Therapists in Whaletown, BC
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Relationships can give us purpose and joy, but they can also be so complicated. This can be especially true when we do our best to tend and repair relationships, but are left feeling lonely and frustrated. You may be craving care, acceptance, and belonging. Instead, you may be feeling stuck, discouraged, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and questioning if things will ever be different. Whether you’re feeling this way in your romantic, friendship, parenting, or family relationships, please know that you’re not alone, and that counselling can help.
Relationships can give us purpose and joy, but they can also be so complicated. This can be especially true when we do our best to tend and repair relationships, but are left feeling lonely and frustrated. You may be craving care, acceptance, and belonging. Instead, you may be feeling stuck, discouraged, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and questioning if things will ever be different. Whether you’re feeling this way in your romantic, friendship, parenting, or family relationships, please know that you’re not alone, and that counselling can help.
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New Clients Welcome! I work with individuals, couples and families who are struggling with their relationships with others or themselves. Feelings of guilt/shame, anger, depression, PTSD & anxiety can cause conflict with loved ones. When we identify the feelings, we can move towards healing. I help clients to become emotionally resilient using therapy to grow, emerge stronger and more peaceful. My approach includes trauma-informed CBT, DBT, EFT, somatic and mindfulness-based therapies. I encourage self love and compassion. “Love has the intense ability to heal the wounds from the blows that life gives us.” Sue Johnson
New Clients Welcome! I work with individuals, couples and families who are struggling with their relationships with others or themselves. Feelings of guilt/shame, anger, depression, PTSD & anxiety can cause conflict with loved ones. When we identify the feelings, we can move towards healing. I help clients to become emotionally resilient using therapy to grow, emerge stronger and more peaceful. My approach includes trauma-informed CBT, DBT, EFT, somatic and mindfulness-based therapies. I encourage self love and compassion. “Love has the intense ability to heal the wounds from the blows that life gives us.” Sue Johnson
Online Therapists
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I am a certified IFS therapist and have been educated via the IFS Institute. I use Internal Family Systems therapy combined with Polyvagal theory and somatic work. Creating a strong and non-dogmatic container together is the cornerstone of my practice. I am especially skilled at attuning, and providing company in places that you may have previously felt alone. We will work towards helping parts of you that may be stuck in fight, flight, freeze, fawn, or collapse. Many of my clients are people in their 20s and 30s exploring the transitions and challenges of adulthood while reckoning with Family of Origin trauma.
I am a certified IFS therapist and have been educated via the IFS Institute. I use Internal Family Systems therapy combined with Polyvagal theory and somatic work. Creating a strong and non-dogmatic container together is the cornerstone of my practice. I am especially skilled at attuning, and providing company in places that you may have previously felt alone. We will work towards helping parts of you that may be stuck in fight, flight, freeze, fawn, or collapse. Many of my clients are people in their 20s and 30s exploring the transitions and challenges of adulthood while reckoning with Family of Origin trauma.
![Photo of Heather Gaskill, MSW, RSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/139dc09c-6cb9-43e2-9b4c-9835d0f9d1fd/2/320x400.jpeg)
I work with a lot of people who struggle in relationships: with setting and maintaining boundaries, asking for what they want, and maintaining a sense of self while still feeling connected to another person. A lot of my clients also struggle with their relationships with themselves: with self-worth, having reasonable expectations for themselves, self-criticism and with the exhaustion that accompanies a mind that won't shut off. It can feel really hard to trust yourself if your attempts at coping involve reaching for things that ultimately do more damage, in addition to numbing your pain.
I work with a lot of people who struggle in relationships: with setting and maintaining boundaries, asking for what they want, and maintaining a sense of self while still feeling connected to another person. A lot of my clients also struggle with their relationships with themselves: with self-worth, having reasonable expectations for themselves, self-criticism and with the exhaustion that accompanies a mind that won't shut off. It can feel really hard to trust yourself if your attempts at coping involve reaching for things that ultimately do more damage, in addition to numbing your pain.
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Elisabeth van Assum Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MEd, RCC, RCC-ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Comox, BC V9M
www.elisabethvanassum.com. I engage with people experiencing challenges with life transition issues: middle age, education, career, family, separation, gender transition, fertility, depressive periods, moving, death, physical changes, illness…etc. Life transitions, although always inevitable and often unsettling, offer opportunities for insight, change, growth, wisdom and joy. I fundamentally believe that if you do the work, you will get the insights you need to make the best choices for yourself.
www.elisabethvanassum.com. I engage with people experiencing challenges with life transition issues: middle age, education, career, family, separation, gender transition, fertility, depressive periods, moving, death, physical changes, illness…etc. Life transitions, although always inevitable and often unsettling, offer opportunities for insight, change, growth, wisdom and joy. I fundamentally believe that if you do the work, you will get the insights you need to make the best choices for yourself.
