Adlerian Therapists in West Vancouver, BC

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Jennifer Schine
Counsellor, MA, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Vancouver, BC V7V
I draw from various theoretical lenses and philosophies including Existential, Adlerian, Internal Family Systems, Jungian, Feminist Theory, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Attachment-based Therapy.
Welcome to my practice. I believe that every person has the capacity for change. Counselling helps us unearth our internal compass, also called our inner intelligence, intuition, or higher self, so that we can relearn how to trust ourselves again. This is important work. Together, I will help you develop your capacity to respond to life's circumstances and manage the discomfort that you are experiencing. Our pain, anxiety, sadness, love, and joy all have important information for us. They can reveal what is required of us to heal, grow, and even thrive.
I draw from various theoretical lenses and philosophies including Existential, Adlerian, Internal Family Systems, Jungian, Feminist Theory, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Attachment-based Therapy.
Welcome to my practice. I believe that every person has the capacity for change. Counselling helps us unearth our internal compass, also called our inner intelligence, intuition, or higher self, so that we can relearn how to trust ourselves again. This is important work. Together, I will help you develop your capacity to respond to life's circumstances and manage the discomfort that you are experiencing. Our pain, anxiety, sadness, love, and joy all have important information for us. They can reveal what is required of us to heal, grow, and even thrive.
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Chasidy Karpiuk
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Vancouver, BC V7S
Hi, my name is Dr. Chasidy and I want to help you heal from past and achieve your goals. I'm a non-judgemental, open, honest and welcoming person. I help people with challenges like anxiety, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, addictions, and early childhood experiences. I use a variety of modalities depending on your unique needs. Some of these are: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Adlerian Therapy. My approach is to meet you where you are at and move you to healing and making strong and positive choices that help you lead the life you want to lead.
Hi, my name is Dr. Chasidy and I want to help you heal from past and achieve your goals. I'm a non-judgemental, open, honest and welcoming person. I help people with challenges like anxiety, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, addictions, and early childhood experiences. I use a variety of modalities depending on your unique needs. Some of these are: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Adlerian Therapy. My approach is to meet you where you are at and move you to healing and making strong and positive choices that help you lead the life you want to lead.
(579) 793-2270 View (579) 793-2270
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David Holmes
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
West Vancouver, BC V7P
From a positive psychology Adlerian perspective, I believe that everyone has a fundamental need to connect with others, and that people thrive when they feel accepted, understood, and achieve a sense of belonging.
Feeling stuck? My approach is to build on your strengths, moving you from where you are to where you want to be. I endeavour to enhance the therapeutic relationship by creating a caring and nurturing space for you to express feelings, emotions, behaviours, and relationships. My compassionate nature brings to the counselling relationship the sense of safety, support, and encouragement you need. When facing difficult life tasks, I provide the encouragement to explore new ways to approach your concerns, help shift perspectives and create fresh insights.
From a positive psychology Adlerian perspective, I believe that everyone has a fundamental need to connect with others, and that people thrive when they feel accepted, understood, and achieve a sense of belonging.
Feeling stuck? My approach is to build on your strengths, moving you from where you are to where you want to be. I endeavour to enhance the therapeutic relationship by creating a caring and nurturing space for you to express feelings, emotions, behaviours, and relationships. My compassionate nature brings to the counselling relationship the sense of safety, support, and encouragement you need. When facing difficult life tasks, I provide the encouragement to explore new ways to approach your concerns, help shift perspectives and create fresh insights.
(778) 767-5875 View (778) 767-5875
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Karla Vargas
Counsellor, BA, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
West Vancouver, BC V7S
I hope you feel warmly welcomed here! If you're here, you might be experiencing low moods, navigating a life transition, or seeking to improve the relationship you have with yourself or with others. With a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, I specialize in a holistic approach that integrates mind and body, deeply rooted in Adlerian theory. My therapy process is designed to empower and encourage clients through understanding and insight.
I hope you feel warmly welcomed here! If you're here, you might be experiencing low moods, navigating a life transition, or seeking to improve the relationship you have with yourself or with others. With a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, I specialize in a holistic approach that integrates mind and body, deeply rooted in Adlerian theory. My therapy process is designed to empower and encourage clients through understanding and insight.
(604) 245-8684 View (604) 245-8684
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Yegi Nasseri
Counsellor, RCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Vancouver, BC V7V
“Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion”. Welcome to my page. My Name is Yegi Nasseri and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering counselling services to individuals, couples and families. It takes courage to reach out to someone, share personal stories and feel unsure about the counselling process. My own life experiences and previous counselling practices have enabled me to interact and assist individuals and families on issues ranging from trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and anger management to interpersonal relationship difficulties and substance abuse.
“Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion”. Welcome to my page. My Name is Yegi Nasseri and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering counselling services to individuals, couples and families. It takes courage to reach out to someone, share personal stories and feel unsure about the counselling process. My own life experiences and previous counselling practices have enabled me to interact and assist individuals and families on issues ranging from trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and anger management to interpersonal relationship difficulties and substance abuse.
(604) 265-6998 View (604) 265-6998
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Heather Aikman
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
West Vancouver, BC V7V
