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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).
Find Addictions - Including Substances Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in British Columbia
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Hi there, I’m Rupinder and I am an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC specializing in healing from grief, relieving anxiety and depression, supporting with relationship issues, and coping with…
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…
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…
Sara has a background of working on the downtown eastside in Vancouver for more than 10 years, which has given her much experience working with addiction and mental health issues, particularly trauma issues. Sara has…
My name is Kevin (he/him) and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who sees clients in Vancouver. I hold a Master's of Counselling Psychology degree and have extensive experience in treating individuals dealing with a…
Hello and a warm welcome! I’m Rahul Minhas, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and EMDR Clinician passionate about supporting youth and adults as they navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re facing addiction…
Are you exhausted from loving someone who struggles with addiction? Do you feel caught between helping and enabling, supporting and protecting yourself? Many partners, parents, and family members quietly carry guilt…
As a counsellor, Rosanne offers therapy to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Greater Vancouver and Burnaby. She understands how important it is for these populations to have a therapist who…
Hi, my name is Pavan, and I am a clinical counselor located in Abbotsford, BC. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals through their emotional challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship…
For over 20 years I have been working with people dealing with various challenges, including stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationships, grief/loss and life transitions. During challenging times, our…
For over 20 years, Heather Bach of Bach Counselling Group brings clinical expertise to working with those who wish to make a positive change in relationships, intimacy, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, parenting…
I opened this practice because I want to help people feel seen, cared about, and hopeful. As a practitioner with ADHD, I bring a quirky, enthusiastic, practical, and warm approach to my sessions. I am direct and down to…
Clara is an RSW and an RCC. She is a therapist who provides a respectful, nonjudgmental, and 2SLGBTQI+ affirming space for all of her clients to share and explore their stories. She is compassionate and understanding…
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…
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…
Scott is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Scott weaves the science and art of clinical counselling into therapeutic conversations that focus on solutions and strengths…
Hello, my name is Sherry. I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) and a Registered Social Worker (RSW & MSW). Are you struggling with mental health or addiction? Have you experienced trauma in your life? Are you…
Are you tired of feeling stuck or dissatisfied with how your life is going? Maybe you’ve been struggling for awhile. You’re fed up or overwhelmed and you don’t know where to turn. It seems the same unhelpful or negative…
Laura has extensive experience working with youth and adults struggling with substance use, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, stress and relationship issues. Laura enjoys working with teenagers and…
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…
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…
My professional experience since 2014 has been working with clients with post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and domestic violence. I have also worked in family and couples…
I work with individuals and couples who are ready to reconnect with themselves and create a deeper sense of confidence, self-worth, and self-respect. Often, the patterns that keep us feeling stuck are not who we truly…
I come from a background of working in the social services sector. I have been working in the field for the past seven years. My experience encompasses working with senior’s mental health, supporting children and youth…
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…
I am a Certified Clinical Counselor (CCC) and see people in my office in West Sechelt, BC. Thank you for viewing my page. Chances are if you are reading this, you are struggling with something. I have helped people with…
Sue Diamond, M.A. is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#178) and the Director/Founder of The Good Life Therapy Centre. She has over 30 years of experience in the counseling field in a multitude of settings, including the…
Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately by your emotions and life’s demands? Do you sometimes feel like you have exhausted your coping resources and are stuck with where you are? It’s so easy to let these moments lead…
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…
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…
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.