![Photo of Dave Waugh, RPC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5005b521-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
When we feel anxious, depressed, exhausted, isolated, lonely, lost or stuck for too long, it feels like we are caught in a web of pain. In order to ease the pain we may be drawn to addictive substances or behaviors to provide temporary relief. This might help in the short term but can have negative consequences if our addictive tendencies become destructive habits. At the root of our psychological pain are traumatic experiences from the past or negative attitudes toward our self. At our core we often have limiting or negative beliefs that keep us caught in a web of destructive habits. To heal, these beliefs need to be transformed.
When we feel anxious, depressed, exhausted, isolated, lonely, lost or stuck for too long, it feels like we are caught in a web of pain. In order to ease the pain we may be drawn to addictive substances or behaviors to provide temporary relief. This might help in the short term but can have negative consequences if our addictive tendencies become destructive habits. At the root of our psychological pain are traumatic experiences from the past or negative attitudes toward our self. At our core we often have limiting or negative beliefs that keep us caught in a web of destructive habits. To heal, these beliefs need to be transformed.
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Tanya Helle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Courtenay, BC V9N
My name is Tanya, and I would be honoured to be part of your journey towards greater wholeness, healing and connection. I completed my Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of British Columbia and have over 11 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including community mental health counselling, outreach based social work, as well as working with LGBTQI+ communities. I am passionate about mental health and my goal as a counsellor is to help you learn to see yourself as you truly are; a person who is deeply worthy of love, belonging and joy.
My name is Tanya, and I would be honoured to be part of your journey towards greater wholeness, healing and connection. I completed my Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of British Columbia and have over 11 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including community mental health counselling, outreach based social work, as well as working with LGBTQI+ communities. I am passionate about mental health and my goal as a counsellor is to help you learn to see yourself as you truly are; a person who is deeply worthy of love, belonging and joy.
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I am a Registered Psychologist and I work with couples at all stages of relationship, and with problems ranging from minor communication difficulties, to coping with affairs, to making decisions about whether to stay or leave. My wait list is currently closed, with the exception of couples wanting to participate in a virtual RLT Couples Experiential (live and recorded for teaching purposes).
I am a Registered Psychologist and I work with couples at all stages of relationship, and with problems ranging from minor communication difficulties, to coping with affairs, to making decisions about whether to stay or leave. My wait list is currently closed, with the exception of couples wanting to participate in a virtual RLT Couples Experiential (live and recorded for teaching purposes).
![Photo of Keenan Andrew, MA, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e60a4d04-610a-444f-a9ce-e9a94f3b23af/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am currently accepting new clients into my practice, and I offer a free 15-minute consultation via video or phone call to see if I am a good fit for you moving forward. Together, we can take small steps to help support your healing journey in a culturally responsive and safe way. Thank you for stopping by and I hope to connect soon. Meanwhile, I am located on the traditional K’ómoks First Nation lands which are in the heart of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. These are the traditional lands of the Kwakwaka'wakw and Coast Salish peoples. I am honoured to be here on these lands of plenty and look forward to connecting with you.
I am currently accepting new clients into my practice, and I offer a free 15-minute consultation via video or phone call to see if I am a good fit for you moving forward. Together, we can take small steps to help support your healing journey in a culturally responsive and safe way. Thank you for stopping by and I hope to connect soon. Meanwhile, I am located on the traditional K’ómoks First Nation lands which are in the heart of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. These are the traditional lands of the Kwakwaka'wakw and Coast Salish peoples. I am honoured to be here on these lands of plenty and look forward to connecting with you.
![Photo of Chad Yurich, RTC, MS, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/536b6f2b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My goal is to help clients regain trust in themselves. Really trust themselves. Love themselves. Working together we can create a healing container where all parts of the client are welcome. Healing can happen there, old stories can be transmuted, and new life can emerge. This is my passion, lets work together.
My goal is to help clients regain trust in themselves. Really trust themselves. Love themselves. Working together we can create a healing container where all parts of the client are welcome. Healing can happen there, old stories can be transmuted, and new life can emerge. This is my passion, lets work together.
