Michelle Carchrae

Counsellor, MC, RCC (she, her)

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Bowen Island, BC V0N

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As we move through life, we develop familiar ways of coping. Some phases of life bring challenges that begin to exceed our ability to handle them using our regular coping strategies. Emotional ups and downs, outbursts of anger, withdrawing or relationship conflicts can be some of the clues that your coping strategies are overwhelmed. You might also notice disorganization, anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, overthinking or a racing mind that makes it hard to rest or sleep even when you have time to take a break. You may be quite hard on yourself, and if you feel criticised or misunderstood by others it can add fuel to the fire.

I help clients build the inner stability, confidence and skills to cope with challenges in a sustainable, healthy way. Together we identify the goals that can move you towards a life that is meaningful, functional and satisfying. I take a collaborative and client-centered approach, drawing on training in Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Focusing and IFS.

If you've been dedicated to trying to make everything work on your own for a long time, it's already a step towards change to reach out and try a different way. It's possible to feel capable, valuable and able to navigate relationships well, and I'd be honoured to work with you on that journey. Please reach out with any questions or to book a free consult.

Call or Email Michelle Carchrae now for a free 15 minute consultation - (514) 613-7524

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bowen Island, BC V0N

(514) 613-7524

I see clients online from Tuesday - Friday, and in person on Bowen Island on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning.

I specialize in ADHD, Relationship Issues and Anger Management

$140 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Therapy can help you feel more calm, curious and confident in life, so that you can live in a way that is more meaningful and true to you.

Let's Connect (514) 613-7524

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bowen Island, BC V0N

(514) 613-7524

I see clients online from Tuesday - Friday, and in person on Bowen Island on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning.

I specialize in ADHD, Relationship Issues and Anger Management

$140 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Therapy can help you feel more calm, curious and confident in life, so that you can live in a way that is more meaningful and true to you.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $140
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Paypal, Wire

Insurance

CVAP | Crime Victim
First Nations Health Authority

Payments are by etransfer, and a limited number of sliding scale spots are available on request.

Michelle Carchrae

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (514) 613-7524

Payments are by etransfer, and a limited number of sliding scale spots are available on request.

Michelle Carchrae

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (514) 613-7524

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / RCC 18720 Michelle Carchrae

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 5 years

Attended City University of Seattle, Master of Counselling, Graduated 2021

Additional Credentials

Licensed by Province of British Columbia / RCC 18720

Membership with Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA) 2024

I have four years of experience helping people with both childhood and adult trauma. I am a certified Focusing Oriented Therapist, and have also recently completed the IFS Level 1 training.

Michelle Carchrae

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (514) 613-7524

I have four years of experience helping people with both childhood and adult trauma. I am a certified Focusing Oriented Therapist, and have also recently completed the IFS Level 1 training.

Michelle Carchrae

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (514) 613-7524

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

ADHD
Relationship Issues
Anger Management

Expertise

Anxiety
Body Positivity
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Dreamwork
Grief
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Nightmare Treatment
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

I primarily work with clients who are struggling with emotion regulation, people-pleasing and difficulty slowing down in either thoughts or movement. Often, there's also some childhood history of being hurt by others or very self-sufficient at a young age. Together we will work to understand where you are coming from and to help you identify and move towards the life you want to be living.

Michelle Carchrae

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (514) 613-7524

Michelle Carchrae

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (514) 613-7524

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
AEDP
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Experiential Therapy
Feminist
Focusing Oriented Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered
Relational
Relational Life Therapy
Somatic
Trauma Focused

I work in a collaborative, client-centered way that includes experiential approaches such as focusing, internal family systems (IFS) and ACT. These are gentle, safe and effective ways to learn new ways to cope and heal from the past.

Michelle Carchrae

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (514) 613-7524

Michelle Carchrae

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (514) 613-7524

Groups

Dreamweaving

Hosted by

Michelle Carchrae

Have you ever woken up with only one weird image that you remember from your dreams? Dreamweaving is a group dreamwork process developed by Dr. Leslie Ellis which uses these dream snippets to facilitate insight, transformation and a sense of embodied resource that you can take with you into your daily life. This group is experiential, somatically-oriented, collaborative and inclusive, with each participant contributing a dream snippet or a daydream image to work with as a group. Dreamweaving is a dreamwork specific group and is not a replacement for individual therapy. Meets online on zoom.

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50

Group Meets

First Wed 11:99 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Location

Bowen Island, BC V0N

Email Michelle Carchrae about this group or call - (514) 613-7524

Location

Primary Location

Bowen Island, BC V0N

(514) 613-7524

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

East Side

I see clients online from Tuesday - Friday, and in person on Bowen Island on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning.

Michelle Carchrae

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Call for a free consultation now - (514) 613-7524

I see clients online from Tuesday - Friday, and in person on Bowen Island on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning.

Michelle Carchrae

Counsellor, MC, RCC

Call for a free consultation now - (514) 613-7524