My warm and pragmatic approach supports clients in moving from a self-limiting pattern of behaviour to a space of self-awareness and efficacy. I offer a non-judgmental environment where concerns are addressed with compassion and respect. I assist individuals, families, and relationships in clarifying their personal insights and developing deeper perspectives about their own challenges. Through my wealth of experience and advanced expertise, I support clients by providing tools and strategies unique to their individualized needs.
My warm and pragmatic approach supports clients in moving from a self-limiting pattern of behaviour to a space of self-awareness and efficacy. I offer a non-judgmental environment where concerns are addressed with compassion and respect. I assist individuals, families, and relationships in clarifying their personal insights and developing deeper perspectives about their own challenges. Through my wealth of experience and advanced expertise, I support clients by providing tools and strategies unique to their individualized needs.
(604) 644-7449 View (604) 644-7449
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Jessie Bian-Jie Chen
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Vancouver, BC V7V  (Online Only)
Jessie is a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan, Jessie brings a unique and compassionate perspective to her practice, understanding both the beauty and challenges of navigating life through a bi-cultural lens. With years of experience in the mental health field, Jessie specializes in working with BIPoC and multi-cultural individuals and couples navigating anxiety, low mood (depression), life transitions, career paths, communication, and the impacts of racial discrimination and immigration.
Jessie is a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan, Jessie brings a unique and compassionate perspective to her practice, understanding both the beauty and challenges of navigating life through a bi-cultural lens. With years of experience in the mental health field, Jessie specializes in working with BIPoC and multi-cultural individuals and couples navigating anxiety, low mood (depression), life transitions, career paths, communication, and the impacts of racial discrimination and immigration.
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Kathy Merabian
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CPF
Verified Verified
West Vancouver, BC V7T
Choosing the right counsellor for yourself or your child is not easy, yet a trusting and comfortable relationship with your counsellor is fundamental to success. I make it my priority to establish an open, honest and warm relationship with my clients. Next, I use effective and concrete interventions to address the specific goals my clients present to me. Together we come up with a plan which we follow for the duration of our work together. If you are motivated and want to make concrete changes in your life, I may be the right fit for you.
Choosing the right counsellor for yourself or your child is not easy, yet a trusting and comfortable relationship with your counsellor is fundamental to success. I make it my priority to establish an open, honest and warm relationship with my clients. Next, I use effective and concrete interventions to address the specific goals my clients present to me. Together we come up with a plan which we follow for the duration of our work together. If you are motivated and want to make concrete changes in your life, I may be the right fit for you.
(604) 265-9289 View (604) 265-9289
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Gabriela Gutierrez
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
West Vancouver, BC V7T  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Gabriela and I’m so happy you are looking for support. I specialize in addressing issues of trauma, anxiety, and parenting challenges and have specific training in these areas to support you to lighten the heavy loads you no longer want to hold on to. If you have suffered a traumatic experience, gone through a series of challenging situations, struggled with managing your own thoughts, or are just feeling overwhelmed, you don't need to go through this alone. By searching for a counsellor, you are already taking an important step in improving your mental health and I can support you in continuing that journey.
Hi, I’m Gabriela and I’m so happy you are looking for support. I specialize in addressing issues of trauma, anxiety, and parenting challenges and have specific training in these areas to support you to lighten the heavy loads you no longer want to hold on to. If you have suffered a traumatic experience, gone through a series of challenging situations, struggled with managing your own thoughts, or are just feeling overwhelmed, you don't need to go through this alone. By searching for a counsellor, you are already taking an important step in improving your mental health and I can support you in continuing that journey.
(431) 341-2872 View (431) 341-2872
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Ruta Yawney
Counsellor, MA, RCC, FAMI
Verified Verified
West Vancouver, BC V7V  (Online Only)
Are you in need of someone to talk to? Do you face challenges with grief and loss, anxiety or substance use? I am here to support you. Many of my clients express a desire to find happiness, yet only 13% of people feel engaged in their daily work, according to a recent poll. I believe we must listen to our hearts and understand what they need to thrive. HOW we do that is through: Honesty, Openness and Willingness. In the words of John O’Donahue, “May you have the courage to listen to the yearning, trust the promise of this opening and discover that the one you long for, longs for you”.
Are you in need of someone to talk to? Do you face challenges with grief and loss, anxiety or substance use? I am here to support you. Many of my clients express a desire to find happiness, yet only 13% of people feel engaged in their daily work, according to a recent poll. I believe we must listen to our hearts and understand what they need to thrive. HOW we do that is through: Honesty, Openness and Willingness. In the words of John O’Donahue, “May you have the courage to listen to the yearning, trust the promise of this opening and discover that the one you long for, longs for you”.
(778) 771-3955 View (778) 771-3955
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
West Vancouver, BC V7P  (Online Only)
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 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.
(867) 670-9708 View (867) 670-9708
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Darya Mardani
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
West Vancouver, BC V7P
Accepting new clients in my practice -Sometimes it’s easier to say I’m fine – instead of admitting the truth, even to yourself. The truth might be that you are feeling sad or lonely. The truth might be that you are feeling insecure or hopeless. The truth might be that you are disappointed or hurt, anxious or maybe embarrassed. The truth might be that you are feeling ashamed. The truth might be that you are minimizing, avoiding or ignoring core parts of your identity. Maybe you have inadvertently locked yourself into what you think is socially acceptable?
Accepting new clients in my practice -Sometimes it’s easier to say I’m fine – instead of admitting the truth, even to yourself. The truth might be that you are feeling sad or lonely. The truth might be that you are feeling insecure or hopeless. The truth might be that you are disappointed or hurt, anxious or maybe embarrassed. The truth might be that you are feeling ashamed. The truth might be that you are minimizing, avoiding or ignoring core parts of your identity. Maybe you have inadvertently locked yourself into what you think is socially acceptable?
(778) 949-0069 View (778) 949-0069
