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Oakhill Counselling & Mediation Services

Abbotsford, British Columbia

Oakhill Counselling & Mediation Services

Number of Therapists: 28
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy
Oakhill Counselling is a diverse group of professionals who offer responsive and flexible counselling and psychological services that improve quality of life. We have offices in Langley, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford and Chilliwack and have expertise working with specialized populations including first responders and LGBTQ.
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Abbotsford, British Columbia
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Island Clinical Counselling Parksville

Parksville, British Columbia

Island Clinical Counselling Parksville

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

At Island Clinical Counselling, we create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you’re facing overwhelming stress, navigating deep loss, or seeking personal growth, our compassionate team of experienced counsellors is here to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll explore your strengths, build resilience, and help you move forward with hope and clarity.

Our Parksville office is located inside Seaview Centre at 211-198 Island Hwy East. Fully accessible for levels of mobility; elevator access. We also offer remote sessions to clients across BC.

Parksville, British Columbia
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Jeff Parker

Duncan, British Columbia

Jeff Parker

MA, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Hello! We are bound to face challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uneasy, or lost. I can offer ways to build one’s awareness to uncover and gain more control over problematic concerns/patterns. I have a special interest in those struggling with Communication, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Career Counselling and Burnout. My approach is grounded within a compassionate, empathetic and a non-judgmental stance. Depending on you and your concerns, I can draw from various modalities and strategies within them. These include but are not limited to: CBT, DBT, SFT and ACT.

Please reach out for a free 15 – 20 minute consult to see if were a good fit.

Duncan, British Columbia
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Zakary Zarichney

Vancouver, British Columbia

Zakary Zarichney

Masters of Social Work/University of Northern British Columbia
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Accepting NEW Clients (Individuals and Couples) – Are you feeling “stuck” in life and you’re looking for a way to better understand the steps forward? Have you heard of EMDR and you want to learn more about working through trauma and its impacts on your life? Is anxiety, stress, or low mood something you want to explore and learn strategies to cope differently? Are you a couple looking to work through infidelity, sexuality, or just simply want the skills to better communicate and understand each other?

I work with individuals and couples, where I also consider the impact of trauma and culture in the issues you’re looking to be supported with.

Vancouver, British Columbia
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Dr. John Álvarez de Lorenzana

REMOTE ACROSS BRITISH COLUMBIA

Dr. John Álvarez de Lorenzana

MD, McMaster University and MA in Counselling Psychology, University of British Columbia
Years in practice: 18
Offers:  Remote Therapy
Ever feel like saying F#CK My Life? I sure do, especially with therapy being one of the toughest things in the world to sell to guys! Not only do you have to ask for help, which is hard enough, but then there’s the ridiculous stigma that getting therapy is admitting weakness instead of strength. On top of that, therapy can be time consuming, results aren’t guaranteed and it isn’t cheap either. So why bother? As renowned psychiatrist Carl Jung once said “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” My counselling style is pragmatic and heartfelt. I have weathered my fair share of storms. Why is this happening to me is an important question to ask. The answer often lies in our own behaviour, habits and shadow. My in-person practice specializes in psychedelic-assisted therapy and men’s issues, including anger, break-ups, depression & anxiety.
REMOTE ACROSS BRITISH COLUMBIA
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Nelson Szeto

Burnaby, British Columbia

Nelson Szeto

MA in Counselling Psychology (MCP), Adler School of Professional Psychology
Years in practice: 14
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Attachment-based/systems-based that’s integrated in Adlerian, CBT, and EMDR approaches. Working with anxiety, couples work, and parent-child family therapy. Trauma and abuse populations as well.

Burnaby, British Columbia
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Simon Russell

Victoria, British Columbia

Simon Russell

MEd, Simon Fraser University
Years in practice: 7
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Whether you’re processing past trauma, navigating difficult relationships, or seeking greater self-awareness, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll create a safe, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, deepen your understanding of yourself, and move toward the change you desire.

Victoria, British Columbia
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Freeman Woolnough

Vancouver, British Columbia

Freeman Woolnough

MEd in Counselling, University of Northern British Columbia
Years in practice: 16
Offers:  Remote Therapy

How do we know what works – and why? I believe that most people can ultimately provide the answers for themselves; however, it may take some exploration. I therefore use strategies that are evidence-based and research-driven, to help clients build resilience and develop effective coping strategies.
A counsellor is someone who is there to provide guidance and support in times of unmanageable stress. While our sessions may draw from various counselling approaches, including CBT, SFBT, and Narrative Therapy, the client ultimately provides the backdrop – and puts in the work – that leads to lasting change.

