Male Therapists in Sidney, BC
These problematic, repetitive thoughts and behaviors can take many forms such as anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, anger control issues, and unhealthy sexual behaviors.
I acknowledge and admire the courage it takes to seek out a counsellor to work through life's challenges. I strive to create a strong, client centered connection, based on openness, honesty, daring and respect. My counselling style is collaborative, and focuses on increasing self-awareness, highlighting personal strengths, honouring one's own insights, and removing the obstacles standing in the way of growth and development. My experience as a counsellor has taught me that in the midst of personal dissatisfaction, individuals often engage in counter-productive, even destructive thoughts and behaviors.
These problematic, repetitive thoughts and behaviors can take many forms such as anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, anger control issues, and unhealthy sexual behaviors.
I acknowledge and admire the courage it takes to seek out a counsellor to work through life's challenges. I strive to create a strong, client centered connection, based on openness, honesty, daring and respect. My counselling style is collaborative, and focuses on increasing self-awareness, highlighting personal strengths, honouring one's own insights, and removing the obstacles standing in the way of growth and development. My experience as a counsellor has taught me that in the midst of personal dissatisfaction, individuals often engage in counter-productive, even destructive thoughts and behaviors.
I am trained in EMDR which is especially effective with PTSD and trauma as well as perfor mance enhancement.
The clients I treat are adults who want to see a counsellor online who may be dealing with things such as anxiety, PTSD, trauma, family of origin issues, relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, life decisions, career challenges, life and workplace stress. I see clients wanting to overcome a personal challenge to be able to feel more free and alive to pursue a healthier and less stressful life. I also see couples wanting to improve their relationship skills and reduce conflict.
I am trained in EMDR which is especially effective with PTSD and trauma as well as perfor mance enhancement.
The clients I treat are adults who want to see a counsellor online who may be dealing with things such as anxiety, PTSD, trauma, family of origin issues, relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, life decisions, career challenges, life and workplace stress. I see clients wanting to overcome a personal challenge to be able to feel more free and alive to pursue a healthier and less stressful life. I also see couples wanting to improve their relationship skills and reduce conflict.
Online and in-person therapy to help navigate the uncertainty of living with a health condition, adjust to life challenges related to illness, and better manage your health. Our work can include: comprehensive counselling & psychotherapy to help reduce your distress and cope with illness; health coaching to create sustainable health behaviour and lifestyle changes; and mind-body therapy to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Online and in-person therapy to help navigate the uncertainty of living with a health condition, adjust to life challenges related to illness, and better manage your health. Our work can include: comprehensive counselling & psychotherapy to help reduce your distress and cope with illness; health coaching to create sustainable health behaviour and lifestyle changes; and mind-body therapy to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
I also coach people in learning Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused methods, relaxation, grounding, being ‘present’, mono tasking; and communication, assertiveness and anger management skills.
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 Hu manistic/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 also coach people in learning Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused methods, relaxation, grounding, being ‘present’, mono tasking; and communication, assertiveness and anger management skills.
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 Hu manistic/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.
When confronted with challenging times - whether it is struggling with mental health, your relationships, addiction, identity or just not knowing what to do - feelings of despair, loneliness, desperation, and fear can overwhelm hope.
When confronted with challenging times - whether it is struggling with mental health, your relationships, addiction, identity or just not knowing what to do - feelings of despair, loneliness, desperation, and fear can overwhelm hope.
I am a psychologist who has made it my life's work to help young people and adults using research-based approaches. I specialize in working with children and adolescents as well as adult veterans and their families, and I have specialized training in psychological assessment (such as psycho-educational assessment) and therapy (such as cognitive-behavioural therapy). I have worked with thousands of people, including with gifted, autistic, and otherwise exceptional children. I also have significant experience working with teachers, police, military and veterans, first responders, and physicians.
I am a psychologist who has made it my life's work to help young people and adults using research-based approaches. I specialize in working with children and adolescents as well as adult veterans and their families, and I have specialized training in psychological assessment (such as psycho-educational assessment) and therapy (such as cognitive-behavioural therapy). I have worked with thousands of people, including with gifted, autistic, and otherwise exceptional children. I also have significant experience working with teachers, police, military and veterans, first responders, and physicians.
Call me for a no-charge half-hour consultation. I am committed to creating a warm, accepting environment for change, using therapeutic approaches that have the strongest proven results. If you're reading this then you are possibly searching for a suitable counsellor to help you navigate a life that is not quite the way you would like it to be. It could be what's happening for you right now, or it might have been building for a while. You so deserve to be supported.
Call me for a no-charge half-hour consultation. I am committed to creating a warm, accepting environment for change, using therapeutic approaches that have the strongest proven results. If you're reading this then you are possibly searching for a suitable counsellor to help you navigate a life that is not quite the way you would like it to be. It could be what's happening for you right now, or it might have been building for a while. You so deserve to be supported.
Irvine Harvey Counselling
Counsellor, MCP, RCC, CCC, C-DBT, ADHDCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sidney, BC V8L
My practice is inclusive and welcoming to diverse communities, including men’s health, the LGBTQ community, new immigrants, refugees, as well as couples and families navigating relationship difficulties.
