Grief Therapists in Abbotsford, BC
Laurie Hollingdrake
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, MCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Abbotsford, BC V2S (Online Only)
Hi I’m Laurie, and I understand how lonely it can be to feel that there are things you can’t talk about with anyone in your life. I have experience working with folks who have dual diagnoses of mental health and substance use, folks questioning sexuality and gender identity, divorce, fertility issues, people working in the sex economy, stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and more. I hold a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, a diploma in Addictions Medicine, am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, and am a Certified Yoga Instructor. I also provide clinical supervision to other mental health professionals.
Hi I’m Laurie, and I understand how lonely it can be to feel that there are things you can’t talk about with anyone in your life. I have experience working with folks who have dual diagnoses of mental health and substance use, folks questioning sexuality and gender identity, divorce, fertility issues, people working in the sex economy, stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and more. I hold a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, a diploma in Addictions Medicine, am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, and am a Certified Yoga Instructor. I also provide clinical supervision to other mental health professionals.
As your counsellor, I aim to help you achieve a fulfilling and balanced life through better self-awareness, insight, and clarity. I will support you through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship disruptions, low self-esteem, and adverse life stress.
As your counsellor, I aim to help you achieve a fulfilling and balanced life through better self-awareness, insight, and clarity. I will support you through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship disruptions, low self-esteem, and adverse life stress.
Life is short and then one day you wake up and realize years have gone past with very little change in your life. The struggle is real and can keep you stuck, disconnected, lost, or holding onto fears (disguised in many ways) for a very long time! Working together we will begin by healing your past and embracing your future. We will shift to find new perspectives, understanding past patterns, and being curious about your relationships (current and past). We also work together to shift from confusion to clarity, from self-loath to self-respect, from lack to abundance. We find tools to clearly focus on Re-building your new life.
Life is short and then one day you wake up and realize years have gone past with very little change in your life. The struggle is real and can keep you stuck, disconnected, lost, or holding onto fears (disguised in many ways) for a very long time! Working together we will begin by healing your past and embracing your future. We will shift to find new perspectives, understanding past patterns, and being curious about your relationships (current and past). We also work together to shift from confusion to clarity, from self-loath to self-respect, from lack to abundance. We find tools to clearly focus on Re-building your new life.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, burnt out, or you are seeking personal growth, together we can identify your barriers and create the change you desire. I am passionate about empowering you to live your most authentic life where your needs are met, you feel fulfilled, and allow yourself to create the ability to flourish in your life. While respecting that you are the expert of your own life, I will support you in your healing journey by providing you with the guidance and tools necessary in order to navigate through your challenges and work towards your individual goals.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, burnt out, or you are seeking personal growth, together we can identify your barriers and create the change you desire. I am passionate about empowering you to live your most authentic life where your needs are met, you feel fulfilled, and allow yourself to create the ability to flourish in your life. While respecting that you are the expert of your own life, I will support you in your healing journey by providing you with the guidance and tools necessary in order to navigate through your challenges and work towards your individual goals.
No issue is too small or too big for counselling! Maybe you are dealing with past or present circumstances that have left you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, angry or sad. Perhaps you need help navigating big or small transitions or events in your life; these may be deeply painful or even wonderful, yet anxiety provoking. Struggling with pregnancy/postpartum/birth trauma? Maybe you want to develop mind+body health, self-compassion, and rediscover your true self. If you're ready to feel heard and supported and you're willing to engage in the counselling process with courage and openness, therapy can help.
No issue is too small or too big for counselling! Maybe you are dealing with past or present circumstances that have left you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, angry or sad. Perhaps you need help navigating big or small transitions or events in your life; these may be deeply painful or even wonderful, yet anxiety provoking. Struggling with pregnancy/postpartum/birth trauma? Maybe you want to develop mind+body health, self-compassion, and rediscover your true self. If you're ready to feel heard and supported and you're willing to engage in the counselling process with courage and openness, therapy can help.
