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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).
Find Addictions - Including Substances Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in Vancouver
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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…
Hello! I'm Clement, bringing over 20 years of experience in the helping professions. My early work as an acupressure bodyworker, harm reduction advocate, and housing outreach support worker has profoundly shaped my…
I accept ICBC and CVAP clients with no extra charge. Also, being a Registered Certified Counsellor, I am covered by almost all other insurance carriers. Even though you may not know it right now, you have it within you…
Counselling can be a way to grow while facing difficult circumstances. It can also be about building resources or heading in a new direction. In each case, you have the opportunity to become more yourself. Whatever your…
My name is Georgia, and I am a Therapist, Mother, Wife and a resident in beautiful British Columbia. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Adler University and a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science from…
Our work together will allow us to explore both your internal and external experiences to shed the light of awareness on what may be contributing to the places that feel stuck and confusing, as well as those that…
I currently have a waitlist for new clients - please email me if you would like to be contacted when I have availability to offer. Life is really hard and often painful. We all need support to find our way through this…
Choosing a counsellor is a very personal decision. Below please find some information to help you make the choice that is right for you. What is my philosophy of counselling and how can I help you? I believe we all have…
As a counsellor, Rosanne offers therapy to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Greater Vancouver and Burnaby. She understands how important it is for these populations to have a therapist who…
Start Investing in What Matters Most—Your Well-Being Life is hard enough without carrying emotional weight alone. You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected in your relationships, or simply not yourself. Maybe you’re…
Hi there, I’m Rupinder and I am an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC specializing in healing from grief, relieving anxiety and depression, supporting with relationship issues, and coping with…
My name is Suzana Dujmic and I am Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counselling from City University of Seattle (Vancouver campus) and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Child and Youth Mental…
I work with clients struggling with pornography and sex addiction. I draw upon my training as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and my experience as an addictions counsellor at a premier addictions treatment clinic in…
Hi I’m Dani and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Director at Skylark Counselling! I have worked in the counselling field for over a decade and have had the pleasure of gaining hands-on experience across…
Congratulations on having the courage to work towards a better you. As someone that has walked a similar path of self-improvement, I empathize with your struggle and truly appreciate the spark within you that reaches for…
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and in those moments, being truly seen and heard matters most. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, a sense of meaninglessness, or a challenge unique to your journey, I look…
"We all can feel stuck or out of balance from time to time. When we are suffering or want to work towards change in our lives, it takes courage to share what’s on our minds and in our hearts – this can lead to…
Welcome. Counselling is very personal and it is crucial to have a good "fit". My reputation is for being kind, respectful and perceptive. I have helped people to develop psychological resourcefulness and flexibility. I…
We all have the potential to make meaningful changes to build a life worth living well. I am a Registered Psychologist in BC (#2869) and Alberta (#5142). I have specialized training to work with first responders (police…
I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief and Loss, Addiction and Men’s Issues. My approach is a blend of CBT, mindfulness and psychodynamic approaches. Here are some common reasons for coming to…
My passion for mental health was illuminated after volunteering with those struggling with severe and persistent mental health, substance use/dependence and overall functioning issues in Vancouver, British Columbia. This…
I am deeply committed to ensuring best practices in all areas of the counselling process, from intake to completion of our time together. Initially, we identify goals that you want to work on, to resolve issues that may…
Are you struggling with high stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or trauma and PTSD? Would you like to ease your emotional pain by gaining tools to self-regulate and…
Hi, I’m Heather and I bring many years of experience with me as both a counsellor and clinical supervisor for other mental health professionals. I work with people to help figure out what is at the root of their distress…
I am a Dance-movement and Drama Therapist, BC Clinical Counsellor and Spiritual Director with an MA in Somatic Psychology. I bring over thirty-five years of experience to my work with individuals, groups, adolescents and…
I am a professional Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I provide individual counselling only. I have been a counsellor for over twenty years. I am a Certified EMDR therapist…
Hello! I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in BC and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) across Canada where those credentials are accepted. I have 10 years of experience offering individual and couples…
Uncover Your Potential on Life's Journey! Are you overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loneliness or low self-esteem? Struggling with too much time online, endless scrolling, or compulsive gaming/internet use that leaves you…
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 12 years of lived experience in addiction, over 20 years of professional experience, and I offer telephone-based and online individual therapy for adults seeking support…
Lara Ellison, MSW, RSW Lara Ellison MSW, RSW has been professionally involved in various mental health programming since 2006. Starting her work at Peak House, a youth residential alcohol and drug treatment centre, she…
Vancouver Counsellors
Counselling Vancouver contains information about counsellors, psychologists, and therapists in the Vancouver area. These counsellors, psychologists, and therapists may assist individuals, couples and/or families. As is typical with trained counselling professionals they may vary in their areas of expertise. Many will be able to provide anger management counselling, depression counselling, anxiety counselling, marriage counselling, and trauma counselling.
These Vancouver counselling professionals have designations from the following list:
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Registered Psychologist (R Psych), Registered Social Worker (RSW), Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC), American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), and Registered Art Therapist (BCATR).
Explore the information within the counselling listings for Vancouver to get a better sense of which counselling professional might be a match for you.
If you want to search a nearby city then click on the check mark for Vancouver to unselect it and choose another city.
Addictions - Including Substances Counsellors
While some people can use prescription or recreational drugs with no negative effects, many others become addicted and face dramatic health and lifestyle problems as a result. Substance addictions negatively affect relationships, home, school or work, leaving the person feeling ashamed, helpless and isolated.
Physical symptoms of substance abuse and addiction are varied depending on the drug of choice, but the symptoms of the addiction itself are similar. People who are addicted to substances may neglect their responsibilities, take potentially dangerous risks and get into trouble with the law. As their drug use spirals out of control, they will lose interest in activities that used to be enjoyable and continue to take drugs despite knowing the harm it causes.
Substance addicts tend to build up a tolerance to their drug of choice, and get angry when they can't get more of it. Withdrawal symptoms are highly probable when an addict goes without it for too long. Depression, nausea, insomnia, sweating, restlessness, anxiety and shaking are all common withdrawal symptoms.
Psychotherapy can help you to overcome substance addiction by focusing on correcting maladaptive behaviors. Substance abuse is usually a coping mechanism against emotionally overwhelming past events or memories. Substances are often used to provide instant gratification instead of facing certain issues.
Therapists are equipped to help clients deal with addiction recovery through empowerment and helping them set simple short term targets. The first target is sobriety, followed by empowering the client with adaptive skills and finding new coping strategies that deal with the issues that caused the addiction. Substance addiction can be ended, allowing the person to live a healthy, productive life.
If you need a counsellor or psychologist to help you address the effects of substance addiction, you can search the directory below to find a professional with the approach best suited to your situation.