Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (778) 765-3127 x250858

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed. Are you unhappy in your relationship. Are you or a family member abusing alcohol or mood-altering drugs. I offer a safe, relaxed and confidential environment to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies to build resilience in your life.
I work with individuals and athletes who are experiencing, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and substance misuse. I work with couples and families who have relationship issues. I am a Sports Psychology mental skills performance coach and work with athletes who are experiencing mental health and sport performance issues.
My integrative approach to therapy is based on thirty years of professional experience. I help individuals and athletes attain there ideal level of performance. I spend time getting to know my clients and work in a collaborative manner to facilitate their unique journey for a better quality of life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Des Lynch now - (778) 765-3127 x250858
Let's Connect (778) 765-3127 x250858

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $180
Payment Methods
Cash, Cheque, WireInsurance
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Please check with your health insurance provider.
- TELUS Health
Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Email me or call with questions - (778) 765-3127 x250858
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 2408 Desmond Lynch
- In Practice for 26 years
- Attended University of Victoria
- Degree/Diploma from Lakehead University BA (Psych). HBSW. M.Ed Psychology
- Degree/Diploma from University Of Victoria Masters Counselling Psychology
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Email me or call with questions - (778) 765-3127 x250858
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Addiction
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Athlete issues
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Victim Services
- Women's Issues
Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (778) 765-3127 x250858
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Sport Psychology
- Trauma Focused
Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (778) 765-3127 x250858
Location
Des Lynch
Counsellor, MEd , HBSW, BA, RCC, RSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (778) 765-3127 x250858