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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ADD and ADHD Coping Strategies Adlerian Therapy Adolescent Therapy Adoption Counselling AEDP Animal Assisted Therapy
B
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C
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D
Dance-Movement Therapy Developmental Developmental Needs Meeting Therapy Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Divorce Mediation Drama Therapy
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EMDR Emotion Focused Therapy Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) Emotionally Focused Family Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy - Individuals Energy Psychotherapy Equine Facilitated Therapy (or Equine Facilitated Wellness) Existential Analysis Existential-Humanistic Expressive Arts Therapies
F
Family Systems Family Therapy Feminist Psychotherapy Focusing
G
Gestalt Therapy Gottman Method Couples Therapy Grief and Loss - Complicated. Group Therapy
H
Heartmath Humanistic Therapy Hypnotherapy
I
Imago Relationship Therapy In Person Counselling Inferential Behaviour Therapy Integral Therapy Integrative Psychotherapy Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) Internal Family Systems Interpersonal Psychotherapy
J
Jungian Psychotherapy
L
Life Stress Reduction (LSR) Logotherapy
M
Marriage & Couples Counselling Mediation Meditation Menopause and Perimenopause issues Mindfulness approaches Moral Injury Motivational Interviewing
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Narrative Therapy Nature Based Therapy Neurofeedback Non-Duality Therapy
O
Observed Experiential Integration (OEI) Online ∕ Telehealth ∕ Virtual Counselling
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Pain Management Pain Reprocessing Therapy Play Therapy Process Work Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Psycho-Educational Assessment Psycho-Educational Groups Psychoanalytic Therapy Psychodrama Psychodynamic Therapy
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Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) Reality Therapy Reichian Therapy Relational Psychotherapy Relaxation Therapy Response-Based Therapy
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Sandplay Therapy Satir Therapy School Psychology Self Regulation Therapy (SRT) Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Sex Therapy Shamanism Shame Counselling & Therapy Solution Focused Therapy Somatic Approaches Somatic Transformation Spiritual Counselling Synergetic Play Therapy
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Telephone Counselling Transpersonal Trauma Informed Stabilization treatment (TIST) Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)
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Video Counselling Visualization Vocational Counselling
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Walk and Talk Therapy
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M.Ed., RCC

Welcoming You...Thank you for taking a moment to learn about me and how I work. For what seems to be most of my life, I've been centered in a strong and heartfelt motivation to really contribute in this world. I love…

M.A., RCC

* Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, English. * Accept ICBC clients. * Helping clients understand their difficulties and inner world. * Discovery of their inherent strengths so as to encourage the development of healthy…

M.S.W., RSW

Do you feel like you are crumbling on the inside, trying to hold it all together; meanwhile you feel tense or just "off"? Did you dig deep to move past a painful experience only to find similar feelings popping up again…

I believe that sometimes we all need a little help to tangle with life’s dilemmas. My role as a therapist is to walk alongside clients and help in navigating the pathway to change and work towards goals in a safe…

Ph.D., R.Psych

With more than 20 years experience as a psychotherapist, I sometimes lose touch with just how daunting the task of finding your "right" therapist can be. Just so you know, as registered psychologists and counsellors, we…

M.Couns., RCC

It's natural to feel alone with your problems. Excessive worries, depression, a difficult relationship, or a painful loss feel heavy and make it hard to cope. You might feel further weighed down by thinking your…

M.A., CCC

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…

M.A., RCC

If you here are looking for a therapist chances are you feel there are aspects of your life that are not as they should be. Perhaps you are in a cycle where your efforts are not producing the change you want, or maybe…

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…

M.Couns., RCC

Mary Clare Bovard, BScOT, Master of Counselling, RCC, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a private practice in North Vancouver. She welcomes individuals who are facing concerns that are impacting their daily lives…

Ph.D., R.Psych

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…

DREAMS are a creative way to work with the unconscious; to be creative means to bring something into being, and the unconscious is a source for that new being. We are not just what we know of ourselves. Our suffering has…

