Humanistic Therapists in British Columbia
Jennifer has experience with trauma informed therapy, humanistic therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and more.
Jennifer has supported and walked a long side many clients with a variety of challenges and/or goals. It is Jennifer's passion to help others work towards their ideal self while being compassionate and accepting of where they currently are. The client chooses what they would like to focus on while Jennifer supports them on this journey.
Jennifer has experience with trauma informed therapy, humanistic therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and more.
Jennifer has supported and walked a long side many clients with a variety of challenges and/or goals. It is Jennifer's passion to help others work towards their ideal self while being compassionate and accepting of where they currently are. The client chooses what they would like to focus on while Jennifer supports them on this journey.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, or a loss of sense of self? Do you find these issues affecting your day-to-day life and overall happiness? Now more than ever, people are feeling more anxious and overwhelmed in their lives. I believe there is hope for people to experience better mental health and quality of life. I offer an individual approach to each of my clients and take on a humanistic perspective, which can include using a mixture of therapeutic techniques such as CBT and emotion-focused therapy. I begin by assessing your current state of struggle and meeting you where you are at.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, or a loss of sense of self? Do you find these issues affecting your day-to-day life and overall happiness? Now more than ever, people are feeling more anxious and overwhelmed in their lives. I believe there is hope for people to experience better mental health and quality of life. I offer an individual approach to each of my clients and take on a humanistic perspective, which can include using a mixture of therapeutic techniques such as CBT and emotion-focused therapy. I begin by assessing your current state of struggle and meeting you where you are at.
I mainly work using CBT, Narrative, Adlerian, and Humanistic based approaches.
I offer counselling in the Okanagan and Kamloops, and virtually across BC, for youth and adults with ADHD, stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-harm, trauma and issues with self-esteem, self-worth and perfectionism. I have special expertise in supporting post-secondary clients with school stress. I have a sense of genuine care for my clients and focus on building and maintaining a strong rapport throughout the counselling process. In a world of never ending societal pressures, I work with clients to help them begin to live more congruent lives that align with their true values.
I mainly work using CBT, Narrative, Adlerian, and Humanistic based approaches.
I offer counselling in the Okanagan and Kamloops, and virtually across BC, for youth and adults with ADHD, stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-harm, trauma and issues with self-esteem, self-worth and perfectionism. I have special expertise in supporting post-secondary clients with school stress. I have a sense of genuine care for my clients and focus on building and maintaining a strong rapport throughout the counselling process. In a world of never ending societal pressures, I work with clients to help them begin to live more congruent lives that align with their true values.
I integrate perspectives from humanistic, existential, and psychodynamic theory which inform my understanding of where certain problems come from and what to do about it.
I believe that the experiences we have in our inner and outer world teach us something about the world, ourselves, and others; and they contribute to the forming of often unconscious patterns in the way we think, feel, and act. These experiences can even be stored in the body/nervous system, otherwise known as trauma. In other words, our experiences help create a “map” that show us how to navigate uncertainty, relationships with others, and relationships with our selves. I believe that people come to therapy when those 'maps' are no longer working and need updating. That's where I come in!
I integrate perspectives from humanistic, existential, and psychodynamic theory which inform my understanding of where certain problems come from and what to do about it.
I believe that the experiences we have in our inner and outer world teach us something about the world, ourselves, and others; and they contribute to the forming of often unconscious patterns in the way we think, feel, and act. These experiences can even be stored in the body/nervous system, otherwise known as trauma. In other words, our experiences help create a “map” that show us how to navigate uncertainty, relationships with others, and relationships with our selves. I believe that people come to therapy when those 'maps' are no longer working and need updating. That's where I come in!
