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Yoko Gifford
Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCC, CCC (she, her)
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2010 Abbotsford Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S
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Perhaps, you’ve heard yourself say to yourself: • I’ve struggled with anxiety all my life. • I feel so overwhelmed with my emotions, I don't know what to do. • I’m tired of over-thinking. • I struggle with chronic pain, and I'm so tired of it. • I have so much built up anger. • I can see myself reacting the exact same way my parents did to me, and I want to break the cycle. You are not alone if you find yourself feeling this way. These are common painful human experiences. The truth is that we are not meant to carry pain, and I want to help carry it with you.
When you work with me, we bring our attention to the experience of your emotions in your body. You may see me interrupt you at times so you don't get stuck in your stories, and I help you to access your emotions deep down, relationally, together. My hope is that you will have a new experience of yourself and re-discover who you truly are.
Aside from being a Therapist and Art Therapist, I’m an imperfect human, just like you, who loves to connect with others at a deep human level. Some call me a “Pacific-Rim” – I grew up in Japan until I was 15 and moved around the world on my own before settling here in the Fraser Valley, where I live with my family. I look forward to connecting with you.
Call or Email Yoko Gifford now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 799-2149
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 799-2149
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Yoko Gifford
Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCC, CCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 17259 Yoko Gifford
- Certificate from EMDR Basic Training Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. / 2023
- Attended Adler University, Master of Counselling Psychology and Art Therapy
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Emotional Disturbance
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Cancer
- Career Guidance
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Japanese
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Japanese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- AEDP
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Towns/Cities
Call for a free consultation now - (226) 799-2149
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Yoko Gifford
Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCC, CCC