Life is really challenging. You may lie awake at night, wondering how to handle all the pressures upon you. Your emotions swing wildly -- usually more down than up. Tears surge at odd times, and you feel suffocated by the heaviness in your chest. Or, you're experiencing problems in a relationship: with your spouse, your boss, or someone else whom you're close to. The strife and negative feelings that surround your relationship problems are draining you. You can't fix things on your own and you know you need help.
Life is really challenging. You may lie awake at night, wondering how to handle all the pressures upon you. Your emotions swing wildly -- usually more down than up. Tears surge at odd times, and you feel suffocated by the heaviness in your chest. Or, you're experiencing problems in a relationship: with your spouse, your boss, or someone else whom you're close to. The strife and negative feelings that surround your relationship problems are draining you. You can't fix things on your own and you know you need help.
Sometimes life is difficult and it can be life changing to connect to a sensitive, compassionate and trained practitioner. I create a safe space for clients to be seen and understood as they are guided through self-discovery and healing. My goal is that each person will uncover the potential and strength of their true inner self from a place of self-compassion and insight. I have a hearty sense of humour, I'm down to earth, warm and intuitive. I provide individual and couples counselling and work with a wide variety of clients and concerns.
Sometimes life is difficult and it can be life changing to connect to a sensitive, compassionate and trained practitioner. I create a safe space for clients to be seen and understood as they are guided through self-discovery and healing. My goal is that each person will uncover the potential and strength of their true inner self from a place of self-compassion and insight. I have a hearty sense of humour, I'm down to earth, warm and intuitive. I provide individual and couples counselling and work with a wide variety of clients and concerns.
Ever feel like you're wandering without a map? Figuring yourself out can feel like an unpredictable journey, but with the right support, it can lead to real clarity and lasting change. If you’re feeling stuck—overwhelmed by patterns of anxiety, struggling with self-doubt, or weighed down by past experiences—you’re not alone. Maybe you're ready to break free from these cycles but you don't quite know where to start. You want to feel more in control of your emotions, build confidence, and create meaningful relationships, but the path forward isn’t always clear.
Ever feel like you're wandering without a map? Figuring yourself out can feel like an unpredictable journey, but with the right support, it can lead to real clarity and lasting change. If you’re feeling stuck—overwhelmed by patterns of anxiety, struggling with self-doubt, or weighed down by past experiences—you’re not alone. Maybe you're ready to break free from these cycles but you don't quite know where to start. You want to feel more in control of your emotions, build confidence, and create meaningful relationships, but the path forward isn’t always clear.
Is your child demonstrating challenging behaviours like social anxiety, school adjustments, verbal aggression or hitting and fighting, or having difficulty with peer or familial relationships? As a parent, are you trying to understand why this is happening? Children/youth sometimes demonstrate challenging behaviours due to a variety of reasons. With remarkable insight, compassion and commitment to working with children, Monica helps children/youth work through and manage identified issues and concerns and learn new coping strategies.
Is your child demonstrating challenging behaviours like social anxiety, school adjustments, verbal aggression or hitting and fighting, or having difficulty with peer or familial relationships? As a parent, are you trying to understand why this is happening? Children/youth sometimes demonstrate challenging behaviours due to a variety of reasons. With remarkable insight, compassion and commitment to working with children, Monica helps children/youth work through and manage identified issues and concerns and learn new coping strategies.
Olive Branch Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Abbotsford, BC V2S
Life can be difficult to navigate during the best of times and having a professional, caring counsellor to guide you through your darkest or most challenging moments will empower you to find your strengths no matter your issue. We provide a wide range of counselling services to individuals, couples, youth and families including support for those with mental disorders. I have a Master Degree of Social Work from the University of Waterloo and over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. I practice anti-oppressive social work and provide therapy from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred perspective.
