Couples Counselling Therapists in Richmond, BC
Shelley Lisa Behr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, BC V6Y
Feelings of stress, anxiety, depression and relationship conflict can feel overwhelming and difficult to cope.
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to ask for help. I understand that making the first call is stressful, and I am open to hearing your concerns as soon as we connect. I encompass a non judgmental approach, based on strength and resilience. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make important changes in their lives. As a counselor, I support each client's own experience of their story. I take a holistic approach to understand the many layers that surround life challenges, to create connections and promote change.
Feelings of stress, anxiety, depression and relationship conflict can feel overwhelming and difficult to cope.
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to ask for help. I understand that making the first call is stressful, and I am open to hearing your concerns as soon as we connect. I encompass a non judgmental approach, based on strength and resilience. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make important changes in their lives. As a counselor, I support each client's own experience of their story. I take a holistic approach to understand the many layers that surround life challenges, to create connections and promote change.
MindRight Counselling & Consulting Inc
Counsellor, MEd, MA, MSc, PHCP, RCC
Verified Verified
Richmond, BC V7A
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 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.
I support clients using tools and techniques from CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy & Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Do you struggle with stress, anxiety or depression? Does trauma prevent you from experiencing your life? Are you looking to work on your relationships (with your partner, a loved one or with yourself)? Are you an immigrant who is trying to fit in, adapting to a new culture while trying to stay connected to your culture of origin? Are you navigating life transitions? Are you looking for someone who can provide you a safe, non- judgemental, culturally sensitive therapy space? If you answered yes, reach out to book a 15 minute discovery call. Let's chat. I offer online individual & couples sessions. Currently accepting new clients.
I support clients using tools and techniques from CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy & Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Do you struggle with stress, anxiety or depression? Does trauma prevent you from experiencing your life? Are you looking to work on your relationships (with your partner, a loved one or with yourself)? Are you an immigrant who is trying to fit in, adapting to a new culture while trying to stay connected to your culture of origin? Are you navigating life transitions? Are you looking for someone who can provide you a safe, non- judgemental, culturally sensitive therapy space? If you answered yes, reach out to book a 15 minute discovery call. Let's chat. I offer online individual & couples sessions. Currently accepting new clients.
Jane has experience working with individuals (ages 15 and up), couples, families covering a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, anger, self-harm, relational/marriage/family conflict and distress, life transitions, caregiving, developmental disabilities, addiction, abuse and trauma.
Jane is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, with a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her therapeutic foundation is an attachment-based approach, which says we are created for connection—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. These relationships are vital to our existence and can be both our greatest strengths and challenges in life. Her clinical work utilizes her training in emotion-focused individual and couple therapy (EFT/EFIT), with an incorporation of techniques from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). She offers sessions in both English and Korean.
Jane has experience working with individuals (ages 15 and up), couples, families covering a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, anger, self-harm, relational/marriage/family conflict and distress, life transitions, caregiving, developmental disabilities, addiction, abuse and trauma.
Jane is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, with a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her therapeutic foundation is an attachment-based approach, which says we are created for connection—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. These relationships are vital to our existence and can be both our greatest strengths and challenges in life. Her clinical work utilizes her training in emotion-focused individual and couple therapy (EFT/EFIT), with an incorporation of techniques from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). She offers sessions in both English and Korean.
I will work with you to treat a wide variety of mental health and emotional issues, including but not limited to, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, communication issues, and relationship issues.
My name is Ravi Teja and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of experience. I am trained to utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, and Gottman’s couples therapy. I use somatic and mindfulness-based psychotherapy for trauma stabilization and mental health. In my sessions, I provide safety & empathy in a non-judgmental environment through therapeutic clinical conversations. I create a space for your validation and to resolve enmeshed unresolved challenges related to past experiences.
I will work with you to treat a wide variety of mental health and emotional issues, including but not limited to, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, communication issues, and relationship issues.
