Attachment-based Therapists in British Columbia

Children and families are often referred to me by other counsellors or health professionals because "the kid refuses to talk or cooperate" or "we tried everything and nothing works". Families often seek my specialties to explore their children's behaviours and challenges from the developmental lens. Neurodivergent children look forward to seeing me because they feel I am safe, and fun, and can easily connect with them in a special and meaningful way. I cannot work with autistic children receiving ABA treatment as it is contraindicative with my strong commitment to neurodiversity affirmative and disability ethical principles.

The Spaces Between Counselling .....The Power of Perception The greatest area of growth my clients experience from our work together is a new way of seeing and experiencing their lives. I'll help you move from a place of hopelessness, loneliness, frustration, and fear to clarity and peace. We'll use your struggle as your power spot to create change. Although this can be difficult, discomfort acts as a motivator for change. That is its job. You are at a place where all the possibilities and richness of life are yours to be found. I can help you take your next steps.

Imagine finding Hope & Passion in your Life... If you feel stuck or frustrated, in emotional pain or a struggling relationship, counselling can help. With respect and patience we will discover how you can meet your deep longings and be free to be your truest self. You deserve to feel good about you. I work with gay, lesbian, transgender, queer, and straight youth and adults. I want you to have the inner freedom to be who you were meant to be. I want you to feel better about yourself, your relationships, and your life.

As a Registered Art Therapist and Counsellor I work with youth/adults who might be seeking a less traditional approach to healing. Perhaps we don't want to talk about it? It might feel more possible to come up alongside with marks or movement to explore, release and reframe in new ways. To be gentle and curious in our transformation.

Are you feeling exhausted, and confused as to how you got to this point? Do you feel as though something is fundamentally "wrong" with you? This fear can feel like an invisible burden and make it feel like it’s impossible to live and embody your true authentic self. The discomfort over your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors may have led you down the seemingly endless path of trying to figure out what's "wrong" with you, and how to "fix" it. My job as your counsellor is to remind you that you are already whole just the way you are so you can heal and process the emotions and experiences that are keeping you stuck.

Hello and welcome. I am a Master's level counsellor (RCC, MA - University of Victoria) who specializes in three main (often overlapping) areas: addictions, neurodivergence and complex trauma. I believe we are all on our own Hero's Journey, and as a therapist, my goal is to help you understand who you are and to help you make sense of what happened to you, so that you can move forward in a more conscious and intentional way. Beyond self-awareness, I believe the purpose of therapy is to transform the negative emotional patterns and beliefs that have been influencing your thoughts, behaviors and relationships.

Our past experiences impact us in ways we may not even realize. Our nervous system jumps in to protect us in ways that it has helped us survive in the past. This often prevents us from operating how we wish to. Working to reconnect the body with the mind to our present, adult self can help resolve this disconnection. I believe that we all deserve to experience connection, empathy, attunement and safety and that this is often the missing piece.

I have dedicated the past i5 years of my life to working with First Responders. Before opening up my own practice I served as the Director of Trauma and Spiritual Care at a Treatment Centre located on Vancouver Island. I have met many people who have been my teachers. They have been struggling with PTSD, emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, loss of instinct of purpose. Some have been struggling with loss and grief not knowing how to grieve in a healthy manner. Others have been struggling with intense fear and self doubt knowing that change needs to happen in their lives and not knowing how to move forward.

I tend to see many physicians, psychiatrists, residents and medical students through word of mouth referrals. I also provide clinical supervision to other counsellors. I specialize in treating trauma and adverse events but common challenges such as burnout, low mood, feelings of insecurity, self-doubt, fears of rejection, abandonment, and failure are also routine in my work. I also work with many teens, post-secondary students, indigenous youth and do couples and family work.

Sometimes we need to be heard. I offer an encouraging safe space to talk about challenges that may be getting in the way of you living your best life. It is a privilege to use my experience combined with my education to serve you. When we work together, I will listen with respect and make sure the approaches I use fit your specific areas of concern.

Challenges and unexpected events can overwhelm our sense and emotions. I strive to work with children, youth and families in an empathetic and client centered approach to help individuals and groups find hope and joy for the future. Children and youth who have experienced trauma may find it difficult to participate in traditional talk therapies. Rainbow of Hope uses a play therapeutic approach so clients can tell their stories and process their complex emotions. By learning how to tell their story they learn coping strategies that enables each client to see hope within their future.

I have worked for 20 years in various non-profit settings with vulnerable children, youth, and adults of various backgrounds. In both my personal and professional life, I continue to be amazed by how we adapt and persevere through life's challenges and difficulties. I believe we are not meant to go through this journey alone, and in our difficult times it is important to find extra support. It is my hope, to encourage you in this journey and provide you with some extra tools for the road ahead.

Often we see a counsellor when life has become too hard or confusing, and I think that's because we can reflect and make changes when things are not going well. As a counsellor, I offer an environment that feels safe enough to tell your story - the highs and the lows, the joy and the grief and everything in between. It's a privilege to hear your story, to help you make sense of it and to think creatively with you about what you'll need for the journey ahead.

Sometimes life can be challenging and we can always use a little help or another perspective on our situation. Whether it is learning new coping skills, finding relief from trauma symptoms, or just needing someone to talk to, counselling can be a great way to add another support to your circle. I specialize in variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, racialized trauma, intimate partner dynamics, men's issues, gender and sexuality, academic stress/procrastination, childhood trauma (including emotional, physical and/or sexual trauma) and other areas impacting adults, youth and families.

Are you struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Trust, Self Esteem, Internal Conflict, Relational Instability, and a sense the world around you is not always a safe or predictable place? Do you feel disconnected from your physical body and the emotional resources it holds, or has your body felt like a battleground of unpredictable symptoms? Have past experiences left you feeling stuck in emotional and behavioral patterns that are no longer serving you? If this fits for you, and other therapies just haven't seemed to get to the root of your concerns, I invite you to explore a different, experiential neuroscience-focused approach, to healing

Are you tired of feeling the weight of all of those parenting tasks? Overwhelmed with conflict in your relationships? Are you struggling with a difficult decision, feeling worried about how the pandemic is impacting you, or in a new phase of your life that is causing you to redefine who you are and who you would like to become? You are not alone! I believe you are capable of not just surviving, but thriving. Together we can start to explore the reasons why and build your toolbox to ease some of those challenges.

Hello! I'm currently offering online/telehealth/zoom sessions as I have relocated to the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, from North Vancouver, BC. I work with individuals and couples, assisting you to navigate challenging circumstances with growth and connection, both to oneself and with others. I have 15 years experience in diverse clinical settings with specialities in assisting you through Life transitions and any presenting issues. I specialize in offering EMDR, CBT and MBSR as well as The Developmental Model re Couples Counselling. Grow your life in meaningful ways with these approaches!

My interests are in working with individuals or families from diverse backgrounds, dealing with a large range of issues, including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, identity formation, sexuality, acute and developmental trauma, vicarious trauma, and PTSD. I also have experience working in First Nations communities and have a heart for working with Indigenous peoples.

In my varied practice, I see youth and adults, addressing issues ranging from mental health concerns to life transitions. I use a client-centred approach, respecting that you are the expert in your own life. The therapeutic relationship we create allows you to explore your reality to the extent that you want to, in a trusting, calm and gentle environment. I draw from a number of different therapeutic styles, suited to you as a person, your worldview and your interests (talk, art, sandtray, play). I practice from an anti-oppressive, inclusive perspective, and also provide clinical supervision for counsellors.