How to use this site:
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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As a queer ADHDer, I bring warm, gentle energy and a curious, down‑to‑earth approach to therapy. I love working with people navigating complicated and heavy situations, along with queer, non‑binary, and Two‑Spirit…
Welcome. I'm a mental health therapist offering a unique, holistic path to well-being. My practice is deeply rooted in my own healing journey, my professional background as a social worker, and the transformative…
Welcome! I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment. I have extensive training and experience working with adult survivors of…
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…
Whatever happened to you, something covered the authentic you. Let's find it. Most people who find their way to therapy have spent a long time trying not to need it. They have kept busy, stayed functional, and gotten…
Are you struggling with high stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or trauma and PTSD? Would you like to ease your emotional pain by gaining tools to self-regulate and…
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…
My name is Jody and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with an office in Victoria, BC. I have both in-person and online sessions available with immediate availability. Hello, thank you for your interest in my services…
I'm glad you are here! I provide individual and relationship counselling in Vancouver and virtually all over British Columbia. Therapy can be vulnerable, scary, and hard. I want to help people feel supported, safe, and…
Hi there, I offer counselling services to adults in Surrey, BC and the surrounding areas. Life brings moments of profound beauty and connection, as well as experiences of pain, loss, and adversity. While these challenges…
It is my honour to deeply listen and support your personal journey through whatever life circumstance brings you to counselling. We can work through whatever you're facing together: Relationship challenges (including…
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…
If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Many people learn to cope by pushing through, staying busy, striving for perfection, or turning to food, substances, or distraction to get by…
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…
Hi, my name is Rebeka and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Skylark Counselling! My desire to serve the community in which I grew up in has always been important to me. I have worked at overdose prevention sites…
Something feels off, but it can be hard to pinpoint it on your own. And even harder to manage or change it without support. But this dissonance will keep getting in the way of feeling balanced, well, and whole. Whether…
I believe healing begins when people feel genuinely understood rather than judged. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic space where you can explore life's challenges, process difficult…
Are you struggling with sleepless nights, racing thoughts, anxiety, or excessive sadness? Do you have insight into changes you'd like to make but are unsure where to start? Or perhaps you have noticed a heightened…
I am accepting new referrals for both in person counselling (office located in Duncan, BC) or virtual counselling. I've been a counsellor for over 15 years and have worked in a number of counselling settings (in patient…
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…
Hi, my name is Anna! I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, and I have worked with a wide range of client presenting concerns, including acute, chronic, and complex trauma, depression and anxiety…
Do your emotions overwhelm you or keep you stuck in patterns that aren't serving you? Do you feel like you are failing and not reaching your potential? Maybe anxiety is ruling your life. I know what it is like to be…
Jordan has been helping people access their strengths and overcome challenges for the past 15 yearsl; with a focus on building skills that create lasting solutions. True change comes from developing the tools and skills…
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, I use a client-centred, integrative approach to address the therapeutic goals of clients…
Uncover Your Potential on Life's Journey! Is your mind always racing? Caught in loops of overthinking, low confidence, or anxiety? Maybe spending more time numbing out on social media, gaming, gambling etc. than actually…
Hello and welcome. My name is Sam. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of British Columbia. Many of us find ourselves feeling stuck or overwhelmed. And so many people…
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 am James Braun, a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vancouver. I offer online individual counselling for adults. I support adults with anxiety, grief, work stress, life changes, substance use and loneliness. I…
Nancy B. Matechuk , MC, RCC Nancy offers client-centred support to people navigating emotional distress, relationship challenges, family conflict, separation, and divorce. Nancy provides a supportive, non-judgmental…
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…
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.