Vancouver, British Columbia
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Trevor Gray

Vancouver, British Columbia

Trevor Gray

MSW, University of British Columbia
Years in practice: 6
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My practice is person-centred, trauma-informed, and draws largely from Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) – a relational and emotion-focused approach. I believe each person is the expert in their own life and inherently has the knowledge and resources necessary to guide the therapeutic process, make changes, and move toward their preferred ways of living. I am here to support you with this process.

I have a reputation for being non-judgmental and gentle in my approach, which promotes the sense of safety and openness necessary to collaboratively unpack and find relief from the challenges of life. Often, this involves building awareness of old emotional patterns and working together to develop and experience new and preferred patterns in session.

Vancouver, British Columbia
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Kristen Hydes

REMOTE ACROSS BC

Kristen Hydes

MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville
Years in practice: 13
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My name is Kristen, I work from a trauma informed & intersectional feminist lens, recognizing the influence gender, sexuality and socio-economic status and culture can have on our experiences. I am passionate to work with men as I believe that feminism is for everybody, and men are also harmed by the harms of patriarchy, toxic masculinity and gender norms/expectations. I am an lgbtq2s+ and poly-friendly/ethical-non monogamy counsellor and am very enthusiastic about challenging heteronormative culture.

In addition to the framework I have shared, I also hold additional training in:
– EMDR
– Internal Family Systems (IFS)
– Psychedelic Integration & Embodied Inquiry
– Gottman (relationship therapy)

Feel free to reach out via email for a consultation.

REMOTE ACROSS BC
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Justin Bagan

REMOTE ACROSS BC

Justin Bagan

Master of Counselling, Athabasca University
Years in practice: 3
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Whether it’s anxiety, difficult relationships, substance use, depression, or feeling lost and disconnected, you’re not alone. With a background in addiction and substance use counselling, I’ve supported clients in discovering practical insights, tools, and resources to help them move forward. Successes with clients in personal well-being, relationships, family dynamics, coping, and adapting to change inform our work together.

I value and support you as you are. Clients describe me as a counsellor who genuinely listens and understands them. Let’s discover what works best for you, so you can maintain lasting relief, hope, and peace. If this is something that might interest you, I look forward to connecting. Let’s see what’s going on for you and where we can go from here.

REMOTE ACROSS BC
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Kathryn Atkinson

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Kathryn Atkinson

MA in Counselling Psychology, Adler School of Professional Psychology
Years in practice: 16
Offers:  Remote Therapy

To all of you who feel weary, frightened, overwhelmed, alone: take refuge here. You are not alone. There is hope. Although the waves seem too rough, they can be calmed. Let’s navigate these storms together. My specialties include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (exposure response prevention-ERPs), Tics (CBIT), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours, Anxiety, Trauma, Habit Reversal, mood, and working with those with diverse abilities and autism. I use many modalities depending on the needs of my clients, but am most proficient with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Nanaimo, British Columbia
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Ben Malt

Vancouver, British Columbia

Ben Malt

MACP, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 2
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My approach to counselling depends greatly on you and your experiences. Our work will begin by understanding your story, experiences and the resulting life that you’re living. Through getting to know each other and hearing about your experiences, we will use the information revealed to begin resolving your issues – be it helping you understand existing problems, manage difficult symptoms or adopt healthier ways of living and relating.

I believe the best results come from a strong relationship and a willingness to change and challenge your self. If you feel ready to take these steps, please reach out to see if we’re a good fit to work together. Have a nice day.

Vancouver, British Columbia
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Dr. Stephanie McCune

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Dr. Stephanie McCune

MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University and PhD in Social Sciences, Tilburg University
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Hello, my name is Stephanie and I am grateful to have been working in the field of health and human services for over 23 years. I am humbled to provide clinical counselling services to individuals, families, couples and groups. In all of my interactions I centre safety, collaboration, trauma-informed practice, cultural humility, and compassion. I hold a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a PhD with a  specialization in the field of substance use and addiction. I work alongside youth and adults involved with alcohol and/or other drugs and strive to meet people where they are at with both a strength-based and collaborative lens. My deep passion involves supporting family members and carers affected by substance use who may be seeking services in their own right, or a safe place to share their experience as they navigate the rollercoaster of loving a person involved with substances.

I am available to assist children, youth, adults, families, and couples experiencing stressors of mental health and/or substance use challenges, trauma, life transitions, health behaviour change, COVID, parenting/caregiving, grief and loss, or family conflict. I am available both in person and remotely.
Nanaimo, British Columbia
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Michael McNally

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Michael McNally

MSW, University of Toronto
Years in practice: 25+
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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