Online Counselling for Port Alberni
Meena Bolla Singh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Port Alberni, BC V9Y (Online Only)
I presently exclusively offer online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. As the Clinical Team Lead and Registered Social Worker, I am firmly grounded in social work values of respecting the inherent dignity and worth of a person, promoting social justice and challenging oppressive systems with the goal to decolonize mental health. I passionately lead with a trauma-informed approach, honouring each person who invites me to walk alongside their journey of healing. Working with me, you can expect to experience my sense of humour, warmth, gentle-challenging, and honesty.
I presently exclusively offer online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. As the Clinical Team Lead and Registered Social Worker, I am firmly grounded in social work values of respecting the inherent dignity and worth of a person, promoting social justice and challenging oppressive systems with the goal to decolonize mental health. I passionately lead with a trauma-informed approach, honouring each person who invites me to walk alongside their journey of healing. Working with me, you can expect to experience my sense of humour, warmth, gentle-challenging, and honesty.
Looking for a counsellor or trauma therapist? Not sure where to start? Are you wanting to make changes, feel more at ease or comfortable in your body? Many of the people I work with have experienced painful things, either in childhood, adolescence, adulthood or throughout their life and it’s affected how they feel now. Sometimes it is numbing or quick to anger. The journey of becoming whole and healing can be started in a caring, safe space that is created in counselling.
Looking for a counsellor or trauma therapist? Not sure where to start? Are you wanting to make changes, feel more at ease or comfortable in your body? Many of the people I work with have experienced painful things, either in childhood, adolescence, adulthood or throughout their life and it’s affected how they feel now. Sometimes it is numbing or quick to anger. The journey of becoming whole and healing can be started in a caring, safe space that is created in counselling.
I have a unique blend of educational and counselling experience within K-12, postsecondary, and private practice arenas. My areas of focus are assessment, evaluation, and counselling therapy. Offering mobile and teleservices, my philosophy is ever changing, but is grounded in the belief that perceptions precipitate behaviour. My goal is to guide you in a respectful and collaborative manner, as you work to gain the knowledge and skills for solutions that will allow you to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I have a unique blend of educational and counselling experience within K-12, postsecondary, and private practice arenas. My areas of focus are assessment, evaluation, and counselling therapy. Offering mobile and teleservices, my philosophy is ever changing, but is grounded in the belief that perceptions precipitate behaviour. My goal is to guide you in a respectful and collaborative manner, as you work to gain the knowledge and skills for solutions that will allow you to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Welcome to Druid Counseling! In relationship counseling, couples all report a failure of communication on some level. What does emotional accountability sound like? How do we convey a level of concern without giving offence to our partner? What does projection, defensiveness and anger management all have in common and needs to change to become positive growth? How can we move past accusation, defensiveness & accelerated domestic conflict with our partner towards stability, harmony and love? We start at the basics, and re-build, both in session & at home. Believe it or not, but there is hope. Success begins and ends with you.
Welcome to Druid Counseling! In relationship counseling, couples all report a failure of communication on some level. What does emotional accountability sound like? How do we convey a level of concern without giving offence to our partner? What does projection, defensiveness and anger management all have in common and needs to change to become positive growth? How can we move past accusation, defensiveness & accelerated domestic conflict with our partner towards stability, harmony and love? We start at the basics, and re-build, both in session & at home. Believe it or not, but there is hope. Success begins and ends with you.
I provide compassionate and personalized support for children, youth, and adults. Specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, sensory issues, and more, I celebrate individual strengths and teach vital coping skills. My holistic approach extends to addiction support, parenting guidance, trauma recovery, and LGBTQ+ issues. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities, I am committed to fostering healing and growth. As a dedicated registered social worker, I am your partner on the journey towards a healthier, thriving life.
I provide compassionate and personalized support for children, youth, and adults. Specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, sensory issues, and more, I celebrate individual strengths and teach vital coping skills. My holistic approach extends to addiction support, parenting guidance, trauma recovery, and LGBTQ+ issues. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities, I am committed to fostering healing and growth. As a dedicated registered social worker, I am your partner on the journey towards a healthier, thriving life.
A positive connection between the client and counsellor is imperative to the therapeutic process. My professional values and clinical approach provide a strong foundation built on collaboration, warmth, and empathy. My authenticity and compassion combine to create a trusting and safe counselling environment to support you as you discover coping, clarity, and healing. My approach to therapy is individualized to your unique circumstances and together we will collaborate to find a direction that suits your needs.
A positive connection between the client and counsellor is imperative to the therapeutic process. My professional values and clinical approach provide a strong foundation built on collaboration, warmth, and empathy. My authenticity and compassion combine to create a trusting and safe counselling environment to support you as you discover coping, clarity, and healing. My approach to therapy is individualized to your unique circumstances and together we will collaborate to find a direction that suits your needs.