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Yaletown Counselling Inc.
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Vancouver, BC V7P
Welcome to Yaletown Counselling, where we provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families. Our dedicated team offers a safe and non-judgmental space to explore a variety of presenting problems. Whether you're facing challenges in your personal life, relationship issues, mental health, or family dynamics, we will help you navigate through difficult times to achieve positive change. With a client-centered approach, our Registered Clinical Counsellors tailor services to meet your unique needs, fostering growth, resilience, and well-being.
Welcome to Yaletown Counselling, where we provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families. Our dedicated team offers a safe and non-judgmental space to explore a variety of presenting problems. Whether you're facing challenges in your personal life, relationship issues, mental health, or family dynamics, we will help you navigate through difficult times to achieve positive change. With a client-centered approach, our Registered Clinical Counsellors tailor services to meet your unique needs, fostering growth, resilience, and well-being.
(249) 503-8533 View (249) 503-8533
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Theresa Wilton
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
West Vancouver, BC V7P
My ideal clients are committed couples who love each other but feel disconnected and stuck in unhelpful patterns. They long to feel closer, deeply understood, and truly seen by their partner. They want to communicate openly without fear of conflict, rebuild trust, and reignite the passion that once brought them together. These couples are ready to truly commit to themselves and each other, willing to evolve, and open to giving and receiving more love and appreciation. Their biggest desire is to feel safe, loved, and emotionally connected, and they’re ready to do the work to heal and strengthen their relationship from the inside.
My ideal clients are committed couples who love each other but feel disconnected and stuck in unhelpful patterns. They long to feel closer, deeply understood, and truly seen by their partner. They want to communicate openly without fear of conflict, rebuild trust, and reignite the passion that once brought them together. These couples are ready to truly commit to themselves and each other, willing to evolve, and open to giving and receiving more love and appreciation. Their biggest desire is to feel safe, loved, and emotionally connected, and they’re ready to do the work to heal and strengthen their relationship from the inside.
(226) 773-4985 View (226) 773-4985
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Peggy Clarkson Art Therapy and Consulting Services
Counsellor, MA, ATR, RCC-ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Vancouver, BC V7V
Peggy is a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) specialist. She is a registered art therapist, clinical supervisor, and clinical counsellor. Peggy works in Aboriginal health and has lived and worked rural, remote and on-reserve. She is currently on the faculty of 3 post graduate schools. Her work is influenced by ecopsychology, feminist, strengths-based, trauma-informed, approaches to wellness and healing. Peggy specializes with women, children, youth, adults and families. Peggy strives to reflect cultural-relational competency and honor diversity in leadership, project development, therapy and clinical supervisory capacities.
Peggy is a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) specialist. She is a registered art therapist, clinical supervisor, and clinical counsellor. Peggy works in Aboriginal health and has lived and worked rural, remote and on-reserve. She is currently on the faculty of 3 post graduate schools. Her work is influenced by ecopsychology, feminist, strengths-based, trauma-informed, approaches to wellness and healing. Peggy specializes with women, children, youth, adults and families. Peggy strives to reflect cultural-relational competency and honor diversity in leadership, project development, therapy and clinical supervisory capacities.
(604) 330-1406 View (604) 330-1406
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Sabrina Siwiec
Counsellor, RTC, Reiki, Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Vancouver, BC V7P
You've probably landed here because you feel overwhelmed and realize that something has to change so you can feel different. Welcome! I gently guide you to slow down enough to learn to identify and feel your emotions, discover how you want to live and build the tools and strategies to get you there. I work with clients of all ages and stages with a passion for helping women through a hybrid blend of coaching, counselling, sound and energy healing. I aim to support you discover where your patterns originated, understand your mind & body connection, help you consciously create a fulfilled, happy, and contented life on your terms!
You've probably landed here because you feel overwhelmed and realize that something has to change so you can feel different. Welcome! I gently guide you to slow down enough to learn to identify and feel your emotions, discover how you want to live and build the tools and strategies to get you there. I work with clients of all ages and stages with a passion for helping women through a hybrid blend of coaching, counselling, sound and energy healing. I aim to support you discover where your patterns originated, understand your mind & body connection, help you consciously create a fulfilled, happy, and contented life on your terms!
(226) 639-6098 View (226) 639-6098
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Katherine Wright
Counsellor, MA, RCC, MTA, FAMI
Verified Verified
West Vancouver, BC V7P
Are you searching for relief from long-lasting struggles and pain that seems never-ending? I can support you in figuring out a plan to get you closer to the life you want.
Are you searching for relief from long-lasting struggles and pain that seems never-ending? I can support you in figuring out a plan to get you closer to the life you want.
(705) 996-5796 View (705) 996-5796
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Lynn Valley Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
West Vancouver, BC V7P
Welcome to Lynn Valley Counselling, Lynn Valley’s only integrated counselling clinic. Our North Vancouver counselling clinic provides counselling for children, teens, adults, couples, families, and groups as well as a range of therapies. We create a safe environment where clients can feel seen and heard without judgment. Working collaboratively with our clients, we empower them to reach personal goals and equip them with the tools they need to reach them. Our committed team of registered clinical counsellors and Canadian certified counsellors are dedicated to your wellbeing. We can support you on your personal journey of healing an
Welcome to Lynn Valley Counselling, Lynn Valley’s only integrated counselling clinic. Our North Vancouver counselling clinic provides counselling for children, teens, adults, couples, families, and groups as well as a range of therapies. We create a safe environment where clients can feel seen and heard without judgment. Working collaboratively with our clients, we empower them to reach personal goals and equip them with the tools they need to reach them. Our committed team of registered clinical counsellors and Canadian certified counsellors are dedicated to your wellbeing. We can support you on your personal journey of healing an
(438) 230-0172 View (438) 230-0172

