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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 Family Issues Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in British Columbia
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Bob is a very experienced counsellor and has spent his working life helping people solve problems, make good decisions, set necessary boundaries, and improve communication. His counselling philosophy is very practical…
Background and training: Master of Counselling from Trinity Western University Registered Clinical Counsellor #1830 of BCACC Registered Marriage & Family Therapist- Supervisor of CAMFT #2017290 BC Registered Play…
Healing from life's difficulties is possible. I am Dr. Lori Taylor, a registered psychologist who sees clients from BC via my online-only practice. I might be the right therapist for you if: You have a history of…
I believe that we are all born with an innate drive to be the best we can be in life. There are, however, obstacles along the way and some of us run into more than do others. Our parents, siblings and extended families…
Ian has over 25 years of education, training, and experience in counselling and therapy. He works together with clients to help them explore relationships, thoughts, feelings, or behaviours, which trouble them and cause…
It’s no small thing to open up the deepest and scariest parts of ourselves. Just showing up to a therapy session can be a nervous process, and working towards healing takes bravery. I want to be the person that walks…
Hello, my name is Shan (they/them), and I am a white queer nonbinary therapist living in Vancouver, which is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in Vancouver and offer Catholic-informed counselling, including work on meaning and purpose, online across British Columbia. My primary clinical areas of practice include…
Seeking therapy often begins at a moment when something no longer fits — a relationship, a role, a pattern, or a way of coping. You may be navigating anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma, burnout, life transitions, or a…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through life’s most challenging and transformative moments. I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and bring…
Joe Ramirez, owner of ClearCounselling.ca, is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Adlerian psychotherapist with a Master of Counselling Psychology, providing Individual Counselling, Couples Counselling, and Sex…
I am an experienced Registered Psychologist (#1577), as well as a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress. In my practice I help people working through different challenges in their life from relationship and career /…
I have been formally supporting traumatized and distressed clients, children and families in British Columbia communities that I've lived, worked and studied in for twelve years. It means I'm in the same boat on similar…
IN PERSON AND SECURE VIDEO-CONFERENCE AND TELEPHONE THERAPY AVAILABLE Although not all of the last 30 plus years of Sandy's professional career have been spent exclusively practicing therapy, Sandy has passionately…
* NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Sometimes you are thrown curveballs and unexpected challenges. At times, life can feel downright unbearable. With my help and support, we can work together to set and reach your goals, make…
You may be in pain and seeking healing, or simply have a sense that life could be better. You probably look to the world as though you are successful and coping well, but you don't feel like that inside. In holding space…
I believe that families are the foundation of any society. As parents you create the future through your children. Occasionally we encounter challenges and need some encouragement to overcome these. I can provide…
Periods of difficulty are an inevitable part of being human. At some point, all of us face experiences that feel overwhelming, confusing, or painful, and trying to navigate them alone can be exhausting. While it’s…
Dr. Peter Williamson is one of only 8 officially Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapists in the province of B.C. (at time of this writing - 9/2025). Although extensively trained and with 35+ years of expertise in…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) offering counselling in Port Coquitlam, Downtown Vancouver, and online across British Columbia. I support youth, adults, and families who are struggling with anxiety…
About Me I believe that all problems that seem to defy solutions are directly affected – even determined - by how you experience and relate to yourself and others. Exploring the psychological meaning and emotional sense…
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with good standing. I have over 15 years of counselling experience. I completed my master's degree in counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia. I have extensive…
The decision to go for counselling often arises in the face of crisis and overwhelm. It can also come about because we are tired of dragging our issues along with us through days, weeks, months and even years. My goal as…
I help adults explore the lasting impact of early family dynamics and attachment injuries, often tied to shame, guilt, or disconnection. With a holistic and compassionate approach, I support clients in navigating life’s…
Nikita has been in full-time private practice for two decades. Originally trained in contemporary schools of psychoanalysis, and as a dedicated lifelong learner, she now blends her knowledge and experience with an…
Sometimes, we all need someone to talk to. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, unsure of who you are, or struggling to manage the weight of life’s pressures, it can be challenging to move forward on your own. If…
Hi, I’m Robyn – a perinatal and peri/menopause mental health counsellor, mom of two, and someone who is deeply passionate about supporting individuals through their unique journeys. And let’s be honest, adulthood can…
Family Issues Counsellors
Family and Systemic Psychotherapy uses the close interpersonal relationships between family members to help one another. The key to dealing with family issues is to help couples, family members or siblings to explore difficult emotions and thoughts in a safe manner. It helps each member to understand and acknowledge one another's emotions and allow them to express it safely, and in an effective manner.
Family therapy has been shown to be effective for people of all ages who are experiencing family issues or problems in their key systems (relationships) with people with whom they are close. It helps to build relationships and boosts the strengths and self-esteem of everyone in the system. Your family might need intervention if members have substance abuse problems, violent outbursts, if the family experienced a trauma, if a close family member died or if the family is not functioning at its normal capacity.
This type of therapy enables people to work with one another, instead of on one another and enables families to talk about issues that are causing distress without disrespecting emotions. Instead, it invites engagement of the family members in order to support recovery.
Therapists who address family issues use a range of different approaches to bring about the best results. While group therapy will probably take place once weekly, where the family will all meet with the therapist, individual sessions might be required too. This provides a great supplement to the family therapy work and is an ideal place for individuals to express their personal family issues that are hard to discuss in front of everyone.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who does family counselling you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.