Christian Therapists in White Rock, BC
Hartsen Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
Do you value relationships and feel you would like to be more confident in yourself? Our challenges can be our greatest teachers but they may feel overwhelming when we try to face them alone, especially if we have suffered through trauma. If you have emotional injuries in need of healing or a relationship you wish to bring closer, by exploring these issues we may uncover hidden resources and new possibilities. We may work through unconscious beliefs or hidden traumas along the way. By supporting ourselves in new ways, we can free ourselves from old fears and become more of who we truly are.
Do you value relationships and feel you would like to be more confident in yourself? Our challenges can be our greatest teachers but they may feel overwhelming when we try to face them alone, especially if we have suffered through trauma. If you have emotional injuries in need of healing or a relationship you wish to bring closer, by exploring these issues we may uncover hidden resources and new possibilities. We may work through unconscious beliefs or hidden traumas along the way. By supporting ourselves in new ways, we can free ourselves from old fears and become more of who we truly are.
Arlene Geres Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Rock, BC V4B
You do not need to suffer one second longer! I was once crippled by grief, depression and anxiety. I found the path to freedom, and now live a joyful life full of love and laughter. I offer a mature perspective shaped by years of experience gleaned from my own emotional growth as well as that of my clients. I continue to grow and study healing modalities such as mindfulness, meditation, CBT, tapping, as well as the power of self compassion, attachment and spirituality through courses, conferences and literary research. My greatest joy is guiding others onto their own path of joy, love and laughter. I look forward to meeting you!
You do not need to suffer one second longer! I was once crippled by grief, depression and anxiety. I found the path to freedom, and now live a joyful life full of love and laughter. I offer a mature perspective shaped by years of experience gleaned from my own emotional growth as well as that of my clients. I continue to grow and study healing modalities such as mindfulness, meditation, CBT, tapping, as well as the power of self compassion, attachment and spirituality through courses, conferences and literary research. My greatest joy is guiding others onto their own path of joy, love and laughter. I look forward to meeting you!
Let me guess, there's a part of you that wants to try out counselling and another that is skeptical of whether it will work. Perhaps you tried it before and it seemed like a waste of time and money. As a skeptic myself, I'm amazed at the inner healing I've experienced after finding the right counsellor! As a trained trauma therapist, my aim is to connect with you on a deep level so you can feel safe, seen and secure in each session. Together, we can come up with a plan to achieve your goals and work through your deepest issues, whether that be unresolved PTSD, trauma, addiction, grief, anxiety, or depression.
Let me guess, there's a part of you that wants to try out counselling and another that is skeptical of whether it will work. Perhaps you tried it before and it seemed like a waste of time and money. As a skeptic myself, I'm amazed at the inner healing I've experienced after finding the right counsellor! As a trained trauma therapist, my aim is to connect with you on a deep level so you can feel safe, seen and secure in each session. Together, we can come up with a plan to achieve your goals and work through your deepest issues, whether that be unresolved PTSD, trauma, addiction, grief, anxiety, or depression.
Sometimes life is hard and we don't know how to manage our current challenges. It's important to realize that you're not alone and support IS out there. Whether you're finally ready to face past traumas, dealing with depression and anxiety, crippled by grief, lacking self-worth, or struggling with addictions, there can be an end to your suffering. That end includes remaking your life, your relationships, and sometimes your very identity. Though it may not feel like it now, you are on an exciting journey! With a little guidance, you can make it through.
Sometimes life is hard and we don't know how to manage our current challenges. It's important to realize that you're not alone and support IS out there. Whether you're finally ready to face past traumas, dealing with depression and anxiety, crippled by grief, lacking self-worth, or struggling with addictions, there can be an end to your suffering. That end includes remaking your life, your relationships, and sometimes your very identity. Though it may not feel like it now, you are on an exciting journey! With a little guidance, you can make it through.
This imperfect moment is the entryway into everything you may want. However, when in the midst of a difficult moment people don't often remember the potential it may hold for healing and fulfillment. Counselling with Paula is an invitation to deepen your engagement with the life you have, since that is the best way to have the life you want. Therapy can guide you to practice the skillful means necessary to release habits that perpetuate dis-ease and discontent in order to transform difficult experiences into opportunities for creativity, healing, wisdom and fulfillment.