My name is Ravi Teja and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 20 years of experience. I am trained to utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, and Gottman’s couples therapy. I use somatic and mindfulness-based psychotherapy for trauma stabilization and mental health. In my sessions, I provide safety & empathy in a non-judgmental environment through therapeutic clinical conversations. I create a space for your validation and to resolve enmeshed unresolved challenges related to past experiences.
Mark Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, BC V7E (Online Only)
I also do couples therapy, helping with communication or intimacy problems.
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your personal life? Do you get anxious or depressed? Are you concerned or struggling in your marriage or relationship? Do you find communication isn't what it could be or should be? Perhaps your intimacy, emotionally or sexually has waned a bit? How one thinks about these situations plays an important part in how you get change happening. Having a place to think it through and create new ways of approaching these life situations is a valuable thing. I create a safe place to explore these issues in a non-judgmental atmosphere, whether personal issues, relationship issues or divorce issues.
I also do couples therapy, helping with communication or intimacy problems.
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your personal life? Do you get anxious or depressed? Are you concerned or struggling in your marriage or relationship? Do you find communication isn't what it could be or should be? Perhaps your intimacy, emotionally or sexually has waned a bit? How one thinks about these situations plays an important part in how you get change happening. Having a place to think it through and create new ways of approaching these life situations is a valuable thing. I create a safe place to explore these issues in a non-judgmental atmosphere, whether personal issues, relationship issues or divorce issues.
I have provided counseling for grief and loss, pregnancy loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues,health issues and life transitions.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad and are having difficulty coping, you will find a safe, confidential environment for you to reduce your stress.By building on your unique strengths, I will help you to develop strategies to assist you to better cope with the challenges you are facing. I have a holistic approach, working with you on your thoughts, feelings, behaviour, and taking into consideration the social and spiritual aspects of your life as appropriate.
I have provided counseling for grief and loss, pregnancy loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues,health issues and life transitions.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad and are having difficulty coping, you will find a safe, confidential environment for you to reduce your stress.By building on your unique strengths, I will help you to develop strategies to assist you to better cope with the challenges you are facing. I have a holistic approach, working with you on your thoughts, feelings, behaviour, and taking into consideration the social and spiritual aspects of your life as appropriate.
I work with individual adults, couples, and parents.
I am a registered member (Registration number: 1829) of BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) since 2001. With more than 20 years of professional counselling experience in both public and private settings, I am passionate in walking with people through their struggles and helping them overcome their traumatic past. My counselling approach aims at helping clients increase their self-awareness, identify any unhealthy emotional blockages, desensitize and reprocess emotional charged memories, promote integration of a wholistic self, improve and enrich interpersonal relationships, and experience the joy of emotional freedom.
I work with individual adults, couples, and parents.
I am a registered member (Registration number: 1829) of BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) since 2001. With more than 20 years of professional counselling experience in both public and private settings, I am passionate in walking with people through their struggles and helping them overcome their traumatic past. My counselling approach aims at helping clients increase their self-awareness, identify any unhealthy emotional blockages, desensitize and reprocess emotional charged memories, promote integration of a wholistic self, improve and enrich interpersonal relationships, and experience the joy of emotional freedom.
Radiant Heart Counselling
Counsellor, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, BC V6V (Online Only)
As a counselor, I am deeply committed to supporting women of all ages seeking to uncover their life potential, couples in need of premarital or marriage counseling (including cross-cultural couples), and busy mothers striving to enhance the quality of their marriages and family lives. I also have a passion for helping immigrants build new lives in a different country, as well as parents eager to understand both their own & their children’s personality traits to foster healthy interactions. I also work with individuals reflecting on their upbringings, life purpose, gender equality and generational traumas to gain greater freedom.
As a counselor, I am deeply committed to supporting women of all ages seeking to uncover their life potential, couples in need of premarital or marriage counseling (including cross-cultural couples), and busy mothers striving to enhance the quality of their marriages and family lives. I also have a passion for helping immigrants build new lives in a different country, as well as parents eager to understand both their own & their children’s personality traits to foster healthy interactions. I also work with individuals reflecting on their upbringings, life purpose, gender equality and generational traumas to gain greater freedom.
