
Miriam Balen
Areas of practice
- Abuse - Emotional, Physical, Sexual
- Adolescent Issues
- Anxiety and/or Panic
- Depression
- Grief and Loss - General
- Stress Management
- Trauma Counselling
Approaches used
- Adolescent Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Communication Skills Training
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness approaches
- Narrative Therapy
- ONLINE / VIRTUAL / TELEHEALTH COUNSELLING
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Video Counselling
Counselling practice website:
www.balencounselling.comPractice information:
A COVID-19 Update: In-person appointments are available on Tuesdays. Zoom video conference and telephone appointments are available on Mondays and Tuesdays.
My name is Miriam Balen and I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree. I provide counselling to people ages 13 through to adults of all ages. I established Balen Counselling in 2012 after 18 years of practice in the public service helping individuals, couples, and families to cope with various concerns.
I provide counselling to address:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and Loss
- Stress
- Relationship Issues
- Parenting Issues
- Life Transitions
- Adolescent Issues
- Trauma
Benefits of counselling can include:
- Finding new solutions for problems
- Improved interpersonal relationships
- Enhanced self esteem
- Increased self confidence
- Improved sleep
- Increased energy
- Increased life satisfaction
- Family harmony
- Clarity regarding decisions
- Release or healing of difficult emotions
- Providing a safe witness for your pain
As a Registered Clinical Social Worker (#03191), I am accountable for my practice through adherence to the British Columbia College of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
I offer daytime and evening appointments.
I offer free initial 20 minute telephone consultations.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Client fee individuals:
$160 per 50 minute session.Availability:
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