Family Therapy in Anmore, BC

Accepting New Clients! Approved ICBC and FNHA provider, direct billing. Hello! I am Elena. I hold a MSW from Dalhousie University, and I am a RSW with the BC College of Social Workers. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and The Gottman Method Couples Therapy to help individuals manage depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, interpersonal conflict, anger, grief, and loss; couples improve their relationship and communication; families to manage parenting issues.

Empowering you to navigate life's challenges. Meet Angella Cottreau, a professional Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in stress-related issues such as anxiety, anger, depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, relationship issues and couples counselling. Life can be challenging, and not knowing how to navigate through it can be overwhelming.

I offer support with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping skills and setting boundaries. I offer in person and online appointments working with both individuals and couples. I am a registered professional counsellor with the CPCA and have experience in substance use and family issues, trauma, grief and loss, infidelity and relationship issues, life transitions and facing cultural changes. My approach is to help clients overcome and work through life’s challenges by providing support, understanding, acceptance and a non-judgmental space to share.

My goal as a counsellor is to provide a warm and safe environment for clients which will allow them to develop a feeling of effectiveness and an ability to cope with life's challenges. This will allow them to identify their personal goals and maximize their potential. I have been working with children, adolescents and families for over 20 years. I have an extensive understanding of the BC school system and the factors which influence a student's emotional, social and academic well being. I am also well trained and very experienced working with adults - individuals and couples.

My team and I provide evidence-based treatment for children, youth, and young adults with anxiety, OCD, or behavioural and learning difficulties. Our clinical approach is grounded in research and based on individual and family cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Committed Therapy (ACT). We also conduct psycho-educational, gifted, and ADHD assessments to better understand one's learning style and further investigate challenges associated with inattention, executive function, among other concerns. Finally, we provide workshops for schools, community-based partners, and parents on a range of topics.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor since 2002 with BCACC. I understand that life is no perfect and challenges are along the way. With the belief that everyone has potential to thrive, my compassion, professional ethics, positive attitudes and over 25 years of counselling experiences have brought great commitment to my counselling career. I have worked with people from all walks of life, immigrants, refugees and international students for the past many years. And I am humble to have the privilege to be by their side during their challenging times.

Welcoming new clients for virtual appointments only! My areas of focus revolve around the relationship with self and others (friends, partners, families), life transitions, and grief and loss. We will work together to reconnect you with yourself and make sense of the world around you. My hope is to help you find understanding, acceptance and clarity so you can get unstuck and choose a way forward. My experience includes working with people struggling with anxiety and depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, self-love, complex PTSD/trauma, family conflict, and personality disorders.

I believe that there is strength in story and counselling provides an avenue for one to find their ability to heal. I practice with a person-centered approach, using techniques from other modalities such as CBT, SFBT, Narrative, and Family Systems Theory, to name a few. I infuse mindfulness and yoga-based techniques into my practice as an additional option for clients to explore. I have with both adult and youth populations, predominately concerning issues such as anxiety, eating disorders, and changes in life situations. For the last five years, I have also been supporting students and their families in the public school system.

When you're struggling... it can be hard to know where to start. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed. Perhaps you've been carrying what has happened to you alone. Friends and family - they just don't get it. You've been doing what you can to get by, but know you're not thriving in the way you'd like to be. Perhaps you've been though a painful or traumatic experience and know you're ready to start processing what has happened to you. Or maybe, you're in a challenging life transition. You don't have to be alone with hard things. Counselling can help.

Accepting clients (currently no wait list) Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed or maybe even a little anxious about everything? It can get exhausting trying to manage career, relationships and family and feeling like there is no energy or time for yourself. Trust me, it doesn't have to be this way. Let me help you go from overwhelmed to confident!

The decision to seek counselling is an important and often life-changing milestone; I’m very glad you’re here. As a counsellor, I am honoured to hear your unique story and to collaborate with you through authentic connection and deep exploration. I seek to provide a safe space for you by cultivating empathy, compassion and curiosity, and strive to help you feel accepted and understood on your wellness journey.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of experience offering individual, couple and family therapy in Burnaby and the Tri-Cities. I believe therapy can be very helpful for individuals who want to move beyond their challenges and are willing to make changes to improve their quality of life. In therapy people may learn new skills, expand their coping strategies and increase self-understanding. By doing so they can enhance their functioning, develop more satisfying relationships and a more meaningful life.

Take the first step today and start feeling better tomorrow! I have helped clients go from a feeling of hopelessness in there current situation to feeling empowered and capable of making change that moves them in a positive direction in life. My clients are of all ages, struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, loss, abuse, stress, communication issues, parent/child conflict and life transitions. I specialize in working with clients who have have experienced trauma and difficulties coping. it is important to find someone you can trust and who has the necessary skills and experience to help you thrive in life.

Are you ready for change in your life? Do you need some help to change the patterns that have been holding you back and you're ready to take the next steps. Are you tired of repeating patterns that just don't fulfill you. Are you tired of feeling sad, frustrated, agitated, angry, depressed or anxious. You want more self compassion, better relationships, joy, vitality, a fulfilling life and love. It would be my honor to support you as you begin this important inner journey to claiming the life you want for yourself. I can help you move forward as your therapist or coach.

Our lives each contain moments of great joy and sorrow, pain and pleasure, opportunity, and obstacle. At the center of these experiences is our innate search for connection. We need relationships, they are precious and critical, and yet they are not always easy to navigate. Do you struggle to express your needs to your partner? Or perhaps you have a hard time setting boundaries with a parent, friend or colleague? Maybe you find yourself repeating the same argument with a sibling or family member?

I facilitate an atmosphere in which clients recognize their self-worth, strengths, and potentials. I assist clients with developing new skills to become the best versions of themselves. This empowers them to realize their inner power and resiliency in order to overcome their unique challenges.

Parenting is not an easy task! You love your children, only want the best for them, and have probably tried a whole variety of strategies to help them. Still, your children and your whole family might be dealing with difficult emotions and challenging behaviour. Maybe, as parents, you are also re-shaping: adding new members, responding to new challenges and in need of new arrangements.

I am Elnaz. I am a registered clinical counsellor based in Port Coquitlam, BC. As part of my training, I worked with individuals who were in crisis or were suicidal. I also worked with individuals suffering from a variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and ADHD. I help couples and families with conflict resolution and effective communication skills. Dealing with issues related to family and couples is one of the highlights of my training. I am a Gestalt therapist. In my approach, I focus on the individual as a whole and help them achieve their wholeness while I am considering all the aspects of their lives.