Therapists Beginning With A in British Columbia

Are you a youth or adult experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, or different forms of depression? My approach is centered on meeting each individual where they are in their journey and empowering them to choose their own path forward. During our sessions, I cultivate a supportive, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment that respects each client's unique needs and experiences. I believe that every person has a story worth telling, and I am committed to creating a safe space where they can explore their feelings and perspectives.

Depression and anxiety can hold you back from so much of life and living. I want to let you know that there is good reason to hold hope, no matter how difficult or painful your life situation is. Therapy is a proven option that can help you really turn things around and begin to get your life back. Through our working together, you can strengthen your coping skills and create a life of happier and healthier living.

In my therapeutic work, I'm a straight shooter and believe in the power of candid conversations. Whether you’re struggling with stress and burnout, relationship issues, or communication and boundaries, you're not alone. You might have a vision in your life, but not sure what the next steps are or you might be looking at your life and not liking what you see. My role is to work with you to explore what's getting in your way while also paving the path ahead to move forward. Together, we work towards identifying any patterns that you get stuck in to create ways to manage stress, build confidence, and cultivate healthier relationships.

Why Work With a Specialized Couples Therapist & Relationship Counsellor? Hi, My name is Shelley Coates. I am a couples therapist who helps couples have the best relationship possible. I also help individuals heal past relationship pain and patterns that prevent them from creating the kind of relationship that they want. I aim to establish a compassionate and non-judgmental relationship with you. I am trained in the most effective therapy techniques available today including the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy,which helps couples support each other and deepen their connection to each other.

Do you often feel anxiety crowding your thoughts? Or do you worry about “little things” and cannot understand why others dismiss your worries so easily? You are not alone. Together we can work on coping strategies to help manage your anxiety, stress, and general overwhelming feelings in daily life. I bring experience, education, and passion to my practice. With over a decade of professional experience counselling children, teens, and adults, I help support them through anxiety, stress, parenting, spiritual questions, and other life challenges.

Hi. I am Fiona Abram, I have a Degree in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work, and am registered with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW), registration number 10314. I have over a decade of experience working in various roles in front-line healthcare and counselling. I believe in the healing power of connection and wish to support you to move towards your goals. I genuinely enjoy the work I do, and I look forward to working with you. am allied with the LGBTQIA2S+ community and welcome diversity. I am a cisgender woman and mother, born in England and now a Canadian Citizen.

I specialize in helping individuals and partners navigate the extra something that makes their relationship(s) a unique challenge. The folks I work with are often loving outside of the cisheteronormative & mononormative structure such as non-monogamy, kink/BDSM, and other LGBTQ2S+ relationships. I also work with clients whose experience of the world may be impacting their relationships, such as neurodivergent people, individuals living with disability, or folks for whom trauma is showing up. I help clients design the intentional relationships they are struggling to create on their own.

Are you looking for support for yourself, your family, your relationship, or your child/children? You may be looking for something specific or perhaps you just have a sense of being unwell. We can work through worries or fears, low mood or anger and irritability, fatigue, poor focus, poor sleep (including insomnia and nightmares), life stressors and more. If you know (or suspect) that you struggle with anxiety, depression, substance use or any mental illness, we can work together to address your needs. We can also tackle grief, loss and trauma, in a way that is structured (contained), at your pace and when you feel safe to do so.

There are good reasons why you do what you do and that includes the habits and behaviours you may want to change. No blame, no shame! Approaching the origins of your problems through therapy can be painful, but the truth is that you're already suffering. Together, we can face what needs to be faced, you can digest (process) what needs to be metabolized, and start reclaiming all parts of your life. Along the way you may find you have more freedom and energy to make the changes you decide to make–in how you treat yourself, connect with others, and move through the world.

Feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? We all encounter moments when our usual coping strategies fall short, but you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. With over a decade of experience, I'm here to guide you through your journey of self-discovery and healing. Recognizing the challenges of change, I approach our work with skill, respect, and curiosity, valuing your commitment to transformation.

Welcome! I am a registered psychologist with extensive experience with a wide variety of individuals and concerns. I am well versed in evidence based therapeutic methods such as cognitive behaviour therapy, solution focused and emotion focused methods, among others. Together we can form a plan to help you reach your goals; whether that is decreased anxiety or depression, a more fulfilling relationship with your partner, children or family or an increase in personal self-worth. Please take a look at my website for further information about me, and my services.

With 20 years in the somatic field facilitating movement, dance, art, design, therapy, and coaching, my background traces a journey animated by creativity, psychology, entrepreneurship and the natural arts. I invite a somatic (body based) orientation combined with talk therapy to lead the way in therapy. This provides clients and students with transformative insights, guidance and personal growth. My practice offers a relational approach that reaches the essence of the matter and what is most essential, inspiring truth, renewed esteem, creativity, resolution and direction.

