Therapists in British Columbia

At some point in our lives, we may just need to get some support to get through life’s challenges. I work with adult individuals and couples who are experiencing, or have experienced anxiety, depression, stress, trauma responses, chronic pain, relationship and communication challenges, attachment wounds and injuries, life transitions, issues of ageing, or grief, loss, and bereavement. My approach is collaborative and relational. I strive to honour your lived experience, autonomy, identity, and culture as we work together, and to support you to strengthen connections with yourself, your values, and your goals.

“Life is brutiful” - Glennon Doyle….There are times in life when we need support to process and navigate these brutal moments, to be able to weed through the muck and uncover the beauty and joy in our lives. It's an honour to support and witness in this journey. I have over 20 years experience and knowledge as a Mental Health clinician and educator. I’ve worked with young people, individuals and couples. I am a registered counsellor with a Masters in Expressive Arts Therapy and certified in Relational Somatic therapy.

In-person, Video and Walk and Talk. My passion in life is people, and my personal and professional motto is “Live true. Love deep”. I’m ever intrigued and inspired by the precious and unique journey of each unfolding person—galvanizing that movement towards wholeness and connection is my raison d’être. To this purpose, I bring a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology, 20 years of experience, and advanced studies and certification in Relationships, Recovery, Trauma, Deep Sexuality, and Transpersonal psychology. I work with individuals, couples, and groups to reclaim their full human potential and live their deepest truth.

Welcome to Renewed Hope Counselling Services. It is my HOPE that you will find what you need in this part of your life journey through seeking support for whatever challenge you are facing. My name is Alyssa Jackson and I am a mental health therapist specializing in individual therapy. I come with 19 years of professional experience in the field and have life experiences that allow me to have empathy, understanding, insight, patience and encouragement for helping others through challenging and emotionally draining times. I have lived experiences that have allowed me to learn, grow, change and have RENEWED HOPE

Accepting New Clients! Hello and welcome, my name is Olga Barrows. Thank you for reaching out today. It truly is a huge first step. It is my pleasure to accompany you on this journey. Whether you are dealing with difficult emotions, coping with unexpected changes, looking for peace of mind, or working on new skills, I am here for you. My practice takes place in a supportive, safe and nonjudgmental environment. It fosters personal growth, insight and self-compassion, and always focuses on your strengths and goals.

I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families. I offer counselling for parents who are struggling with their parenting role. I also specialize in helping families and couples that are going through restructuring due to illness, death, separation and/or divorce. I am collaborative and strengths-based in my approach. I meet the client where the client is and work from there in a non-pathologizing way.

Although I am also a couples counsellor, I work primarily with those who have experienced trauma. Trauma is the experience of being emotionally and psychologically overwhelmed and overcome for weeks, months, or years by adverse childhood experiences and adult traumatic events. My focus is always on the present and a hopeful future - how can those debilitated by anxiety, shame, poor self-worth, child sexual abuse, c-PTSD and PTSD, and dissociative disorders including Dissociative Identity Disorder, become healthy enough to meet their own needs for income, housing, affirming relationships, and wellness - physical, emotional AND mental

Trauma has you feeling stuck and like you're drowning. You're tired of trying to create the life and relationships you crave only to end up feeling triggered and broken again. Intergenerational cycles, social justice, and climate issues add to your pain. You're desperate to heal from your childhood & complex trauma. You're ready to feel more connected to yourself and others. You deserve the peace and hope that comes with knowing you’re finally on track to heal deeply and learn skills that will help you for the long term. You're ready to dive deep, create new patterns, connect with your truth, and build a life full of peace and joy.

You deserve to feel good about yourself. Even if that feels completely impossible right now. Even if a mean little gremlin of an inner critic has been telling you otherwise, maybe for your whole life. So many things get in the way when it comes to how we feel about ourselves and our lives - stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, dysfunctional relationships, toxic work environments, isolation, etc. It can feel like a million boulders piling up on top of you until you can't even see which way is up. I've been there and counselling was one of the things that helped me find the light again. The journey is easier with support.

