Chronic Pain Therapists in Langley, BC
I’ve been a practicing registered social worker since 2002 and hold both RSW and RCC counselling designations. I provide individual counselling to adults and seniors who are struggling with a wide range of concerns including symptoms from trauma, anxiety, low-motivation, fluctuating moods, workplace burnout and coping with chronic pain or chronic medical condition side effects. I primarily utilize trauma-focused therapies which tend to provide longer lasting relief of symptoms rather than relying on talk therapy. My clients tend to eventually move towards feeling emotionally consistent, more calm and start enjoying life again.
I’ve been a practicing registered social worker since 2002 and hold both RSW and RCC counselling designations. I provide individual counselling to adults and seniors who are struggling with a wide range of concerns including symptoms from trauma, anxiety, low-motivation, fluctuating moods, workplace burnout and coping with chronic pain or chronic medical condition side effects. I primarily utilize trauma-focused therapies which tend to provide longer lasting relief of symptoms rather than relying on talk therapy. My clients tend to eventually move towards feeling emotionally consistent, more calm and start enjoying life again.
From my own lived experience of chronic pain and illness, I recognize the importance of meeting you where you are at, as well as providing a comfortable space, ergo I offer virtual, over the phone, and in-person.
If you are you struggling with chronic pain, illness or infertility, I can help you navigate this journey. Living with such a condition can be a debilitating and uncertain experience that not only wreaks havoc on you emotionally and physically, but can leave you feeling invalidated and invisible. It can make you feel weighed down by an array of emotions such as sadness, anger, hopelessness, or anxiety, and at other times it can make you feel not much at all, stricken by a sense of emptiness, feeling lost or stuck. You may find yourself struggling with a deep sense of grief over all of the things your condition has stolen from you.
From my own lived experience of chronic pain and illness, I recognize the importance of meeting you where you are at, as well as providing a comfortable space, ergo I offer virtual, over the phone, and in-person.
If you are you struggling with chronic pain, illness or infertility, I can help you navigate this journey. Living with such a condition can be a debilitating and uncertain experience that not only wreaks havoc on you emotionally and physically, but can leave you feeling invalidated and invisible. It can make you feel weighed down by an array of emotions such as sadness, anger, hopelessness, or anxiety, and at other times it can make you feel not much at all, stricken by a sense of emptiness, feeling lost or stuck. You may find yourself struggling with a deep sense of grief over all of the things your condition has stolen from you.
Let's get you to a better place with less pain and suffering and more contentment and ease in life.
Do you want to reduce the pain and suffering in your life? You may be tired of dealing with the constant struggles that come with trauma, chronic pain, and childhood emotional neglect. You may desire more contentment and ease in life, where each day doesn't feel like a struggle. We can work together to find ways to reduce your suffering and direct your efforts in a way that builds a brighter future for you. We can start by gaining knowledge, awareness, and skills to improve your ability to cope with our struggles. We can then tackle the underlying issues causing so much of your suffering. We will build you up towards a better life.
Let's get you to a better place with less pain and suffering and more contentment and ease in life.
Do you want to reduce the pain and suffering in your life? You may be tired of dealing with the constant struggles that come with trauma, chronic pain, and childhood emotional neglect. You may desire more contentment and ease in life, where each day doesn't feel like a struggle. We can work together to find ways to reduce your suffering and direct your efforts in a way that builds a brighter future for you. We can start by gaining knowledge, awareness, and skills to improve your ability to cope with our struggles. We can then tackle the underlying issues causing so much of your suffering. We will build you up towards a better life.
My ideal client is someone who has struggled to feel comfortable in their own skin. Someone who has a history of beating themselves up because they cannot live up to their own or others' expectations. I often work with clients who want to learn how to better process their emotions and understand why they do what they do. Many clients have a history of anxiety, depression, or trauma. Whether it's due to harm caused by others, body shame, chronic illness, ADHD, ASD, or anything else, we will work to understand where these thoughts and feelings come from to allow for healing and change.
My ideal client is someone who has struggled to feel comfortable in their own skin. Someone who has a history of beating themselves up because they cannot live up to their own or others' expectations. I often work with clients who want to learn how to better process their emotions and understand why they do what they do. Many clients have a history of anxiety, depression, or trauma. Whether it's due to harm caused by others, body shame, chronic illness, ADHD, ASD, or anything else, we will work to understand where these thoughts and feelings come from to allow for healing and change.
I am passionate about helping my clients find their voice through artistic expression and transforming their pain and trauma into something capable of supporting growth and a meaningful future.