My counselling practice combines a multicultural viewpoint, a client centred philosophy, humanistic values and cognitive behavioural strategies. I believe our culture influences the way people see the world and I will strive to understand your world view. I can offer you a safe, non-judgemental and genuine atmosphere to discuss your concerns. I believe you are the expert on your own life but that I may have some strategies to assist you. I am here as a guide, not to follow or lead but to walk beside you on your journey
My counselling practice combines a multicultural viewpoint, a client centred philosophy, humanistic values and cognitive behavioural strategies. I believe our culture influences the way people see the world and I will strive to understand your world view. I can offer you a safe, non-judgemental and genuine atmosphere to discuss your concerns. I believe you are the expert on your own life but that I may have some strategies to assist you. I am here as a guide, not to follow or lead but to walk beside you on your journey
Practicing from a humanistic, client-centred foundation, I believe that we are all worthy of love and belonging.
Currently accepting new clients! Life can feel like a roller coaster at times. Moments of great success can feel like standing at the top of a mountain. “I’ve finally made it,” we may think. But then there are those other times. Moments when the ride of life unexpectedly shifts. Our roller coaster is derailed, and we plunge harder and faster than we ever thought possible. Regardless of what direction you feel you are heading on your life’s journey, connecting in a safe space to process your emotions and needs is a vital form of self-care.
Practicing from a humanistic, client-centred foundation, I believe that we are all worthy of love and belonging.
Currently accepting new clients! Life can feel like a roller coaster at times. Moments of great success can feel like standing at the top of a mountain. “I’ve finally made it,” we may think. But then there are those other times. Moments when the ride of life unexpectedly shifts. Our roller coaster is derailed, and we plunge harder and faster than we ever thought possible. Regardless of what direction you feel you are heading on your life’s journey, connecting in a safe space to process your emotions and needs is a vital form of self-care.
I specialize in child and adult trauma, loss and grief, PTSD, addictions, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, anxiety, depression, life transitions, family-of-origin patterns, and crises of meaning, My approach is a gentle combination of Jungian psychodynamic therapy with meaning-centered, strength and attachment-based humanistic psychology.
I have been privileged to work as a psychotherapist for almost thirty years and continue to be in awe of the strength and resilience and wisdom inherent in each person I meet. My role as a psychotherapist is to help you access what is inside you and heal from what has prevented you from becoming the best version of yourself. Together we will transform loss and trauma and life transitions into new hope and possibilities for a life that is psychologically rich and rewarding. Therapy is a relationship with yourself where you re-discover and cultivate the real you. It's about wellness and vitality and creating a life you love.
I specialize in child and adult trauma, loss and grief, PTSD, addictions, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, anxiety, depression, life transitions, family-of-origin patterns, and crises of meaning, My approach is a gentle combination of Jungian psychodynamic therapy with meaning-centered, strength and attachment-based humanistic psychology.
I have been privileged to work as a psychotherapist for almost thirty years and continue to be in awe of the strength and resilience and wisdom inherent in each person I meet. My role as a psychotherapist is to help you access what is inside you and heal from what has prevented you from becoming the best version of yourself. Together we will transform loss and trauma and life transitions into new hope and possibilities for a life that is psychologically rich and rewarding. Therapy is a relationship with yourself where you re-discover and cultivate the real you. It's about wellness and vitality and creating a life you love.
My work encompasses a humanistic Person-Centered framework that seeks to help those I work with become the best versions of themselves.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and am located in the community of Pitt Meadows. I provide counselling for individuals experiencing a wide range of personal challenges. Challenges that include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Sometimes people need the ability to express their real feelings about such difficulties, and I endeavor to provide those I work with the space to to do so, while also exploring ways to better cope with and even resolve their problems.
My work encompasses a humanistic Person-Centered framework that seeks to help those I work with become the best versions of themselves.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and am located in the community of Pitt Meadows. I provide counselling for individuals experiencing a wide range of personal challenges. Challenges that include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Sometimes people need the ability to express their real feelings about such difficulties, and I endeavor to provide those I work with the space to to do so, while also exploring ways to better cope with and even resolve their problems.
