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This form helps you find a counsellor that meets your needs. Here's how to use it:
Virtual/In-Person
- 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
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Find Family Issues Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in British Columbia
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Michelle Mann (PhD RCC) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a therapist providing counselling, therapy and coaching to children, youth, adults and families. Trust, respect, warmth and empathy are key elements in Dr…
About Me I believe that all problems that seem to defy solutions are directly affected – even determined - by how you experience and relate to yourself and others. Exploring the psychological meaning and emotional sense…
I am a registered clinical counsellor who has worked therapeutically with children, adults, couples and families for over a decade. I will offer you a safe and caring environment where you can identify and understand the…
Hi, I’m Megan, a therapist who believes that therapy doesn’t have to feel stuffy or intimidating. My relaxed, approachable style (with a healthy dose of humour) is designed to make even the most skeptical clients feel at…
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, I provide predominantly online counselling with people living all over BC. I am only available for in-person appointments in my office on the boundary of Burnaby and Vancouver 1 day a month. People mostly meet…
Brenda is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She lives in Victoria, BC and sees her clients online. Brenda has a rich background of professional experience and personal growth. She has worked in the public and private…
I’m a therapist with over 10 years of experience helping people with a variety of mental health issues, from anxiety and depression to trauma and relationship challenges. I truly believe in the power of kindness and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you want to change your life, therapy is a great way to start. I help people develop coping skills to manage difficult emotions. With 24 years of experience, I provide a supportive setting to help you regulate your…
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 psychologist (College of Psychologist of BC #651) and have been a member of the Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology since 1990. I received my Masters degree in Counseling…
My name is Kelly Kavanagh (MA, MEd, R.Psych) co-owner of Richmond Couples and Child Counselling (RCCC), located directly across from the Richmond Hospital. I am a psychologist working exclusively with children…
As a registered psychologist, I have helped hundreds of people over the past 25 years heal emotional wounds and recover peace of mind. If you're finding that your daily mood and quality of life are being diminished by…
My approach to counselling is to provide a warm, empathic, and safe space for you. We will develop a strong therapeutic relationship, where you will feel seen, understood, and supported fully. In my sessions, the…
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…
My name is Omar Hussein, MA, RCC (he/him). Currently, I practice Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with elements of Person Centered Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy. I was born and raised in Vancouver, BC to…
I provide in person counselling as well as Online, Virtual or Video counselling and Tele-counseling. I provide long term or short term therapy and I am available daytime and in the evenings during the week as well as on…
Hello and Welcome! Finding the right counsellor is not an easy task but it is an important one. The stressors of our everyday lives can become tough to handle thus I hope to share a collaborative path which will help you…
Hi, my name is Brianna and I am a registered clinical counsellor specializing in child and youth therapy. Having worked in many fields from corporate sales to interior design to high risk youth group homes, I've…
You may be in pain and seeking healing, or simply have a sense that life could be better. You probably look to the world as though you are successful and coping well, but you don't feel like that inside. In holding space…
Are you struggling with chronic pain, feeling stuck in your healing process, or noticing that pain is affecting your mental health? If so, I am here to help you break free from the cycle of pain, reduce suffering, and…
Get relief with effective strategies to cope with your child’s behaviours and support their growth. Mary Yan Counselling Services offers child and family therapy in North Vancouver. Mary Yan is a Registered Clinical…
My name is Jay Solman, and I am a registered Social Worker with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (MSW, RSW #15891). Originally from Toronto, I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate…
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…
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…
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…
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.