Whether you are re-taking control of your life and starting over or you are looking to set time aside for your mental wellbeing, Art Therapy can help. Art Therapy is widely used as an auxiliary treatment for depression, illness and chronic pain, addiction and trauma. Children and Youth particularly respond well to Art Therapy as it offers a less confrontational approach to counselling . I have experience working with children and youth with various challenges stemming from parental separation, anxiety disorders, grief and loss and especially difficulties with social inclusion and feeling outcasted.
I am passionate about helping my clients find their voice through artistic expression and transforming their pain and trauma into something capable of supporting growth and a meaningful future.
Whether you are re-taking control of your life and starting over or you are looking to set time aside for your mental wellbeing, Art Therapy can help. Art Therapy is widely used as an auxiliary treatment for depression, illness and chronic pain, addiction and trauma. Children and Youth particularly respond well to Art Therapy as it offers a less confrontational approach to counselling . I have experience working with children and youth with various challenges stemming from parental separation, anxiety disorders, grief and loss and especially difficulties with social inclusion and feeling outcasted.
“My ideal client is focused upon personal growth and healing.” Your story, your pain and your collection of struggles and memories are unique to you, so let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk. Let me be there to help and guide you through your life transitions and adapting through changes. I can help! I have experience in Play and Art Therapy, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Grief Therapy, and applied behaviour intervention.
“My ideal client is focused upon personal growth and healing.” Your story, your pain and your collection of struggles and memories are unique to you, so let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk. Let me be there to help and guide you through your life transitions and adapting through changes. I can help! I have experience in Play and Art Therapy, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Grief Therapy, and applied behaviour intervention.
Whether you are navigating stress, relationship challenges, trauma, chronic illness, or seeking personal growth, I am here to provide supportive guidance. I commit to creating a safe and non-judgmental space to openly explore your thoughts and feelings and discuss the issues that are important to you. My approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I believe in focusing on possibilities, not problems. Through our work together, we will set meaningful goals and identify strategies and strengths, moving toward your desired change.
Whether you are navigating stress, relationship challenges, trauma, chronic illness, or seeking personal growth, I am here to provide supportive guidance. I commit to creating a safe and non-judgmental space to openly explore your thoughts and feelings and discuss the issues that are important to you. My approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I believe in focusing on possibilities, not problems. Through our work together, we will set meaningful goals and identify strategies and strengths, moving toward your desired change.
My foundation of therapy is a biopsychosocial-spiritual model, viewing human beings as whole persons of four aspects: physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. Therefore, I am able to see the whole picture on how a brain injury, physical illness, physical trauma, or substance abuse affects human emotions, cognition, behavior, and spirituality, or vice versa. My approach utilizes Cognitive Rehabilitation therapy (CRT), Rogerian therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), and Narrative therapy in order to help my clients toward problem solving and having a new hope for a new life.
My foundation of therapy is a biopsychosocial-spiritual model, viewing human beings as whole persons of four aspects: physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. Therefore, I am able to see the whole picture on how a brain injury, physical illness, physical trauma, or substance abuse affects human emotions, cognition, behavior, and spirituality, or vice versa. My approach utilizes Cognitive Rehabilitation therapy (CRT), Rogerian therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), and Narrative therapy in order to help my clients toward problem solving and having a new hope for a new life.
As Gabor Mate said "Healing is the capacity to hold pain".
Everyone experiences situations in their lives when things do not work out as planned or desired. You may be having a difficult time in moving forward without the time, tools and support to do so in a positive way. Our emotional health is equally, if not more, important than our physical and mental health. When we are faced with trauma, our emotional health takes a toll and affects our ability to manage and demonstrate the emotions that arise from what we have experienced. When individuals and family members address and work on issues, which have been buried for years, they are able to achieve a sense of peace, balance and comfort.
As Gabor Mate said "Healing is the capacity to hold pain".
Everyone experiences situations in their lives when things do not work out as planned or desired. You may be having a difficult time in moving forward without the time, tools and support to do so in a positive way. Our emotional health is equally, if not more, important than our physical and mental health. When we are faced with trauma, our emotional health takes a toll and affects our ability to manage and demonstrate the emotions that arise from what we have experienced. When individuals and family members address and work on issues, which have been buried for years, they are able to achieve a sense of peace, balance and comfort.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V3A (Online Only)
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We have combined our extensive professional experience with lessons learned from our own personal healing so we are capable of recognizing the depth of pain our clients experience.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
I also specialize in chronic pain and illness as my M.