This imperfect moment is the entryway into everything you may want. However, when in the midst of a difficult moment people don't often remember the potential it may hold for healing and fulfillment. Counselling with Paula is an invitation to deepen your engagement with the life you have, since that is the best way to have the life you want. Therapy can guide you to practice the skillful means necessary to release habits that perpetuate dis-ease and discontent in order to transform difficult experiences into opportunities for creativity, healing, wisdom and fulfillment.
Brett Jordan Maletic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, BMsc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
White Rock, BC V4B
Situated in the White Rock / South Surrey area, I am pleased to deliver relevant and effective therapeutic coaching for those who are looking for increased clarity, honest introspection, and rigorous developmental growth. This is a unique, holistic counselling approach that takes into account the whole person while helping to facilitate new pathways of insight and focus. I do this work in a number of ways. Some of these are drawn from current perspectives in grounded research in the behavioral sciences, while others are borrowed from timeless principles rooted in ancient healing perspectives.
Situated in the White Rock / South Surrey area, I am pleased to deliver relevant and effective therapeutic coaching for those who are looking for increased clarity, honest introspection, and rigorous developmental growth. This is a unique, holistic counselling approach that takes into account the whole person while helping to facilitate new pathways of insight and focus. I do this work in a number of ways. Some of these are drawn from current perspectives in grounded research in the behavioral sciences, while others are borrowed from timeless principles rooted in ancient healing perspectives.
For over 24 years, Dominika has provided behavior treatment to children, teens, and adults who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, or other developmental disabilities. Currently, Dominika’s focus lies in guiding teens and young adults through their major life transitions, and helping them navigate their peer and family relations, academic pursuits, career goals and existential challenges. In addition, Dominika provides support to individuals and families dealing with depression, grief, immigration issues and existential crises. She utilizes her clinical experience to provide solution-focused treatment.
For over 24 years, Dominika has provided behavior treatment to children, teens, and adults who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, or other developmental disabilities. Currently, Dominika’s focus lies in guiding teens and young adults through their major life transitions, and helping them navigate their peer and family relations, academic pursuits, career goals and existential challenges. In addition, Dominika provides support to individuals and families dealing with depression, grief, immigration issues and existential crises. She utilizes her clinical experience to provide solution-focused treatment.
Life has been hard for a long time. In some ways, you are very successful. You were managing things until now. But today, it's hard to understand why you can't manage it anymore. Loneliness feels like a constant companion. You might have depression, anxiety, flashbacks, panic attacks, ADHD, an eating disorder, chronic pain or more. Together, we can address those issues. We can help you get to a new place of feeling connected and present, for the first time.
Life has been hard for a long time. In some ways, you are very successful. You were managing things until now. But today, it's hard to understand why you can't manage it anymore. Loneliness feels like a constant companion. You might have depression, anxiety, flashbacks, panic attacks, ADHD, an eating disorder, chronic pain or more. Together, we can address those issues. We can help you get to a new place of feeling connected and present, for the first time.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we need someone to lean on. I'm here to listen and support you in a non-judgemental way. Our main goal is to help you curate strong self-awareness so that we can explore how your current functioning is impacted by the patterns you've learned early in life. Sometimes these ingrained, automatic habits no longer serve us, so together we can start creating new responses that better fit your current self!
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we need someone to lean on. I'm here to listen and support you in a non-judgemental way. Our main goal is to help you curate strong self-awareness so that we can explore how your current functioning is impacted by the patterns you've learned early in life. Sometimes these ingrained, automatic habits no longer serve us, so together we can start creating new responses that better fit your current self!
Things are not how they used to be and you don't know how to move forward. There is a reason that you feel the way that you do, and you're not alone. Trauma has a way of making us feel "stuck", heightened anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming, and navigating uncertainty can feel scary. I believe that we all have the capacity to experience healing when we are seen as we are in a trusting environment. My hope is that you not only develop a greater awareness within yourself, but that you truly feel heard, understood, and known.
