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Shannon Lawrence. Play Therapist
Counsellor, RPC-C, Child, Grief, Play, Therapy
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Langley, BC V3A
I work with diverse clients with Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, trauma, OCD, Behavior Issues, Stress, Autism, Anger, and Grief.
Are you stuck at a crossroads and unsure which road to take? Let me assist you in teaching you the skills you need to grow yourself and your children. I can help your child deal with unexpected life struggles and behaviors. Or, are YOU struggling with a recent separation/divorce or anxiety? I have experience in Child Therapy and CBT. Autism, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Parenting, and Grief Therapy. I can be utilized as an Associate Counsellor and Child & Youth Therapist. I aim to help you support your child, family, and yourself in your journey right now. Feel free to reach out today.
I work with diverse clients with Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, trauma, OCD, Behavior Issues, Stress, Autism, Anger, and Grief.
Are you stuck at a crossroads and unsure which road to take? Let me assist you in teaching you the skills you need to grow yourself and your children. I can help your child deal with unexpected life struggles and behaviors. Or, are YOU struggling with a recent separation/divorce or anxiety? I have experience in Child Therapy and CBT. Autism, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Parenting, and Grief Therapy. I can be utilized as an Associate Counsellor and Child & Youth Therapist. I aim to help you support your child, family, and yourself in your journey right now. Feel free to reach out today.
(778) 766-4548 View (778) 766-4548
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Lavene Noren
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
Penticton, BC V2A
I offer a safe and confidential experience to help you work through your personal difficulties. I can help with substance or behavioral addictions such as sex/porn, internet, gambling, family relationships and struggles of grief and loss. Offering compassion and empathy using my expertise and experience. You will find that I am open-minded, non-judgmental and I believe that we all have the capacity to heal. Working primarily with a solution focused and cognitive way of healing, together we can create an action plan to promote progress in your healing. I look forward to working with you toward wellness and emotional freedom.
I offer a safe and confidential experience to help you work through your personal difficulties. I can help with substance or behavioral addictions such as sex/porn, internet, gambling, family relationships and struggles of grief and loss. Offering compassion and empathy using my expertise and experience. You will find that I am open-minded, non-judgmental and I believe that we all have the capacity to heal. Working primarily with a solution focused and cognitive way of healing, together we can create an action plan to promote progress in your healing. I look forward to working with you toward wellness and emotional freedom.
(343) 453-1866 View (343) 453-1866
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Melanie Gale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penticton, BC V2A
Melanie offers counselling services for youth, adults, couples and families. Her approach is client-centered from a strength-based perspective and she views the client as the expert in his or her life. Melanie's approach is eclectic and she utilizes various therapies based on client strengths, personality and desired goals. Melanie believes that with a non-judgmental, respectful, supportive therapeutic relationship, every person can create positive change in his or her life. Melanie's main orientation of practice is Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy as well as EMDR Therapy.
Melanie offers counselling services for youth, adults, couples and families. Her approach is client-centered from a strength-based perspective and she views the client as the expert in his or her life. Melanie's approach is eclectic and she utilizes various therapies based on client strengths, personality and desired goals. Melanie believes that with a non-judgmental, respectful, supportive therapeutic relationship, every person can create positive change in his or her life. Melanie's main orientation of practice is Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy as well as EMDR Therapy.
(778) 655-4026 View (778) 655-4026
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Jin Broughton
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Langley, BC V1M
I specialize in mental health, addictions, trauma, Cognitive rehabilitation therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Narrative therapy, and Gottman couple therapy.
My foundation of therapy is a biopsychosocial-spiritual model, viewing human beings as whole persons of four aspects: physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. Therefore, I am able to see the whole picture on how a brain injury, physical illness, physical trauma, or substance abuse affects human emotions, cognition, behavior, and spirituality, or vice versa. My approach utilizes Cognitive Rehabilitation therapy (CRT), Rogerian therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), and Narrative therapy in order to help my clients toward problem solving and having a new hope for a new life.
I specialize in mental health, addictions, trauma, Cognitive rehabilitation therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Narrative therapy, and Gottman couple therapy.
My foundation of therapy is a biopsychosocial-spiritual model, viewing human beings as whole persons of four aspects: physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. Therefore, I am able to see the whole picture on how a brain injury, physical illness, physical trauma, or substance abuse affects human emotions, cognition, behavior, and spirituality, or vice versa. My approach utilizes Cognitive Rehabilitation therapy (CRT), Rogerian therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), and Narrative therapy in order to help my clients toward problem solving and having a new hope for a new life.
