Therapists in V1B

My therapeutic approach is client centered and science based with complex psycho-education that I translate to be easily understood. I fundamentally believe we all want to know WHY we do what we do to make our lives difficult. WHAT happened to us to make life hard and HOW we get back to a state of peace. Almost every interaction we have is influenced by habits and belief systems that have been ingrained in us from the time we were little kids. 
This is why we often attract partners with similar characteristics, have the same kinds of frustrations with coworkers, and play out the same fights with loved ones over and over again.

Are you looking for peace? Problem resolution? Habit changes? Help with goal setting? Goal achievement? As a Registered Professional Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Life and Performance Management Coach, Certified Master Hypnotist, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, and Spiritual Director, I am committed to helping you transform your life. I believe transformation occurs by gently accessing our own inner knowledge through self-awareness, acceptance, and healing of mind/ body/spirit, in a safe/comfortable environment. Whether you are wanting to make positive changes in your personal/professional life, to reduce stress, to ease emotional/physical pain, or to explore your spirituality, my services can help.

As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Supervisor, I believe every person is the expert of their life. I provide a safe environment where people can process and gain the insights and awareness they are seeking. Many of us feel trapped in shame, fear, loneliness, anger, and hurt. These feelings are often deep-rooted and have not been recognized, acknowledged and shared with someone non-judgmental. Although well-intentioned, family members, friends and co-workers offer advice and support in ways that inhibit our healing process. As we share our life stories with someone objective we are able to heal ourselves.

I am a Registered Professional Counsellor who has over 10 years experience in the Mental Health and Human Service field. I have a BA, with a Major in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Psychology in which I graduated with Honours. I have experience helping clients in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Self-harm, Substance Abuse, Bullying, Relationships, Family Conflict, and Parenting After Separation. I also work as a vender with ICBC and can help with any symptoms due to a motor vehicle accident.

I specialize in relationship counselling and individual counselling. Have you noticed that worrying is negatively impacting your life or your relationships? Are you feeling hijacked by worry, distressing thoughts, or rumination? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, have difficulty falling asleep, or are feeling stuck in life. Are you and your partner no longer feeling connected and supported by each other? Do you look at your partner and wonder where the person you committed to went? Do you feel like your partner is a stranger, and experience loneliness? Are you looking for a change? I can help.

At times, life can be demanding, stressful and overwhelming. We often find ourselves in need of direction, support, and guidance. I have been working in this industry for over 17 years and have walked along side many clients as they face their challenges. My philosophy is; the journey of life is not to be walked alone.

Is Substance Use having negative impacts in your life? Are you unsure of what to do next and how to go about doing it? The relationship that we have with substances can feel like handcuffs. It can be that force that tells you it will be different this time and then it isn’t different. It’s this cycle of chaos that can keep us stuck. Breaking the stigma and isolation by walking towards vulnerability and courage can feel like an overwhelming journey, but the rewards can be lifelong. If your substance use is keeping you stuck and hopeless, there is help.

Physical pain, anxiety, and depression associated with trauma and/or overwhelming experiences can be compounded by frustration and hopelessness and telling our story does not always bring relief. After trauma, we may feel stable for many years until one day the body's management strategies begin to falter. The nervous system has reached capacity to cope. Trauma is often misunderstood by doctors and therapists, family members, friends and co-workers and they offer advice and support in ways that inhibit our healing process. Old methods of belief, behaviour, and coping may no longer offer relief.

The safety and confidentiality of the therapeutic relationship creates the opportunity for change and together we craft a plan for change. Using tools and strategies gained over many years of clinical practice, I help you to resolve the anxiety, depression, unhelpful behaviour, and distressed thinking common to all forms of trauma. Identifying your strengths and resources, we leverage these to change or extinguish the coping strategies that no longer serve you well. There IS healing in the present from the traumas of the past creating a future worthy of hope and anticipation.

Pain requires the kind of attention that heals it, not the kind that perpetuates it. In the wake of world, local, and personal events, stress has accelerated increasing anxiety, isolation, loneliness, old traumas. If you feel stuck, struggling to 'fix' without success, it may feel impossible to shake. There's is a lot we can do on our own, but we don't heal alone. When no courage is felt in depression, anxiety, fear, shame, loneliness, rage... is exactly the time to reach for acceptance and support. Connection is a most basic human instinct. Now is your time. Make the call you deeply long to.

Hi, I’m Stacey, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and hold a Master of Art's in Counselling Psychology degree. With 15years of experience in mental health, I combine and integrate various mind-body modalities in order to tailor sessions to your individual needs. My approach is client centred and trauma-informed, with a particular emphasis on Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

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.

NOTE: Currently only accepting Palestinian, Arab and SWANA Diaspora clients due to humanitarian crisis in Palestine. Are you an adult with ADHD, Autism / Asperger's, or LD and struggling to navigate a world that feels impossibly challenging? Do you feel overwhelmed by the constant demands of work, school, relationships, finances, etc? Maybe you're feeling discouraged by a recent "failure" in a relationship, stigmatized in your school setting, or totally hopeless with your job workload. Adults with ADHD, ASD, LD's often struggle from a chronic sense of underachievement, and feel frustrated that their talents and skills go unseen.

I'm a warm and friendly Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with individual clients and couples. I will work with you to find solutions and coping strategies while also helping you to explore, process, and heal from the past.

Hello, my name is Helen Hofer and I am a Registered Professional Counsellor and am a practicing Psychotherapist in Private Practice. I work with individuals, couples and families. Although I specialize in Grief Recovery, I work with a variety of presenting concerns which include depression, anxiety and relationship issues.Thank you for taking a moment to learn how I can help you make some significant and meaningful changes in your life. It is my privilege to help my clients move from a place of dissatisfaction or unhappiness in their relationships, careers, or self-esteem and arrive at a place of joy and success.

Elyssa's experience and area of concentration includes working with individuals who are struggling with occupational trauma and job loss, PTSD, substance use, grief, and anxiety. Recognizing the connection between people and the environment in which they live is essential to Elyssa's practice. Elyssa is available to work with individuals, and couples, and she offers a flexible schedule when needed.

My ideal client appreciates that change is a process and that we're in a collaborative relationship. My ideal client values personal responsibility and my straightforward style. Also, I provide a professional safe place for self-exploration and excellent clinical experience. This is your journey which we'll explore together.

At Sage Resolutions we provide Gottman Method therapy in our work with couples. With individuals, we identify the method that is best suited to your needs. These methods include Trauma Informed, Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness, Solution Focused and Person Centered perspectives that integrate your emotions, experiences and personal environment. We also work with you to identify your goals and create a holistic treatment plan.

I have an eclectic approach to counselling. My approach is highly successful as I tailor the approach, techniques, and therapeutic environment to meet your individual needs. However, I draw primarily from Family Systems Theory, Attachment Theory and neuroscience and use EMDR, talk, play and art based interventions. I work with children, youth, families couples and individual adults. I help to support challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, loss and addictions.