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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.
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 Chronic Illness Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in British Columbia
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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…
Dr. Lake has a PhD in Educational Administration. He has a personal interest in emotion and crisis management and created a Model Of Effective Crisis Management for his dissertation. His Master's degree is in Educational…
My name is Erin and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) offering in-person counselling for individuals and couples/relationships in Kitsilano. Together we can identify the tools, strategies, and solutions you…
Pain can show up and impact us and our relationships in many different ways. I'm here to support you through overwhelming anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and/or difficulties in relationships; past trauma or relational…
Helping people to find their way through mid-life’s challenges and transitions. Life can be a wonderful mix of challenges and opportunities. Lately it may feel like mostly demands and responsibilities have been piling up…
My experienc Deborah Braun, BLA, MA, RCC welcomes individuals and couples facing challenging issues. Whether it's chronic illness, relationship, career or college satisfaction, anxiety, depression, loss, stress or low…
Emmalee offers in person counselling in Victoria, BC, as well as phone and online video counselling sessions for clients across British Columbia. She works with individuals (16+), couples, and families (where all…
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…
I am a Nature Guided Focusing Oriented Therapist (FOT), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and Clinical Supervisor (CCS) with a Masters of Education in Disability Studies. I offer embodied and experiential forms of…
Insight and Therapy: It takes great courage and insight to make the decision to engage in therapy to examine and address the concerns that have been troubling you. Though it may seem daunting, therapy can be an important…
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…
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…
By cultivating a sense of togetherness, Myriame works with individuals living with chronic illnesses, and those experiencing anxiety, depression, grief & loss, burnout, trauma, and life transitions. As a counselling…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with over 12 years of experience. I also hold a PhD in Public Health and have collaborated on research projects focused on diabetes…
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 Nicole (she/they). If you're in a space where you're not feeling like yourself, you're not alone. Maybe you've been experiencing worry, or a sense of 'what's the point?' about your life. Maybe you've felt alone…
Andrea has been providing counselling sessions to male and female adult clients from diverse cultural backgrounds for over ten years. She is a certified trauma counsellor, as well as has expertise in treating anxiety…
I can help you achieve: Relief from negative thinking, anxiety and depression. Better coping mechanisms to help you overcome addictive or destructive behaviours. Balance in your day-to-day life. I aim to understand each…
UPDATE - Private and Public Illness & Sickness Policy Given COVID-19 and our increased awareness of airborne illnesses and how it affects us and others, your safety and health is paramount. Whether you are a new or…
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…
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…
*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 dorota@paincounselling.com RECOVERY FROM PAIN IS POSSIBLE. An…
Let me ask you, do you find yourself saying: “It could be worse” “At least this isn’t as bad as what ____________ is going through” “You’re not tired, you’re lazy.” “I’ve been in worse situations before” “I’m lucky, I…
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…
Welcome! My name is Miriam and I am a registered Social Worker with both a BSW and an MSW. I come to counselling with over15 years of experience working to support individuals and families on their wellness journeys. My…
I have been in private practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist for over 20 years. During that time I have had the privilege of being able to connect with people and help them achieve their personal goals, create…
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…
I am Registered Psychologist (#2491) in British Columbia. I enjoy working with adults on a variety of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I…
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…
In private practice since 2007, Norma has been a dynamic clinical therapist across diverse health settings since 1989. Currently she practices with Clear Counselling Inc. in Vancouver, as well as an office through…
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.