![Photo of Joanne Wright, RTCc, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d4bb48d1-3127-4659-886c-d5bf9fba1f86/2/320x400.jpeg)
Virtual counseling provides a safe and encouraging space to discuss life's challenges, tailored to fit each individual’s needs. As a therapist I offer warm, genuine support, focusing on emotional health and relationships. I collaborate with clients to address various issues, drawing from therapeutic models like Mindful CBT, DBT, and somatic therapy. As a Christian counselor, I integrate spirituality for those interested, but welcome clients of all backgrounds. Through my unique approach, I guide clients in understanding themselves and their spiritual journey, facilitating healing and growth.
Virtual counseling provides a safe and encouraging space to discuss life's challenges, tailored to fit each individual’s needs. As a therapist I offer warm, genuine support, focusing on emotional health and relationships. I collaborate with clients to address various issues, drawing from therapeutic models like Mindful CBT, DBT, and somatic therapy. As a Christian counselor, I integrate spirituality for those interested, but welcome clients of all backgrounds. Through my unique approach, I guide clients in understanding themselves and their spiritual journey, facilitating healing and growth.
![Photo of Riley Brown, RPC-C, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fb508cfe-4c6b-4a2f-a8a9-3cf7d7a8380a/3/320x400.jpeg)
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression & loneliness that affects your day-to-day life and work life? Do you feel confused about why you do the things that you do? Do you want to break patterns that you cannot seem to escape? I work with young adults who constantly worry, can’t get out of bed in the morning, struggle to make friends and feel stuck in patterns that do not serve them. I believe that we can direct our own life and choose how we react. At Riley Counselling, I offer counselling & therapy for young adults.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression & loneliness that affects your day-to-day life and work life? Do you feel confused about why you do the things that you do? Do you want to break patterns that you cannot seem to escape? I work with young adults who constantly worry, can’t get out of bed in the morning, struggle to make friends and feel stuck in patterns that do not serve them. I believe that we can direct our own life and choose how we react. At Riley Counselling, I offer counselling & therapy for young adults.
![Photo of Jocelyn Wood, MA, LMFT, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/60378c2a-6199-4815-bafb-745417ecc9e4/2/320x400.jpeg)
For over 20 years, I have practiced client centered talk therapy or psychotherapy; giving importance to the expression of emotions and the therapeutic relationship. I seek to provide a safe space for you to explore your experience of life, so you can identify what is working and what is not. Making sense of your experience can help you understand your view of yourself, of others and of the world. Accessing your emotions can help you understand what is truly meaningful to you. Together we sit with how you see things and what is deeply important to you and work to tap into your internal wisdom and healing potential.
For over 20 years, I have practiced client centered talk therapy or psychotherapy; giving importance to the expression of emotions and the therapeutic relationship. I seek to provide a safe space for you to explore your experience of life, so you can identify what is working and what is not. Making sense of your experience can help you understand your view of yourself, of others and of the world. Accessing your emotions can help you understand what is truly meaningful to you. Together we sit with how you see things and what is deeply important to you and work to tap into your internal wisdom and healing potential.
![Photo of Rosalind Monteith - Island Psych Support, RPsych, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42c29e12-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Based in Campbell River I provide psychotherapy and counselling to Campbell River, the North Island and the Comox Valley. Island Psych Support provides a safe place for you to work with a caring, supportive registered clinical counsellor, addressing anything from adjusting to life changes to pervasive internal conflict. Whatever the issue, it is my aim to work in partnership with you to help you gain insight into your difficulties, foster positive change and develop greater confidence to meet future challenges and to live a rich and meaningful life.
Based in Campbell River I provide psychotherapy and counselling to Campbell River, the North Island and the Comox Valley. Island Psych Support provides a safe place for you to work with a caring, supportive registered clinical counsellor, addressing anything from adjusting to life changes to pervasive internal conflict. Whatever the issue, it is my aim to work in partnership with you to help you gain insight into your difficulties, foster positive change and develop greater confidence to meet future challenges and to live a rich and meaningful life.
![Photo of Kathi Cameron, BKin, MA, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/58a0b703-82b1-4a53-ad88-795d367303c7/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in exercise prescription for mental health, human performance in business, academia, and sport. I have over 30 years of experience in exercise science, exercise and nutritional psychology, health promotion and coaching. I welcome a wide variety of mental health challenges including trauma, chronic pain, and career and life transitions. I believe we can achieve anything at any age and enjoy working with clients over 50 as they navigate their "third act". Getting into counselling at 50, I come from an academic and corporate background with a wide variety of experiences that help to inform my practice.
I specialize in exercise prescription for mental health, human performance in business, academia, and sport. I have over 30 years of experience in exercise science, exercise and nutritional psychology, health promotion and coaching. I welcome a wide variety of mental health challenges including trauma, chronic pain, and career and life transitions. I believe we can achieve anything at any age and enjoy working with clients over 50 as they navigate their "third act". Getting into counselling at 50, I come from an academic and corporate background with a wide variety of experiences that help to inform my practice.
