Karianne Axford

Dr. Karianne Axford offers in-person and online counselling. 

Dr. Karianne Axford is a Registered Psychologist and the director of Dr. Axford & Associates where she has been providing evidence-based interventions to kids, teens, couples, families, and adults in the lower mainland for over 15 years. Dr. Axford brings a warm and authentic approach to her work that is focused on helping people find deeper meaning in their lives along with practical solutions to life’s challenges. She provides a highly tailored approach to each individual based on their needs. She believes therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, empathy, and respect. Dr. Axford is dedicated to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to discover their path forward to meaningful change.

Life can bring unexpected challenges and events. Dr. Axford is interested in working with you to develop and achieve goals that can help you move towards the life you want.  Taking the first step and asking for help can sometimes be the hardest. However, most people experience a sense of relief just finding a professional that they connect with and meeting with them for the first time. Then it’s their job, with your help, to assist you in finding a place of balance, health, and purpose. If Dr. Axford is unable to assist you, she can refer you to a skilled clinician within her practice or to an external referral service.

Individuals (adults, teens, children)

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Post Traumatic Stress
• Trauma/Abuse
• Stress Management
• Anger Management
• Stress Related Illness
• Sexual Identity Issues
• Gender Issues
• Women’s Issues

Couples

• Pre-marital Counselling
• Couple’s Communication
• Relationship Enhancement

Children & Families

• Family Relationships (e.g., communication, parenting, blended families)
• Childhood Issues (e.g., attachment, ADHD, behavioural difficulties)
• Teen Issues (e.g., identity, communication, career planning, behavioural difficulties)

Life Transitions

• Divorce/Separation
• Blended Families
• Career
• Retirement
• Health Issues
• Grief/Loss
• Lack of Meaning/Purpose

Psycho-educational Assessment

• Assessment for children, adolescents, and adults
• Including assessments for Academic Difficulties, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Giftedness