Therapy can be exciting but also a challenging step for many of us. Sometimes we feel unheard or misunderstood, so we give up on working through those issues. Other times, our experiences may seem too painful or impossible to deal with, so we continue to ignore or push problem away. We all need support during difficult times. My practice focuses on creating an authentic therapeutic environment to help you through these challenges. Having someone working with you through difficult times can be life changing. I hope you will reach out if you are needing that support and continue on the journey of self-care and healing.
I also specialize in chronic pain and illness as my M.
Therapy can be exciting but also a challenging step for many of us. Sometimes we feel unheard or misunderstood, so we give up on working through those issues. Other times, our experiences may seem too painful or impossible to deal with, so we continue to ignore or push problem away. We all need support during difficult times. My practice focuses on creating an authentic therapeutic environment to help you through these challenges. Having someone working with you through difficult times can be life changing. I hope you will reach out if you are needing that support and continue on the journey of self-care and healing.
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, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma/PTSD, those experiencing traumatic illness or loss such as ongoing illness of a child, death by line of duty or suicide, murder, or other traumatic event), so they do not feel so isolated or alone.
Lavender Counselling provides counselling support for children, teens, adults and the elderly. We provide couples counselling, and work with other pairs: parent/teen or parent/adult child relationships, siblings, and business-related conflicts including crisis supports such as grief counselling for non-work related loss.
, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma/PTSD, those experiencing traumatic illness or loss such as ongoing illness of a child, death by line of duty or suicide, murder, or other traumatic event), so they do not feel so isolated or alone.
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Hello, I’m Kathryn Jacobsen, a Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Certified Hypnotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (Intermediate level). I understand how you can feel lost, lonely and disconnected. I empathize with the pain and struggle those feelings can bring. I know life can sometimes feel disempowering and overwhelming. I have experienced life’s challenges as a woman, a wife, a daughter and a mother. Through my own journey in life, and extensive training, I have become passionate and dedicated to helping you claim who you truly are, in your own way and at your own pace.
Hello, I’m Kathryn Jacobsen, a Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Certified Hypnotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (Intermediate level). I understand how you can feel lost, lonely and disconnected. I empathize with the pain and struggle those feelings can bring. I know life can sometimes feel disempowering and overwhelming. I have experienced life’s challenges as a woman, a wife, a daughter and a mother. Through my own journey in life, and extensive training, I have become passionate and dedicated to helping you claim who you truly are, in your own way and at your own pace.
Jacqui Lepoureau - Heart And Soul Counselling
Counsellor, BA(Psy), RTCc, CCPCPRc
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Langley, BC V2Y
Are you: feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, stuck - going through a life transition - feeling like you've lost your spark - looking for meaning in life - feeling as if life is passing you by - searching for unity of mind, body, & spirit - having a difficult time finding your identity as mother, wife & individual - struggling with parenting - coping with sadness, depression, trauma, pain, anxiety, grief & loss - wanting to understand yourself better; to improve your relationships with others & yourself - looking for spiritual growth & a deeper connection to Self, Soul, & the Universe. If this is you, I may be the therapist for you.
Are you: feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, stuck - going through a life transition - feeling like you've lost your spark - looking for meaning in life - feeling as if life is passing you by - searching for unity of mind, body, & spirit - having a difficult time finding your identity as mother, wife & individual - struggling with parenting - coping with sadness, depression, trauma, pain, anxiety, grief & loss - wanting to understand yourself better; to improve your relationships with others & yourself - looking for spiritual growth & a deeper connection to Self, Soul, & the Universe. If this is you, I may be the therapist for you.
Don't let this illness take any more of your life.
With over 15 years experience successfully applying evidence-based addiction counselling techniques, Jeffery has the knowledge and skills to help you recover from addiction. He brings a vibrant and dynamic personality to his work. Jeffery has an innate ability to build strong rapport and trust with his clients. The services he offers are made to complement your individual needs and create a precise path to your treatment goals. Utilizing evidence-based treatment models he will help you to understand the root causes for the substance use and begin the healing process that will lead to stability and wellness.
Don't let this illness take any more of your life.
With over 15 years experience successfully applying evidence-based addiction counselling techniques, Jeffery has the knowledge and skills to help you recover from addiction. He brings a vibrant and dynamic personality to his work. Jeffery has an innate ability to build strong rapport and trust with his clients. The services he offers are made to complement your individual needs and create a precise path to your treatment goals. Utilizing evidence-based treatment models he will help you to understand the root causes for the substance use and begin the healing process that will lead to stability and wellness.
