Male Therapists in Bowen Island, BC
Compassionate Resolutions Counselling & Education
Counsellor, MTC, RTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bowen Island, BC V0N
I provide transpersonal counselling psychology sessions for individuals, couples, and groups locally, internationally, in-person and online. I guide people to discover compassionate resolutions to their current concerns by integrating contemplative practices from the world's wisdom traditions with leading-edge psychotherapeutic approaches. Having witnessed firsthand the transformations of hundreds of people, I can attest to the capacity of the human soul to transform traumatic losses, transitions, or crises into a sense of greater peace, clarity, and personal agency, when met with presence, empathy, and unconditional acceptance.
I provide transpersonal counselling psychology sessions for individuals, couples, and groups locally, internationally, in-person and online. I guide people to discover compassionate resolutions to their current concerns by integrating contemplative practices from the world's wisdom traditions with leading-edge psychotherapeutic approaches. Having witnessed firsthand the transformations of hundreds of people, I can attest to the capacity of the human soul to transform traumatic losses, transitions, or crises into a sense of greater peace, clarity, and personal agency, when met with presence, empathy, and unconditional acceptance.
Hard Road Counselling
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bowen Island, BC V0N (Online Only)
Why is it that things have to hurt so much before we reach out for help? I help people struggling to feel better about themselves and less exhausted. I listen to people and try to understand what it's like to be them, how they're doing the best they can. When the only things left to do are mask, numb, and avoid the loneliness and pain, let's talk. Let's stop the pain. Let me help you learn another way to cope with life so you can be proud of and feel good about yourself again.
Why is it that things have to hurt so much before we reach out for help? I help people struggling to feel better about themselves and less exhausted. I listen to people and try to understand what it's like to be them, how they're doing the best they can. When the only things left to do are mask, numb, and avoid the loneliness and pain, let's talk. Let's stop the pain. Let me help you learn another way to cope with life so you can be proud of and feel good about yourself again.
Miles Rubin Therapy and Coaching
Registered Social Worker, RSW/MSW
Verified Verified
Bowen Island, BC V0N
I value collaborative partnerships where I act as a guide, rather than an expert, and engage in conversations where I respectfully help clients identify what may be holding them back. I help individuals to more effectively identify and cope with challenging thoughts, feelings, memories and emotions while connecting with the values that make life more meaningful. I practice with an anti-oppressive framework and I acknowledge how identities such as race, gender, sexual identity and economic background impact the lived realities of clients.
I value collaborative partnerships where I act as a guide, rather than an expert, and engage in conversations where I respectfully help clients identify what may be holding them back. I help individuals to more effectively identify and cope with challenging thoughts, feelings, memories and emotions while connecting with the values that make life more meaningful. I practice with an anti-oppressive framework and I acknowledge how identities such as race, gender, sexual identity and economic background impact the lived realities of clients.
Are you a couple or individual struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship difficulties? Caught in a negative cycle of worry or panic? We all seek love and to belong, and have experienced ruptures there. Understanding the story under your story will help you rediscover your vital inner resourcefulness. I will join with you to build much needed systems of support. Experiencing painful emotions can feel scary, but we'll do it together: it's my privilege to walk with you through this territory to help you rediscover the richness and creativity that lies within you. And have some fun in the process!
Are you a couple or individual struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship difficulties? Caught in a negative cycle of worry or panic? We all seek love and to belong, and have experienced ruptures there. Understanding the story under your story will help you rediscover your vital inner resourcefulness. I will join with you to build much needed systems of support. Experiencing painful emotions can feel scary, but we'll do it together: it's my privilege to walk with you through this territory to help you rediscover the richness and creativity that lies within you. And have some fun in the process!
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For more than 30 years I have counselled people having problems with depression, anxiety and life adjustment, and as well, those wanting to grow personally. I identify with the Humanistic/Positive Psychology approach and am primarily a Rogerian by practice - utilising active listening and communicating back of understanding. Not only is this very affirming and helps people find relief from their problems and concerns, but they come to more fully understand their assumptive world, achieve greater self-understanding and acceptance and a desire to develop constructive and fruitful changes in their outlook and behaviour.
