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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
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- 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.
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Find Addictions - Including Substances Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in Vancouver
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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 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…
Mark is an experienced individual and family counsellor who specializes in working with adults and youth coping with social and emotional challenges, mental health concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and/or…
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…
Hello! My name is Kaitlin and I’m an RCC with the BCACC with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. I’m a former middle school teacher who pivoted toward mental health…
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…
My name is Kevin (he/him) and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who sees clients in Vancouver. I hold a Master's of Counselling Psychology degree and have extensive experience in treating individuals dealing with a…
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…
Are you finding it hard to get past events that happened to you long ago? Do you find yourself turning to food, alcohol, drugs, or relationships to escape painful feelings and cope with your life? Do you find yourself…
Hi, my name is Rebeka and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Skylark Counselling! My desire to serve the community in which I grew up in has always been important to me. I have worked at overdose prevention sites…
Thank you for stopping at my page; no matter what bought you here, I want to congratulate you on taking the first step to seek help. I work with clients who struggle with depression, eating disorders, anxiety, addiction…
I'm glad you are here! I provide individual and relationship counselling in Vancouver and virtually all over British Columbia. Therapy can be vulnerable, scary, and hard. I want to help people feel supported, safe, and…
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…
Douglas Matear is a Canadian Certified Counsellor providing Individual Counselling to adults, teens, and children. He has a Master in Counselling Psychology and a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Policy. Douglas…
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons, but ultimately there is something you are experiencing in your life that is causing you pain and suffering that you want to address. We all experience pain that stems from…
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…
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…
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…
Sue Diamond, M.A. is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#178) and the Director/Founder of The Good Life Therapy Centre. She has over 30 years of experience in the counseling field in a multitude of settings, including the…
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 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…
If you are struggling with mental health, family issues, trauma, self-esteem or simply wanting to engage in the therapeutic process, I look forward to working with you. I support individuals and couples to navigate a…
* Accepting New Clients * Crime Victim Assistance Program Approved Therapist * First Nations Health Authority Approved Therapist * EMDR Certified Therapist When we set out on life's journey we all have expectations of…
Uncover Your Potential on Life's Journey! Are you overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loneliness or low self-esteem? Are you stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—whether it’s people-pleasing, avoidance, procrastination…
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…
I approach counselling with a warm, grounded presence and a strong commitment to social justice and anti-oppressive practice. I honour the diversity, uniqueness, and individuality of each person I work with. With a deep…
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…
Do your emotions overwhelm you or keep you stuck in patterns that aren't serving you? Do you feel like you are failing and not reaching your potential? Maybe anxiety is ruling your life. I know what it is like to be…
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…
Dr. Wagner is a registered psychologist in British Columbia and Director of the DBT Centre of Vancouver. Dr. Wagner assists adolescent and adult client's struggling with a variety of problems including depression…
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.