Therapists Beginning With P in British Columbia

Are you struggling in your relationship? Do you get frustrated at your partner, your mother, your co-workers or your boss? Have you thought that if you moved jobs, or countries, or changed your relationship that life would change; only to realize that you are having the same experience all over again? Sometimes we wish that people would just do what we want them to or be a certain way so that we can feel better. Often we think our relationships need to change when change must really begin within ourselves. If you are ready to look at who you are in your relationships, I'm here to help you discover who that is and why!

Psychologists at the Psychoeducational Assessment Centre of BC, diagnose conditions noticed at​ school such as Learning Disability, Giftedness, ADHD, ASD, and Intellectual Disability. Our assessments reveal student's strengths & needs in language, executive function, social-emotional, memory, attention, reading, math & writing. Our MOE & DSM 5 diagnosis and recommendations for the IEP include evidence-based interventions, specialized materials, instructional differentiation, learning strategies, technology, and accommodations. We transform doubtful, stressed worriers into confident students who love learning.

My name is Benno Dreger, director of Pacific Family Life Counselling. I took over this practice in 2005 from Bill and Charlotte Dyke who had a passion for people and relationships which they passed on to me after 25 years of service to their community. Building on their expertise and compassion I continue to help people succeed in love and life.

I am a South Asian female therapist who resides in Surrey, British Columbia. My areas of specialization include: emotional regulation, anger, substance use, borderline personality disorder, cross-cultural issues, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and couples counselling. I use a holistic approach including trauma-informed care. The goal is to ensure you feel safe to move through the motions of your emotions as we discover ways on building capacity with issues that prevent exploration, growth, and fulfilment within your life.

Many of us struggle with emotional experiences that knock us off our feet. Low mood and chronic stress; difficulty with trust and relationships; and difficulty with overwhelm, focus, or organization are painful and isolating experiences. Unfortunately, we’re surrounded with messaging that if only we tried harder, we could think or act our way out of these experiences - leaving us feeling even more alone or frustrated if things don’t change.

You were supposed to get pregnant easily, have a healthy active pregnancy, and have a magical delivery. Isn’t that what we see in movies? No one prepared you for the grief and anxiety that you would feel with infertility or high-risk pregnancy. Or,​ you may have had an event free pregnancy and now your little one has arrived but something doesn’t feel right. Whether you’ve welcomed a singleton or twins, this is your first or your fifth. Your experience in this new stage is not what you thought it would be. You may be overwhelmed with worries or experiencing anger and frustration.

I believe that each person and family is unique and deserves a unique approach to therapy. My practice is primarily informed by cognitive behavioral therapy (including mindfulness and acceptance, and commitment), as well as dialectical behavioral, interpersonal, and solution-focused therapy. I am a registered social worker with the BC College of Social Workers, and received my Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia, as well as an undergraduate degree in Psychology.

I am a relationship and marriage counselling specialist. I know you want to feel better so I ensure your results are maximized by using the latest clinically proven therapies and measurements. Progress is monitored and, where necessary, adjustments are made so that you obtain the most effective outcomes. I provide you with an interactive confidential relationship where we both work to understand and resolve concerns at your pace. Using current therapies and monitoring progress ensures you receive the optimum from our relationship. In addition, free periodic follow up for 1 year helps to cement that progress and reduce relapse.

My clients want a safe place where they will be deeply heard, understood, and validated. Many of my clients had childhoods that were lacking in nurturing. I support adults who are dealing with issues such as self-care and worthiness struggles, unresolved emotional wounds, body acceptance and battles with diet culture, chronic illness/pain, disability, anxiety, depression, relationship/family conflict, and grief/loss. Come enjoy a complimentary beverage, unload what weighs on your heart, and leave feeling supported, lighter, and more hopeful.

