Therapists in Duncan, BC

Hello! Are you or a loved one experiencing negative consequences as a result of substance use issues? Maybe you aren’t sure if you’re ready to quit or how to do it. No matter what you are experiencing in relation to substance use or addiction issues, it can be terribly frightening and stressful when considering change. Well, change is possible and you are capable of increasing your sense of joy, fulfillment, self-esteem, productivity, and connection with your loved ones. I know because I have been through it. Recovery has provided me and countless others a life free from active addiction.

Currently accepting new clients. Welcome and thank you for your time. We are bound to face challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uneasy, or lost. Meaning, whether we like it not, change is inevitable and how we navigate those changes can be difficult. Or sometimes, different feelings, thoughts, experiences, and behaviours can present themselves without knowing how to fully understand them.

I am a Registered Psychologist based on my MA in Counselling Psychology in BC (2454) and in Alberta (4991). I have a PhD in Education with a counselling focus, that informs my practice, however not part of my registration as a psychologist. I am invested in providing you an experience designed uniquely for you and allowing us to create a complimentary plan to achieve your desired results. Highly experienced in PTSD/trauma therapy, couples/relationships, LGBTQ2+, military culture, career counselling and Men's Issues, I bring my integrated approach combining counselling with education to provide the greatest chance of success.

We can work together to overcome challenging emotions, patterns, behaviours, thoughts and feelings that you may be experiencing, to create meaningful change for you. My practice is informed by a wealth of experience over ten years of supportive work through addictions centers, verbal and non-verbal care work, marginalized individuals, international family support, and elementary school aged children and their families dealing with intergenerational trauma. I also offer support to families of children with disabilities, and aim to run a group in the near future. Let's have a conversation and find out the best way to help you.

mxn Men's Therapy Network offers a range of counsellors, from fully certified practitioners to practicum students completing their Masters or Diploma programs. Our counselling rates range from $50 to $140 per session. Whether you are an experienced counselling client, or are new to counselling we have a counsellor for you! Check out our website today for your free consult. www.mxn.janeapp.com & www.mxnmenstherapynetwork.ca

I know you already have your own resources and skills to deal with your struggles. My skills and experiences are simply to help you find these resources within you. A person comes to me because they are stuck and lost in stressful worries or getting angry too quickly or frustrated and powerless in conflicts with other. Our work together is for you to find your natural instinct and insights to develop the clarity to move forward. The skills I use to help you are in grounded in Somatic Experiencing, an understanding of the dynamic of your nervous systems and Focusing, a therapy skill to open your clarity and the way to go forward.

We live in a rapidly changing and often unsettled world. Stress, anxiety and depression are common reactions to never ending barrage of the trials of daily life. Our bodies are adapting to these challenges in the best way they know how. Sometimes it's too much. Sometimes we need to ask for support to initiate change or make sense of our situations. 250-589-5500 (text only).

You & I will centre your experiences & understandings while we work together to uncover what has been avoided, hidden or forgotten. We'll practice a new you. We may explore your life in context of personal, family, cultural, & socio-economic influences. I take a trauma-informed approach complimented by somatic practices, & view life through a social constructionist lens. In non-academic terms, that means we’ll collaborate to discover how to unhook your life from suffering & celebrate the strengths, self-expression, & deeper truths I trust are present. I honour all expressions of spirituality. More here: Christopher-counselling.ca

Many people suffer throughout their lives due to unresolved pain, maladaptive coping strategies, and a distorted sense of self that can lead to disruptive patterns over and over again. Whether you’re going through a 'rut', struggling in your marriage, or trying to overcome a deep sense of shame and unworthiness - I have the tools and professional experience to assist you in charting a new path that honours your true self.

I am a registered Social Worker with the BCCSW and BCASW with a Master's of Social Work. I have completed a post-graduate Certificate in Complex Trauma. In my practice, I utilize CBT, Solution Focused, Person-Centered and Motivational Interviewing techniques to support and inform change. I have extensive experience working with children and youth and I incorporate play, activity, art, nature, movement and activities into my sessions. Other areas of focus are working with men around communication skills, relationships and regulation of emotions as well as couples and individual counselling.