(855) 910-7681 View (855) 910-7681
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Vie Psychology, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Coquitlam, BC V3B
Stephen has specialized training in Violence Risk and Suicide Risk Assessments, Domestic Violence Safety Planning, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
Dr. Stephen Rochefort is a registered psychologist with a practice in forensic and clinical psychology. He offers professional psychological services based out of Coquitlam, British Columbia. Dr. Stephen provides assessment, treatment, and consultative services. He offers services to address a diverse range of concerns including anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, abuse, domestic violence, trauma, self-harm, suicidality, eating disorders, and personality disorders. In the forensic realm, Dr. Stephen offers risk assessment, psychological evaluation, and treatment services in the areas of criminal and civil forensics.
Stephen has specialized training in Violence Risk and Suicide Risk Assessments, Domestic Violence Safety Planning, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
Dr. Stephen Rochefort is a registered psychologist with a practice in forensic and clinical psychology. He offers professional psychological services based out of Coquitlam, British Columbia. Dr. Stephen provides assessment, treatment, and consultative services. He offers services to address a diverse range of concerns including anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, abuse, domestic violence, trauma, self-harm, suicidality, eating disorders, and personality disorders. In the forensic realm, Dr. Stephen offers risk assessment, psychological evaluation, and treatment services in the areas of criminal and civil forensics.
(604) 554-0469 View (604) 554-0469
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Patricia Pike Certified Interventionist - Addiction Counsellor
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, LAADC, ICAADC, ICADC, CIP, NAID
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6Z
Patricia Pike is the CEO and founder of Interventions Canada. As a Certified Intervention Professional, Addiction Specialist, and Educator, she is committed to raising the standard of care in addiction and mental health treatment. With over 25 years of experience in behavioral health, her expertise lies in alcoholism, substance abuse, addiction disorders, and complex mental health issues. She has led numerous successful interventions globally and holds citizenship in both the United States and Canada. Her commitment to this field is deeply personal, having been in long-term recovery herself.
Patricia Pike is the CEO and founder of Interventions Canada. As a Certified Intervention Professional, Addiction Specialist, and Educator, she is committed to raising the standard of care in addiction and mental health treatment. With over 25 years of experience in behavioral health, her expertise lies in alcoholism, substance abuse, addiction disorders, and complex mental health issues. She has led numerous successful interventions globally and holds citizenship in both the United States and Canada. Her commitment to this field is deeply personal, having been in long-term recovery herself.
(343) 321-2218 View (343) 321-2218
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Byron Elton
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6G
I'm an integrative therapist that blends elements from Narrative, Person-Centered, and Existential therapies, adapted with techniques from Somatic and Dialectical Behavioral therapies, as well as Acceptance and Commitment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in the West End, serving the entire Lower Mainland. I practice a bio-psycho-social approach to mental health, addressing the interconnected aspects of well-being & functioning. I currently work with the Fraser Health Authority primarily with youth experiencing severe acute mental health conditions as well as their families. In private practice, I work with both individual adults, youth and parents.
I'm an integrative therapist that blends elements from Narrative, Person-Centered, and Existential therapies, adapted with techniques from Somatic and Dialectical Behavioral therapies, as well as Acceptance and Commitment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) based in the West End, serving the entire Lower Mainland. I practice a bio-psycho-social approach to mental health, addressing the interconnected aspects of well-being & functioning. I currently work with the Fraser Health Authority primarily with youth experiencing severe acute mental health conditions as well as their families. In private practice, I work with both individual adults, youth and parents.
(236) 201-4907 View (236) 201-4907
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Kelly McManus
Psychologist, PhD, R, Psych
Verified Verified
Courtenay, BC V9N
Depending upon the client and the concern, she may utilize CBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Dr. Kelly McManus has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has been practicing for over 12 years in various mental health settings as a Psychologist and as Registered Clinical Counsellor. Dr. McManus also has a Masters Degree in Education. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She uses integrative, strengths-focused, evidenced-based therapy. Her education includes theory and practice in the major approaches in Psychology including Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioural, and Narrative. Dr. McManus tailors her approach to your particular needs, goals, and preferences. Dr. McManus also takes ICBC and Veteran's Affairs clients.