For more than 30 years I have counselled people having problems with depression, anxiety and life adjustment, and as well, those wanting to grow personally. I identify with the Humanistic/Positive Psychology approach and am primarily a Rogerian by practice - utilising active listening and communicating back of understanding. Not only is this very affirming and helps people find relief from their problems and concerns, but they come to more fully understand their assumptive world, achieve greater self-understanding and acceptance and a desire to develop constructive and fruitful changes in their outlook and behaviour.
I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor based in Vancouver British Columbia and a member in good standing of the ACCT with over 25 years of healthcare experience as an RMT (Registered Massage Therapist) RTC (Registered Therapeutic Counsellor) and Registered Yoga Teacher.
I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor based in Vancouver British Columbia and a member in good standing of the ACCT with over 25 years of healthcare experience as an RMT (Registered Massage Therapist) RTC (Registered Therapeutic Counsellor) and Registered Yoga Teacher.
“Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional”. This wisdom reflects my approach to therapy. You can’t prevent storms from happening, you can hardly stop others from hurting you, and you may never get rid of your inner critic’s voice entirely. There's no way to erase the memories of past traumas. Yet, there surely is a way to lessen the burden, to ease the struggle, to change your relationship with others and - most importantly - with Self. Discover your way to cease the unnecessary suffering and reclaim balance and joy. How?
“Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional”. This wisdom reflects my approach to therapy. You can’t prevent storms from happening, you can hardly stop others from hurting you, and you may never get rid of your inner critic’s voice entirely. There's no way to erase the memories of past traumas. Yet, there surely is a way to lessen the burden, to ease the struggle, to change your relationship with others and - most importantly - with Self. Discover your way to cease the unnecessary suffering and reclaim balance and joy. How?
I am a BC Registered Clinical Counsellor (No. 18736) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (No. 10007447). I'm also a Certified Practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry (developed by Dr. Gabor Maté), and am a graduate of the Integral Counseling Psychology and Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research programs at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS).
Through my private practice, Mind Body Integration, I offer psychedelic-assisted therapy, and psychedelic integration support. I invite a trauma-informed, holistic, and somatic approach, while looking through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens.
I am a BC Registered Clinical Counsellor (No. 18736) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (No. 10007447). I'm also a Certified Practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry (developed by Dr. Gabor Maté), and am a graduate of the Integral Counseling Psychology and Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research programs at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS).
Through my private practice, Mind Body Integration, I offer psychedelic-assisted therapy, and psychedelic integration support. I invite a trauma-informed, holistic, and somatic approach, while looking through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens.
Torin C Lucas
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MBA, MA, RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sechelt, BC V0N
I often see clients who struggle with issues such as relationship difficulties, addiction, anxiety, or depression, but I also attend to positive aspirational approaches including leadership development, performance improvement and wellbeing support. What ever the challenge, I assist clients to engage in therapeutic work that goes beyond symptom management, aiming for transformative change and a renewed sense of hope.
I often see clients who struggle with issues such as relationship difficulties, addiction, anxiety, or depression, but I also attend to positive aspirational approaches including leadership development, performance improvement and wellbeing support. What ever the challenge, I assist clients to engage in therapeutic work that goes beyond symptom management, aiming for transformative change and a renewed sense of hope.
Gabriel Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, RCSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Roberts Creek, BC V0N
Do you want to improve some area of life? Do critical inner voices or thoughts make you feel bad about yourself? Are you feeling unnecessary shame, fear, or guilt? Are you anxious or fearful in safe situations? Sex life not the way you want it? Are you healing from illness? Do you avoid doing ordinary things because they make you uncomfortable? Is internalized oppression draining the joy of life? Can your marriage use a tune-up? Do you just want to improve your performance at work or in the arts or sports? I also use standard techniques such as Somatic Experiencing, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy and modern Hypnotherapy.
