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Life can be complicated no matter what your age is. Managing life transitions such as becoming a teenager or young adult, a parent, or change in any life routine can be difficult. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety…
I believe everyone possesses the natural ability and strength to grow, change, and heal. By providing a safe and collaborative space for thoughtful conversation, I focus on understanding your struggle through your eyes…
Please note I am now offering virtual counselling by phone or video. Many clients have found virtual counselling just as effective as in-person counselling. I welcome you to give it a try! Are you living the life you…
Since 2017, I have been working in an oncology setting within the health care system. I understand that navigating illness can be incredibly lonely. Feelings of grief and depression are common reactions to health-related…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and a Certified Group Therapist. I received my B.A. in Psychology from Concordia University, Montreal (1980) and my M.A. in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of…
I see clients online. from anywhere Frustrated? Unhappy with your relationship? Are you repeating painful patterns in your relationship, and in your life? I can help you create the changes that you long for! You can…
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from yourself, others, or the life you want to live. Perhaps you are navigating trauma, chronic pain, or the weight of self-criticism, unsure of how to find relief…
Raheel Rahman is committed to providing compassion and support to help you through many life issues. RAHEEL RAHMAN CAN HELP YOU WITH: Anxiety in adults and children Depression in adults and children Couples Therapy Self…
Are you feeling burdened by your pain and suffering? Wanting to find a way to reduce the impact of chronic pain, trauma and childhood emotional neglect on your life? We can work together to help you find relief from your…
My approach to counselling is to join with people with compassion, empathy and without judgment where together we can make sense of life's many challenges. My hope is to facilitate a sense of freedom from what keeps…
Hi! I'm Kelli, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) offering walk-and-talk therapy in North Vancouver and virtual counselling across British Columbia. Most of my sessions take place in the North Shore's beautiful…
*Offering In Person and online video Zoom sessions* *My practice is currently accepting new clients, to book please visit online booking on website or email. RECOVERY FROM PAIN IS POSSIBLE. An increasing number of…
You may be the person others rely on. Capable, thoughtful, and accustomed to holding a lot, but lately something isn't working the way it used to. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed or burned out, navigating grief or a…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC # 17221) affiliated with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. With the expertise in individual and couple therapy, I tailor my therapy to meet the unique needs of clients…
Hi, I’m Katelyn (she/her). I work primarily with individuals and teens (15+) navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, or relationship struggles. If you can’t seem to feel safe in relationships, feel anxious all the time, or…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Psychology at Simon Fraser University and my Master of Arts in Counselling…
As the founder of Rising Minds Counselling & Psychotherapy, I’ve created a warm, grounding space shaped by my clinical training, my lived experiences, and my deep understanding of the mind–body connection. My journey as…
Hi, I am Meghan Stewart. I am an educator, mama of four, auntie to many, registered clinical counsellor and avid cold plunger. I have my own private practice in North Vancouver and love to support people who are feeling…
Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of pain and exhaustion? Do you long for a sense of relief and hope in your life? I'm here to offer you a guiding hand on your journey towards healing and well-being. I'm Sara…
“Ubi vita est, ibi spes est.” ~ “Where there is life, there is hope.” Many of us have had times in our life when, for many valid reasons, our hope has faltered or been lost; hope that our circumstances can change, hope…
Healing is one of the bravest choices we can make for ourselves. My experience in working with clients who have lived through trauma has afforded me a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection, and how we can…
Are you feeling withdrawn, anxious, fearful, or hopeless? You don’t have to face it alone. I offer a compassionate, holistic, and person-centred approach to help you enhance your mental well-being, regain independence…
Andrea has been providing counselling sessions to male and female adult clients from diverse cultural backgrounds for over ten years. She is a certified trauma counsellor, as well as has expertise in treating anxiety…
* Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, English. Florence is a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC #8350) who has been in private practice since 2012 & is trained in EMDR therapy. She supports adults dealing with depression…
Hello. I'm Michelle Waters, and I help people with the super-sticky issues in life that just don't seem to budge. Perhaps you've had long-term anxiety or depression or both. You've tried everything you can think of…
Is life pushing you too hard? Do you feel like you can't keep up? Do you stay up late at night worrying? Do you feel drained emotionally and/or physically? Is your relationship more difficult than you want it to be? Is…
Alexandra is a counsellor and obtained her Masters degree in Counselling Psychology in April 2020. She recognizes that counselling can be of benefit to anyone going through distress, trauma, or unhappiness in their lives…
I founded Out of the Woods Counselling with a deep belief that healing is possible, even when life feels overwhelming or stuck. I work with individuals and couples who are navigating challenges such as anxiety…
If you’ve found your way here, I imagine a part of you is ready for something to shift — even if you’re not quite sure what that looks like yet. Maybe you feel stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you…
Note to prospective clients: I am offering in-person sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Maple Ridge (see schedule below). I am a settler with the privilege of working and living on the traditional, ancestral…
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Chronic Pain Counsellors
Chronic pain brings hundreds of people to therapy every week. Many physical and psychological issues can cause chronic pain and it is important to rule out any medical causes and get treatment by speaking to a physician.
Some people experience chronic pain as the result of untreated emotional overwhelm, unexpressed anger, depression or grief. Symptoms of chronic pain typically include headaches; muscle tension, pain or fatigue; shooting nerve pains, and tension in the back, neck and shoulders.
Many people with chronic pain disorder are reluctant to explore the emotional causes of their pain for fear of being told that they are inventing the symptoms. However, true somaticizing is a very real condition in which the emotions are unable to leave the body.
Another reason why people are loathe to admit the emotional roots of their pain, is that they fear that there would be no medical cure. Chronic pain with an emotional root requires that they confront the emotions that have been hidden away, and this can be challenging.
Therapists and psychologists who do chronic pain therapy offer a confidential and safe environment in which people can explore pent-up emotions and as a result experience short term and long term relief. Symptoms caused by long term emotional build-up may require long-term treatment and due to the physical changes, some medical intervention and active physiotherapy is often very important as well.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who works with chronic pain you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.