Female Therapists in Cumberland, BC
As my client, I value your beauty and uniqueness, and through my practice I will compassionately hold space for you to gain access to your own innate wisdom. With my guidance you will be invited to develop a deep, loving relationship with yourself and the world around you. With a trauma-informed lens and using mind-body and sensation-based therapies, it is my hope that you will be able to create safety and ease in your system by connecting with the responses that happen below conscious awareness.
As my client, I value your beauty and uniqueness, and through my practice I will compassionately hold space for you to gain access to your own innate wisdom. With my guidance you will be invited to develop a deep, loving relationship with yourself and the world around you. With a trauma-informed lens and using mind-body and sensation-based therapies, it is my hope that you will be able to create safety and ease in your system by connecting with the responses that happen below conscious awareness.
Hello! I am currently accepting new clients at my location in Cumberland BC. I work with people ages 2 and up and specialize in Sandplay Therapy, which is a modality used with clients of any age, from children to adults. This can often be a more accessible approach as it is non-directive and non-verbal. Polyvagal theory informs all of my work, whether I use play or art therapy, CBT, Somatic Experiencing, or Mindfulness. I provide support to families, parents, teens, couples, and individuals.
Hello! I am currently accepting new clients at my location in Cumberland BC. I work with people ages 2 and up and specialize in Sandplay Therapy, which is a modality used with clients of any age, from children to adults. This can often be a more accessible approach as it is non-directive and non-verbal. Polyvagal theory informs all of my work, whether I use play or art therapy, CBT, Somatic Experiencing, or Mindfulness. I provide support to families, parents, teens, couples, and individuals.
It is my pleasure to assist clients in connecting with their innate capacity to heal, supporting them to know their inner self and to trust themselves. I have extensive experience assisting a diverse range of clients with symptoms of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, and Relationship Conflict to achieve their goals, develop new skills, regain emotional balance, and increase their sense of well-being. Clients can expect to feel deeply understood and validated while being gently invited to identify distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviour patterns that interfere with their ability to live their best life.
It is my pleasure to assist clients in connecting with their innate capacity to heal, supporting them to know their inner self and to trust themselves. I have extensive experience assisting a diverse range of clients with symptoms of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, and Relationship Conflict to achieve their goals, develop new skills, regain emotional balance, and increase their sense of well-being. Clients can expect to feel deeply understood and validated while being gently invited to identify distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviour patterns that interfere with their ability to live their best life.
Madrona Wellness Centre
Counsellor, MPCC, MTC, MTV, RCS
Verified Verified
Cumberland, BC V0R (Online Only)
Megan is a Master Practitioner of Clinical Counselling (MPCC), a Registered Clinical Supervisor (RCS), and a Master Therapeutic Counsellor (MTC) with 28 years of experience. Megan also certified as: CCPCPR, RPC, & RTC. Megan takes a compassionate approach to therapy & healing the whole person. She helps clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, eating disorders, relationship issues, trauma, betrayal, abuse. Megan works with co-occurring disorders that can impact client goals. At the client’s pace, the embedded causes are explored while moving gently through the presenting problem.
Megan is a Master Practitioner of Clinical Counselling (MPCC), a Registered Clinical Supervisor (RCS), and a Master Therapeutic Counsellor (MTC) with 28 years of experience. Megan also certified as: CCPCPR, RPC, & RTC. Megan takes a compassionate approach to therapy & healing the whole person. She helps clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, eating disorders, relationship issues, trauma, betrayal, abuse. Megan works with co-occurring disorders that can impact client goals. At the client’s pace, the embedded causes are explored while moving gently through the presenting problem.
I provide an open, caring environment where all parts of you are welcome. It can be so difficult to navigate all the various challenges thrown at us today, while also striving to discover our most authentic selves. Complicated emotions are part of being human, but so often we isolate ourselves with these emotions out of fear or shame. In our time together, we’ll work to relieve those stuck parts of your experience so that you can move closer to yourself and the ones you love.