M.Ed., RCC

My name is Graham (he/him). I'm a registered clinical counsellor (RCC #19364) with the BCACC. I work with adults and adolescents. My private practice is based out of Squamish BC, the traditional, ancestral, and unceded…

Welcome! Whether you’re dealing with relationship difficulties, a constant feeling of anxiety or overwhelm, struggling with self-worth or people-pleasing, wanting to heal trauma, or aren’t sure what the problem even is…

M.S.W., RSW

Are you concerning about your child or struggling with how to support them? ? Here is the right place for you and your child! My name is Sylvia and I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT-USA) and a Registered Social…

Ph.D., RCC

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…

Welcome! Do you come from a family with complex dynamics and feel like people don’t quite understand you? Have these experiences led to you being anxious, and struggling to trust yourself or others? My unique…

M.S.W., RSW

In our sessions, we can curiously explore the past experiences that have shaped your beliefs about who you are and how you view the world around you today. Therapy with me will be an environment of non-judgement and…

Ph.D., R.Psych

I am a registered psychologist and have been practicing since 2003. I do individual therapy with adults primarily from a psychodynamic perspective, although I incorporate other approaches such as cognitive-behavioural…

M.A., RCC

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…

M.S.W., RSW

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…

MCP, RCC

Welcome! I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment. I have extensive training and experience working with adult survivors of…

As a Christian, my approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, hope, and respect as I work with adults and couples. Because human beings are relational, we heal when we are with caring people who see and hear us. I…

Hello I'm Stephanie (she/her/hers). I provide compassionate, collaborative and trauma-informed care. I welcome anyone seeking counselling support aged 16+ with added interest in anxiety, relational challenges and trauma…

B.S.W., RSW

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…

Many of my clients are looking to heal from relational trauma. They are seeking more emotional balance, healthier relationships, and space to process difficult experiences. Together, we co-create a roadmap towards a…

M.A., RCC-ACS

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…

Ph.D., RCC

Dr. Murray is a psychoanalyst and Registered Clinical Counsellor who has been in private practice for 11 years. He is based on the North Shore and offers online psychodynamic therapy, psychoanalysis, and consultations…

M.A., RCC

Do you struggle with self-esteem, anxiety or depression? Have you ever felt judged or misunderstood for being different? This type of stress can make you feel alone, hopeless, and not good enough. Add immigration…

M.C., RCC

I am devoted to guiding individuals on their healing journeys through improving overall wellness and building strong relationships. Grounded in attachment theory, my approach focuses on nurturing self-acceptance and…

Mainland∕Southwest Counsellors

Self-Esteem Issues Counsellors

A positive self-esteem is an essential tool to help someone function as a productive member of society. Our basic sense of worth determines how well we are able to deal with situations and how well we perform in the family, at school, at work and in life.

Having a healthy self-esteem means that we have a sense of self-worth, self-respect and the ability to find the good in yourself. On the contrary, a negative self image can lead to social anxiety, loneliness, self-criticism, shame and even anger. A person with low self-esteem often feels isolated.

Self-esteem issues are usually created in childhood when negative experiences and poor influences and reactions from caregivers stunt the development of a positive self esteem. Self-esteem can also be affected by abuse, or by being different. A person may be stigmatized for his or her social identity, race, social class, behaviors or appearance.

However, a person's self-esteem can also be challenged during adulthood when one experiences marital issues, financial problems, career glitches or legal challenges.

Therapy can help a person come to terms with self-esteem issues. A therapist will help identify the causes of self-esteem issues and help the individual to regain control over circumstances through goal-directed therapy.

It can help someone with low self-esteem to separate who they are from what they have, or how they look in order to overcome low self-esteem issues. Discovering one's worth is a great way to take control of situations and to learn to feel adequate.

If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who offers goal directed therapy to address your self-esteem issues, you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.