Do you want to improve some area of life? Do critical inner voices or thoughts make you feel bad about yourself? Are you feeling unnecessary shame, fear, or guilt? Are you anxious or fearful in safe situations? Sex life not the way you want it? Are you healing from illness? Do you avoid doing ordinary things because they make you uncomfortable? Is internalized oppression draining the joy of life? Can your marriage use a tune-up? Do you just want to improve your performance at work or in the arts or sports? I also use standard techniques such as Somatic Experiencing, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy and modern Hypnotherapy.
Clients typically see me for issues ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems, to loneliness, anger, and the increasingly common 'trifecta' of addictions: tech, porn, and recreational substances. I regularly work with people from multicultural backgrounds, and those confronting crises of worldview, identity and belief. This includes clients struggling with their own cultural and religious upbringing, or changes in ideology and self-image. I also have an interest in the management of chronic pain and illness.
Clients typically see me for issues ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems, to loneliness, anger, and the increasingly common 'trifecta' of addictions: tech, porn, and recreational substances. I regularly work with people from multicultural backgrounds, and those confronting crises of worldview, identity and belief. This includes clients struggling with their own cultural and religious upbringing, or changes in ideology and self-image. I also have an interest in the management of chronic pain and illness.
Geoffrey Kenneth Argue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, BEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gibsons, BC V0N
My name is Geoff and I received my Masters of Social Work degree from the University of British Columbia as well as my Bachelors of Education degree. Since 2009 I have been working in the mental health and addictions field as well as the public and private school systems. As both a fully licensed Social Worker and Teacher, I have spent the majority of my practice working with youth and Young adults and helping them overcome a variety of issues related to their mental health. I have significant experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, substance misuse, stress (school/career/interpersonal) and psychosis.
My name is Geoff and I received my Masters of Social Work degree from the University of British Columbia as well as my Bachelors of Education degree. Since 2009 I have been working in the mental health and addictions field as well as the public and private school systems. As both a fully licensed Social Worker and Teacher, I have spent the majority of my practice working with youth and Young adults and helping them overcome a variety of issues related to their mental health. I have significant experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, substance misuse, stress (school/career/interpersonal) and psychosis.
Change is always hard. Whether something or someone in our life needs to change — or it already has — or we've decided that something inside ourselves needs to shift, it's never easy. But living with the feeling that something isn't right is hard too — it can leave us with frustration and resentment in our relationships, dip us down into depression and exhaustion, or put us in a pattern of all-too-familiar anxiousness, submissiveness, and anger. If any of this sounds familiar, counselling can help.
Change is always hard. Whether something or someone in our life needs to change — or it already has — or we've decided that something inside ourselves needs to shift, it's never easy. But living with the feeling that something isn't right is hard too — it can leave us with frustration and resentment in our relationships, dip us down into depression and exhaustion, or put us in a pattern of all-too-familiar anxiousness, submissiveness, and anger. If any of this sounds familiar, counselling can help.
Online Therapists
My name is Kevin (he/him) and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who sees clients in person in Vancouver, and from around the province online. I hold a Master's of Counselling Psychology and have extensive experience in treating individuals dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I believe that individuals have the ability to rewrite their own stories and gain control over their lives.
My name is Kevin (he/him) and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who sees clients in person in Vancouver, and from around the province online. I hold a Master's of Counselling Psychology and have extensive experience in treating individuals dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I believe that individuals have the ability to rewrite their own stories and gain control over their lives.
I am a therapist who wants to help you, in the way that works for you, & at the pace that works for you. I seek to create a safe, calm, & open place for you to explore what is really going on. I have lived a richly experienced life - and I know first hand what it's like to be in a difficult place. I believe that my broad life experience - with both positive & many negative experiences - gives me an exceptional ability to understand, empathize with, & inspire the clients I work with.
I am a therapist who wants to help you, in the way that works for you, & at the pace that works for you. I seek to create a safe, calm, & open place for you to explore what is really going on. I have lived a richly experienced life - and I know first hand what it's like to be in a difficult place. I believe that my broad life experience - with both positive & many negative experiences - gives me an exceptional ability to understand, empathize with, & inspire the clients I work with.