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David Tong
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CPF
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5K
I work from an Adlerian, client-centred, trauma-informed, and family systems perspective.
Do you feel that life gets you going in circles, leaving you distressed, stuck, or barely holding on? You may be asking yourself: How can I deal with my constant worrying, fears or need for perfection? What can I do to better manage my kids, relate to them, or give them the guidance they need? Or how can I stop my negative thoughts, feelings, nightmares or flashbacks? If you're finding yourself grasping for answers, I'm here to say there's hope! I believe our mental health is an ongoing journey, with its ebbs and flows along life's path. As a fellow companion walking alongside you, we can work together to navigate a way forward.
I work from an Adlerian, client-centred, trauma-informed, and family systems perspective.
Do you feel that life gets you going in circles, leaving you distressed, stuck, or barely holding on? You may be asking yourself: How can I deal with my constant worrying, fears or need for perfection? What can I do to better manage my kids, relate to them, or give them the guidance they need? Or how can I stop my negative thoughts, feelings, nightmares or flashbacks? If you're finding yourself grasping for answers, I'm here to say there's hope! I believe our mental health is an ongoing journey, with its ebbs and flows along life's path. As a fellow companion walking alongside you, we can work together to navigate a way forward.
(587) 816-2328 View (587) 816-2328
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Michelle Pan
Counsellor, BSc, BSN, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5V
Waitlist for new clients
I provide brief and depth counselling and draw from a number of approaches, including Adlerian, person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, narrative, existential, and mindfulness.
Please note: Starting December 2024, I am only available one Saturday a month. I am a registered clinical counsellor, registered nurse, advocate, and educator. I believe people can change, heal, and grow regardless of where they are at in their lives and even under difficult circumstances. My calling is to support people to discover possibilities within themselves and find hope, strength, courage, meaning and connection with others as they move from darkness to light.
I provide brief and depth counselling and draw from a number of approaches, including Adlerian, person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, narrative, existential, and mindfulness.
Please note: Starting December 2024, I am only available one Saturday a month. I am a registered clinical counsellor, registered nurse, advocate, and educator. I believe people can change, heal, and grow regardless of where they are at in their lives and even under difficult circumstances. My calling is to support people to discover possibilities within themselves and find hope, strength, courage, meaning and connection with others as they move from darkness to light.
(604) 706-1581 View (604) 706-1581

