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This form helps you find a counsellor that meets your needs. Here's how to use it:
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- 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.
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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).
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I can offer ways to build one's awareness to uncover and gain more control over problematic concerns/patterns. I have a special interest in those struggling with Communication, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Career…
Have you ever had the sense that something’s missing—like you're going through the motions, but not fully connecting with the world or even with yourself? At times, it might feel like you're putting on a version of…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology. With over fifteen years of experience and a commitment to ongoing education/training I can help you. Whether you need a safe, non…
Tara McCaffery Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCTP Tara received her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Athabasca University and has over 8 years of experience supporting individuals through a variety of life challenges. As a…
Are you feeling worn down by life's futilities? Perhaps your best intentions and efforts seem inadequate, leaving you to feel disconnected or down on yourself. As a counsellor, Andrew cherishes the invitation to come…
Stuck. Alone. Overwhelmed. Those are the words clients often connect with. Perhaps you have tried everything you can think of to change things. Maybe you've tried everything your friends and family can think of too…
As a registered psychologist, I have helped hundreds of people over the past 25 years heal emotional wounds and recover peace of mind. If you're finding that your daily mood and quality of life are being diminished by…
Dr. Eric Ochs was awarded his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from McGill University in 2000. He was trained and worked for a number of years at the Royal Victoria Hospital (Montreal) in the Sex & Couple Therapy…
Do you sometimes feel like it is difficult to get through the day? Do you often feel low and like your progress is somehow blocked? Are you at a point in your life where it seems like nothing is changing? I understand…
I’m committed to giving others what I received when I needed it the most: Help to get real, heal, and grow. Work with me is challenging, meaningful, and transformational. Ready yourself to discover the inner truth and…
Counselling is about connection. If you feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, or caught in old patterns of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or perfectionism, you do not need to go through this time alone. Through a…
Mindful Somatic Depth Psychotherapy. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-worth, and other concerns, and with children who experience emotional and behavioural difficulties. Common labels…
I have been practicing in the mental health field for 25 years and bring a wealth of experience and education to my private practice. I am based in the Cowichan Valley and am centrally located in the Cowichan…
Through talk therapy, skills practice, and engaging activities in session, I support clients who are wanting to explore change in their lives and are seeking opportunities for personal growth. When working with together…
Do you need professional help to make changes that will improve your life or relationships? Mark Giesbrecht is currently offering online video therapy through a secure online portal made for therapists called Owl…
Jennifer is a compassionate and engaged therapist who will help clients imagine desired outcomes and create a roadmap to achieve their goals. She balances offering a safe space to process emotions, explore and address…
Looking for a counsellor whose approach is concrete and accessible? My approach to therapy is conversational, laid back, and client-directed. That means you only talk about what's important to you, and work toward goals…
My approach to therapy is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and a deep trust in the innate wisdom that is already inside you. Together, we’ll explore what’s been showing up in your life—whether it’s anxiety, self…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #18234) based in Victoria, British Columbia. I work with individuals and couples, in person or online. I bring a holistic approach to my work, and prioritize collaboration and…
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working in private practice and the voluntary sector. I work with individuals, couples, groups and families. I also offer…
Like many people, I grew up in an environment where we didn’t talk about our struggles and emotions. From an early age, I learned to keep the difficult things inside and deal with my emotions on my own. Although I…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering online and in-person counselling for adults, young adults, and couples. When you are feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, unsettled, or unbalanced in relationships, in life or…
Introduction People seek counselling for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes a crisis has arisen in your life that feels unresolvable without professional help; Or it maybe a significant events that has long since…
I work with clients seeking help for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. Working with teenagers, adults, couples and families, I use an integrative approach to psychotherapy…
It is my privilege to support clients in connecting with their innate capacity to heal, deepen their self-understanding, and build trust in themselves. My counselling style is warm, collaborative, and focused on…
Azula holds her Masters in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years experience in private practice. She has also worked as a clinician with Mental Health Services for 16 years providing…
It is frustrating and painful to get stuck in unwanted patterns in life. Overthinking, relationship conflict, low mood and a deep sense of overwhelm can feel like issues that continue to recycle throughout your life…
If you are feeling overwhelmed in your life or relationship, I am here to inspire hope and to help empower you to navigate life with calm confidence. It is normal to need support; sometimes help is required to understand…
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…
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Depression Counsellors
Depression is the most common psychological condition, and most people experience it at one point or another in their lives.
Symptoms of depression include lethargy, low self esteem, a feeling of sadness, helplessness, hopelessness, anxiety, dysphoric mood and even suicidal thoughts. People who are depressed usually feel a lack of energy and a lack of pleasure and they may be agitated or irritable.
Since there are so many causes to depression, which boils down to a natural response to life experiences (a defence mechanism), each situation warrants a thorough investigation into the exact catalyst. Depending on what causes a specific incidence of depression, a treatment plan can be developed to help the individual deal with his or her emotions.
Some people are predisposed to depression in that it can run in the family. In many cases, it is learned when someone is constantly exposed to it.
Counselling can help a person to adapt to life changes that are causing grief, particularly with bereavement or marital issues. Systemic therapy is helpful in family therapy, where the efforts of the whole family can help the individual. Psychodynamic therapy helps a person to find the hidden psychological defences that cause problems to manifest. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the problem at hand, providing solutions to day-to-day issues and finding ways to restructure negative thought patterns.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who has training and experience in depression counselling you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.