Do you struggle with extreme mood swings, depression, anxiety! Or have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect? DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY( DBT) and/or RADICALLY OPEN DBT may be for you. Incorporating CBT, MINDFULNESS practices (being in the NOW), Polyvagal System stimulation, trauma therapy, problem solving strategies and skill building, our goal together is to manage extreme emotions, decrease problematic coping, increase safety, and improve quality of life and relationships. Offering INDIVIDUAL and/or PHONE COACHING. Online only.

Are you lonely in your relationship? Are you struggling to rekindle the love you once had? Maybe you are trying to unite two families or co-parent after separation? Did the dream of life after the kids left home leave you wondering what's next? Has there been a betrayal that has broken the trust you both had? Has the spark that once lit up your life dimmed or burned out? If you are ready to do the work, I am here to walk with you on your journey to reconnect.

You might be hesitating to reach out, worried that the challenges you face are to big to overcome, or that it's too late for you to experience true change and fulfillment. Facing these fears alone can make you feel trapped, powerless, and isolated, but you don’t have to do this alone. When we become consumed by unresolved losses or traumas, and the shame, challenges, and stress overwhelm us we can find ourselves engaging in behaviours, patterns, and substance use as a way to find temporary relief from life’s harsh realities, and we can lose sight of our strengths, aspirations, and even loved ones.

Feeling disconnected from yourself? Struggling to break free from patterns? Constantly overwhelmed? Managing emotions feels like a challenge? Seeking support and allowing space for self-reflection can be daunting. For that, I recognize the courage it has taken for you to get here and the willingness to be open. I believe understanding your human experience is the path towards healing. Therefore, wonder, acceptance, and compassion are core values of my approach. As we become more self-reflective towards our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves, we gain the ability to create lasting change in our lives.

Have you ever felt that internal tug-of-war? That part of you seeking connection while another feels fear? Life's complexities can bring about challenges, from unresolved traumas to internal conflicts. You might be seeking a safe space to explore and understand these aspects of your story. I'm delighted to connect with you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery. In our sessions, I prioritize creating an environment where your experiences take center stage. Together, we will navigate your emotions, thoughts, and challenges, allowing you to explore, understand, and transform. Relationships are at the heart of healing.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I hold a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto and a master’s degree from the University of Northern British Columbia, and am passionate about providing person-centered and trauma-informed care to client's with diverse mental health needs. I have experience providing care and support to those who are struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, and relationship issues. I have a special interest in working with those who engage in self-harm behaviours.

Treatment Philosophy - I am committed to providing a safe, non-shaming, non-judgmental, professional and confidential space for those with concerns about the effect that compulsive sexual behaviour is having on their lives, offering support to the individuals acting out, as well as their partners. I believe in facilitating recovery using a step-by-step neurobiological approach, wherein new learning and connections create the fundamental brain shifts required to overcome compulsion, achieving better health and relationships. I honour the uniqueness of all clients' experiences, and the relevance of tradition and orientation in our diverse stories and individual paths to change.

With over 24 years experience in health care, Coleen is passionate about empowering and helping clients to regain peace of mind and find balance in their lives. She is non-judgemental, empathetic, and provides a safe and trustworthy environment that lends well to building a trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients. Using an all encompassing approach, she looks at every aspect of her clients lives, including their physical and mental health as well as their social supports to create a unique individualized treatment plan for each client. Coleen uses a trauma informed lens to help her client who struggle with trauma & more.

As a Psychotherapist and addiction specialist, trained in CBT, IPSRT and the neurobiology of addiction, Greg Rennie has over 20 years experience treating substance abuse, substance use disorders, PTSD, porn and sex addiction. Greg has worked at top treatment centres (rehabs) like Homewood and Bellwood/EHN in Ontario and offers aftercare services. Online sessions are available in all Canadian Provinces and Territories and he provides education and support for families impacted by addiction. Video, phone and text therapy are available. IN-PERSON for Toronto only. For a free consultation go to "website" or call Greg at (289) 402-5482.

If you are reading this, you may be looking for change. To heal, to find new passions, to unlock blocked potential. I am here to help you along this journey to self-improvement. Life doesn't always go according to plan and sometimes we need support in getting through the ups and downs. Together we can explore ways to tap into your best self, let go of behaviours that are holding you back, and tap into emotions that can reveal who you truly are and what you need in order to thrive. It is never too late. We will work as a team to build emotional awareness and develop new brain pathways that will lead to a brighter future.

If you are feeling overwhelmed in your life or relationship, I am here to inspire hope and to help empower you to navigate life with calm confidence. It is normal to need support; sometimes help is required to understand why you are feeling stuck so that a perspective shift can take place, ultimately leading to a more meaningful life experience. Through a deeper understanding of self, the architecture of change can be built, new skills can be learned, enabling the potential for personal and relational transformation.

Hi and Welcome! So happy that you have taken this huge step! If you are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety or you just need a person to talk to, then you are in the right place. Life can be unpredictable and confusing sometimes, and seeking professional help gives us the opportunity to unpack it all and piece them together. I am very passionate about removing the stigma and lack of knowledge associated with mental health, and providing more support for members of the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities. I offer a warm, judgement-free space to look at the factors that contribute to a person's life.