I believe that the experiences we have in our inner and outer world teach us something about the world, ourselves, and others; and they contribute to the forming of often unconscious patterns in the way we think, feel, and act. These experiences can even be stored in the body/nervous system, otherwise known as trauma. In other words, our experiences help create a “map” that show us how to navigate uncertainty, relationships with others, and relationships with our selves. I believe that people come to therapy when those 'maps' are no longer working and need updating. That's where I come in!
I believe that the experiences we have in our inner and outer world teach us something about the world, ourselves, and others; and they contribute to the forming of often unconscious patterns in the way we think, feel, and act. These experiences can even be stored in the body/nervous system, otherwise known as trauma. In other words, our experiences help create a “map” that show us how to navigate uncertainty, relationships with others, and relationships with our selves. I believe that people come to therapy when those 'maps' are no longer working and need updating. That's where I come in!
I offer individual therapy services in British Columbia. My practice is person-centred, trauma-informed, and draws largely from Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)—a relational, experiential, and emotion-focused treatment model. I believe each person is the expert in their own life and inherently possesses the resources and knowledge necessary to guide the therapeutic process, make changes, and move toward their preferred ways of living. I'm here to support you in this process.
I offer individual therapy services in British Columbia. My practice is person-centred, trauma-informed, and draws largely from Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)—a relational, experiential, and emotion-focused treatment model. I believe each person is the expert in their own life and inherently possesses the resources and knowledge necessary to guide the therapeutic process, make changes, and move toward their preferred ways of living. I'm here to support you in this process.
Counseling is, thankfully, no longer considered something reserved for individuals with severe mental health concerns. Today we are increasingly comfortable admitting many would benefit from dedicated space where our personal concerns, challenges, and goals can be carefully tended to. My clients learn quickly that therapy is about dialogue and consistent attention to their sadness, depression, anxiety, worries, and difficulties in different spheres of their lives (relationships, parenting, work, money, environment, to name a few). Clients often seek a deeper sense of purpose and engagement, therapy can help achieve this.
Counseling is, thankfully, no longer considered something reserved for individuals with severe mental health concerns. Today we are increasingly comfortable admitting many would benefit from dedicated space where our personal concerns, challenges, and goals can be carefully tended to. My clients learn quickly that therapy is about dialogue and consistent attention to their sadness, depression, anxiety, worries, and difficulties in different spheres of their lives (relationships, parenting, work, money, environment, to name a few). Clients often seek a deeper sense of purpose and engagement, therapy can help achieve this.
Gotham Counselling
Registered Professional Counsellor Candidate, RPC-C
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V5A
I enjoy connecting with people by providing a safe space for them to share their thoughts and feelings. We will work together to overcome the challenges of the past, and take steps together to shape the future with what works best for you. Sometimes it can be a crisis that makes you seek out counselling, in working together, you will discover that the crisis may have been exactly what was needed to help you make some important changes to improve your life. Taking the first step in asking for help takes tremendous courage, the next step typically includes finding the right counsellor for you.
I enjoy connecting with people by providing a safe space for them to share their thoughts and feelings. We will work together to overcome the challenges of the past, and take steps together to shape the future with what works best for you. Sometimes it can be a crisis that makes you seek out counselling, in working together, you will discover that the crisis may have been exactly what was needed to help you make some important changes to improve your life. Taking the first step in asking for help takes tremendous courage, the next step typically includes finding the right counsellor for you.
I provide a warm and quiet place for you to uncover the wisdom in your life. The struggles we face are opportunities to discover new horizons of meaning, perspectives that give way to purpose. I believe in building trust and rapport in the therapeutic relationship, so that each client can claim their healing and forge their paths forward. I work with those who struggle with climate anxiety and grief, bereavement and loss, stress and anxiety, life transitions and self-esteem issues. I also work with couples who struggle to change negative patterns in their relationship.
I provide a warm and quiet place for you to uncover the wisdom in your life. The struggles we face are opportunities to discover new horizons of meaning, perspectives that give way to purpose. I believe in building trust and rapport in the therapeutic relationship, so that each client can claim their healing and forge their paths forward. I work with those who struggle with climate anxiety and grief, bereavement and loss, stress and anxiety, life transitions and self-esteem issues. I also work with couples who struggle to change negative patterns in their relationship.