Life can be difficult to navigate during the best of times and having a professional, caring counsellor to guide you through your darkest or most challenging moments will empower you to find your strengths no matter your issue. We provide a wide range of counselling services to individuals, couples, youth and families including support for those with mental disorders. I have a Master Degree of Social Work from the University of Waterloo and over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. I practice anti-oppressive social work and provide therapy from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred perspective.
Are you a youth or adult who is feeling lost? Maybe lonely and exhausted. Life can throw us many challenges and at times we don’t know how to deal with them. Are your struggles having an immense negative impact on your quality of life? Reaching out for help can feel scary and intimidating, being vulnerable takes tremendous courage, I commend you for taking the first step. You are not alone. I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor offering in-person and online services. While providing you with a safe and non-judgmental environment I can help build your self-awareness and skills to help you through this challenging time.
Are you a youth or adult who is feeling lost? Maybe lonely and exhausted. Life can throw us many challenges and at times we don’t know how to deal with them. Are your struggles having an immense negative impact on your quality of life? Reaching out for help can feel scary and intimidating, being vulnerable takes tremendous courage, I commend you for taking the first step. You are not alone. I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor offering in-person and online services. While providing you with a safe and non-judgmental environment I can help build your self-awareness and skills to help you through this challenging time.
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I provide psychological services for teens and adults. I have experience working with a variety of psychological difficulties including: depression, anxiety, aggression, post traumatic stress, workplace stressors, and adjustment difficulties with life changes. My goal is to help clients to identify their specific challenges and to then come up with real-life solutions to manage their issues.
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As a fellow human being, I am intimately acquainted with my own experiences of pain. As a therapist, my heart is devoted to accompanying others on their journey so that they may not have to navigate their pain alone, understanding that suffering is often compounded when endured in isolation. At the core, human beings long for connection. We yearn to feel secure, to be seen, heard, loved, valued and accepted. When these fundamental needs go unmet we can experience an ache that feels unbearable. Our resilience allows us to bounce back, but not without bearing the scars of what it took to survive.
As a fellow human being, I am intimately acquainted with my own experiences of pain. As a therapist, my heart is devoted to accompanying others on their journey so that they may not have to navigate their pain alone, understanding that suffering is often compounded when endured in isolation. At the core, human beings long for connection. We yearn to feel secure, to be seen, heard, loved, valued and accepted. When these fundamental needs go unmet we can experience an ache that feels unbearable. Our resilience allows us to bounce back, but not without bearing the scars of what it took to survive.
I am an experienced registered clinical counsellor who can help you: whether you are struggling with or just wanting to strengthen your mental well-being. I work with individuals or couples who want to improve their relationships, emotional regulation, and or mental energy and focus. I offer various therapies to help those wishing to improve their life and well-being. Please feel free to call, text, or email. The quickest way for me to respond is through text or email. My email is jangeurtsencounselling@outlook.com.
I am an experienced registered clinical counsellor who can help you: whether you are struggling with or just wanting to strengthen your mental well-being. I work with individuals or couples who want to improve their relationships, emotional regulation, and or mental energy and focus. I offer various therapies to help those wishing to improve their life and well-being. Please feel free to call, text, or email. The quickest way for me to respond is through text or email. My email is jangeurtsencounselling@outlook.com.
Your needs come first, and given Ryan’s vast experience in the counselling arena, the emphasis on the values which come with your cultural diversity is respected and celebrated. Ryan’s commitment to your mental health and well-being is congruent with the requirements for facilitating your healing journey.
Your needs come first, and given Ryan’s vast experience in the counselling arena, the emphasis on the values which come with your cultural diversity is respected and celebrated. Ryan’s commitment to your mental health and well-being is congruent with the requirements for facilitating your healing journey.
I believe that at the very center of all people, tucked deeply away with our fears, traumas and insecurities are the answers to that which we are seeking. When we are able to go within ourselves and really connect with the inner guidance and wisdom we have, we birth our resilience, strength, gifts and our healing. I have so much compassion and empathy for those who are in the depth of suffering and have found the courage to walk through the darkness and into the realms of deep self-discovery and I am absolutely honoured to be able to provide this sacred space for my clients as I walk alongside them in this journey to wellness.