I work with women who are ready to commit to a deep & conscious spiritual process of healing & transformation. Whether wanting to recover from trauma, feeling lost inside, depressed, anxious, empty, I am committed to supporting your journey. Convinced that no healing happens if body is not involved, my approach weaves somatic therapy, EMDR & cyclical awareness from a humanistic & client centred stance and keeps developing as I keep deepening my research in the areas of trauma, attachment theory, ancestral legacies of trauma & energy healing.
I work with women who are ready to commit to a deep & conscious spiritual process of healing & transformation. Whether wanting to recover from trauma, feeling lost inside, depressed, anxious, empty, I am committed to supporting your journey. Convinced that no healing happens if body is not involved, my approach weaves somatic therapy, EMDR & cyclical awareness from a humanistic & client centred stance and keeps developing as I keep deepening my research in the areas of trauma, attachment theory, ancestral legacies of trauma & energy healing.
With the help of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and an underlying Humanistic approach, we can walk through the counselling process together in a collaborative, compassionate way that promotes both growth and healing.
Living with chronic pain can be a debilitating experience, impacting every aspect of one's life. From simple daily tasks to the ability to enjoy hobbies and spend time with loved ones, chronic pain seems to cast a shadow on everything. Drawing from my background in Kinesiology, some of my clinical counselling specialisations include chronic-pain management, post-concussion treatment, and psychological trauma. I have had the privilege of connecting with clients of a wide range of cultural, religious, and circumstantial backgrounds, allowing each client's own personal set of values to guide the counselling process.
With the help of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and an underlying Humanistic approach, we can walk through the counselling process together in a collaborative, compassionate way that promotes both growth and healing.
Living with chronic pain can be a debilitating experience, impacting every aspect of one's life. From simple daily tasks to the ability to enjoy hobbies and spend time with loved ones, chronic pain seems to cast a shadow on everything. Drawing from my background in Kinesiology, some of my clinical counselling specialisations include chronic-pain management, post-concussion treatment, and psychological trauma. I have had the privilege of connecting with clients of a wide range of cultural, religious, and circumstantial backgrounds, allowing each client's own personal set of values to guide the counselling process.
My overriding clinical orientation honours the mindbody connection, neurobiology, somatic, experiential, psychodynamic, existential- humanistic approaches, and the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual nature of our lives.
Recovery from pain is possible. Let's start together from understanding YOUR pain and creating a path to wellness that is unique for YOU. I am fascinated by the brain and body connection and the immense possibilities that arise when we open ourselves to learning and understanding how various psychoneurobiological mechanisms work, how our environments and circumstances have shaped us and continue to do so, and how we can harness the power of that understanding towards change. Studies indicate that many chronic pain conditions are often not the result of structural causes, but of psychoneurobiological processes that can be reversed.
My overriding clinical orientation honours the mindbody connection, neurobiology, somatic, experiential, psychodynamic, existential- humanistic approaches, and the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual nature of our lives.
Recovery from pain is possible. Let's start together from understanding YOUR pain and creating a path to wellness that is unique for YOU. I am fascinated by the brain and body connection and the immense possibilities that arise when we open ourselves to learning and understanding how various psychoneurobiological mechanisms work, how our environments and circumstances have shaped us and continue to do so, and how we can harness the power of that understanding towards change. Studies indicate that many chronic pain conditions are often not the result of structural causes, but of psychoneurobiological processes that can be reversed.
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Thank you for taking the time to explore the possibility of working together. I am a Registered Psychologist with interest in supporting positive change, well-being, and mindful living. My area of specialty and interest is working with adults and teens in dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, depression, trauma, chronic pain, and grief. Clients have described my approach as compassionate, positive, strength-based, effective, empowering, and collaborative. I use various evidence-based and empirically validated approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Humanistic Therapy.
Thank you for taking the time to explore the possibility of working together. I am a Registered Psychologist with interest in supporting positive change, well-being, and mindful living. My area of specialty and interest is working with adults and teens in dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, depression, trauma, chronic pain, and grief. Clients have described my approach as compassionate, positive, strength-based, effective, empowering, and collaborative. I use various evidence-based and empirically validated approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Humanistic Therapy.
