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This form helps you find a counsellor that meets your needs. Here's how to use it:
Virtual/In-Person
- Virtual: Select this option if you're looking for online counselling sessions. Virtual counselling is available across the province, so you can choose a counsellor from any city in British Columbia
- In-Person: Select this if you want face-to-face sessions. You'll need to choose a city where the counsellor is located.
Area of Practice
Pick the main focus of the counselling you're seeking (e.g., anxiety, relationships).
City
- If you're looking for in-person counselling, select the city where you'd like to meet your counsellor
- If you're looking for virtual counselling, you can still select a specific city if you prefer working with a counsellor from that area, or leave it blank to see options form all cities in BC.
Approach Used
Choose the counselling style or method you're comfortable with (e.g., CBT, mindfulness).
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Graham Bleasdale M.A., RCC I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a member of the BCACC. We all can benefit from outside help at certain moments in our lives. Counselling can help us become who we want to be - more…
Hi, First, I recognize how challenging starting the process of counselling may be. Whether it feels like the problem is too big, no one will understand or 'maybe it's not that big of a deal,' I want you to know that I…
Angeline is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#10058) and a member in good standing with the British Columbia Association of Clinical counsellors (BCACC). Angeline holds a Masters of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology…
Change can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to support you in discovering what drives you, building self-awareness, and taking steps toward a more fulfilling life. My approach is client…
Do you feel hooked by painful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that pull you away from the person you want to be? Work with me to explore how to live life with meaning, to move on from the past and build skills to cope…
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Langley, my job is to help you feel better. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, suffering from the pain and paralysis of depression, or trying to deal with…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and have been working in the mental health and substance abuse sector for over 14 years. I work with clients with a wide variety of psychological, health and life problems including…
With over six years of experience in the social services sector, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Understanding our emotions and what they need is a…
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…
I am a Dance-movement and Drama Therapist, BC Clinical Counsellor and Spiritual Director with an MA in Somatic Psychology. I bring over thirty-five years of experience to my work with individuals, groups, adolescents and…
I work with clients struggling with pornography and sex addiction. I draw upon my training as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and my experience as an addictions counsellor at a premier addictions treatment clinic in…
Shahrzad has her Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy from Trinity Western University. She holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology with an emphasis on neuroscience from University of British Columbia. She has over 6…
Welcome! If your relationships feel confusing, painful, or stuck, you don’t have to navigate them alone. I offer therapy that is grounded, focused, and designed to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface…
I love helping people, which is why I chose to go into counselling. I have worked in mental health since 2007 in a variety of areas. While I use a variety of therapies, I am client-centered and incorporate research-based…
My goal is to support you in achieving the goals you bring into our sessions. I operate from a biopsychosocial perspective, meaning I will demonstrate consideration for your physical, emotional, social, and psychological…
I am a registered clinical psychologist working exclusively by video. Therefore, I am available to see clients who live anywhere in British Columbia. I provide treatment services for people with psychiatric disorders…
Welcome. Counselling is very personal and it is crucial to have a good "fit". My reputation is for being kind, respectful and perceptive. I have helped people to develop psychological resourcefulness and flexibility. I…
Struggling to trust others or repeating painful relationship patterns? I support adults in healing past relationship wounds, understanding and expressing their emotions, and developing a deeper understanding of…
I help you get to the root of your problems, train your brain to be more resilient, overwrite unwanted default programming, and finally feel equipped to live a balanced and optimal life. Cellular biologists have found…
My passion for mental health was illuminated after volunteering with those struggling with severe and persistent mental health, substance use/dependence and overall functioning issues in Vancouver, British Columbia. This…
A Warm, Collaborative Approach You have important work to do in therapy, so a good fit is essential. My most important goal is to create a warm, respectful, and genuinely non-judgmental space where you can feel safe…
I offer online therapy for adults and couples across British Columbia. Many people come to me when life feels heavy: when relationships feel strained, when childhood emotional wounds or trauma still linger, when alcohol…
Hi there, I’m Sam! I provide therapy from a trauma-informed, client centered perspective that is anti-oppressive. My style of counselling prioritizes warm, transparent communication. I have experience supporting and…
Hi, I’m Heather and I bring many years of experience with me as both a counsellor and clinical supervisor for other mental health professionals. I work with people to help figure out what is at the root of their distress…
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…
My name is Georgia, and I am a Therapist, Mother, Wife and a resident in beautiful British Columbia. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Adler University and a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science from…
Asking yourself questions like these: Is this authentic for me? Can I be me? Am I allowed to be myself? What is life asking me at this time? These important Life questions are openings, invitations, and horizons for…
Addictions - Including Substances Counsellors
While some people can use prescription or recreational drugs with no negative effects, many others become addicted and face dramatic health and lifestyle problems as a result. Substance addictions negatively affect relationships, home, school or work, leaving the person feeling ashamed, helpless and isolated.
Physical symptoms of substance abuse and addiction are varied depending on the drug of choice, but the symptoms of the addiction itself are similar. People who are addicted to substances may neglect their responsibilities, take potentially dangerous risks and get into trouble with the law. As their drug use spirals out of control, they will lose interest in activities that used to be enjoyable and continue to take drugs despite knowing the harm it causes.
Substance addicts tend to build up a tolerance to their drug of choice, and get angry when they can't get more of it. Withdrawal symptoms are highly probable when an addict goes without it for too long. Depression, nausea, insomnia, sweating, restlessness, anxiety and shaking are all common withdrawal symptoms.
Psychotherapy can help you to overcome substance addiction by focusing on correcting maladaptive behaviors. Substance abuse is usually a coping mechanism against emotionally overwhelming past events or memories. Substances are often used to provide instant gratification instead of facing certain issues.
Therapists are equipped to help clients deal with addiction recovery through empowerment and helping them set simple short term targets. The first target is sobriety, followed by empowering the client with adaptive skills and finding new coping strategies that deal with the issues that caused the addiction. Substance addiction can be ended, allowing the person to live a healthy, productive life.
If you need a counsellor or psychologist to help you address the effects of substance addiction, you can search the directory below to find a professional with the approach best suited to your situation.