Things are not how they used to be and you don't know how to move forward. There is a reason that you feel the way that you do, and you're not alone. Trauma has a way of making us feel "stuck", heightened anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming, and navigating uncertainty can feel scary. I believe that we all have the capacity to experience healing when we are seen as we are in a trusting environment. My hope is that you not only develop a greater awareness within yourself, but that you truly feel heard, understood, and known.
Self acceptance, stress, relationship with others and life in general can be hard. My goal is to work with you to help you improve your quality of life, personal struggles and relationships. If you're an overwhelmed parent or a teenager struggling to get along with your parents. Talking and learning new skills will help your day to day life. If your traumatic past creeps up on you and impacts your life and relationships today, let's work through it together so your future days are more pleasant. If anxiety and depression dictate your mood and lifestyle, we can work on how to take your life back.
Self acceptance, stress, relationship with others and life in general can be hard. My goal is to work with you to help you improve your quality of life, personal struggles and relationships. If you're an overwhelmed parent or a teenager struggling to get along with your parents. Talking and learning new skills will help your day to day life. If your traumatic past creeps up on you and impacts your life and relationships today, let's work through it together so your future days are more pleasant. If anxiety and depression dictate your mood and lifestyle, we can work on how to take your life back.
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Hi! I’m Ruth Unaegbu, founder of Ruth Unaegbu Counselling & Coaching. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #12132) & Supervisor providing private therapy and supervision services in British Columbia, Canada. I created my practice in an effort to provide counselling services for those encountering various issues, difficulties, and disruptions in life as well as those looking to enhance and expand. I work with a variety of individuals and provide culturally affirming counselling to BIPOC, with a big focus on Black women, first-generation and immigrant Canadians.
Hi! I’m Ruth Unaegbu, founder of Ruth Unaegbu Counselling & Coaching. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #12132) & Supervisor providing private therapy and supervision services in British Columbia, Canada. I created my practice in an effort to provide counselling services for those encountering various issues, difficulties, and disruptions in life as well as those looking to enhance and expand. I work with a variety of individuals and provide culturally affirming counselling to BIPOC, with a big focus on Black women, first-generation and immigrant Canadians.
Are you feeling alone and overwhelmed? Unsure about what to do next? With empathy, I work to empower others to overcome challenges and identify greater personal meaning. Whether navigating through life transitions, managing mental health concerns, or seeking greater self-awareness, I create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgement. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and an Accredited Music Therapist (MTA), bringing over 24 years of dedicated service to the therapy field.
Are you feeling alone and overwhelmed? Unsure about what to do next? With empathy, I work to empower others to overcome challenges and identify greater personal meaning. Whether navigating through life transitions, managing mental health concerns, or seeking greater self-awareness, I create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgement. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and an Accredited Music Therapist (MTA), bringing over 24 years of dedicated service to the therapy field.
Take the Leap! I have 30 years experience as a Registered Clinical Counsellor working with people just like you. Whether you are anxious or depressed, struggling to balance work and life, grieving a loss, overcoming trauma, facing a life transition, or struggling with an uncertain future, I can help you get back on track. I offer expert, evidence-based, brief, trauma-informed, goal- focused counselling to individuals, regardless of your cultural or family background.
Take the Leap! I have 30 years experience as a Registered Clinical Counsellor working with people just like you. Whether you are anxious or depressed, struggling to balance work and life, grieving a loss, overcoming trauma, facing a life transition, or struggling with an uncertain future, I can help you get back on track. I offer expert, evidence-based, brief, trauma-informed, goal- focused counselling to individuals, regardless of your cultural or family background.
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My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, hope, and respect. Because human beings are relational, we heal when we are with caring people who see and hear us. While I am a Christian, I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds. I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions to develop the skills and tools you need to thrive in your relationships and live more fully and joyfully in the world.
My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, hope, and respect. Because human beings are relational, we heal when we are with caring people who see and hear us. While I am a Christian, I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds. I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions to develop the skills and tools you need to thrive in your relationships and live more fully and joyfully in the world.
