Relationship Issues Therapists in British Columbia

Are you dealing with feelings of anxiety, overwhelm or negative thought patterns? Is your teen facing challenges related to their mental health, social skills, or behavior? is your relationship struggling? My areas of expertise include addressing women's concerns, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and working with families and children aged 10 and above. My ultimate aim is to equip you with the strategies, tools, and unwavering support needed for your journey of recovery, healing, and discovering new pathways to a life filled with greater ease and joy.

While searching for a clinical counsellor, you may be at the second stage of change where you are contemplating how to manage the challenges in your life. At this contemplative stage you may be seeking support and guidance in an attempt to understand and create change in your life.

I am a counsellor-in-training dedicated to helping individuals and couples on their journey to wellness. I believe each person is capable of their own growth and I am excited to learn alongside you. I believe that healing begins with understanding, and I hope to support you discover your true self through empathy and genuine care. Together we will identify your unique strengths, uncover patterns, and develop strategies unique to you!

My goal is to provide a non-judgmental space where you can process and explore your unique path. Through our work together I aspire to empower you to express your authentic self without unconscious beliefs and behaviours getting in your way. Informed by my background as a holistic nutritionist and yoga teacher, my approach integrates various facets of well-being, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 30 years of experience providing counselling services to individuals (all ages), couples, families and first responders. I offer respectful, collaborative, holistic, compassionate and goal focused counselling in a safe and supportive environment. I offer a broad spectrum of services ranging from brief solution focused support to intensive psychotherapeutic support, including EMDR. I believe in the value of working collaboratively with my clients, and I have a deep respect and appreciation for diversity.

People who land in my office and curl up on my sofa to talk are people seeking some peace. Peace from grief or transition and the change it flings about in our lives and identities, peace from anxiety and events of the past, and peace in relationships. Once we have this, anything is possible and we are free to go after a life that has meaning and juice to it.

You came here because you are hurting and overwhelmed. And you want things to improve, so that you can quiet the turmoil, and feel much better again. You have made the right choice. Yet choosing the right psychologist is tricky. You want the best help available, someone who is caring, and truly helpful. That is why I use Feedback Improved Therapy. It consists of measuring in each session whether you are improving as a result of therapy, and your sense of teamwork with me. 3 research studies show that this doubles the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

My goal as a counsellor is to create a safe and supportive space using a strengths-based approach. Together, we will explore stressors and concerns, set goals, and celebrate accomplishments. I offer 10 minute consultations where we discuss your hopes and goals for counselling. I work with youth, adults and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and sexual difficulties, and life transitions. I also am experienced in working with trauma and PTSD, specifically historical childhood sexual abuse and sexualized violence.

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 am a registered social worker and have over 40 years of experience assisting adults, children, youth and families with a variety of life challenges, including childhood trauma, relationships, domestic and sexual violence, gender identity, sexuality, post-partum depression, suicide, loss, grief, eating disorders, addictions, mental health issues, life transitions, aging and spirituality. Based on a variety of different therapeutic and hands-on approaches, you and/or your loved one(s) will be given the tools and skills to engage in conscious self-care, and develop an authentic and loving relationship with yourself and others.

I have been practicing as a clinical counsellor for almost 20 years. I have experience working with individuals who are hoping to make positive changes in their lives. My goal is to help you make those changes as effectively as possible. I believe individuals choose therapy when they have been unsuccessful in making changes on their own. A good therapist can both support you and guide you as you stay committed to the change process.

Life events, world events, and growing day to day demands and stressors can challenge the limits of our resilience. That can make coping and dealing with everyday life harder and usual skills and resources can feel like they are dormant. You are probably here because you recognize you might need someone to join you on your path to growth and meeting your goals. You might be working hard on your relationships and need extra support along the way. Perhaps you are struggling with mental health and need a place to process your thoughts and feelings and find the tools that help you get back control and your true sense of self.

Life has difficult seasons and at times there appears to be no rays of sunshine penatrating the dark clouds surrounding us. It is in these times, especially, we often ask the difficult questions like, "why God?" Will these hard-aches ever stop? Can positive change occur? It has been my personal experience through walking in seasons of darkness that light does continually shine but the heartache and pain often blocks our senses and even our faith gets tested beyond what we believe is sustainable. My goal as a counsellor is to encourage my clients to continue to seek practical and spiritual insight and watch how our eternal God moves.

Shahrzad understands how easily we can get stuck and how profoundly the stories and wounds from the past can impact our current relationships, situations and outcomes. She believes that building a relationship with her clients based on compassion, trust, empathy and mutual respect is essential to the counselling process. Within this relationship and safe environment, clients feel heard and cared for which allows them to create positive change in their lives.

Relationships are at the heart of being human; while they are often a meaningful source of joy and connection, they can also make our lives feel uncertain, chaotic, and complicated at times. For nearly 10 years, I have supported individuals facing anxiousness and low mood, stress and burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, and navigating difficult family dynamics. I help folks uncover a sense of clarity - to better understand their hopes, needs, and wishes in relation to themselves and others - with care, compassion, and curiosity.

Counselling offers an opportunity for insight, growth and change. It can be a source of support and hope in times of difficulty or crisis. I believe in having a client- centered and strength based approach as well. I work with families, children, individuals and couples. My specializations include: suicide prevention and assessment, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and ADHD. As each client is different and unique, I use an approach that works best for you. In my practice, I integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy and solution focused therapy.

I am an integrative psychotherapist and bring curiosity, warmth, compassion, and a sense of humor to the therapeutic relationship. I use a collaborative, strength-based, and relational approach focused on promoting long-lasting change. Fundamentally, we are social beings, embedded in complicated social relationships. It is my belief that many struggles people face are linked to how they experience these relationships and how larger structural and societal issues impact these relationships. I strive to work side-by-side with my clients in the healing process, helping them to pave the way toward a more authentic and satisfying life.

Are you a woman or couple dealing with anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, or stress? I have more than 25 years of experience working with people in crisis as a registered nurse and counsellor. I specialize in women's care and couple's counselling and help individuals cope with life's difficulties such as a crisis in partnership, losing a loved one, reproductive health challenges, menopause, and many more. My clients appreciate my genuineness and warmth. They express feeling comfortable, supported, and heard during our sessions.

I provide my patients with a safe, warm and judgment-free environment to discuss their most personal and intimate life struggles. Our sense of love and belonging is fundamental to reaching our potential. I work with children, youth, teens, adults, couples, and families who face a range of mental health and relationship concerns including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, anger, panic, ASD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, eating disorders, traumas, childhood traumas, PTSD, dissociation, parent-child/family/marital/couples conflict, parenting, tantrum, self-harm, low self-esteem, identity, grief & loss, addictions, and spiritual development.