Grove Narrative Therapy & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, MNTCW
Verified Verified
Port Alberni, BC V9Y
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Toby Rader, as a Narrative Therapist I believe that people are multi-storied. I am most interested in exploring the narrative's that make up your story. Whether that is re-membering those you have lost through crafting a new relationship with grief or engaging in an externalizing conversation about depression & anxiety. I work alongside individuals, couples and families, primarily focusing on adults and elders. I have a back ground in working with mental health and substance use rooted in person centred care.
My name is Toby Rader, as a Narrative Therapist I believe that people are multi-storied. I am most interested in exploring the narrative's that make up your story. Whether that is re-membering those you have lost through crafting a new relationship with grief or engaging in an externalizing conversation about depression & anxiety. I work alongside individuals, couples and families, primarily focusing on adults and elders. I have a back ground in working with mental health and substance use rooted in person centred care.
I truly believe treatment is a partnership between counsellor and client and will work with you to design an effective plan that recognizes your personal strengths and challenges. I use warmth, humour, and authenticity in my approach to make each client feel comfortable and to build a strong, positive therapeutic connection. I have experience using creative methods, such as games and movement activities, to connect with younger clients and spark their interest in the counselling process. I also support individuals with neurodiversity and their families.
I truly believe treatment is a partnership between counsellor and client and will work with you to design an effective plan that recognizes your personal strengths and challenges. I use warmth, humour, and authenticity in my approach to make each client feel comfortable and to build a strong, positive therapeutic connection. I have experience using creative methods, such as games and movement activities, to connect with younger clients and spark their interest in the counselling process. I also support individuals with neurodiversity and their families.
Daniel Ducheck
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Alberni, BC V9Y
Waitlist for new clients
If you are interested in utilizing creative and body-based techniques to support issues related to stress, self esteem, identity, anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties, you may be interested in what I have to offer.
If you are interested in utilizing creative and body-based techniques to support issues related to stress, self esteem, identity, anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties, you may be interested in what I have to offer.
I specialize in offering individual and couples counselling, where I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration and healing. I believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy, understanding that mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing are interconnected. This means that I consider various aspects of your life and experiences.
I specialize in offering individual and couples counselling, where I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration and healing. I believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy, understanding that mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing are interconnected. This means that I consider various aspects of your life and experiences.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Creative Arts Therapist, my main goal is to be present with you and support your innate capacity for healing. As a somatic-based practitioner, I support clients to connect with the wisdom of their body and their creativity within the counselling space to help manage stress, trauma and mental health challenges. I see therapeutic work as a collaboration, where you can feel empowered as an active partner in your process, while building upon your strengths, resources and resiliency from the start.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Creative Arts Therapist, my main goal is to be present with you and support your innate capacity for healing. As a somatic-based practitioner, I support clients to connect with the wisdom of their body and their creativity within the counselling space to help manage stress, trauma and mental health challenges. I see therapeutic work as a collaboration, where you can feel empowered as an active partner in your process, while building upon your strengths, resources and resiliency from the start.
Hello. Welcome, I am keen to join you in your journey to reclaim and reconnect with your authentic self. My purpose is to create the space for you to uncover your core self, what is authentic and right for you. My work is based on a relationship of trust, safety and warmth with whom I work. At times the work of therapy is challenging and it may include vulnerable terrain. I believe the drive toward growth and healing is present within each of us and that counselling helps this innate drive to emerge. Therapy acts as a positive space, helping us to regain our resilience and ability to shine in our own unique way.
Hello. Welcome, I am keen to join you in your journey to reclaim and reconnect with your authentic self. My purpose is to create the space for you to uncover your core self, what is authentic and right for you. My work is based on a relationship of trust, safety and warmth with whom I work. At times the work of therapy is challenging and it may include vulnerable terrain. I believe the drive toward growth and healing is present within each of us and that counselling helps this innate drive to emerge. Therapy acts as a positive space, helping us to regain our resilience and ability to shine in our own unique way.
My clinical experience revolves around treating alcohol and substance misuse, anxiety, depression, anger management, intimate partner conflict, and school refusal. I use a person-centered and integrative approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. I strive to provide a safe, caring, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where you can feel heard and supported throughout your therapeutic journey. One of my main goals is that you leave therapy with tools that you can apply to feel more regulated, confident, and fulfilled.
My clinical experience revolves around treating alcohol and substance misuse, anxiety, depression, anger management, intimate partner conflict, and school refusal. I use a person-centered and integrative approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. I strive to provide a safe, caring, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where you can feel heard and supported throughout your therapeutic journey. One of my main goals is that you leave therapy with tools that you can apply to feel more regulated, confident, and fulfilled.