Greetings! It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I’m Irvine G. Harvey (he/him/his), a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Canadian Counsellor based on the beautiful Vancouver Island in Sidney, BC. I share my home with my husband Daniel, our beloved former Great Dane Luna, and our adorable feline companions Quincy & Cleo. My educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University in Vancouver, BC, a Certificate in Community Counselling from Vancouver Community College, and a Degree in Physical Therapy from Angeles University.
My practice is inclusive and welcoming to diverse communities, including men’s health, the LGBTQ community, new immigrants, refugees, as well as couples and families navigating relationship difficulties.
Greetings! It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I’m Irvine G. Harvey (he/him/his), a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Canadian Counsellor based on the beautiful Vancouver Island in Sidney, BC. I share my home with my husband Daniel, our beloved former Great Dane Luna, and our adorable feline companions Quincy & Cleo. My educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University in Vancouver, BC, a Certificate in Community Counselling from Vancouver Community College, and a Degree in Physical Therapy from Angeles University.
I work with adults and teenagers experiencing depression and anxiety. I also work with people experiencing trauma, spiritual crisis, relationship issues, loneliness, problems due to medication, and stress in many forms. A block of time in my practice is kept open daily for those in crisis, who cannot find adequate support through the public system. I also work with couples wishing to heal relational concerns, and those with an inclination towards spiritual practice/life. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and welcome people from all faith backgrounds and walks of life. Sessions are available in-person, by email, and via video.
I work with adults and teenagers experiencing depression and anxiety. I also work with people experiencing trauma, spiritual crisis, relationship issues, loneliness, problems due to medication, and stress in many forms. A block of time in my practice is kept open daily for those in crisis, who cannot find adequate support through the public system. I also work with couples wishing to heal relational concerns, and those with an inclination towards spiritual practice/life. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and welcome people from all faith backgrounds and walks of life. Sessions are available in-person, by email, and via video.
Is your relationship going through a difficult season, where you dread that another discussion will end in an argument, without apology? Are you facing a major transition and could use someone to help bring clarity? Do you feel stuck in some way – as though life or your relationships just aren’t what you’re hoping for? Do you feel alone as you find yourself struggling to manage difficult emotions like anxiety, sadness, guilt, shame, or anger? Maybe you’ve always felt different from those around you - it can be exhausting and lonely. As a person with disabilities myself, I have my own experience of the challenges of trying to fit in.
Is your relationship going through a difficult season, where you dread that another discussion will end in an argument, without apology? Are you facing a major transition and could use someone to help bring clarity? Do you feel stuck in some way – as though life or your relationships just aren’t what you’re hoping for? Do you feel alone as you find yourself struggling to manage difficult emotions like anxiety, sadness, guilt, shame, or anger? Maybe you’ve always felt different from those around you - it can be exhausting and lonely. As a person with disabilities myself, I have my own experience of the challenges of trying to fit in.
You've already taken your first step, looking for help! Nice work. I work with clients of all ages. I enjoy, hiking, snorkeling, studying local wildlife, and being on the water in my spare time. I also have lived in experience in agriculture and have a realistic understanding of the stressors related to the field. Together, we'll explore tangible ways to start gaining momentum. There are likely already some things you've been doing that work well for you.
You've already taken your first step, looking for help! Nice work. I work with clients of all ages. I enjoy, hiking, snorkeling, studying local wildlife, and being on the water in my spare time. I also have lived in experience in agriculture and have a realistic understanding of the stressors related to the field. Together, we'll explore tangible ways to start gaining momentum. There are likely already some things you've been doing that work well for you.
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I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gott man's Couples Therapy.
*Accepting new clients* Hi there, my name is Jonathan. Helping people work on the challenges they want to work on so that they can become a better version of themselves is my work. By using an integrative approach, I support people by helping them discover and explore practical solutions for their life circumstances and their relationships. What works best for you is what is important, not following a set of instructions or trying to fit you into a prescribed way of life. Counselling is about working together to improve well-being and focusing our efforts to do so, so let's work together.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gott man's Couples Therapy.
*Accepting new clients* Hi there, my name is Jonathan. Helping people work on the challenges they want to work on so that they can become a better version of themselves is my work. By using an integrative approach, I support people by helping them discover and explore practical solutions for their life circumstances and their relationships. What works best for you is what is important, not following a set of instructions or trying to fit you into a prescribed way of life. Counselling is about working together to improve well-being and focusing our efforts to do so, so let's work together.
My passion is discussing emotions, relationships, life and its purpose. My clients tend to be stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated and want individualized strategies to regain traction in lives. Traumas, doubts, fears, and relationships are common challenges being faced, where we align insights and practices to optimize development. Whether processing the past, navigating the present, or planning for the future, we explore the depths of the experience and arrive with greater understandings of Self.
