a proud division of the BC Borstal Association."
"Specializing in Trauma, Focused on Healing......BC Trauma Care offers accessible, low barrier counselling and support services to anyone whose life has been impacted by trauma. In addition to one-on-one and group support, we offer education, training and resources to clients, service providers, educators and the community. BC Trauma Care is a proud division of the BC Borstal Association."
"I have been working as a counsellor for 19 years and my work focuses on addiction and trauma issues. They often go hand in hand but not always as each person is unique. The focus of my counselling work is very respectful as I acknowledge that you know yourself best. Most people seek out counselling because they are stuck in old patterns that they have outgrown yet need help to move forward in a new, more helpful way. I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out and I will work hard to help you make the changes you need."
"I have been working as a counsellor for 19 years and my work focuses on addiction and trauma issues. They often go hand in hand but not always as each person is unique. The focus of my counselling work is very respectful as I acknowledge that you know yourself best. Most people seek out counselling because they are stuck in old patterns that they have outgrown yet need help to move forward in a new, more helpful way. I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out and I will work hard to help you make the changes you need."
"Life can often feel overwhelming and there are times when we come to roadblocks in our ability to cope. This can manifest in a myriad of ways including physical symptoms such as exhaustion; emotional reactions such as anxiety, depression, or anger; or struggles in our relationships with family, friends or co-workers. My goal is to facilitate you in exploring the origins of your struggles and finding resolutions in order to go forward in your life with hope, confidence and peace."
"Life can often feel overwhelming and there are times when we come to roadblocks in our ability to cope. This can manifest in a myriad of ways including physical symptoms such as exhaustion; emotional reactions such as anxiety, depression, or anger; or struggles in our relationships with family, friends or co-workers. My goal is to facilitate you in exploring the origins of your struggles and finding resolutions in order to go forward in your life with hope, confidence and peace."
"I have been helping people work through trauma and tough life situations for over 25 years. Sometimes it is just about finding the right connection to the right person to move your life forward. I believe every client has a unique story that is their own and so I will work to determine what therapy plan would work best for you. There are no generic treatment plans. You are the expert on you. Together we will work to find your pathway to healing and how to turn life back on again, if it feels like its been turned off."
"I have been helping people work through trauma and tough life situations for over 25 years. Sometimes it is just about finding the right connection to the right person to move your life forward. I believe every client has a unique story that is their own and so I will work to determine what therapy plan would work best for you. There are no generic treatment plans. You are the expert on you. Together we will work to find your pathway to healing and how to turn life back on again, if it feels like its been turned off."
"You came here because you are hurting and overwhelmed. And you want things to improve, so that you can quiet the turmoil, and feel much better again. You have made the right choice.
Yet choosing the right psychologist is tricky. You want the best help available, someone who is caring, and truly helpful. That is why I use Feedback Improved Therapy. It consists of measuring in each session whether you are improving as a result of therapy, and your sense of teamwork with me. 3 research studies show that this doubles the effectiveness of psychotherapy."
"You came here because you are hurting and overwhelmed. And you want things to improve, so that you can quiet the turmoil, and feel much better again. You have made the right choice.
Yet choosing the right psychologist is tricky. You want the best help available, someone who is caring, and truly helpful. That is why I use Feedback Improved Therapy. It consists of measuring in each session whether you are improving as a result of therapy, and your sense of teamwork with me. 3 research studies show that this doubles the effectiveness of psychotherapy."
"Being called Mom more than 500 times a day, I sometimes forget my actual name is Sarah. As is true for many mothers, my role as 'mom' takes precedence over my other credentials and roles I play in life. I am a registered social worker, with a Masters in Social Work form the University of Waterloo. I have been working with families for the past nine years; facilitating parent support groups, delivering parent education workshops, as a family counsellor and a children's counsellor."
"Being called Mom more than 500 times a day, I sometimes forget my actual name is Sarah. As is true for many mothers, my role as 'mom' takes precedence over my other credentials and roles I play in life. I am a registered social worker, with a Masters in Social Work form the University of Waterloo. I have been working with families for the past nine years; facilitating parent support groups, delivering parent education workshops, as a family counsellor and a children's counsellor."
"Life is inherently complex and challenging. Sometimes these challenges feel overwhelming and this is where psychology can help. In an environment of understanding and acceptance, psychologists can help you better identify those strengths that have served you well in the past, while at the same time assist you in learning new ways of solving problems and coping with life's difficulties."
"Life is inherently complex and challenging. Sometimes these challenges feel overwhelming and this is where psychology can help. In an environment of understanding and acceptance, psychologists can help you better identify those strengths that have served you well in the past, while at the same time assist you in learning new ways of solving problems and coping with life's difficulties."
"Do you feel stuck in a rut? Stressed by outside commitments or internalized "should dos"? Do you feel unable to action the changes you want in your life? Taking a first step by engaging in counselling can help you not only adjust how you view yourself, others, and your current circumstances, but also - the results of therapy are usually improved functioning and a happier, healthier life. I work primarily with individuals, couples and families utilizing a collaborative, strengths-based approach."
"Do you feel stuck in a rut? Stressed by outside commitments or internalized "should dos"? Do you feel unable to action the changes you want in your life? Taking a first step by engaging in counselling can help you not only adjust how you view yourself, others, and your current circumstances, but also - the results of therapy are usually improved functioning and a happier, healthier life. I work primarily with individuals, couples and families utilizing a collaborative, strengths-based approach."
"As a couples and family therapist, I work within the family system to help identify what is working and what is not. I believe that people will always respond to others based on their own life experiences. At times these responses can become problematic, or unsafe, and can negatively impact spouses and families. Together we can identify what patterns are "problematic" and work towards creating new more helpful patterns. My approach is gentle, collaborate, and honest. I will always do my best to accommodate new clients and book a first session within two weeks."
"As a couples and family therapist, I work within the family system to help identify what is working and what is not. I believe that people will always respond to others based on their own life experiences. At times these responses can become problematic, or unsafe, and can negatively impact spouses and families. Together we can identify what patterns are "problematic" and work towards creating new more helpful patterns. My approach is gentle, collaborate, and honest. I will always do my best to accommodate new clients and book a first session within two weeks."
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