I am an Elder-Care & Couples Counsellor, I help you by providing assistance in dealing with everyday issues that interfere with a person’s quality of life.
We are all faced with difficulties throughout our lives, and the way we receive them will help to determine the outcome. As we age, we experience mental and physical changes that can lead to numerous challenges along the way. Maintaining healthy relationships may become difficult as we age. Being someone's caregiver is a significant challenge you may be struggling with. Now more than ever finances play a big role, especially if one member of the family requires costly care. Having healthy relationships and enjoying life can be extremely difficult when faced with one or more of these issues. However, it is possible, and I can help!
I am an Elder-Care & Couples Counsellor, I help you by providing assistance in dealing with everyday issues that interfere with a person’s quality of life.
We are all faced with difficulties throughout our lives, and the way we receive them will help to determine the outcome. As we age, we experience mental and physical changes that can lead to numerous challenges along the way. Maintaining healthy relationships may become difficult as we age. Being someone's caregiver is a significant challenge you may be struggling with. Now more than ever finances play a big role, especially if one member of the family requires costly care. Having healthy relationships and enjoying life can be extremely difficult when faced with one or more of these issues. However, it is possible, and I can help!
Our therapists are experienced in dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, work-related issues, relationship concerns, separation / divorce, grief and loss, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD and trauma histories, school related challenges, ADHD, and many other issues.
Richmond Counselling & Wellness has been caring for individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents since 2003. We are a group of Psychologists, Registered Clinical Counsellors, and Canadian Certified Counsellors who all have extensive training in helping with so many of the issues people face today. We have a warm, welcoming, private, sound-proofed and comfortable environment that serves as a safe and accepting escape away from the stresses of everyday life. BOOK ONLINE @ richmondcounselling.janeapp.com OR call 604-279-8992
Our therapists are experienced in dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, work-related issues, relationship concerns, separation / divorce, grief and loss, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD and trauma histories, school related challenges, ADHD, and many other issues.
Richmond Counselling & Wellness has been caring for individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents since 2003. We are a group of Psychologists, Registered Clinical Counsellors, and Canadian Certified Counsellors who all have extensive training in helping with so many of the issues people face today. We have a warm, welcoming, private, sound-proofed and comfortable environment that serves as a safe and accepting escape away from the stresses of everyday life. BOOK ONLINE @ richmondcounselling.janeapp.com OR call 604-279-8992
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I provide assessment and psychotherapy to individuals and couples in areas of anxiety, depression, PTSD, quiet BPD, post-MVA psychological distress, grief & loss, acculturational issues, relationship problems, psychosocial adjustment to chronic pain and brain injury.
I'm a bilingual psychologist based in Greater Vancouver area. I have experiences in providing culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychological services in English, Mandarin and Cantonese to people of diversity struggling with serious mental illness, complex trauma, addiction, concurrent disorders, rehabilitation from physical injuries and traumatic events. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards healing and growth.
I provide assessment and psychotherapy to individuals and couples in areas of anxiety, depression, PTSD, quiet BPD, post-MVA psychological distress, grief & loss, acculturational issues, relationship problems, psychosocial adjustment to chronic pain and brain injury.
I'm a bilingual psychologist based in Greater Vancouver area. I have experiences in providing culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychological services in English, Mandarin and Cantonese to people of diversity struggling with serious mental illness, complex trauma, addiction, concurrent disorders, rehabilitation from physical injuries and traumatic events. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards healing and growth.
Reach out today and take the first step towards a fulfilling relationship journey.
I help couples get closer using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). It's a way to make bonds stronger. Imagine a story of a badger and a turtle. The badger loves excitement, while the turtle prefers things to be steady. They usually get along well. But when tough times hit, their differences stand out. The badger feels lonely and gets angry, while the turtle feels unheard and wants to hide. This makes them drift apart even more. Want to make things better? Book an appointment at kelvinchung.ca, and let's work on this together.