My passion is discussing emotions, relationships, life and its purpose. My clients tend to be stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated and want individualized strategies to regain traction in lives. Traumas, doubts, fears, and relationships are common challenges being faced, where we align insights and practices to optimize development. Whether processing the past, navigating the present, or planning for the future, we explore the depths of the experience and arrive with greater understandings of Self.
Meena Bolla Singh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Sidney, BC V8L (Online Only)
As a first-generation Canadian and wo man of colour, I relate my own diasporic experiences and intersectionalities in my clinical practice, including my prior experience in acute health care.
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.
As a first-generation Canadian and wo man of colour, I relate my own diasporic experiences and intersectionalities in my clinical practice, including my prior experience in acute health care.
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 spend time getting to know my clients and work in a collaborative manner to facilitate their unique journey for a better quality of life.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed. Are you unhappy in your relationship. Are you or a family member abusing alcohol or mood-altering drugs. I offer a safe, relaxed and confidential environment to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies to build resilience in your life.
I spend time getting to know my clients and work in a collaborative manner to facilitate their unique journey for a better quality of life.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed. Are you unhappy in your relationship. Are you or a family member abusing alcohol or mood-altering drugs. I offer a safe, relaxed and confidential environment to talk through your challenges and learn new coping strategies to build resilience in your life.
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I presently exclusively offer online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. I'm dedicated to championing transformative change for those seeking a richer quality of life. Navigating life's challenges, be it with youth or adults, CNM relationships, family dynamics, or facing grief, trauma, anxiety, or depression, de mands expertise. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or grappling with personal or relational difficulties, know that you're not alone. I bring empathy, understanding every journey's uniqueness. My approach is rooted in nonjudgmental, social justice, and equity principles.
I presently exclusively offer online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. I'm dedicated to championing transformative change for those seeking a richer quality of life. Navigating life's challenges, be it with youth or adults, CNM relationships, family dynamics, or facing grief, trauma, anxiety, or depression, de mands expertise. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or grappling with personal or relational difficulties, know that you're not alone. I bring empathy, understanding every journey's uniqueness. My approach is rooted in nonjudgmental, social justice, and equity principles.
We offer qualified mental health care, using evidence based practices for managing a variety of concerns.
If you are seeking the opportunity for low-cost counselling and would like to meet with a dynamic and eager student professional then the Counselling Support Centre is the place for you. We offer clients the opportunity to receive evidence based counselling from a counselling learner and a team of supervisors! Lack of funds, little to no benefits, may have you looking for affordable counselling. If you have a desire to change and grow and need someone to work with you on that, look no further!
We offer qualified mental health care, using evidence based practices for managing a variety of concerns.
If you are seeking the opportunity for low-cost counselling and would like to meet with a dynamic and eager student professional then the Counselling Support Centre is the place for you. We offer clients the opportunity to receive evidence based counselling from a counselling learner and a team of supervisors! Lack of funds, little to no benefits, may have you looking for affordable counselling. If you have a desire to change and grow and need someone to work with you on that, look no further!
Arne Pedersen - Registered Counselling Hypnotherapy
RCCH, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saanichton, BC V8M
It can be really frustrating and stressful when something is blocking us from the life we want. Sometimes we just need to ask a professional with experience in these areas for help... but this can bring up even more stress, anxiety, and even feel scary. I understand this, and really care about your comfort, happiness, and well-being, which is why I put my full heart into creating a very comfortable and safe therapeutic environment for you through your healing journey.
It can be really frustrating and stressful when something is blocking us from the life we want. Sometimes we just need to ask a professional with experience in these areas for help... but this can bring up even more stress, anxiety, and even feel scary. I understand this, and really care about your comfort, happiness, and well-being, which is why I put my full heart into creating a very comfortable and safe therapeutic environment for you through your healing journey.
Hello! If you or a loved one are looking to make the best of your current situation and/or feel stuck as to how to move forward in life, you can book a free 15 minute consultation with me to see if I can help. I provide counselling in both English and French online. My website: onaxiscounselling.com
Hello! If you or a loved one are looking to make the best of your current situation and/or feel stuck as to how to move forward in life, you can book a free 15 minute consultation with me to see if I can help. I provide counselling in both English and French online. My website: onaxiscounselling.com
I provide counselling to individuals, with a focus on addiction, men’s issues, and anxiety.
Weekend & Evening Availability. You might be facing a setback, and it can be hard to stay positive and not lose faith in your dreams. I know how you feel, I have been there too. I can help you create a plan to change your relationship with substances, anxiety, or a life transition, and move you towards a more fulfilling life. I offer in-person weekend sessions on saturdays and sundays, on evenings monday, thursday, and friday; and online sessions mondays and tuesdays in the afternoon.
I provide counselling to individuals, with a focus on addiction, men’s issues, and anxiety.
Weekend & Evening Availability. You might be facing a setback, and it can be hard to stay positive and not lose faith in your dreams. I know how you feel, I have been there too. I can help you create a plan to change your relationship with substances, anxiety, or a life transition, and move you towards a more fulfilling life. I offer in-person weekend sessions on saturdays and sundays, on evenings monday, thursday, and friday; and online sessions mondays and tuesdays in the afternoon.
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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.