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This form helps you find a counsellor that meets your needs. Here's how to use it:
Virtual/In-Person
- 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.
Area of Practice
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 British Columbia
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Hi, my name is Anna! I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, and I have worked with a wide range of client presenting concerns, including acute, chronic, and complex trauma, depression and anxiety…
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with good standing. I have over 15 years of counselling experience. I completed my master's degree in counselling psychology at the University of British Columbia. I have extensive…
Welcome! I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment. I have extensive training and experience working with adult survivors of…
Welcome! If your relationships feel confusing, painful, or stuck, you don’t have to navigate them alone. I offer therapy that is grounded, focused, and designed to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface…
What I do: rethink is a professional counselling service run by Doug Elliott, with offices in Vancouver's West End and on Bowen Island. I hold a Masters Degree in counselling psychology and have extensive experience…
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…
Hello and thank you for checking out my profile. My name is Dr. Chasidy and I am here to assist you to meet your goals. My private practice, Building Strength Counselling & Education, is located in North Vancouver and I…
Whether you are having difficulty maintaining connections with people around you, dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or struggling to move on from unfinished business of the past, I want to help you make sense of…
Overwhelmed by life's challenges? Whether it's anxiety, complex relationships, impulsive habits, or feeling lost and disconnected, you're not alone. With a background in addictions and substance use counselling, I’ve…
Hello! I’m Debra, from Inner Harmony Counselling Not Accepting New Clients Currently Registered Social Worker (MSW & RSW), Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) Do you wish that you could feel free from stress, anxiety…
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…
You may find yourself giving so much to others while quietly running on empty. Stress, conflict, and daily pressures can weigh heavily, leaving you feeling exhausted and disconnected. I provide a calm, restorative space…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and a Certified Group Therapist. I received my B.A. in Psychology from Concordia University, Montreal (1980) and my M.A. in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of…
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…
Everybody needs some extra support at times to work through the problems, hurdles, challenges, and chaos that we find ourselves experiencing. I have a strong interest in working with adults who are experiencing…
Raheel Rahman is committed to providing compassion and support to help you through many life issues. RAHEEL RAHMAN CAN HELP YOU WITH: Anxiety in adults and children Depression in adults and children Couples Therapy Self…
Struggling to trust others or repeating painful relationship patterns? I support adults in healing past relationship wounds, understanding and expressing their emotions, and developing a deeper understanding of…
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…
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with ADHD or have known for years, it can sometimes feel unbearable. You might be trying to make sense of what the diagnosis means, or feeling tired of the constant struggle with focus…
Dr. Wagner is a registered psychologist in British Columbia and Director of the DBT Centre of Vancouver. He is a clinical associate at Simon Fraser University and an adjunct professor at the University of British…
“Only in the darkness can you see the stars.” – Martin Luther King JR. Are you looking for an alternative to traditional talk therapy? If you are interested in learning psychological tools or trying experiential methods…
Sara has a background of working on the downtown eastside in Vancouver for more than 10 years, which has given her much experience working with addiction and mental health issues, particularly trauma issues. Sara has…
As a Coach and Therapist Annette Kasahara provides a safe environment of acceptance and encouragement to allow clients to achieve their goals at a pace they determine. Her commitment is to assist clients to recognize and…
Hello and welcome. My name is Sam. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of British Columbia. Many of us find ourselves feeling stuck or overwhelmed. And so many people…
Allison Rice (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, with over 20 years of experience, who works with clients in offices in Vancouver and Courtenay, BC. Splitting her time between the city of Vancouver, where she…
I am a registered clinical psychologist working exclusively by video. Therefore, I am available to see clients who live anywhere in British Columbia. I provide treatment services for people with psychiatric disorders…
Change can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to support you in discovering what drives you, building self-awareness, and taking steps toward a more fulfilling life. My approach is client…
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…
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…
Asking yourself questions like these: Is this authentic for me? Can I be me? Am I allowed to be myself? What is life asking me at this time? These important Life questions are openings, invitations, and horizons for…
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.