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Mr. Paul McIsaac

REMOTE ACROSS CANADA

Mr. Paul McIsaac

MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 17
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I have been working with adult individuals and couples for over 10 years now. My practice focuses on existential humanistic therapy, compassionate counselling for those suffering grief, loss, pain, and isolation. Ultimately, the main goal is to discover one’s meaning and develop it to build more strength and confidence to achieve other goals. Many of my clients are men suffering depression, some even contemplating suicide. I use cognitive behavioural therapy to assist them in analyzing and coordinating their thoughts, behaviours, and actions into more effective and satisfying lives. I work online and by telephone with Canadian clients in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the Territories. Remote therapy only.

REMOTE ACROSS CANADA
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Michael McNally

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Michael McNally

MSW, University of Toronto
Years in practice: 24
Offers:  Remote Therapy

It takes courage, reflection, and a few calming breaths to reach out for support when difficult life circumstances present themselves. Taking the important first step starts the journey toward applying new ways of approaching personal and relational difficulties. We will walk together in a collaborative relationship, test new skills that we learn along the way, and explore the possibilities!

Nanaimo, British Columbia
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Mark Smith

Vancouver, British Columbia

Mark Smith

MSW, University of British Columbia
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I’m a Family Systems Therapist who has been in practice since 1988. I work with men from a family of origin or a family systems approach. This means, in part, that I think of men and their emotional functioning within a systems framework. I think about how their sense of themselves, and their emotional function has been shaped by the relational dynamic of their friends and family, past and present. This then contributes to emotional health symptoms like depression.

Vancouver, British Columbia
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Amandeep Jassal

Vancouver, British Columbia

Amandeep Jassal

MSW, University of British Columbia
Years in practice: 14
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Amandeep is a deeply intuitive professional therapist who brings a gentle presence and calming energy to his work with clients. An effective listener, Amandeep tunes into his client’s words, body language, and emotions to ask targeted questions that guide the client to the root causes of the issue.

Working from a compassion-focused lens, Amandeep incorporates his training in cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness training (mindful self-compassion and mindfulness-based stress reduction).

Vancouver, British Columbia
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Mark Giesbrecht

REMOTE ACROSS BRITISH COLUMBIA

Mark Giesbrecht

MA in Counselling Therapy, City University of Seattle and RCC, BC Association of Clincial Counsellors and CCC, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Years in practice: 24
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I provide online therapy using evidence-based practices to help individuals overcome their challenges by learning better skills. Skills that can help them gain control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and to live more successful lives. The focus of my approach is change oriented and compassion-driven. Assessments are done at the beginning to best understand the individual and plan for helpful life giving conversations. Remote therapy only.

REMOTE ACROSS BRITISH COLUMBIA
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Bruce Avery

Vancouver, British Columbia

Bruce Avery

PhD, Modern Sex Therapy Institutes
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My name is Bruce Avery and I work as a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT) and I’m the Founder of Avery Therapy Centre & Stellium Sex Therapy. I work with a wide range of people who may seek increased perspective, self-understanding, and clarity in their everyday lives. I also work with people who may feel that anxiety, depression, or past trauma is hindering them from achieving their goals.

When working with me, you can expect to be treated with respect, care, and compassion. It is my intention to develop a foundation of trust and security and an environment in which you can explore your inner world and feel more empowered. My practice is trauma and culture informed.

Vancouver, British Columbia
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David T Renaud

Vancouver, British Columbia

David T Renaud

MSW, University of British Columbia
Years in practice: 11
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I work with men experiencing difficult problems. Such problems go by many names, and may be new or old, but all share the common trait of stubbornly obstructing our happiness. Yet despite the hardship they cause, our problems also carry essential insight about what is needed for their resolution. I work with you to reveal these insights, to gather their wisdom, and to transform them into opportunities for greater well-being and engagement with life. You can visit my website to easily book a free, unhurried conversation about the problems you’re experiencing, and the life you’d like to live. We’ll talk about ways to help you move toward that life, using approaches that feel natural, intuitive, and possibly even exciting.

Vancouver, British Columbia
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Ms Janel Ball

Vancouver, British Columbia

Ms Janel Ball

MA, University Derby, UK
Years in practice: 23
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Janel Ball, MA, RCC is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and has been in private practice, Healing Solutions Professional Counselling Services, since 2004. If you are a man struggling with problems such as anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, Janel may be the help you are looking for. Other issues that Janel can help with include addictions, relationships, and trauma (such as childhood abuse). Janel specializes in EMDR Therapy and has helped her clients improve their lives by increasing confidence levels, teaching strategies for managing emotional problems, developing healthier relationships, and healing past wounds.

