John Lawlor
Counsellor, RCC, PhD
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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 17 years of experience supporting individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. My work spans inpatient, outpatient, and continuing care settings, where I have held both clinical and leadership roles.
I take a compassionate, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to therapy. My practice is grounded in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Written Exposure Therapy (WET).
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, and substance use concerns, with a strong focus on building sustainable, long-term recovery. I believe that healing happens not only through insight, but through connection, skill-building, and a renewed sense of empowerment.
Reaching out for support can be difficult, especially when you’ve been managing things on your own for a long time. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what the next step looks like—and that’s okay. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin.
If you’re ready to begin, I invite you to reach out.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
John Lawlor
Counsellor, RCC, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 10943 John Lawlor
- In Practice for 18 years
- Attended Grand Canyon University , PhD Psychology
- Degree/Diploma from Thompson River University Bachelor of Arts
- Degree/Diploma from Yorkville University Masters Counselling Psychology
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
John Lawlor
Counsellor, RCC, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (226) 458-4403
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
John Lawlor
Counsellor, RCC, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (226) 458-4403