Mindfulness Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, RMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Alberni, BC V9Y
Hello, and thanks for stopping by! It is very important to select the right therapist for you; someone who 'gets' who you are and seeks to empower you as you live your life. When you feel heard, seen, valued and above all safe, you have made a wise choice in your therapist selection. To get a sense of who I am, I suggest you check out my website: ralphrichmond.com. By visiting my website and reading some of the helpful resources on my BLOG, you can assess whether I am a good 'fit' for you and your counselling issues.
Hello, and thanks for stopping by! It is very important to select the right therapist for you; someone who 'gets' who you are and seeks to empower you as you live your life. When you feel heard, seen, valued and above all safe, you have made a wise choice in your therapist selection. To get a sense of who I am, I suggest you check out my website: ralphrichmond.com. By visiting my website and reading some of the helpful resources on my BLOG, you can assess whether I am a good 'fit' for you and your counselling issues.
Life can be full of ups and downs and many unexpected experiences. It can sometimes be difficult to navigate through these challenges. Wellnest Counselling was created so that individuals and families have a safe place, the nest, to deepen their understanding of self and move forward in a way where they can live, grow, and thrive. My goal is to walk alongside you or your child/teen on your healing and wellness journey. I see people as the expert in their own life, and I am here to support you through this process with evidence-based interventions and strategies.
Life can be full of ups and downs and many unexpected experiences. It can sometimes be difficult to navigate through these challenges. Wellnest Counselling was created so that individuals and families have a safe place, the nest, to deepen their understanding of self and move forward in a way where they can live, grow, and thrive. My goal is to walk alongside you or your child/teen on your healing and wellness journey. I see people as the expert in their own life, and I am here to support you through this process with evidence-based interventions and strategies.
I enjoy helping clients with a variety of challenges including: Anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationship issues, communication issues, grief and loss, loneliness, anger, parenting, family issues, addictions, body image issues, disordered eating, life transitions, spiritual issues. I take a client-centered approach to my practice. I strive to tune in to the individual needs of each client and find out what works best for them to achieve positive growth and change. I often use techniques from Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psycho-Spiritual Therapy and Hypnotherapy.
I enjoy helping clients with a variety of challenges including: Anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationship issues, communication issues, grief and loss, loneliness, anger, parenting, family issues, addictions, body image issues, disordered eating, life transitions, spiritual issues. I take a client-centered approach to my practice. I strive to tune in to the individual needs of each client and find out what works best for them to achieve positive growth and change. I often use techniques from Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psycho-Spiritual Therapy and Hypnotherapy.
Looking within ourselves is a powerful tool for change. If you are looking for a safe place to explore different ways of dealing with stressors in your life and improve your mental health, we are here for you. Our individualized approach will ensure that counselling is tailored to your needs to ensure you can meet your goals.
Looking within ourselves is a powerful tool for change. If you are looking for a safe place to explore different ways of dealing with stressors in your life and improve your mental health, we are here for you. Our individualized approach will ensure that counselling is tailored to your needs to ensure you can meet your goals.
Is your past affecting your present or your parenting? Is your child explosive or anxious? Do you wish your a startle reflex wasn't so strong? Want to explore your identities or have them understood so you can work on other issues at hand? Have you tried other therapy and is has helped but you didn't feel like you were getting enough out of it, or you have great coping skills but you want to thrive rather than cope? Maybe EMDR, Animal Assisted Interventions, Emotion Focused Family Therapy or Play Therapy is right for you!
Is your past affecting your present or your parenting? Is your child explosive or anxious? Do you wish your a startle reflex wasn't so strong? Want to explore your identities or have them understood so you can work on other issues at hand? Have you tried other therapy and is has helped but you didn't feel like you were getting enough out of it, or you have great coping skills but you want to thrive rather than cope? Maybe EMDR, Animal Assisted Interventions, Emotion Focused Family Therapy or Play Therapy is right for you!
I have been working as a counsellor for 28 years and my work focuses on addiction and trauma issues. They often go hand in hand but not always as each person is unique. The focus of my counselling work is very respectful as I acknowledge that you know yourself best. Most people seek out counselling because they are stuck in old patterns that they have outgrown yet need help to move forward in a new, more helpful way. I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out and I will work hard to help you make the changes you need.
I have been working as a counsellor for 28 years and my work focuses on addiction and trauma issues. They often go hand in hand but not always as each person is unique. The focus of my counselling work is very respectful as I acknowledge that you know yourself best. Most people seek out counselling because they are stuck in old patterns that they have outgrown yet need help to move forward in a new, more helpful way. I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out and I will work hard to help you make the changes you need.
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Online Counsellors
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.