![Photo of John-Michael Parra, MA, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44043728-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Although it might not always feel that way, the good news is that you don't have to go it alone. If you are feeling unfocused, on an emotional roller coaster, unmotivated, and disconnected for yourself and others, I can help. Using engaging, effective, and holistic techniques, we will work together to help you find more resilience, emotional stability, focus, and meaning in your life. My trauma-informed counselling and coaching helps you get off the roller coaster, find out who you really are, what you actually want from life, and where you want to go next.
Although it might not always feel that way, the good news is that you don't have to go it alone. If you are feeling unfocused, on an emotional roller coaster, unmotivated, and disconnected for yourself and others, I can help. Using engaging, effective, and holistic techniques, we will work together to help you find more resilience, emotional stability, focus, and meaning in your life. My trauma-informed counselling and coaching helps you get off the roller coaster, find out who you really are, what you actually want from life, and where you want to go next.
![Photo of Sharon McCann, RPC, RCCH, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/baa3bf8d-0631-4e0c-98ed-44ca89875af0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Does conflict, abuse or loneliness describe your relationships? Do you suffer from past trauma that undermines your confidence, health and resilience? Together, we can discover how you can reclaim your life and enjoy well-being.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Does conflict, abuse or loneliness describe your relationships? Do you suffer from past trauma that undermines your confidence, health and resilience? Together, we can discover how you can reclaim your life and enjoy well-being.
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Imagine finding a safe haven where your unique strengths and challenges are understood and embraced. Are you navigating the complexities of neurodivergent brains with ADHD or ASD? Maybe you're finding it challenging to connect with others due to anxiety or shyness? Perhaps you're exploring questions about your identity, including age-related changes, gender, or sexual orientation. I offer a supportive space where you can understand your unique brain, build confidence in communication, and explore your true self through art therapy.
Imagine finding a safe haven where your unique strengths and challenges are understood and embraced. Are you navigating the complexities of neurodivergent brains with ADHD or ASD? Maybe you're finding it challenging to connect with others due to anxiety or shyness? Perhaps you're exploring questions about your identity, including age-related changes, gender, or sexual orientation. I offer a supportive space where you can understand your unique brain, build confidence in communication, and explore your true self through art therapy.
![Photo of Harmony Ziegler - Harmony Ziegler - Akoya Therapy, MSc, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bc85270b-f8e5-4fd3-a1cb-0cdd49de16eb/3/320x400.jpeg)
If you are a unique and mindful leader, entrepreneur, creative or game-changer there’s finally a therapeutic approach as innovative as you. Akoya is therapy online, therapy outdoors, and therapy retreats in luxurious Tofino or laid-back Courtenay, BC. Think therapy meets wellness vacation. Wherever you live in the province, I welcome you. I’m Harmony. I specialize in therapy for people with the greatest power to impact positive world change.
If you are a unique and mindful leader, entrepreneur, creative or game-changer there’s finally a therapeutic approach as innovative as you. Akoya is therapy online, therapy outdoors, and therapy retreats in luxurious Tofino or laid-back Courtenay, BC. Think therapy meets wellness vacation. Wherever you live in the province, I welcome you. I’m Harmony. I specialize in therapy for people with the greatest power to impact positive world change.
![Photo of Jen Burt - Jen Burt, Counselling & Art Therapy, MEd, DVATI, RSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/19ebf9f4-2a91-4b44-a7f9-b79a3f678a43/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jen Burt, Counselling & Art Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, DVATI, RSW
Verified Verified
Courtenay, BC V9N
Jen is taking the stigma out of mental health, being creative and having fun. Confidential, safe, no lotus flowers. Offering Counselling or professional Art Therapy to: adults, couples, youth, children (6 yrs +), clinical supervision and other services. With over 20 years experience ( how does she look so young? ), Jen is accomplished and multi award winning. Click on photos below to get a sense if she would be a good fit for you.
Jen is taking the stigma out of mental health, being creative and having fun. Confidential, safe, no lotus flowers. Offering Counselling or professional Art Therapy to: adults, couples, youth, children (6 yrs +), clinical supervision and other services. With over 20 years experience ( how does she look so young? ), Jen is accomplished and multi award winning. Click on photos below to get a sense if she would be a good fit for you.