Vancouver, British Columbia
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Inner Balance Solutions

Chilliwack, British Columbia

Inner Balance Solutions

Number of Therapists: 6
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy

At IBSI, we provide a supportive and confidential space to navigate life’s challenges. Our approach combines traditional and innovative techniques, ensuring each session is personalized to your journey. We’re committed to empowering our clients to achieve balance, resilience, and personal growth in all aspects of life.

Chilliwack, British Columbia
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Natasha Sani

Maple Ridge & Langley, BC

Natasha Sani

MA, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 1
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My practice specializes in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illness or cancer, ADHD, grief, and major life transitions, including the shift into adulthood and evolving family dynamics. I recognize that our identities and personal narratives are shaped by lived experiences—challenges, traumas, and milestones that influence our resilience and self-perception. By exploring these influences, we can foster personal growth and meaningful transformation.

Maple Ridge & Langley, BC
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Georgette Whitehead

Comox, British Columbia

Georgette Whitehead

MSW, Dalhousie University
Years in practice: 15
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I have been providing counselling support to men living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, sleep, chronic pain, and relationship issues since 2010. I provide individual therapy using a variety of modalities including cognitive behavioural, strengths-based, and trauma-informed therapies that honor your strengths and experiences. I work with many veterans and current military members. I offer a variety of specialized therapies empirically validated to treat trauma. Many of my clients are dealing with and learning to manage chronic pain.

Comox, British Columbia
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Sue Noble

Surrey, British Columbia

Sue Noble

MACP, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 4
Offers:  Remote Therapy

For over 20 years, I’ve worked with men who carry more than most people will ever see — the weight of responsibility, pressure, loss, and anger that never quite finds a safe place to land. I’ve been in the helping profession since 1994, and my experience spans trauma, addiction, relationship breakdown, first responder burnout and compartmentalization, and the painful aftermath of reacting in ways that don’t reflect who you truly want to be.

Whether you’re working to manage anger, repair trust, or understand the roots of destructive patterns, therapy with me is about accountability without shame and healing without judgment. Together, we’ll work to uncover what’s driving your reactions, strengthen self-control, and help you rebuild from a place of integrity and calm strength.

No judgment. No jargon. Just real conversations that help you get back to yourself.

I am part of the Surrey Vitality Collective team and sessions with me can be booked via text at 855-425-4310‬.

Surrey, British Columbia
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Michael Pandher

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Michael Pandher

MEd, City University of Seattle
Years in practice: 3
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Vancouver, BC, with over a decade of experience specializing in youth, adolescent, and teen mental health. I have worked extensively in community-based agencies and school districts throughout the lower mainland, offering mental health support to youth, families, and individuals.

In addition to my practical experience, my education includes two bachelor’s degrees (B.A. and B.Ed.) from Simon Fraser University, as well as a master’s degree (M.Ed.) in counselling from City University of Seattle. My training encompasses client-centered, trauma-informed practices, with a focus on CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Calum Ramsay

Victoria, British Columbia

Calum Ramsay

MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 1
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Everyone struggles with something. We can’t control every thought, feeling, or body sensation we have, but we can find ways to create balance and choice in our lives. In sessions, you can expect to develop skills to help you understand yourself with compassion, while keeping “who you are” at the centre of the process.
I prioritize developing clarity, trust, and respect in our work, so that counselling can act as a stabilizing and supportive presence in your life. I work from an integrative approach, drawing from a selection of research-supported theories like ACT, EFIT, and narrative therapy. My work is also informed by the 12 years I worked in international and Olympic rugby, helping athletes make difficult decisions under pressure.

Victoria, British Columbia
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Michael Gintowt

Duncan, British Columbia

Michael Gintowt

MA in Psychology, Concordia University
Years in practice: 23
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Pragmatic and Solution Oriented. First, I clear up any vague or unclear treatment goals or confusions. Before assuming that there is a problem based on faulty thinking, I review the basic life situation to make sure that basic human needs are being met. I take into account any impulses and direction that come from the deeper, more authentic Self (psycho-spiritual issues). When indicated, I will work with dreams, metaphor, and imagination. On a good day, I help people make the necessary changes to their inner and outer worlds, so their goals are met.

Duncan, British Columbia
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