[Veronica Hye]

Hi My name is Veronica and I practice in Surrey.

I provide services in English and Korean and I enjoy helping clients with issues like depression, trauma and anxiety as well as personal growth

[Marcy]

Hi Everyone, I am Marci Zoretich, your Director, Member Services here at BCACC. I’m excited to communicate with you all and help facilitate this space for you to connect.

[Cynthia]

Hi there – I’m Cynthia – working out of East Vancouver Counselling and Blooming Brains Therapeutic Technologies. My work is integrative and based in a biopsychosocial approach to working with nervous system concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, etc. I incorporate creative approaches and technologies into my work, and work with clients aged 10 and up.

[Angela]

Hi everyone,

I’m Angela and have a private practice in Langley and Osoyoos. I provide strengths-based and art-based clinical supervision. Looking forward to supporting and collaborating with BCACC members Let’s connect!

[Shannon Husk]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Shannon Husk and I practice in Victoria, BC. I work a lot with families who are struggling with creating a healthy balance with technology. I address concerns with screen time, social media, video gaming, pornography and gambling. I am an experiential family therapist mostly basing my work with clients on the Satir Growth Model.

[Natasha]

Hello Everyone,

Im Natasha in private pratice in Port Moody. Looking to connect and possibly bouce a few ideas off the group.. I work with trauma, pain, addictions…

[Alice Curitz]

Hi everyone!

I’m Alice, and I’m currently located in Nanaimo; however, I’m in the process of building my online practice and as a CCC am able to also work with clients outside of BC.

I focus my practice on gender, sexuality, and relationships. As a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community myself, I often work with LGBTQ2S+ folks for both couples, partners and individual therapy. I mostly work with adults, but I do occasionally work with youth.

I look forward to getting to know you all more!

[Sonder Haven]

Hi I’m in Duncan! I’m genderqueer and trans (they/them pronouns) and I think we need a group on here for LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapy. What do you think?

[Angela]

Hi Alice,

I’m a CCC too Do you practice the Gottman method or EFT…other?

[Tammy Van Hinte]

Hi Angela, I think this question is a great discussion starter for either the Sex Therapists community or Relationship Counsellors community or both. I did Gottman level one and two and taken many EFT trainings as well. I work primarily in the Bader Pearson Model of Couple Therapy, but I do bring Gottman into my sessions to help couples identify what they are doing that is ineffective (the 4 horsemen or poor bid ratio) and how to shift to effective options. Do you use Gottman or EFT in your therapy sessions?

[Allison]

Hi Everyone,

I work in private practice in Kelowna. My areas of focus are anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and gender identity. I work with adults, both individually and as couples. I draw on techniques from CBT, Solution-Focused, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.

Looking forward to connecting with all of you!

[Ofir Vaisman]

Ofir from the lower mainland. I practice mostly EFT (Sue Johnson version) with couples.

Hope you all are able to make the best out of this incredibly strange time

[Elana]

Hello, all. My name is Elana Sures. I have a practice in west side Vancouver, where I see individual adults and couples for a range of issues – most frequently I treat anxiety, perfectionism, and relationship issues. I also have a specialty in prenatal/postpartum. My three go-to approaches are EFT (for couples), Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Have been pleased to still be busy seeing clients virtually. So far, the medium is working well for my clients and I.

[Sonder Haven]

Hi I’m Sonder and my pronouns are they/them. I am currently in the process of opening a telehealth practice based in the Cowichan Valley. My specialities are LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapy, youth and telehealth. I’m currently getting my level one certification for RO-DBT (Radically Open DBT) and trauma treatment for children and youth; I also use many brief therapy models. I used to work in publishing and IT before I became a counsellor and I’m a gamer (video and board games).

[Elly Boer]

Hello Sonder!

Lovely to meet you! I’m Elly (she/her). I am an RCC and Professional Art Therapist, currently in a small private practice in Nelson, BC, and am hoping to relocate to the Courtenay/Comox or north island this fall. I’d love to connect. Do you have a website yet? Mine is ellyboer.com

[Tammy Van Hinte]

Hi Everyone, I’m Tammy from Victoria, BC. I do relationship counselling in the Bader/Pearson Model of Couples Therapy. I’m so excited about this forum. Thank you so much Marci for co-ordinating this and please send a big shout out of appreciation to everyone at BCAA who worked to make this happen. I think this is going to unite our community in a way that no in person options possibly could.

[Angela]

I second that Tammy ~ many thanks to everyone who contributed at BCACC. It’s wonderful to connect and learn about the variety of practices and counsellors outside a social media platform

[Tammy Van Hinte]

[Shelley]

Hi Everyone,

I’m Shelley in private practice in Kelowna. I see adults and older youth dealing with mental health issues and trauma. I use EMDR Therapy and DBT. I also work with couples using EFT and Gottman. I’m enjoying virtual counselling and want to focus on supporting people with anxiety through individual and group work. I’m looking forward to being a part of this group and collaborating with others through this tricky time of change.

[Esther Kane]

Hi Everyone! I’m Esther Kane out of Victoria and I’ve worked in private practise for 17+ years empowering women to become all that they dream of. I specialize in eating disorders using a feminist, family-systems, mind-body, trauma-informed approach.

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[Jill]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Jill and I practice in Squamish and online. Like many of you, my practice has a few different, overlapping branches.<font face=”inherit”> I work with couples, mainly early on in the relationship. I have an online course that guides couples through important conversations associated with healthy long-term relationships. I also work with first responders and others who may have experienced stress injuries from critical incidents. </font>A colleague and I also run a FB group called Embodied Focusing to help people learn more about Focusing. <font face=”inherit” style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”>The </font>modalities<font face=”inherit” style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”> I draw from include Focusing-Oriented therapy, Integrative Body Psychotherapy, Nonviolent Communication, Coherence Therapy and EMDR. </font>

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