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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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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
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Find Chronic Illness Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in British Columbia
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“It’s never too late to feel more at home in your own body, mind, and life.” Are you carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, or big life transitions? Do you sometimes feel disconnected from yourself, or…
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in unwanted patterns of behaviour. Many clients come to me when talk therapy alone hasn’t created the shift they hoped for. I…
I offer heart centred counselling for those interested in growth. I support Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and those struggling with anxiety grief and relationships. As humans, we thrive in connection and it is in…
Reaching out for support is a courageous step. There are times when we need someone to walk alongside us, offering perspective, encouragement, and support. I am a mama of four, cold plunger, certified educator, CHD…
Periods of struggle, challenge, or feeling stuck inevitably occur throughout our lives. Whether you’ve gone through a life transition, are experiencing low mood, heightened anxieties, relationship challenges, or…
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, or feeling stressed out? Are you also experiencing health issues such as digestion problems, poor sleep, pain and fatigue? I am a registered clinical counselor and…
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…
I offer virtual counselling for adults and young adults across British Columbia. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, compassionate care and is intended to be a space where you can show up as you are, without…
I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and 25 years of professional experience helping individuals, couples and families from a range of backgrounds deal with a variety challenges. As well as providing counseling through…
I work with adults and couples who are struggling with grief, trauma, relationship challenges, ADHD symptoms, life transitions, and those who are generally feeling overwhelmed with life. I often meet with people who are…
Hi, I’m Natasha (she/her). At the heart of my practice is a deep value of connection and a belief in both the wisdom of the body and our innate ability to heal and thrive. My approach is trauma-informed, person-centered…
Counselling for Individuals Facing Significant Personal and/or Professional Transitions Sarah's practice is focused on working collaboratively with clients facing unexpected changes, difficult transitions, or situations…
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…
*Offering In Person and online video Zoom sessions* *My practice is currently accepting new clients, to book please visit online booking on website or email. RECOVERY FROM PAIN IS POSSIBLE. An increasing number of…
Since 2017, I have been working in an oncology setting within the health care system. I understand that navigating illness can be incredibly lonely. Feelings of grief and depression are common reactions to health-related…
***Currently NOT accepting new clients at this time*** Counselling is a deeply personal experience. A therapy relationship is built on a foundation of trust and trust is built over time as we gain knowledge and…
Islai Rathlin, MA, MSW, RSW (they/them) Islai is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with queer, trans, and genderdiverse folk who are struggling to connect with themselves and others. They also…
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…
Elaine is a registered clinical counsellor and has former experience as a registered nurse in the specialties burns and plastic surgery unit and in a hospice. Her knowledge as a nurse has been informative to her practice…
Whatever you’re carrying, pain, confusion, or questions you can’t yet name, there’s room for it here. You don’t have to hold it alone. I’m Nazanin (Naz), a Registered Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist. For nearly a…
I am a Nature Guided Somatic Expressive Arts Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and Canadian Clinical Supervisor (CCS) with a Master's of Education in Disability Studies. I offer embodied and experiential…
Healing from life's difficulties is possible. I am Dr. Lori Taylor, a registered psychologist who sees clients from BC via my online-only practice. I might be the right therapist for you if: You have a history of…
Do you feel like you’re constantly negotiating your own identity amongst challenges and responsibilities in your life? From defining your role as a parent or a partner, to living within a multi-generational/multi-family…
It takes courage, compassion and curiosity to explore your inner world. By looking through these bios, you’ve taken the first step. Welcome! Therapy is relational. Trust, transparency and care are required. My intention…
I believe we are all instinctively moving towards healing, it's a natural process. When we get a cut, it magically heals. Emotional and psychological wounding is more complex and needs relational support to heal. I find…
I am a Registered Psychologist (#1195) who has studied, trained, and worked with children for over 20 years. Children who have experienced or are experiencing anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, and/or illness need a gentle…
Please note I am now offering virtual counselling by phone or video as well as in-person counselling. Many clients have found virtual counselling just as effective as in-person counselling. I welcome you to give it a try…
Do you ever feel like your mind is telling you one story while your body is signalling another? Maybe your reactions feel out of your control, you're unsure where certain feelings are coming from, or you're struggling to…
Welcome and thank you for taking a moment to read my profile. As a BCCSW Registered Social Worker with specialized training, I provide a compassionate and safe space to support individuals and families who may be…
I believe that therapy is about sharing a journey of exploration together not about finding a fix. Together we can look at things from a new perspective. I have a masters degree in counselling (MC) and work as a…
Chronic Illness Counsellors
Chronic illness has the ability to affect you in more ways than just medically. In fact, it can impact you psychologically. The degree of impact is dependent on the person's personality and the circumstances before the diagnosis. Support structure plays an important role on a person's ability to cope, but oftentimes, a person has to go through various stages of dealing with the condition before they are able to adjust to the realities of the chronic illness.
When a person is diagnosed with a chronic illness, he or she will go through a number of stages similar to the stages of grief. Denial, disbelief and shock are just some of the emotions a person experiences when a diagnosis is made, and it's natural for them to resist major changes. Eventually, they will become exhausted, when all they really want to do is to recover. At that point, fear and anxiety will set in and worry in the face of uncertainty of the future.
Sadness, grief and depression are common emotions when they consider the possibility of lost goals, hopes and dreams. Losing independence is a real fear, which becomes inevitable if an illness progresses and that brings about the fear of being a burden to loved ones, which brings on more anger, resentment and even shame.
Counselling can help a person to deal with the emotions relating to chronic illness and to cope with the stress and anxieties of accepting and coping with life changes. It will help to regain personal control over life and yourself.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who works with in chronically ill individuals you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.