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Find Family Issues Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in Vancouver
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Mary has a Ph.D. in Psychology and a doctorate in Natural Science ( Human Biology) from medical school. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and a Certified Trauma…
Daphne Gelbart, MA, RCC, is a Vancouver registered clinical counsellor (Registration Number 3290), a graduate of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology and Special…
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships, mental health, career, or life in general? I want you to know that you're not alone. Since 2018 I've had the privilege to journey with and witness multiple clients rewiring…
Do you want to change the patterns in your important relationships? Do you seek more balance in your life? Do you need a safe place to be heard? Through our conversations, you will broaden your awareness of…
We are all on our own individual, unique personal journey through life. There is no one right way to heal or one single approach to therapy. There are various issues that come up in life, from every day life stresses to…
Life isn't always easy. We experience repetitive cycles of uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that consume and deplete us. We may struggle to align our actions and reactions with our values. At times, we feel…
Do you feel hooked by painful thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that pull you away from the person you want to be? Work with me to explore how to live life with meaning, to move on from the past and build skills to cope…
When a loved one is unwell, it can be hard to find your bearings. With experience stemming from 2008, my area of expertise is providing intensive family and caregiver support services. If you are coping with a family…
Tamara has specialized training in relationship therapy and individual psychotherapy. As a relationship therapist she works with couples, adult children with their parents and adult sibling relationships. Her goal is to…
My approach to counselling is to provide a warm, empathic, and safe space for you. We will develop a strong therapeutic relationship, where you will feel seen, understood, and supported fully. In my sessions, the…
Joe Ramirez, owner of ClearCounselling.ca, is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Adlerian psychotherapist with a Master of Counselling Psychology, providing Individual Counselling, Couples Counselling, and Sex…
Are you struggling with chronic pain, feeling stuck in your healing process, or noticing that pain is affecting your mental health? If so, I am here to help you break free from the cycle of pain, reduce suffering, and…
As an anti-oppression psychotherapist, I value your experiences based on culture, race, indigeneity, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexuality, age, disability, and spirituality. I often work with people who are…
Alita is an Adlerian Psychotherapist providing Individual, Couples and Family Counselling. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, and medical doctor (non-practicing in Canada). Alita…
I love this work. Supporting meaningful change is my passion, and I’m honored to be trusted as you begin therapy. Hope may be what brought you here, and I aim to help it grow into lasting transformation. Using…
At the heart of this therapeutic practice is the idea that problems lie between you and others as opposed to within you. How do you relate to your loved ones, strangers, and the world at large? Questions such as these…
Are you struggling with sleepless nights, racing thoughts, anxiety, or excessive sadness? Do you have insight into changes you'd like to make but are unsure where to start? Or perhaps you have noticed a heightened…
How connected do you feel? To others? To yourself? As a therapist, I emphasize the relationship and connection to one's body and mind through a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, holistic lens. Feeling stuck is…
ACCEPTING new virtual clients. 15 minute free phone consults available. Approved Provider with First Nations Health Authority, CVAP, ICBC, Veterans, and active duty Canadian Armed Forces. Available also as clinical…
Background and training: Master of Counselling from Trinity Western University Registered Clinical Counsellor #1830 of BCACC Registered Marriage & Family Therapist- Supervisor of CAMFT #2017290 BC Registered Play…
I help adults explore the lasting impact of early family dynamics and attachment injuries, often tied to shame, guilt, or disconnection. With a holistic and compassionate approach, I support clients in navigating life’s…
For over 30 years, I have enjoyed working with individuals, couples and families. I believe in using methods that are grounded in theory and research. My goal is to help people help themselves. I view people as…
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break? You don’t have to go through this alone. My name is Shima, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with over 10 years of…
I am a registered psychologist (College of Psychologist of BC #651) and have been a member of the Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology since 1990. I received my Masters degree in Counseling…
Are you feeling stuck, like something’s off even if you can’t name exactly what? Maybe you’re navigating anxiety, shame, overwhelm, burnout, grief, or a big life transition, and you want to feel differently—more grounded…
*Now Accepting Clients. For insurance purposes: please note I am an RSW and RCC* Whether trying therapy has been an unfulfilled new year’s resolution for the past number of years, something that just came to mind…
In-Person/Video/Telephone Sessions Available. Tania counsels individuals, children and couples on issues such as: relationship dynamics communication issues parenting and multiples 2SLGBTQIA+ and gender diversity…
Do you feel like you are crumbling on the inside, trying to hold it all together; meanwhile you feel tense or just "off"? Did you dig deep to move past a painful experience only to find similar feelings popping up again…
Kelvin Chung, RCC Areas of Focus: ICBC Counselling Cases, CVAP Counselling Cases, Individual Counselling, IFS Therapy As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), I specialize in supporting clients who are recovering from…
As a therapist, I strive for you to feel held: to feel cared for and understood, with the assurance that I am fiercely present and always in your corner. Above all, my goal is for you to cultivate a grounding sense of…
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.
Family Issues Counsellors
Family and Systemic Psychotherapy uses the close interpersonal relationships between family members to help one another. The key to dealing with family issues is to help couples, family members or siblings to explore difficult emotions and thoughts in a safe manner. It helps each member to understand and acknowledge one another's emotions and allow them to express it safely, and in an effective manner.
Family therapy has been shown to be effective for people of all ages who are experiencing family issues or problems in their key systems (relationships) with people with whom they are close. It helps to build relationships and boosts the strengths and self-esteem of everyone in the system. Your family might need intervention if members have substance abuse problems, violent outbursts, if the family experienced a trauma, if a close family member died or if the family is not functioning at its normal capacity.
This type of therapy enables people to work with one another, instead of on one another and enables families to talk about issues that are causing distress without disrespecting emotions. Instead, it invites engagement of the family members in order to support recovery.
Therapists who address family issues use a range of different approaches to bring about the best results. While group therapy will probably take place once weekly, where the family will all meet with the therapist, individual sessions might be required too. This provides a great supplement to the family therapy work and is an ideal place for individuals to express their personal family issues that are hard to discuss in front of everyone.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who does family counselling you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.