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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 Family Issues Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in British Columbia
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Hi there! Are you struggling with anxiety, motivation, or finding your place in a world that sometimes doesn’t feel like it was built for you? Have you been thinking about counseling but feel unsure or anxious about what…
Dr. Tanya Elez is a Registered Psychologist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist who sees clients at her office in New Westminster downtown. She offers counselling services to diverse couples, individuals and…
Meet Dizzy Feehan (they/them) Dizzy Feehan is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and the Program Director of Companion Planting Counselling, based on lək̓ʷəŋən territory…
I grew up in mainland China and relocated to Vancouver in 2021. I hold a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). Since 2012, I’ve been married to my Canadian husband, and…
NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS, CASH, OR E-TRANSFER Hi and Welcome Here, Reaching out for counseling is a courageous step. It shows you’re ready for change - and I’m here to support you. You might seem “fine” on the outside…
Tamara has specialized training in relationship therapy and individual psychotherapy. As a relationship therapist she works with couples, adult children with their parents and adult sibling relationships. Her goal is to…
I am a registered psychologist with extensive experience and commitment to supporting people’s work through life’s challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental, collaborative space where you can feel heard, and empowered to…
I’m a cis South Asian woman. My Masters in Social Work from the University of British Columbia has granted me the opportunity to work extensively in diverse community mental health settings. I work with individuals (19+)…
In-Person, Video and telephone counselling available. I have a BA in Psychology, as well as an MA in Counselling Psychology (family specialization) from UBC. I have been a Certified Canadian Counsellor in good standing…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and a certified Expressive Arts Therapist. I have expertise in helping people who have experienced Domestic Violence or are suffering…
You’re the one others count on — the peacekeeper, the doer, the one who gets things done. But inside, it feels like you're barely holding it all together. Maybe you're constantly overthinking, trying to meet everyone’s…
Hello! My name is Charene (she/her). Sometimes we get caught up in our day-to-day routines or we feel too stretched, stressed, or spent to get going on creating the future we want for ourselves. Other times, there are…
Barbara Clay is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#3074) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Counselling Psychology. Barb has additional registration with the Crime…
I am passionate about helping clients who are facing challenges in transitions, relationships, or who are exploring questions about their life’s meaning and purpose. I also have extensive experience working with anxiety…
For over 30 years, I have enjoyed working with individuals, couples and families. I believe in using methods that are grounded in theory and research. My goal is to help people help themselves. I view people as…
How connected do you feel? To others? To yourself? As a therapist, I emphasize the relationship and connection to one's body and mind through a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, holistic lens. Feeling stuck is…
My strength lies in helping you identify and celebrate your own unique strengths. The fact that you're looking here for help already tells me you're strong. If you’re overwhelmed or stuck, or you’ve lost something…
It is my privilege to support clients in connecting with their innate capacity to heal, deepen their self-understanding, and build trust in themselves. My counselling style is warm, collaborative, and focused on…
I specialize in working with youth and women who have experienced trauma. I have experience working with abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD and depression. I offer Biblical Christian Counselling…
Life is hard. Everyone at some point in their lives has an issue that troubles them too much. Talk therapy works! I help people who feel stuck. I help people who are lonely; people who are angry and overwhelmed; people…
I help people who are having difficulties in their relationships with their children, family, romantic partners, and co-workers. I work with individuals, couples, and some or all family members. I help people to improve…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and have been working in the mental health and substance abuse sector for over 14 years. I work with clients with a wide variety of psychological, health and life problems including…
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…
Whether you have been struggling with long-term mental illness, feeling depressed or anxious lately, or experiencing difficulties with families or partners, I am here to hear you out and hold hands with you through your…
I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor and I trained as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist which enables me to work with clients drawing from many modalities according to the individual client and what he/she…
It is a privilege to walk this path with you. I believe that when we find what’s blocking our growth and where our resourced strengths lie, healing will flow into our lives. This can transform how we experience…
As a dedicated and compassionate counsellor, I support clients in a wide range of mental health concerns including trauma, grief, loss, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger management, self-harm, self-esteem…
People are unique individuals with unique experiences. We all bring distinct histories and concerns to therapy. I respect your story and your concerns, and will provide support in a way that will work for you…
Pleased to meet you. Here is a little bit about me. The person: I am first and foremost a proud husband, parent, and family member. I enjoy connecting with nature, catching activities with friends, and on occasion when…
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY: Negative experiences leave emotions, beliefs, and sensations in the body that are locked away. Coping strategies are developed to protect against these negative experiences from being re-experienced…
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.