Depending upon the client and the concern, she may utilize CBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Dr. Kelly McManus has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has been practicing for over 12 years in various mental health settings as a Psychologist and as Registered Clinical Counsellor. Dr. McManus also has a Masters Degree in Education. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She uses integrative, strengths-focused, evidenced-based therapy. Her education includes theory and practice in the major approaches in Psychology including Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioural, and Narrative. Dr. McManus tailors her approach to your particular needs, goals, and preferences. Dr. McManus also takes ICBC and Veteran's Affairs clients.
(855) 463-2706 View (855) 463-2706
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Michael Zibauer
Counsellor, BA, BEd, MACP
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V3A
I use an eclectic approach in my practice that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I have worked with many clients at different stages of their lifecycle. It is my passion to help youth and young adults deal with the problems they face. I am versatile dealing with different issues including anger management, substance misuse, depression, anxiety, and grief. When clients come to therapy, I am adept at finding out their needs quickly and creating a treatment plan the includes elements of compassion, skill-building, and harm reduction. My experience includes living and working in multicultural settings which makes me well trained in diversity and cultural competencies.
I use an eclectic approach in my practice that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I have worked with many clients at different stages of their lifecycle. It is my passion to help youth and young adults deal with the problems they face. I am versatile dealing with different issues including anger management, substance misuse, depression, anxiety, and grief. When clients come to therapy, I am adept at finding out their needs quickly and creating a treatment plan the includes elements of compassion, skill-building, and harm reduction. My experience includes living and working in multicultural settings which makes me well trained in diversity and cultural competencies.
(343) 312-6263 View (343) 312-6263
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Jamie Elaine Gazlay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abbotsford, BC V2S
I focus on Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Each of us hold the answers and the strength needed to navigate even the most difficult circumstances. Still, we may benefit from support in uncovering this inner strength and the solutions within it. I work with adults, youth and families to address traumas still held in the body/mind, anxiety, depression, self-discovery and relationships. My passion is working with families. I focus on the power of emotion and attachment and their role in the well being of families and the emotional development of children. My goal will be to support you in building healthier relationships that can survive difficult experiences in the future.
I focus on Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Each of us hold the answers and the strength needed to navigate even the most difficult circumstances. Still, we may benefit from support in uncovering this inner strength and the solutions within it. I work with adults, youth and families to address traumas still held in the body/mind, anxiety, depression, self-discovery and relationships. My passion is working with families. I focus on the power of emotion and attachment and their role in the well being of families and the emotional development of children. My goal will be to support you in building healthier relationships that can survive difficult experiences in the future.
(604) 670-2561 View (604) 670-2561
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Yegi Nasseri
Counsellor, RCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize a variety of techniques including Neurofeedback, Somatic Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, Solution-focused approach, stress management, anger management, increasing self-worth, inner child work, incorporation of meditation, mind/body connection, anxiety reduction and empowerment.
“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.
I utilize a variety of techniques including Neurofeedback, Somatic Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, Solution-focused approach, stress management, anger management, increasing self-worth, inner child work, incorporation of meditation, mind/body connection, anxiety reduction and empowerment.
“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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MindRight Counselling & Consulting Inc
Counsellor, MEd, MA, MSc, PHCP, RCC
Verified Verified
Richmond, BC V7A
MindRight Counselling & Consulting primarily uses a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach in helping clients with their problems and concerns.
MindRight Counselling & Consulting is focused on helping men, women, children/youth, couples, and families deal with issues that negatively impact their quality of living. We provide therapeutic support, guidance, and psychoeducation to assist our clients to develop personal insight and work towards making a positive change in their overall lives. We service all clients from the Lower Mainland of BC while having 5 office locations in Richmond, Vancouver, and Burnaby with 10 Associate Counsellors ready to help you. Please visit our website for more information on our team and additional locations.
MindRight Counselling & Consulting primarily uses a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach in helping clients with their problems and concerns.