Erin is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who operates from a trauma-informed, feminist, and culturally-sensitive viewpoint. She is person-centred and humanistic in her approach. Erin enjoys working with teens and adults, and anyone experiencing significant life changes both in person and virtually. I particularly specialize in grief and loss, that includes losing pieces of ourselves or opportunities, neurospicy brains (e.g. autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression), and processing and re-processing of trauma to re-write your story in a way that is not harmful to you life.
Erin is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who operates from a trauma-informed, feminist, and culturally-sensitive viewpoint. She is person-centred and humanistic in her approach. Erin enjoys working with teens and adults, and anyone experiencing significant life changes both in person and virtually. I particularly specialize in grief and loss, that includes losing pieces of ourselves or opportunities, neurospicy brains (e.g. autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression), and processing and re-processing of trauma to re-write your story in a way that is not harmful to you life.
My therapeutic approach is predominantly humanistic-existential with a trauma-informed, feminist lens.
I believe every client possesses the innate wisdom and strength to grow, change and heal and I view every client as the expert on their own experience. My role is to walk alongside clients on their journey of wholeness, healing and autonomy as they connect with themselves and look inwardly with compassion and curiosity. My relational, non-judgmental approach helps clients to explore emotions, beliefs and sensations as they gain insight. It is truly an honour to accompany others through times of transition and challenges, and to help them see their way to the other side.
My therapeutic approach is predominantly humanistic-existential with a trauma-informed, feminist lens.
I believe every client possesses the innate wisdom and strength to grow, change and heal and I view every client as the expert on their own experience. My role is to walk alongside clients on their journey of wholeness, healing and autonomy as they connect with themselves and look inwardly with compassion and curiosity. My relational, non-judgmental approach helps clients to explore emotions, beliefs and sensations as they gain insight. It is truly an honour to accompany others through times of transition and challenges, and to help them see their way to the other side.
Claudia Healey
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is holistic and integrative, incorporating elements of humanistic, mindfulness, cbt, and somatic attachment therapy.
Life can challenge each of us in various ways and it can be difficult to imagine a clear path forward. I work with youth and adults to help them find the momentum to create a more joyful, balanced life where their needs and desires can be met. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, a recent diagnosis, low self-esteem, stress, relationships issues, or life transitions, just remember that these experiences are temporary and can be transformed. My goal is to provide you with access to a safe, non-judgemental space to explore where you feel stuck, to find healthier ways of coping, and locate your unique strengths and gifts.
My approach is holistic and integrative, incorporating elements of humanistic, mindfulness, cbt, and somatic attachment therapy.
Life can challenge each of us in various ways and it can be difficult to imagine a clear path forward. I work with youth and adults to help them find the momentum to create a more joyful, balanced life where their needs and desires can be met. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, a recent diagnosis, low self-esteem, stress, relationships issues, or life transitions, just remember that these experiences are temporary and can be transformed. My goal is to provide you with access to a safe, non-judgemental space to explore where you feel stuck, to find healthier ways of coping, and locate your unique strengths and gifts.
HeidiRedl Counselling
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kamloops, BC V1S (Online Only)
Hi there, I specialize in helping clients with chronic diseases and their caregivers. My clients currently include both disabled and non-disabled people with anxiety, depression, OCD, BDD and addictions. In my practice, which is 100% virtual, I use a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Humanistic Existentialism to help my clients. I am taking new clients and I can walk you through getting online with me for our virtual, or telephone, discreet and confidential session. I am fluent in German.
Hi there, I specialize in helping clients with chronic diseases and their caregivers. My clients currently include both disabled and non-disabled people with anxiety, depression, OCD, BDD and addictions. In my practice, which is 100% virtual, I use a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Humanistic Existentialism to help my clients. I am taking new clients and I can walk you through getting online with me for our virtual, or telephone, discreet and confidential session. I am fluent in German.
