Available In-Person & Online

Derek Thiessen

B.A., RCC
Locations
Primary Location
Storylines Counselling
205 - 20423 Douglas Crescent
Langley,
V3A 4B6
Other (nearby) Locations Served:
Aldergrove, Surrey, Abbotsford

Counselling Practice Website

Practice Information

I believe that meaningful change happens when we develop a different relationship with our thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Therapy is not about eliminating discomfort, but learning how to respond to it in ways that move us toward the life we want to live.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe enough to explore difficult emotions, deepen self-understanding, and take meaningful action aligned with their values.

I work with adolescents, adults, athletes, and high performers experiencing:

• Anxiety and stress
• Depression and burnout
• Self-esteem and self-criticism
• Trauma and difficult life experiences
• Identity and life transitions
• Relationship challenges
• Addiction and behavioural concerns
• Performance-related pressures

My work is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), while incorporating somatic, compassion-focused, and relational approaches. Together, we explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck while building the flexibility, self-awareness, and resilience needed to move forward.

I also work with athletes and high performers, helping them navigate the unique challenges of pressure, performance, and achievement. My approach recognizes that sustainable performance and well-being go hand in hand. By developing greater psychological flexibility and understanding the deeper patterns that shape behaviour, clients can pursue excellence without losing connection to themselves and what matters most.

Client Fee (Individuals)

135

Client Fee (Couples/Families)

145

Availability

 
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Areas of Practice

Addictions - Pornography
Marriage and∕or Relationship Issues
Grief and Loss - General
Chronic Pain
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Anxiety and∕or Panic
Depression
Perfectionism
Self-Esteem Issues
Sports Performance
Social Media Issues - Adults
Trauma Counselling
Professional Burnout

Approaches Used

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
AEDP
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Emotion Focused Therapy
Meditation
Mindfulness approaches
Motivational Interviewing
Online ∕ Telehealth ∕ Virtual Counselling
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Relational Psychotherapy
Somatic Approaches
Walk and Talk Therapy