Struggling with personal anxiety or relationship issues can feel incredibly isolating, but remember, you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. As a dedicated counselor specializing in relational healing and emotional management, I'm here to help you uncover the deeper roots of your distress. Together, we will explore these complexities in a safe and supportive environment, working to untangle the emotional knots that hold you back. Let's embark on a journey towards lasting peace and understanding, where each step forward is tailored to your unique needs and circumstances
Struggling with personal anxiety or relationship issues can feel incredibly isolating, but remember, you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. As a dedicated counselor specializing in relational healing and emotional management, I'm here to help you uncover the deeper roots of your distress. Together, we will explore these complexities in a safe and supportive environment, working to untangle the emotional knots that hold you back. Let's embark on a journey towards lasting peace and understanding, where each step forward is tailored to your unique needs and circumstances
The physical & emotional habits developed in the context of your traumatic life experiences have constrained your capacity to live your life fully. Your attempts to live to the true potential you carry within, leave you frustrated. You feel alone, misunderstood and overwhelmed - like the emotional rollercoasters you are on will never relent. You end up often turning your present and future into a version of the past! If this describes how you feel, take a breath - what you are experiencing are best described as trauma responses. Therapy can offer tremendous possibilities for healing & growth. Why not experience it for yourself?
The physical & emotional habits developed in the context of your traumatic life experiences have constrained your capacity to live your life fully. Your attempts to live to the true potential you carry within, leave you frustrated. You feel alone, misunderstood and overwhelmed - like the emotional rollercoasters you are on will never relent. You end up often turning your present and future into a version of the past! If this describes how you feel, take a breath - what you are experiencing are best described as trauma responses. Therapy can offer tremendous possibilities for healing & growth. Why not experience it for yourself?
I offer a combination of expressive arts therapy and play therapy to clients who are neurodiverse, have developmental challenges, have suffered trauma, loss, or who have complex family situations. I seek to attune to the client, providing support through empathic listening, whilst also offering a range of arts and play possibilities to explore. Change is possible as the client feels honoured in their unique way of being, whilst grounding and utilizing tools to express authentic aspects of themself. The client discovers resources within themselves that help them overcome obstacles and challenges.
I offer a combination of expressive arts therapy and play therapy to clients who are neurodiverse, have developmental challenges, have suffered trauma, loss, or who have complex family situations. I seek to attune to the client, providing support through empathic listening, whilst also offering a range of arts and play possibilities to explore. Change is possible as the client feels honoured in their unique way of being, whilst grounding and utilizing tools to express authentic aspects of themself. The client discovers resources within themselves that help them overcome obstacles and challenges.
I am passionate about working with individuals, children, parents, and families. I enjoy working with children with special needs and I am drawn to working with children who have experienced loss or trauma, including fostering and adoption. I love helping parents feel equipped and empowered to connect with, and parent, their children. I also love seeing hurting relationships healed and restored with both adults & children. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where connection can flourish leading to change.
I am passionate about working with individuals, children, parents, and families. I enjoy working with children with special needs and I am drawn to working with children who have experienced loss or trauma, including fostering and adoption. I love helping parents feel equipped and empowered to connect with, and parent, their children. I also love seeing hurting relationships healed and restored with both adults & children. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where connection can flourish leading to change.
I work with clients from a variety of demographics and backgrounds, ages 13 and up. Whether it's working with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relational challenges, self-confidence, spirituality, and more, I love to walk alongside clients as they learn how to be better connected to themselves and to others. I believe that lasting change doesn't come just through reading self-help books and listening to podcasts; rather, it is through being held in a space with a safe other that allows us the permission to enter into the vulnerable places of our own stories and show up as our most authentic selves.
I work with clients from a variety of demographics and backgrounds, ages 13 and up. Whether it's working with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relational challenges, self-confidence, spirituality, and more, I love to walk alongside clients as they learn how to be better connected to themselves and to others. I believe that lasting change doesn't come just through reading self-help books and listening to podcasts; rather, it is through being held in a space with a safe other that allows us the permission to enter into the vulnerable places of our own stories and show up as our most authentic selves.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognise an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.