I provide an open, caring environment where all parts of you are welcome. It can be so difficult to navigate all the various challenges thrown at us today, while also striving to discover our most authentic selves. Complicated emotions are part of being human, but so often we isolate ourselves with these emotions out of fear or shame. In our time together, we’ll work to relieve those stuck parts of your experience so that you can move closer to yourself and the ones you love.
I specialize in working with children ages 3+, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health and substance use issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationships, addiction and self-esteem issues.
I specialize in working with children ages 3+, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health and substance use issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationships, addiction and self-esteem issues.
Elly Boer Counselling & Art Therapy
Counsellor, RCC, DVATI, MC:AT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cumberland, BC V0R
I welcome you to book a free 30-minute consultation and experience this approach for yourself.
I welcome you to book a free 30-minute consultation and experience this approach for yourself.
Do you find yourself wishing that the world would just slow down for a few moments, let you catch your breath and get your feet back underneath you? Are you wondering how things got so overwhelming and out of control? In times of transition, whether by choice or demand, we often find ourselves needing new skills to cope with our changing circumstances. Our relationships are deeply impacted by our ability to communicate our needs, desires, and boundaries, and yet we are taught so few of these skills.
Do you find yourself wishing that the world would just slow down for a few moments, let you catch your breath and get your feet back underneath you? Are you wondering how things got so overwhelming and out of control? In times of transition, whether by choice or demand, we often find ourselves needing new skills to cope with our changing circumstances. Our relationships are deeply impacted by our ability to communicate our needs, desires, and boundaries, and yet we are taught so few of these skills.
I help my patients live the life they desire. This may take the shape of processing deep core experiences, tuning into your body and building self-awareness. Patterns that were once protective and important may no longer be serving you. I can help with relationships, life transitions or employment. Similarly, you may be seeking support for anxiety, depression or a crisis in your life. I aim to provide a culturally safe environment that is inclusive and trauma informed.
I help my patients live the life they desire. This may take the shape of processing deep core experiences, tuning into your body and building self-awareness. Patterns that were once protective and important may no longer be serving you. I can help with relationships, life transitions or employment. Similarly, you may be seeking support for anxiety, depression or a crisis in your life. I aim to provide a culturally safe environment that is inclusive and trauma informed.
Elisabeth van Assum Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MEd, RCC, RCC-ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cumberland, BC V0R
www.elisabethvanassum.com. I engage with people experiencing challenges with life transition issues: middle age, education, career, family, separation, gender transition, fertility, depressive periods, moving, death, physical changes, illness…etc. Life transitions, although always inevitable and often unsettling, offer opportunities for insight, change, growth, wisdom and joy. I fundamentally believe that if you do the work, you will get the insights you need to make the best choices for yourself.
www.elisabethvanassum.com. I engage with people experiencing challenges with life transition issues: middle age, education, career, family, separation, gender transition, fertility, depressive periods, moving, death, physical changes, illness…etc. Life transitions, although always inevitable and often unsettling, offer opportunities for insight, change, growth, wisdom and joy. I fundamentally believe that if you do the work, you will get the insights you need to make the best choices for yourself.
I focus on the healing of women from injustice, and physical/sexual violence.
Terry Folks is a Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapist, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Her practice attracts individuals in the health, mental health, legal, educational and helping professions. She has a reputation for providing a safe nurturing healing space. Her practice is Spiritually Integrated meaning she offers spiritual strategies if this interests you. Terry uses Rogerian client centered psychotherapy which focuses on the relationship as the primary catalyst for change. She is known for helping individuals change/interrupt patterns and move forward.
I focus on the healing of women from injustice, and physical/sexual violence.
Terry Folks is a Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapist, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Her practice attracts individuals in the health, mental health, legal, educational and helping professions. She has a reputation for providing a safe nurturing healing space. Her practice is Spiritually Integrated meaning she offers spiritual strategies if this interests you. Terry uses Rogerian client centered psychotherapy which focuses on the relationship as the primary catalyst for change. She is known for helping individuals change/interrupt patterns and move forward.