Our therapists help with a variety of presenting issues ranging from depression, anxiety, PTSD, pain management, identity, workplace issues and much more. Oakhill Counselling & Mediation Services utilizes the expertise of master level therapists registered psychologists. We have several offices conveniently located in the Fraser Valley and also offer telehealth. We're easy to find and easy to work with.
Our therapists help with a variety of presenting issues ranging from depression, anxiety, PTSD, pain management, identity, workplace issues and much more. Oakhill Counselling & Mediation Services utilizes the expertise of master level therapists registered psychologists. We have several offices conveniently located in the Fraser Valley and also offer telehealth. We're easy to find and easy to work with.
Vitality Collective Counselling Centres
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Langley, BC V2Y
Vitality Collective offers therapy for trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, chronic illness and pain, grief, relationships and family, life transitions, addictions, emotion processing, parenting, neurodivergence, first responders and more.
We believe that therapy is for everyone. With offices located in Surrey, Vancouver, and Chilliwack, our specialized team consists of 20+ clinical counsellors who are uniquely skilled to help you heal and thrive. The research demonstrates that about 70% of what accounts for the change in therapy is based on the therapeutic relationship. It is so important to ensure the right fit; to make sure you feel understood and that you can trust your counsellor to be compassionate, non-judgemental, and professional. We support children, youth, adults, couples, and families to thrive.
Vitality Collective offers therapy for trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, chronic illness and pain, grief, relationships and family, life transitions, addictions, emotion processing, parenting, neurodivergence, first responders and more.
We believe that therapy is for everyone. With offices located in Surrey, Vancouver, and Chilliwack, our specialized team consists of 20+ clinical counsellors who are uniquely skilled to help you heal and thrive. The research demonstrates that about 70% of what accounts for the change in therapy is based on the therapeutic relationship. It is so important to ensure the right fit; to make sure you feel understood and that you can trust your counsellor to be compassionate, non-judgemental, and professional. We support children, youth, adults, couples, and families to thrive.
My goal is to help clients gain awareness and insight into their behaviours, habits, and fears and, with a compassionate approach, to begin the process of healing and letting go. I work with clients of all ages for a variety of struggles including, but not limited to, the following: Anxiety, Depression, Habits / Behaviours, Fears, Traumas, Pain, Life Transitions, Smoking Cessation, Weight loss and Sleep disorders
My goal is to help clients gain awareness and insight into their behaviours, habits, and fears and, with a compassionate approach, to begin the process of healing and letting go. I work with clients of all ages for a variety of struggles including, but not limited to, the following: Anxiety, Depression, Habits / Behaviours, Fears, Traumas, Pain, Life Transitions, Smoking Cessation, Weight loss and Sleep disorders
I have specializations in terminal illness, prolonged chronic illness and bereavement.
Welcome to the counselling services at Celtic Place and Healing Place. Counselling provides a space and opportunity for you to explore thoughts and feelings, behaviours and relationships that may be troubling you or causing difficulty in your life. Counselling also offers a source of support in times of crisis and during difficult times such as you may be experiencing now. Some of the ways in which counselling can be beneficial is through bringing deeper personal insight, helping find better ways of coping with problems and it also can help you improve your relationships.
I have specializations in terminal illness, prolonged chronic illness and bereavement.
Welcome to the counselling services at Celtic Place and Healing Place. Counselling provides a space and opportunity for you to explore thoughts and feelings, behaviours and relationships that may be troubling you or causing difficulty in your life. Counselling also offers a source of support in times of crisis and during difficult times such as you may be experiencing now. Some of the ways in which counselling can be beneficial is through bringing deeper personal insight, helping find better ways of coping with problems and it also can help you improve your relationships.
Are you tired of repeating the same limiting patterns in your life? Does anxiety, overwhelm, and/or depression feel like a constant battle for you? Maybe you feel stuck, confused, or alone. I have a warm and genuine approach to counselling, and I will meet you right where you are. I believe that the pain you are experiencing is valid. I also know that you absolutely deserve the opportunity to feel understood, and to find healing.
Are you tired of repeating the same limiting patterns in your life? Does anxiety, overwhelm, and/or depression feel like a constant battle for you? Maybe you feel stuck, confused, or alone. I have a warm and genuine approach to counselling, and I will meet you right where you are. I believe that the pain you are experiencing is valid. I also know that you absolutely deserve the opportunity to feel understood, and to find healing.
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How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophising, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.