![Photo of Bethany Bowman, BHSc, MC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fdf9fe97-6dc2-4fea-b221-4fd45b6db6b9/1/320x400.jpeg)
I work with individual adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and the persistent echoes of trauma. I have experience working with survivors of relational trauma and trauma related to adverse childhood experiences as well as those who experience ADHD, PTSD and C-PTSD. Clients often reach out to me for my warmth, genuine caring, and deep belief that healing is possible. I can help you build up grounding and regulation skills, identify the unconscious patterns that undermine your life, and help you find healthier, expansive, and more flexible ways of relating - to yourself, to others, and to the world.
I work with individual adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and the persistent echoes of trauma. I have experience working with survivors of relational trauma and trauma related to adverse childhood experiences as well as those who experience ADHD, PTSD and C-PTSD. Clients often reach out to me for my warmth, genuine caring, and deep belief that healing is possible. I can help you build up grounding and regulation skills, identify the unconscious patterns that undermine your life, and help you find healthier, expansive, and more flexible ways of relating - to yourself, to others, and to the world.
![Photo of Dawn King, RTC, CCAC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/91d769d1-a710-4021-ba39-8856f16dd2c9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Creating healthy relationships for women, men, and couples. Alleviating anxiety, easing trauma responses, eliminating addiction, increasing assertiveness, and strengthening self worth. Through evidence-based therapeutic approaches I work to empower clients to live authentic and meaningful lives. Each client is unique, and therapy sessions are designed to be client-centered primarily focused on the comfort and growth of each individual. I also have a guided group program as well as an exclusive 1:1 mentoring program.
Creating healthy relationships for women, men, and couples. Alleviating anxiety, easing trauma responses, eliminating addiction, increasing assertiveness, and strengthening self worth. Through evidence-based therapeutic approaches I work to empower clients to live authentic and meaningful lives. Each client is unique, and therapy sessions are designed to be client-centered primarily focused on the comfort and growth of each individual. I also have a guided group program as well as an exclusive 1:1 mentoring program.
Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of complex mental health challenges or addictions with little progress despite numerous treatment attempts? At Nōmina Wellness, we understand your pain and frustration. Are you ready to courageously battle treatment-resistant mental health issues or addictions and desperately seek lasting solutions? We recognize your unique struggles and are dedicated to providing the compassionate support and evidence-based interventions you need to reclaim your life.
Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of complex mental health challenges or addictions with little progress despite numerous treatment attempts? At Nōmina Wellness, we understand your pain and frustration. Are you ready to courageously battle treatment-resistant mental health issues or addictions and desperately seek lasting solutions? We recognize your unique struggles and are dedicated to providing the compassionate support and evidence-based interventions you need to reclaim your life.
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Karen McGratten
Counsellor, MDiv, RP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powell River, BC V8A (Online Only)
I often tell my clients that what they hear from me will be counter cultural. It is counter cultural in the sense that I talk about self-acceptance and worth regardless of size. I believe hope exists even when you can't see it, that mental health issues are not a sign of weakness and that I practice in a way that believes in change.
I often tell my clients that what they hear from me will be counter cultural. It is counter cultural in the sense that I talk about self-acceptance and worth regardless of size. I believe hope exists even when you can't see it, that mental health issues are not a sign of weakness and that I practice in a way that believes in change.
![Photo of Kevin Alexander Fraser - Alexander Wellness Consulting, MSW, RSW, RCC, Registered Social Worker](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0add7867-01c7-43a8-9b44-c94e1e3681e5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Alexander Wellness Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
Campbell River, BC V9W (Online Only)
Currently Accepting New Clients. Specializing in Couples, Addiction, Anxiety & Depression. I bring to my practice a welcoming and friendly personal style that puts clients at ease allowing them to communicate their needs and goals within a safe non-judgmental atmosphere. I worked in many clinical health care settings before venturing into private practice, which has brought into my work a well- breadth of clinical experience, including a wide array of therapeutic approaches, that I have successfully integrated while working with with hundreds of clients over the past 26 plus years.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Specializing in Couples, Addiction, Anxiety & Depression. I bring to my practice a welcoming and friendly personal style that puts clients at ease allowing them to communicate their needs and goals within a safe non-judgmental atmosphere. I worked in many clinical health care settings before venturing into private practice, which has brought into my work a well- breadth of clinical experience, including a wide array of therapeutic approaches, that I have successfully integrated while working with with hundreds of clients over the past 26 plus years.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Whaletown, BC
< 10
Counsellors in Whaletown, BC who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Geriatric and Seniors |
100% | Grief |
100% | Parenting |
100% | Divorce |
100% | Family Conflict |
100% | Peer Relationships |
Average years in practice
1 Year
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Great-West Life |
100% | Green Shield Canada |
100% | Pacific Blue Cross |
How Counsellors in Whaletown, BC see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
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Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.