Reach out today and take the first step towards a fulfilling relationship journey.
I help couples get closer using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). It's a way to make bonds stronger. Imagine a story of a badger and a turtle. The badger loves excitement, while the turtle prefers things to be steady. They usually get along well. But when tough times hit, their differences stand out. The badger feels lonely and gets angry, while the turtle feels unheard and wants to hide. This makes them drift apart even more. Want to make things better? Book an appointment at kelvinchung.ca, and let's work on this together.
I am a Registered Psychologist in private practice with offices in Richmond and Vancouver, offering psychotherapy and counseling for individuals (age 17 and up), relationship therapy for couples and familes, and psychological assessment. Areas of practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, marital/ relationship difficulties, grief/loss, and stress.
I work with a highly diverse clientele; individuals and couples, persons in specialized occupations (e.g., police, physicians), and corporate clients. To learn more about some of the reasons people come to see me, how therapy can help you, and to read articles on self-help topics, visit: www.terryestrin.com.
I am a Registered Psychologist in private practice with offices in Richmond and Vancouver, offering psychotherapy and counseling for individuals (age 17 and up), relationship therapy for couples and familes, and psychological assessment. Areas of practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, marital/ relationship difficulties, grief/loss, and stress.
I work with a highly diverse clientele; individuals and couples, persons in specialized occupations (e.g., police, physicians), and corporate clients. To learn more about some of the reasons people come to see me, how therapy can help you, and to read articles on self-help topics, visit: www.terryestrin.com.
Conscious Living Wellness, Dr. Kyla Yaskowich
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Richmond, BC V7E
Whatever has been holding you back – anxiety, depression, stress, procrastination, lack of confidence or clarity, physical health problems, or unhealthy relationship patterns – I can help.
As a Registered Psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and over 20 years of experience, the resilience of the human spirit continues to inspire me. We have the innate drive to not only survive life’s challenges, but to transform, grow and thrive as a result of them. My Wholistic Approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Mindfulness combined with powerful non-traditional healing modalities and concepts from quantum physics, spiritual psychology, and neuroscience. I offer a variety of paths to wellness and would be honoured to help you navigate the sometimes challenging adventure of life.
Whatever has been holding you back – anxiety, depression, stress, procrastination, lack of confidence or clarity, physical health problems, or unhealthy relationship patterns – I can help.
As a Registered Psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and over 20 years of experience, the resilience of the human spirit continues to inspire me. We have the innate drive to not only survive life’s challenges, but to transform, grow and thrive as a result of them. My Wholistic Approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Mindfulness combined with powerful non-traditional healing modalities and concepts from quantum physics, spiritual psychology, and neuroscience. I offer a variety of paths to wellness and would be honoured to help you navigate the sometimes challenging adventure of life.
Lilet Duivenvoorden
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RPC, MPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richmond, BC V7C (Online Only)
I acquired my master's degree in counseling psychology and have experienced working with individuals, couples and families in school, private and hospital setting.
I think every person has issues from time to time in their life that may benefit from the support of a non-judgemental and non-biased opinion. I believe that I can help you work through your difficulties by helping you find solutions to those problems. It is my goal to offer you with the tools and techniques needed to attain your entire personal well-being. My approach is laid-back and simple that is often comfortable for clients. I offer individual counseling for anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Also for couple/marital relationship conflict. My life/work experience is what I can offer to my clients.
I acquired my master's degree in counseling psychology and have experienced working with individuals, couples and families in school, private and hospital setting.
I think every person has issues from time to time in their life that may benefit from the support of a non-judgemental and non-biased opinion. I believe that I can help you work through your difficulties by helping you find solutions to those problems. It is my goal to offer you with the tools and techniques needed to attain your entire personal well-being. My approach is laid-back and simple that is often comfortable for clients. I offer individual counseling for anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Also for couple/marital relationship conflict. My life/work experience is what I can offer to my clients.
