Elizabeth Holland
Areas of practice
- Abuse - Emotional, Physical, Sexual
- Anxiety and/or Panic
- Depression
- Gender Identity Issues
- Grief and Loss - General
- LGBTQ Issues
- Life Transitions
- Marriage and/or Relationship Issues
- Personal Growth
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Sexual Assault
- Sexuality
- Stress Management
- Trauma Counselling
Approaches used
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Communication Skills Training
- Emotionally Focused Therapy - Individuals
- Group Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Mindfulness approaches
- Process Work
- Psycho-Educational Groups
- Video Counselling
- Visualization
Counselling practice website:
GuidepostCounselling.comPractice information:
Elizabeth Holland is a Registered Clinical Counsellor practicing in Victoria, British Columbia. With a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology (UBC), she works with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds, providing support, encouragement and guidance, while creating a warm and non-judgmental environment in which her clients can explore and resolve the challenges they are facing.
Elizabeth believes that people have the potential to grow and to make the positive changes they want to see in their lives and relationships, and that professional counselling can help people succeed in making these changes.
Working with a variety of techniques, Elizabeth customizes her approach to each client's needs. With theoretical and practical contributions from Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness, and Body-Centred theories (among others), she is able to help clients work through their challenges at a pace with which they feel comfortable.
If you are facing challenges in the areas of:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma Recovery
- Relationships
- Gender and Sexuality
- Grief or Loss (including beloved pets/furry family members)
- Self-esteem
- Goals
- Stress
- Meaning/Existential Issues
- Life Transitions
- Anger Management
or other areas which you believe counselling could be helpful in resolving, Elizabeth welcomes the opportunity to work with you, to bring about the change you want to see in your life.
Please note, a free initial telephone consultation is also available.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops can offer a time and budget-conscious alternative to individual counselling. See below for workshops offered.
Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Workshop
Anxiety and panic are very common, but also very difficult to deal with on your own. This workshop will help you understand anxiety and panic and give you practical strategies and resources for dealing with them, so you can go from getting through the day to actually enjoying life again.
In this workshop you'll learn:
• What anxiety and panic are, and why we experience them
• How to tame anxious thoughts and deal with panic
• How to help your body work with you instead of against you in stressful situations
Please Note: Registration is now closed for this workshop. If you are interested in attending the next Overcoming Anxiety and Panic workshop, or any other workshop, please use the E-Mail Elizabeth button on this website, visit Elizabeth's website, or call 778-678-7652 for more information.
GROUPS
Groups can offer an affordable alternative to individual counselling, and can also provide valuable learning and interpersonal experiences.
Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Group
Elizabeth is now offering group therapy for anxiety and panic, incorporating education and therapy within a supportive small-group setting.
Please note: Registration for this group is now closed. Names are being taken for the next group. Please use the E-Mail Elizabeth button on this website, visit Elizabeth's website, or call 778-678-7652 for more information.
If this group doesn't meet your needs, please contact Elizabeth to discuss what kind of group you would like to see.
Elizabeth also offers workshops in the following areas:
Understanding and Managing Stress
Understanding and Managing Anxiety and Panic
Understanding and Managing Stress and Anxiety (combined)
Improving Communication
Time Management
These workshops are available for small or large groups, and can be customized to meet your group or organization's needs, schedule and budget. Please call or e-mail for more information and a free consultation.
Client fee individuals:
$140 (50 minute session) + GST - Small sliding scale available. $160 (60 minute session) + GST. $195 (75 minute session) + GST. (Cash, cheque, Visa, Master Card, and American Express, E-transfer accepted.Availability:
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