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Are you struggling with something? Let's talk about it. I'm here to support individuals and couples with a variety of mental health concerns while providing a holistic approach to health and well-being. We will work together to achieve your goals through non-judgement, skill building, coping strategies and empowerment. I'm here to hep you feel better so you can fully enjoy your life.
Are you struggling with something? Let's talk about it. I'm here to support individuals and couples with a variety of mental health concerns while providing a holistic approach to health and well-being. We will work together to achieve your goals through non-judgement, skill building, coping strategies and empowerment. I'm here to hep you feel better so you can fully enjoy your life.
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” –Brené Brown. As your mentor or counsellor, I want to create a safe space for you to recognize and transform the life patterns of overwhelming anxiety or panic attacks, persistent stress from big life changes and events, distress from trauma, and pain from broken or disconnected relationships. Using both traditional and holistic healing methods, I'll show you how to nurture your emotional health, cultivate an inner strength and confidence, tap into love, and step into your power as a wise self-healer.
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” –Brené Brown. As your mentor or counsellor, I want to create a safe space for you to recognize and transform the life patterns of overwhelming anxiety or panic attacks, persistent stress from big life changes and events, distress from trauma, and pain from broken or disconnected relationships. Using both traditional and holistic healing methods, I'll show you how to nurture your emotional health, cultivate an inner strength and confidence, tap into love, and step into your power as a wise self-healer.
Is the world too loud, fast-paced, and overwhelming? Do you feel things more deeply and notice subtleties that others miss? Being part of a society that is not designed for those with high sensitivity can often lead to anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. Trying to “keep up” to those with a majority temperament may leave you feeling burned out and unable to show up for yourself and those you love in the ways that you want and deserve. Learning to understand your unique expression of this innate trait allows for you not only to survive, but to thrive and see the beautiful gifts of being a highly sensitive person (HSP).
Is the world too loud, fast-paced, and overwhelming? Do you feel things more deeply and notice subtleties that others miss? Being part of a society that is not designed for those with high sensitivity can often lead to anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. Trying to “keep up” to those with a majority temperament may leave you feeling burned out and unable to show up for yourself and those you love in the ways that you want and deserve. Learning to understand your unique expression of this innate trait allows for you not only to survive, but to thrive and see the beautiful gifts of being a highly sensitive person (HSP).
Supporting parents and the perinatal population is my passion. Maybe things haven't turned out the way you expected them to. No one prepared you for the grief and anxiety that you would feel with pregnancy loss, infertility or high-risk pregnancy. Or, you may have had an event free pregnancy and now your little one has arrived but something doesn’t feel right. Whether you have a singleton or twins, this is your first or your fifth, your kiddos are a week old or teens, your experience in this new stage is not what you thought it would be. You may be overwhelmed with worries or experiencing anger and frustration. I am here to help.
Supporting parents and the perinatal population is my passion. Maybe things haven't turned out the way you expected them to. No one prepared you for the grief and anxiety that you would feel with pregnancy loss, infertility or high-risk pregnancy. Or, you may have had an event free pregnancy and now your little one has arrived but something doesn’t feel right. Whether you have a singleton or twins, this is your first or your fifth, your kiddos are a week old or teens, your experience in this new stage is not what you thought it would be. You may be overwhelmed with worries or experiencing anger and frustration. I am here to help.
A former educator and mother of two I specialize in child and adolescent, post-partum and emotionally focused family counselling. With a focus on deep underlying emotions and the inner voice, I use talk, somatic exercises, mindfulness and art to help my clients heal through developing self-understanding, self-awareness and self-acceptance.
A former educator and mother of two I specialize in child and adolescent, post-partum and emotionally focused family counselling. With a focus on deep underlying emotions and the inner voice, I use talk, somatic exercises, mindfulness and art to help my clients heal through developing self-understanding, self-awareness and self-acceptance.
