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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.
Approach Used
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Find Family Issues Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in British Columbia
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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…
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…
Hello! I'm Clement, bringing over 20 years of experience in the helping professions. My early work as an acupressure bodyworker, harm reduction advocate, and housing outreach support worker has profoundly shaped my…
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…
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…
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…
Since 2002, I’ve helped my clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. I am here to help my clients achieve a more positive…
~~~Please note that I have a waitlist for new clients. Hi, I’m Clarissa, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, here to help those who feel stuck and long to experience more clarity, confidence and hope. With my years of…
My Approach: Our relationships, with others and ourselves, are the source of our greatest joy and our deepest anguish. How we navigate them is largely dependent on the toolbox we own and the challenges we encounter. I…
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor who meets with couples and individuals in private practice in Vancouver. I have been working with couples for over twenty years in private practice. I am a graduate of both McGill…
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…
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…
Counselling can be a way to grow while facing difficult circumstances. It can also be about building resources or heading in a new direction. In each case, you have the opportunity to become more yourself. Whatever your…
Feeling Stuck? You Don’t Have to Navigate It Alone. Are you caught in patterns that no longer serve you? Struggling with anxiety, self-confidence, low mood, or trauma? Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore…
I believe that families are the foundation of any society. As parents you create the future through your children. Occasionally we encounter challenges and need some encouragement to overcome these. I can provide…
*Offering video and in-person sessions *Free 20 minute introductory session Located in Vancouver B.C., Melina is a registered clinical counsellor and member of the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors. She has a…
I have been in private practice since 1999 providing counselling services to individuals, couples and familes. I have over 20 years experience in the helping professions in both government (federal and provincial) and…
Paul Bains, B.Sc., M.A., RCC is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. He has over 25 years experience working with couples, families, children, adolescents and individual adults. Benefits you may gain or learn by working…
Hello and welcome! If you are reading my personal statement you have taken that first step to reach out for help or support. For some of you this first step might have been easy, for many others starting the search took…
With over a decade of experience as a clinical counsellor, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and transitions. My commitment lies in creating a secure, non-judgmental, and confidential…
There are times when you may feel confused, frustrated, and powerless in a life situation that seems to get bigger and worse. Klaus works with individuals, couples, and families to heal from the past, live more in the…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through life’s most challenging and transformative moments. I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and bring…
Compassion, presence and curiosity are the foundation of my therapeutic approach. At certain points in life, things can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially when approached alone. Our relationships and work may…
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…
Starting this work, I found myself frequently energized at the idea of working with clients in unique, personal ways that highlighted their dynamic needs and gave space for flexibility in our work together. I just could…
Bob is a very experienced counsellor and has spent his working life helping people solve problems, make good decisions, set necessary boundaries, and improve communication. His counselling philosophy is very practical…
Welcome! I work with youth and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, and trauma. I also work with people who have (or think they may have) ADHD or Autism, especially those new to this…
I understand how difficult it can be to even start the process of looking for a counsellor that fits your needs. It is a huge investment emotionally and financially and I am happy to offer a free 30 minute consultation…
Step into a nurturing space for your transformative journey. As someone who's lived the roles of wife, mother, and teacher, I deeply understand life's challenges. My focus is on supporting individuals through trauma…
It’s no small thing to open up the deepest and scariest parts of ourselves. Just showing up to a therapy session can be a nervous process, and working towards healing takes bravery. I want to be the person that walks…
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.