Shirley Friesen
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
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Let's Connect (778) 762-3897

Shirley is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping people who are exhausted from trying too hard to keep everything under control. Overthinking every detail, frustrated that other people seem to live their lives effortlessly? Shirley can teach you the strategies that will help you feel less anxious, more confident and self-assured; support for coping and navigating the stress that comes with life transitions, including aging, retirement, and divorce.
Shirley has consulted for organizations within the fitness and wellness industry and she is an expert in the area of workplace wellness and labour relations.
Whatever you are struggling with, Shirley will provide you with a safe space to talk it through, find and clarify a path forward.
Call or Email Shirley Friesen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (778) 762-3897
Let's Connect (778) 762-3897

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $235
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Pacific Blue Cross
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
Shirley Friesen
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (778) 762-3897
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 1771 Shirley Friesen
- In Practice for 29 years
- Certificate from College of Psychologists of BC 1771 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Shirley Friesen
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (778) 762-3897
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
- Workplace issues
Expertise
- Behavioural Issues
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Executive burn out
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Shirley Friesen
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (778) 762-3897
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Shirley Friesen
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (778) 762-3897
Location
Additional Location
Vancouver, BC V5Z
(778) 762-3897