MindRight Counselling & Consulting is focused on helping men, women, children/youth, couples, and families deal with issues that negatively impact their quality of living. We provide therapeutic support, guidance, and psychoeducation to assist our clients to develop personal insight and work towards making a positive change in their overall lives. We service all clients from the Lower Mainland of BC while having 5 office locations in Richmond, Vancouver, and Burnaby with 10 Associate Counsellors ready to help you. Please visit our website for more information on our team and additional locations.
(778) 901-6245 View (778) 901-6245
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Jessica Kalia
Counsellor, RCC, MC, BA
Verified Verified
Burnaby, BC V3N
Counselling offers an opportunity for insight, growth and change. It can be a source of support and hope in times of difficulty or crisis. I believe in having a client- centered and strength based approach as well. I work with families, children, individuals and couples. My specializations include: suicide prevention and assessment, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and ADHD. As each client is different and unique, I use an approach that works best for you. In my practice, I integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy and solution focused therapy.
Counselling offers an opportunity for insight, growth and change. It can be a source of support and hope in times of difficulty or crisis. I believe in having a client- centered and strength based approach as well. I work with families, children, individuals and couples. My specializations include: suicide prevention and assessment, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and ADHD. As each client is different and unique, I use an approach that works best for you. In my practice, I integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy and solution focused therapy.
(604) 265-9791 View (604) 265-9791
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Julie Chang
Counsellor, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6Z
In addition to professional training and experiences in psychotherapy and treatment, behavioral intervention, and neuropsychological assessments, I use my previous PhD and current doctoral studies to supplement my clinical practice using both clinical-scientist and scientist-practitioner models.
Welcome to the first step of your journey to flourishing mental health with me. I look forward to supporting you while you explore, reflect, and find the ideal self you would like to become psychologically, physically, and spiritually. I believe in a world where people achieve flourishing mental health. To do so, I am helping individuals such as yourself one at a time to gain more control of their lives and to become versions of themselves they envision. I promise to try my best to treat you with absolute worth, to respect your autonomy, and to give you the therapy experience you want using Directing, Following, or Guiding Style.
In addition to professional training and experiences in psychotherapy and treatment, behavioral intervention, and neuropsychological assessments, I use my previous PhD and current doctoral studies to supplement my clinical practice using both clinical-scientist and scientist-practitioner models.
Welcome to the first step of your journey to flourishing mental health with me. I look forward to supporting you while you explore, reflect, and find the ideal self you would like to become psychologically, physically, and spiritually. I believe in a world where people achieve flourishing mental health. To do so, I am helping individuals such as yourself one at a time to gain more control of their lives and to become versions of themselves they envision. I promise to try my best to treat you with absolute worth, to respect your autonomy, and to give you the therapy experience you want using Directing, Following, or Guiding Style.
(514) 700-5623 View (514) 700-5623
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Mansi Parekh
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Langley, BC V3A
“My ideal client is focused upon personal growth and healing.” Your story, your pain and your collection of struggles and memories are unique to you, so let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk. Let me be there to help and guide you through your life transitions and adapting through changes. I can help! I have experience in Play and Art Therapy, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Grief Therapy, and applied behaviour intervention.
“My ideal client is focused upon personal growth and healing.” Your story, your pain and your collection of struggles and memories are unique to you, so let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk. Let me be there to help and guide you through your life transitions and adapting through changes. I can help! I have experience in Play and Art Therapy, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Grief Therapy, and applied behaviour intervention.
(604) 532-5340 View (604) 532-5340
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Mabelle Moon
Counsellor, PhD(c), MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6S  (Online Only)
Are you stressed? Stress from daily hassles, life events, acute stress, chronic stress or traumatic stress is associated with worse mental and physical health. I can help you manage your stress and regulate your emotions with an evidence-based approach, so you can heal and be empowered with confidence, resilience and purpose.
Are you stressed? Stress from daily hassles, life events, acute stress, chronic stress or traumatic stress is associated with worse mental and physical health. I can help you manage your stress and regulate your emotions with an evidence-based approach, so you can heal and be empowered with confidence, resilience and purpose.
(587) 907-5096 View (587) 907-5096
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ProMentality
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, MPC
Verified Verified