I am an experienced Registered Psychologist offering counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. I help people working through challenges in their relationships, careers, and personal lives. Often people come to me for help with depression, anxiety, trauma, or health concerns. I take a practical and mindful approach to counselling, grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship, to help you accomplish your counselling goals in a timely and effective manner. I work with many first responders. www.drjeffmorley.ca www.911resilience.ca www.guardianpsychedelics.ca
I am an experienced Registered Psychologist offering counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. I help people working through challenges in their relationships, careers, and personal lives. Often people come to me for help with depression, anxiety, trauma, or health concerns. I take a practical and mindful approach to counselling, grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship, to help you accomplish your counselling goals in a timely and effective manner. I work with many first responders. www.drjeffmorley.ca www.911resilience.ca www.guardianpsychedelics.ca
My personal journey enriched my life experience in dealing with grief and loss, depression and anxiety, immigration and settlement challenges, parenting, family violence , child abuse and relationship challenges both at work and home.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and approved clinical supervisor with over 35 years of experience as a social worker and clinical counsellor serving clients from all cultural backgrounds. I am an approved service provider for the Crime Victim Assistance program and ICBC clients. For the past 30 years, I have been working as a settlement counsellor and parent educator helping immigrants, refugees, and international students who are adjusting to life in Canada. I worked at The Canadian Red Cross and managed a team of volunteers that provided emotional support to parents and caregivers dealing with critically ill children.
My personal journey enriched my life experience in dealing with grief and loss, depression and anxiety, immigration and settlement challenges, parenting, family violence , child abuse and relationship challenges both at work and home.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and approved clinical supervisor with over 35 years of experience as a social worker and clinical counsellor serving clients from all cultural backgrounds. I am an approved service provider for the Crime Victim Assistance program and ICBC clients. For the past 30 years, I have been working as a settlement counsellor and parent educator helping immigrants, refugees, and international students who are adjusting to life in Canada. I worked at The Canadian Red Cross and managed a team of volunteers that provided emotional support to parents and caregivers dealing with critically ill children.
Carly Goodfellow
Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, BC V6Y (Online Only)
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with 17 years experience, for individuals and couples who want to heal from depression, social anxiety, trauma and abuse and relationship difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment. With a warm, nurturing and effective relational approach, I can help you recover your self-worth, heal early trauma wounds, find your centre of calm, build confidence in relationships and find joy and vitality that might be painfully missing in your life. I tailor my methods to your individual needs and goals to bring about the changes you are wanting to see.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with 17 years experience, for individuals and couples who want to heal from depression, social anxiety, trauma and abuse and relationship difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment. With a warm, nurturing and effective relational approach, I can help you recover your self-worth, heal early trauma wounds, find your centre of calm, build confidence in relationships and find joy and vitality that might be painfully missing in your life. I tailor my methods to your individual needs and goals to bring about the changes you are wanting to see.
Rebecca Hunting
Counsellor, BA, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Richmond, BC V6V (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Counselling may be a great gift for newlyweds which will provide a framework for successful relationship building and ongoing care and guidance for sustainable successful relationships.
My focus is on Relationship Counselling. This encompasses all forms of relationships on an individual, couple or group counselling basis. Often when clients come in, clarification may be needed in order for clients to fully understand their part in a relationship. If this is the case, the first sessions will be on how to communicate from a grounded, rational viewpoint. Once this is achieved, clients will move into the next phase of deep relational emotion focused counselling to allow for a deeper understanding of self and each other.
Counselling may be a great gift for newlyweds which will provide a framework for successful relationship building and ongoing care and guidance for sustainable successful relationships.
My focus is on Relationship Counselling. This encompasses all forms of relationships on an individual, couple or group counselling basis. Often when clients come in, clarification may be needed in order for clients to fully understand their part in a relationship. If this is the case, the first sessions will be on how to communicate from a grounded, rational viewpoint. Once this is achieved, clients will move into the next phase of deep relational emotion focused counselling to allow for a deeper understanding of self and each other.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.