Are you feeling on edge? Are you experiencing a sense of loss or confusion of where to go or what to do for relief? Are you a parent or family member needing solutions or support? I am here to assist you in finding your path of reprieve and stability. I see myself as one who helps heal along side with others! Together We will find your strengths and create your inner calm along with unlocking the buried emotional pain you may be struggling with. It took courage and trust to reach out, you have come this far, contact me and we will work on finding your happiness and freedom of distress and chaos. I look forward to connecting.

Sometimes it takes a lot out of a client to seek help for counselling. They feel uneasy and anxious about opening up and expressing their thoughts and feelings. They are unsure where to start and what to expect from the therapist. I encourage clients to be themselves in the therapy room and work alongside them to hear their worldviews and experiences. Clients will work with me to process and reprocess their experiences. This allows a client to work through their journey of healing and growth. Clients feel safe and comfortable when they receive compassion and validation through therapy.

I'm a registered clinical counsellor with over 20 years of experience in the helping profession. I'm passionate about supporting clients to heal the relationship they have with themselves and others. If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more at home and fulfilled in yourself and your relationships I want to help. Whether you’re recovering from heartbreak, struggling to assert yourself in your most important relationships, having difficulty making decisions, or are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts and feelings, we'll work together towards your healing and growth.

Accepting NEW clients - Are you tired of feeling like each day is a struggle, whether on your own, or in your relationship? Are you hoping to learn how to get "unstuck" from trauma, anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you wish you had healthier coping methods? Have you had an experience that has followed you around that you would like to heal from? Are you wanting to learn to communicate differently, or better understand yourself in the context of your relationships? Is managing ADHD or an addiction something you'd like to learn more about? I hear you. Let's work together to reach your goals.

I am an integrative psychotherapist and bring curiosity, warmth, compassion, and a sense of humor to the therapeutic relationship. I use a collaborative, strength-based, and relational approach focused on promoting long-lasting change. Fundamentally, we are social beings, embedded in complicated social relationships. It is my belief that many struggles people face are linked to how they experience these relationships and how larger structural and societal issues impact these relationships. I strive to work side-by-side with my clients in the healing process, helping them to pave the way toward a more authentic and satisfying life.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor, Comprehensive Family Mediator (FMC), and sexual health and trauma-informed practitioner specializing in couples and family counselling. I am passionate about helping couples and individuals identify and achieve their personal and relational goals and I take great pride in the progress and success of my clients.

I specialize in assisting individuals, families, and couples with a range of mental health concerns and substance misuse issues. With a blend of evidence-based techniques, empathy, and genuine collaboration, I strive to empower each individual, family, and couple to overcome their challenges and to unlock the untapped potential within themselves. I wish to support clients to a sense of well-being, to cultivate healthier habits and coping mechanisms, and to build stronger, more fulfilling connections with themselves and their loved ones; to embrace a life marked by authenticity, fulfillment, and purpose.

It's hard to live your best life when struggling with anxious and ruminating thoughts. Or feeling disconnected from your partner. Or reliving old trauma that's been following you around. Are you struggling with ADHD, PTSD, depression, or an unwanted habit? Feeling lost and stressed in your career, or overwhelmed with responsibilities? Needing support as you navigate LGBTQ+ challenges? You are looking for therapy that works, right?

Clients typically see me for issues ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems, to loneliness, anger, and the increasingly common 'trifecta' of addictions: tech, porn, and recreational substances. I regularly work with people from multicultural backgrounds, and those confronting crises of worldview, identity and belief. This includes clients struggling with their own cultural and religious upbringing, or changes in ideology and self-image. I also have an interest in the management of chronic pain and illness.

I am a Registered Social Worker specializing in online counselling for individual men, women, couples and families. I am dedicated to providing high-quality therapeutic care to my clients utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including talk therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and other evidence-based approaches. I am passionate about helping people and have dedicated my career to improve client mental health and overall well-being.