I work with many kinds of clients. Kids and youth; couples and families; people with a wide range of neuro-diversity as well as diversity in gender, sexuality and identity. I offer a great play therapy space for youngsters. Those with a creative imagination may be drawn to creative arts therapy. Do you want to understand yourself better? Communicate better with others? Are you looking for acceptance and empathy along with encouragement to become your best self? Looking for strategies to explore your needs, strengths, resources and obstacles? I want to help you thrive in your world, with joy, confidence and self-acceptance.
I work with many kinds of clients. Kids and youth; couples and families; people with a wide range of neuro-diversity as well as diversity in gender, sexuality and identity. I offer a great play therapy space for youngsters. Those with a creative imagination may be drawn to creative arts therapy. Do you want to understand yourself better? Communicate better with others? Are you looking for acceptance and empathy along with encouragement to become your best self? Looking for strategies to explore your needs, strengths, resources and obstacles? I want to help you thrive in your world, with joy, confidence and self-acceptance.
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My approach to therapy is collaborative and flexible to suit the needs of each individual client. My specialty is in working with women affected by stress, anxiety, depression and those struggling with past trauma and PTSD. I also offer personalized support to women struggling in their relationships. My primary orientations are strengths based, person-centred and psychodynamic. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I am fully trained and certified in Somatic Experiencing (SE), EMDR, TF-CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Creative Arts Therapy. I also offer interventions based in Internal Family Systems, MBSR, ACT and DBT.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and flexible to suit the needs of each individual client. My specialty is in working with women affected by stress, anxiety, depression and those struggling with past trauma and PTSD. I also offer personalized support to women struggling in their relationships. My primary orientations are strengths based, person-centred and psychodynamic. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I am fully trained and certified in Somatic Experiencing (SE), EMDR, TF-CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Creative Arts Therapy. I also offer interventions based in Internal Family Systems, MBSR, ACT and DBT.
I specialize in working with women and teens that struggle with self-worth.
What a courageous step you're taking, to reach out for help. I honour what you've been through to bring you to this moment. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed with life and trying to "hold it all together", or maybe your needs are falling to the bottom of the priority list. Maybe you notice patterns in your life that keep repeating such as perfectionism, negative self-talk, destructive behaviours, unsatisfying relationships, or mindlessly distracting yourself. If you yearn to: know and trust yourself more deeply, be more gentle and tender with yourself, and feel the freedom to be yourself, I am here to support your journey.
I specialize in working with women and teens that struggle with self-worth.
What a courageous step you're taking, to reach out for help. I honour what you've been through to bring you to this moment. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed with life and trying to "hold it all together", or maybe your needs are falling to the bottom of the priority list. Maybe you notice patterns in your life that keep repeating such as perfectionism, negative self-talk, destructive behaviours, unsatisfying relationships, or mindlessly distracting yourself. If you yearn to: know and trust yourself more deeply, be more gentle and tender with yourself, and feel the freedom to be yourself, I am here to support your journey.
Transpersonal psychotherapy is discovering your true resilient self & finding your true path to happiness, taking action integrating body, mind & spirit. Using a holistic and eclectic approach to help you examine your life path we will work together to develop a deeper awareness of your strengths and potential, guiding you to awaken self-awareness and discover your own healing powers. Mentor Coaching for ICF credential also available globally, by phone & video-conferencing. Happily Not a registrant of the College of Psychologists of British Columbia, I AM a Registered Clinical Counsellor RCC#4348 in British Columbia & California Licensed Psychologist #19948 & ICF MCC MasterCertifiedCoach
Transpersonal psychotherapy is discovering your true resilient self & finding your true path to happiness, taking action integrating body, mind & spirit. Using a holistic and eclectic approach to help you examine your life path we will work together to develop a deeper awareness of your strengths and potential, guiding you to awaken self-awareness and discover your own healing powers. Mentor Coaching for ICF credential also available globally, by phone & video-conferencing. Happily Not a registrant of the College of Psychologists of British Columbia, I AM a Registered Clinical Counsellor RCC#4348 in British Columbia & California Licensed Psychologist #19948 & ICF MCC MasterCertifiedCoach
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.