Abbotsford, BC V2S
Jennifer has supported and walked a long side many clients with a variety of challenges and/or goals. It is Jennifer's passion to help others work towards their ideal self while being compassionate and accepting of where they currently are. The client chooses what they would like to focus on while Jennifer supports them on this journey.
Jennifer has supported and walked a long side many clients with a variety of challenges and/or goals. It is Jennifer's passion to help others work towards their ideal self while being compassionate and accepting of where they currently are. The client chooses what they would like to focus on while Jennifer supports them on this journey.
(587) 802-3607 View (587) 802-3607
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Kathy M Smith
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Chilliwack, BC V2R
Counselling: in person. Are you in a cocoon of pain, experienced trauma, or feel Spiritually lost? Are you caring for someone who is ill or have lost someone close to you? I want to teach you a better way and help you be free of emotional pain. Our sessions will be a safespace for you to have me to talk to with the utmostcare. Life's unpleasant experiences can have affects; none of which have to be a life sentence. With my help you can discover a greater way to be you. I offer a solution-focused approach.Counselling is good for the Heart, Mind and Soul like a massage is good for the body.You are deserving of peace and joy.
Counselling: in person. Are you in a cocoon of pain, experienced trauma, or feel Spiritually lost? Are you caring for someone who is ill or have lost someone close to you? I want to teach you a better way and help you be free of emotional pain. Our sessions will be a safespace for you to have me to talk to with the utmostcare. Life's unpleasant experiences can have affects; none of which have to be a life sentence. With my help you can discover a greater way to be you. I offer a solution-focused approach.Counselling is good for the Heart, Mind and Soul like a massage is good for the body.You are deserving of peace and joy.
(778) 848-8043 View (778) 848-8043
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Andrew Phillipps
Counsellor, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nelson, BC V1L  (Online Only)
If you are feeling lost, disconnected or uncertain about life, you will find a safe space with me to explore your challenges in life with a supportive, empathic listener. Modern living is inherently stressful, and many resort to using unhealthy coping strategies that can get you stuck; by getting curious about the stuck-ness together, we can work together to untangle the knots and shift back into your natural state of wholeness. If you have lost your centre, feel reactive or unbalanced by the demands of life you will benefit from counselling. I will help you return to your core Self and find passion and purpose in life.
If you are feeling lost, disconnected or uncertain about life, you will find a safe space with me to explore your challenges in life with a supportive, empathic listener. Modern living is inherently stressful, and many resort to using unhealthy coping strategies that can get you stuck; by getting curious about the stuck-ness together, we can work together to untangle the knots and shift back into your natural state of wholeness. If you have lost your centre, feel reactive or unbalanced by the demands of life you will benefit from counselling. I will help you return to your core Self and find passion and purpose in life.
(365) 605-5693 View (365) 605-5693
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Christina Clapperton
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Nelson, BC V1L
Divine Alchemy (formerly Bliss Mental Health) is at a new location at 518 Lake Street, Suite 203. I believe that all human beings have a remarkable ability to grow and change. Some clients come to me with a great deal of depression or hopelessness about their lives without the insight as to how they can be helped. I use a strengths-based approach as I listen to their stories to find the hope, possibilities, and resiliencies that coexist alongside suffering and insecurities. Evidenced-based and trauma informed; approached from a spiritual and cultural lens and can assist with residential school generational impact.
Divine Alchemy (formerly Bliss Mental Health) is at a new location at 518 Lake Street, Suite 203. I believe that all human beings have a remarkable ability to grow and change. Some clients come to me with a great deal of depression or hopelessness about their lives without the insight as to how they can be helped. I use a strengths-based approach as I listen to their stories to find the hope, possibilities, and resiliencies that coexist alongside suffering and insecurities. Evidenced-based and trauma informed; approached from a spiritual and cultural lens and can assist with residential school generational impact.
(778) 767-0910 View (778) 767-0910

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Behavioural Issues Counsellors

What happens in therapy for behavioural issues?

No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behaviour issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.

What therapy types help with behavioural issues?

Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.

How long does therapy last for behavioural issues?

Among popular approaches to treating behavioural concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behaviour management, often used when the underlying cause of behaviour issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioural issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.

How effective is therapy for behaviour issues?

Studies show that therapy for behaviour issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behaviour later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behaviour. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.