Client centered, holistic, and humanistic approaches will give you ample room to safely explore the causality of imbalance, whether traumatic in origin or of maladaptations.
I provide person-centered support allowing for unique healing and empowerment. I value honouring a person’s journey enabling them to be central to their inherent healing capacity. I believe we hold the key to our own solutions and am honoured to help facilitate discovery, transformation and reclamation of self.
Client centered, holistic, and humanistic approaches will give you ample room to safely explore the causality of imbalance, whether traumatic in origin or of maladaptations.
I provide person-centered support allowing for unique healing and empowerment. I value honouring a person’s journey enabling them to be central to their inherent healing capacity. I believe we hold the key to our own solutions and am honoured to help facilitate discovery, transformation and reclamation of self.
Starry Wonderland Play Therapy Ltd.
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burnaby, BC V5H
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in a person-centered and humanistic counselling approach.
Are you concerning about your child or struggling with how to support them? ? Here is the right place for you and your child! My name is Sylvia and I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-USA) and a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Vancouver. Over the past decade, I have been providing play therapy for children and preteens who have low self-esteem, behavioral issues, anxiety, selective mutism, depression, and other challenges in life such as living with trauma, divorce/separation, and violence/abuse.
I believe in a person-centered and humanistic counselling approach.
Are you concerning about your child or struggling with how to support them? ? Here is the right place for you and your child! My name is Sylvia and I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-USA) and a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Vancouver. Over the past decade, I have been providing play therapy for children and preteens who have low self-esteem, behavioral issues, anxiety, selective mutism, depression, and other challenges in life such as living with trauma, divorce/separation, and violence/abuse.
Dr. Humaira Mohsin-Clinical Psychologist. R. Psych. #2441. Fha-Ubc-Private Clinic
Psychologist, Ph D
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Delta, BC V4C (Online Only)
Philosophically, I follow a humanistic and existential approach to support my clients.
Welcome to my Psychology Today web profile! I have assisted people challenged by mental health issues for over 28 years who suffer from Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, Adjustment and Personality (esp. Borderline) disorders along with Emotional and Life-style challenges. My connections with many community programs support my multidisciplinary treatment model approach and benefits the client holistically. UPDATE: My caseload is open. Kindly email me at hm.r.psych at gmail.com or call me at +1 (236) 862 9321 to schedule an appointment.
Philosophically, I follow a humanistic and existential approach to support my clients.
Welcome to my Psychology Today web profile! I have assisted people challenged by mental health issues for over 28 years who suffer from Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, Adjustment and Personality (esp. Borderline) disorders along with Emotional and Life-style challenges. My connections with many community programs support my multidisciplinary treatment model approach and benefits the client holistically. UPDATE: My caseload is open. Kindly email me at hm.r.psych at gmail.com or call me at +1 (236) 862 9321 to schedule an appointment.
I use a variety of empirically-supported approaches: existential therapy, cognitive-behavioural (CBT), solution-focused (SFBT), humanistic, mindfulness-based (e.
Change. Do you have the feeling that something has to change… but you’re just not sure what it is? Or you have a good idea what and where you want to be… but just don’t know what changes to make to get there? Are you struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety? Or are obsessions and compulsions ruling your life? Are your relationships – intimate, family, work – suffering? And are you ready to take that first step… towards change?
I use a variety of empirically-supported approaches: existential therapy, cognitive-behavioural (CBT), solution-focused (SFBT), humanistic, mindfulness-based (e.
Change. Do you have the feeling that something has to change… but you’re just not sure what it is? Or you have a good idea what and where you want to be… but just don’t know what changes to make to get there? Are you struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety? Or are obsessions and compulsions ruling your life? Are your relationships – intimate, family, work – suffering? And are you ready to take that first step… towards change?
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Humanistic Counsellors
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualisation and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioural therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.