I believe that at the very center of all people, tucked deeply away with our fears, traumas and insecurities are the answers to that which we are seeking. When we are able to go within ourselves and really connect with the inner guidance and wisdom we have, we birth our resilience, strength, gifts and our healing. I have so much compassion and empathy for those who are in the depth of suffering and have found the courage to walk through the darkness and into the realms of deep self-discovery and I am absolutely honoured to be able to provide this sacred space for my clients as I walk alongside them in this journey to wellness.
Chayne den Ouden
Licensed Professional Counsellor, BED, MA Psyc, RCC
Verified Verified
Abbotsford, BC V3G
I works specifically with youth, families, and women facing anxiety, self regulation issues, depression, life or family changes, women's issues, and trauma. My clients need a space to process adverse life experiences as well as set appropriate goals which may help them to move forward or learn to let go. My clients want someone to listen to them empathically while also challenging any distorted beliefs or obstacles that may be in the way of their healing.
I works specifically with youth, families, and women facing anxiety, self regulation issues, depression, life or family changes, women's issues, and trauma. My clients need a space to process adverse life experiences as well as set appropriate goals which may help them to move forward or learn to let go. My clients want someone to listen to them empathically while also challenging any distorted beliefs or obstacles that may be in the way of their healing.
I can offer counselling and support in the following areas: Relationship difficulties Losses Life transitions Stress and Anxiety Process addictions Emotion Regulation Burnout Self-Esteem.
Working from a person-centred approach, I believe that you are your own best-expert. It is my aim to foster a safe environment where sharing and exploring can be done freely. I work with couples using a combination of different approaches creating tailored solutions to the obstacles they might face everyday. Focussing on individual and relationship strengths for resolution strategies. I also use Gottman method approaches to help deepen connection and improve communication.
I can offer counselling and support in the following areas: Relationship difficulties Losses Life transitions Stress and Anxiety Process addictions Emotion Regulation Burnout Self-Esteem.
Working from a person-centred approach, I believe that you are your own best-expert. It is my aim to foster a safe environment where sharing and exploring can be done freely. I work with couples using a combination of different approaches creating tailored solutions to the obstacles they might face everyday. Focussing on individual and relationship strengths for resolution strategies. I also use Gottman method approaches to help deepen connection and improve communication.
I work with people who want to improve their relationships, gain more clarity and intention, and learn to show up well in their lives. I work a lot with moms around the stresses of motherhood and womanhood. I teach clients how their emotions, triggers and thoughts impact their actions and lives, and work with the client to create strategies around emotional resilience, habit change and presence. I aim to be empathetic, curious, and lighthearted but also challenge my clients to learn new things about themselves and what they want from their lives.
I work with people who want to improve their relationships, gain more clarity and intention, and learn to show up well in their lives. I work a lot with moms around the stresses of motherhood and womanhood. I teach clients how their emotions, triggers and thoughts impact their actions and lives, and work with the client to create strategies around emotional resilience, habit change and presence. I aim to be empathetic, curious, and lighthearted but also challenge my clients to learn new things about themselves and what they want from their lives.
Do you have difficulty with finding balance in your life? I'd love to hear your story and help you with stress, addiction, social anxiety, seasonal affect disorder, depression, relationship counseling etc. You have a listener who is thriving and working hard to help you overcome the obstacles of life. We'll work together towards a better life balance one step at a time, working on setting goals and move towards the way you would like to feel in the future though Person-centric therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Do you have difficulty with finding balance in your life? I'd love to hear your story and help you with stress, addiction, social anxiety, seasonal affect disorder, depression, relationship counseling etc. You have a listener who is thriving and working hard to help you overcome the obstacles of life. We'll work together towards a better life balance one step at a time, working on setting goals and move towards the way you would like to feel in the future though Person-centric therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
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