Seeking support on your journey to change, healing or self expansion? The Expressive Arts & I will put creativity at the heart of your therapeutic experience. I facilitate a safe container to enter into the imaginal: the spacious realm of images, story, sculpture, sound, metaphor, colour and free-play (to name a few). In art-making you can move away from everyday expectations & habitual responses into a new state of living your possibility & freedom. This felt sense of change - body, mind, soul - can profoundly impact your ability to reimagine present difficulties, learn new coping skills, ignite joy and expand your play range.

In our practice, we support people in reducing or eliminating their chronic pain, chronic symptoms, depression, anxiety, or trauma symptoms. We know dealing with chronic pain, symptoms, and mental health concerns is really difficult, and often we don't see a path forward towards healing. We ensure that each client we see is provided with treatment that best matches who they are and what their concerns are. Our therapists are friendly, caring, and relatable.

Whether you are going through a difficult life transition, are experiencing stress or trauma, have relationship issues, are struggling with pregnancy, postpartum, menopause or parenting issues, or are feeling anxious or depressed, I will walk alongside you in collaborative pursuit of what works best for you. As a psychologist, I believe in humans’ great capacity for learning, transformation and healing and will assist you in building confidence and trust in your ability to create your own life experience. My counselling work is infused by scientific knowledge and embraces that we are all different and uniquely shaped by experience.

Making meaning of our experiences can be challenging when we are faced with conflicting stories from our external environment and internal dialogue. The confusion can evoke many trauma-responses (search-for-safety-response) as our nervous system tries to self-soothe from what it believes to be safe. I provide space where we can make sense of these experiences together, while offering various evidence-based strategies to bridge that mind-body connection so my clients can build a better relationship with themselves and others.

Counselling can be a deeply personal and vulnerable process, and it can take a lot of courage to open up in the therapy space. At the pace you set, my goal is to facilitate a process where you can deepen your connection with yourself, increase your understanding of your inner experience, and learn new tools, skills, and coping strategies to navigate life’s complexities. I aim to foster a supportive, healing environment to help you utilize your strengths to create meaningful changes in your life. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, so throughout the process, I will always emphasize choice, empowerment, and safety.

We've all been in a place where we feel desperate for change with no idea how to begin. Many of us seek out counselling to address specific issues while others look for an ongoing therapeutic relationship to serve as a sounding board. Counselling can nurture the development of the necessary tools to make meaningful changes in pursuit of a more balanced and fulfilling life, something everyone deserves to have. Through an eclectic therapeutic approach, I strive to connect with each client in unique ways to best match their strengths and goals. Let's work together to figure out what works best for you to get you where you need to go.

As a compassionate counselor committed to supporting diverse communities, I provide a safe and inclusive space where individuals from all backgrounds can explore their unique experiences and find healing. Whether you're dealing with trauma, depression, relationship challenges I am here to guide you on your journey towards personal growth and empowerment. Lets work together to create positive change in your life.

Obstacles in life may cause us to breakdown; however, when we are ready, this can also allow us to break open, and help us move toward a place of healing and wisdom. Whether you are feeling stuck for reasons beyond your knowing or have encountered unexpected life circumstances, know that you are not alone. To be human, is to experience challenges at various stages of our lives. My goal is to help you navigate these stages and work through the very thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that are keeping you from living freely.

When you feel that life has handed you more than you can handle, it can be paralyzing. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or stress, grief and loss, or a personal or professional crisis, you don't need to suffer alone. Working together we will help you gain perspective. Through sharing your story and rediscovering your strengths you will begin to feel capable again. When you are serious about wanting to solve problems and make lasting changes in your life, give me a call.

As a trained trauma therapist, my approach gets to the root of your long-standing problems. Experiences of stress and trauma leave lasting impacts on the brain, body and psyche, disrupting our mood, energy, and thinking patterns. These impacts can not be undone by “talk therapy” alone. In addition to being a talk therapist, I am trained in a variety of neurobiologically-based trauma processing therapies. These techniques can release the impacts of stress and trauma, freeing you to pursue the life you want. If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged and overwhelmed, consider whether stress and trauma have been holding you back.