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Adlerian Counsellors

How does Adlerian psychology work?

In the framework of Adlerian therapy, people are motivated by a sense of belonging and community, which drives them to surmount feelings of inferiority so as to contribute to their society; fulfilling these desires can help people flourish. Adlerian therapy proceeds in four stages—engagement, assessment, insight, and reorientation—in an overall effort to understand the client’s past and to achieve their present-day humanistic goals.

Is Adlerian therapy humanistic?

Yes, Adlerian psychology is humanistic; it focuses on the whole person, emphasises their strengths rather than just their symptoms, and centers them in determining how they can grow and flourish. This school of thought informed the work of Abraham Maslow, who went on to develop humanistic psychology.

How long does Adlerian therapy take?

Adlerian therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented form of therapy that takes around 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Of course, some people may be in therapy for a shorter or longer time frame; length depends on the individual and the problem or condition they wish to treat. Clients can ask their therapist about the timeline for treatment before they begin and check in periodically to ensure that they’re on the same page in terms of progress.

Is Adlerian therapy evidence based?

There is not as much evidence to support the effectiveness of Adlerian therapy as there is for other types of therapy such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. But Adlerian therapy may be the right therapy for some people—whether they’re seeking to treat mental disorders or achieve self-growth—especially those looking for a holistic approach that emphasises relationships, community, self-worth, and purpose.