Are you struggling with unresolved experiences from your past, your self-image, or difficulties in your relationships or career? Do you feel angry, anxious, powerless, trapped, sad, or detached? Are you unsure how to cope with overwhelming emotions or struggling to express what is going on inside? Perhaps you turn to substances or other unhelpful habits to cope. If so, I can help. I specialize in helping people change behaviours and coping mechanisms that are no longer serving them, improve their self-confidence and relationships, and experience more peace and happiness in their lives.
Are you struggling with unresolved experiences from your past, your self-image, or difficulties in your relationships or career? Do you feel angry, anxious, powerless, trapped, sad, or detached? Are you unsure how to cope with overwhelming emotions or struggling to express what is going on inside? Perhaps you turn to substances or other unhelpful habits to cope. If so, I can help. I specialize in helping people change behaviours and coping mechanisms that are no longer serving them, improve their self-confidence and relationships, and experience more peace and happiness in their lives.
Searching for the right counsellor isn’t an easy process, but it is a necessary one. You might have already come across many questions online asking if you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or hopeless. These are definitely important questions you should ask yourself. But how often have you been asked what you can do to overcome these difficulties? My work is focused on helping you discover both the "why" and "how" about your struggles and your strengths. Through establishing a safe space, trust, and empathy, my philosophy is to form a therapeutic relationship between us to the benefit of your mental health.
Searching for the right counsellor isn’t an easy process, but it is a necessary one. You might have already come across many questions online asking if you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or hopeless. These are definitely important questions you should ask yourself. But how often have you been asked what you can do to overcome these difficulties? My work is focused on helping you discover both the "why" and "how" about your struggles and your strengths. Through establishing a safe space, trust, and empathy, my philosophy is to form a therapeutic relationship between us to the benefit of your mental health.
I truly think people, including kids and families, transcend the obstacles they encounter. I see their strengths and understand the hard parts they're going through. I follow a humanistic and creative approach to therapy, where we explore different sides of who they are and how they're growing. I firmly believe in creating a secure environment where individuals can freely express themselves and feel acknowledged. I use a gentle and empowering method to help clients on their journey, grow, and change.
I truly think people, including kids and families, transcend the obstacles they encounter. I see their strengths and understand the hard parts they're going through. I follow a humanistic and creative approach to therapy, where we explore different sides of who they are and how they're growing. I firmly believe in creating a secure environment where individuals can freely express themselves and feel acknowledged. I use a gentle and empowering method to help clients on their journey, grow, and change.
Stephen Douglas
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RCC, RP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5W (Online Only)
Are you are looking to gain insight about your recurring problems in relationship, wondering how to resolve conflict and co-empower rather than compete with loved ones? Do you feel stuck within recurring patterns leading back to to unresolved anger, discouragement, or worry? For over thirty years I have been helping individuals who have emotional or relationship blocks that may lead to relationship break-up, depression, anxiety, chronic anger, or addiction. In addition to individual sessions, I also support assist couples and families, validating each family members' need and helping facilitate communication without blame.
Are you are looking to gain insight about your recurring problems in relationship, wondering how to resolve conflict and co-empower rather than compete with loved ones? Do you feel stuck within recurring patterns leading back to to unresolved anger, discouragement, or worry? For over thirty years I have been helping individuals who have emotional or relationship blocks that may lead to relationship break-up, depression, anxiety, chronic anger, or addiction. In addition to individual sessions, I also support assist couples and families, validating each family members' need and helping facilitate communication without blame.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues? I am here to help you. I primarily offer therapy via videoconference or telephone to adults living in British Columbia. I have experience and enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and those with complex presentations. I am skilled at helping individuals manage depression, bipolar, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive, compulsive disorder, skin picking or hair pulling, psychosis, work stress and anxiety related to life changes.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues? I am here to help you. I primarily offer therapy via videoconference or telephone to adults living in British Columbia. I have experience and enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and those with complex presentations. I am skilled at helping individuals manage depression, bipolar, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive, compulsive disorder, skin picking or hair pulling, psychosis, work stress and anxiety related to life changes.
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As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.