Addiction Counsellor
Saima Shah, HHA Gilmore
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
In V5C 6P9 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Addiction is often linked to unresolved and unprocessed complex trauma and it is also about codependency - reliance on something outside of oneself to cope with pain and suffering. I help clients create peace with unhealed parts in a safe space where emotions can be felt and processed. I may use CBT, Internal Family Systems theory, emotionally focused, mindfulness and/or energy based methods to change underlying codependent patterns and empower clients to face their deepest fears.
Addiction Counsellor
Quyn Le Erichsen, M.Ed., RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V5H 2W4 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Want to stop your addiction to alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling or porn, yet feeling very discouraged and hopeless? There is hope and help for you! I have years of amazing success helping people with addictions! The EMDR I use helps you make changes in your brain and your mind. It helps you to manage or eliminate your cravings to addictive substances or behaviours, and it causes them to become less rewarding. The hypnotherapy I use helps you understand the underlying causes of your addiction and reprogram certain beliefs in your subconscious mind that have fueled the addiction. You can free yourself from your daemon! It can no longer control you and ruin your life! Call ME 778-548-7345!
Addiction Counsellor
Ben Bjorgaard, PhDc, MA, RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor
In V7M 2K4 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Substance and behavioral addictions are widely misunderstood, and as a result, those that experience addictions can be unjustly pathologized and even criminalized. The term “addiction” stands for diverse, multi-faceted, socio-cultural, biological, and psychological phenomena. The idea that addiction is a brain disease is an ideological narrative, not a fact. I offer non-judgmental and non-coercive counselling to support an individual’s growth and future pursuits. I hold a deep empathy for your life experience, choices, and lack of choices. I will coach you to tap into your inner resources, resilience, and “brilliant sanity.” I am an advocate for decriminalization and harm reduction policies.
Addiction Counsellor
Martin Pinaud, Psy. D., M. A. RCC
Dr. of Psychology BC Association of Registered Clinical Counsellors #1992
In V7V 0A2 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Real Solutions for Real Challenges Common Sense techniques. Short-Term & Cost Effective Most often addictions are a symptom of pain. hurt , and loss of some form. The addiction serves to reduce this pain and suffering. However, the affect is has on the individual is to make them feel out of control, guilty, lazy, and generally worse about themselves whin in turn drives them to seek more relief. This is often the downward spiral of the addiction cycle. Martin helps his clients reframe thier negative statements about themselves and then exposes the core beliefs that keep triggering their destructive and untrue beliefs about their whole character.
Addiction Counsellor
Kelsey Atkinson, MCP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V7M 2K1 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Substance use issues can be incredibly challenging to overcome, particularly if they are linked to underlying issues like trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety. However, there are a number of evidence-based therapeutic approaches that can help individuals who are struggling with substance use. Two of these approaches include Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I use these approaches, along with others, which can help you overcome your substance use issues.
Addiction Counsellor
Natasha Noble, RCC, CCC, MACP, BTh
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V6G 1W6 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
As is often said in AA, your very best thinking has gotten you here. In other words, it's time to let yourself have the outside support you need. It's time to do something different. An important part of my role in working with clients who have addictions is helping them conceptualize what recovery means: while sobriety and/or abstinence are goals - they are merely steps along the journey of recovery. That is, without doing the inner work of healing, sobriety and/or abstinence are short-lived. Learning to identify and process one’s emotions in healthy ways, as well as establishing/re-establishing relationships with others and with self, are some examples of what recovery work entails.
Addiction Counsellor
Alexia Brown, M.Ed, R.C.C
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V6K 4M1 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
If we all arrived on earth with an owners manual, it would be far easier to discover the most adaptable ways to cope with the onslaught of challenges we face as we grow and develop. But, we stumble along, often grabbing at crutches that soothe us for a while, but end up bringing us to our knees. My role in addiction recovery is helping you find positive soothing habits, helping you learn how regulate your emotions so that soothing is needed less on the whole, and helping you stay connected to your needs so that you remain in the drivers seat.
Addiction Counsellor
Sarah Poole, M.Ed, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V5L 1V4 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Whether you want to cut back or are seeking total abstinence, I will support you. Together we will come up with a plan detailing your goals and ways of getting there and discuss reintegrating meaning in your life. Addictions can crowd out everything else that was once important to you; counselling can help you reclaim things you have lost or identify and pursue new avenues. We will also pursue practical strategies for maintaining your gains and things to do to get “back on the horse” when you slip. Acceptance, kindness and collaboration are key features in my counselling style. I will never add judgement to the mix; chances are, you do enough of this already. Self compassion is key.
Addiction Counsellor
Heather Awad, MCP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V6B 1A1 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
What emotions are your addiction trying to mask? What are you escaping from? Is your addiction costing you your relationship, your family, your work? Your addiction or dependency, is serving a purpose. Let’s explore, understand and uncover what that purpose is and what the core issues are. It’s time to lead a healthier and more intentional life.
Addiction Counsellor
Tim Garner, MC, CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor
In V5M 2W2 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Do you feel that your drinking is stopping you from living the life you've dreamed of? Are you tired waking up with a pounding headache, dragging yourself out of bed thinking, “why did I do that?" Does a couple of drinks end up being a runaway train? Do you worry that if an emergency happened, you won’t be in proper shape to help your loved ones? Are you sick and tired of having your life revolve around alcohol? If you answered yes to any of the above, counselling can help. With powerful techniques, accountability, and genuine warmth, I help clients fully understand and master their drinking habits - so they can finally have the robust health, career, and relationships they deserve.
Addiction Counsellor
Kathryn Dodds, RPC in Psychotherapy
Registered Professional Counsellor in Psychotherapy
In V5R 6G4 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Clients with lifelong addictions have found freedom and hope again. "The first time I saw Kathryn I was a mess! ...I was depressed, confused, hurt, angry and desolate and almost to the point of ending it all. Life just didn't seem worth living... Kathryn was so understanding and kind and helped me to change my negative thoughts into positive ones ...She also taught me that no one can make me feel anything happy, sad, lonely, miserable - these are my own thoughts and they come from my own guilt or shame,people just trigger them... I now want to live and I understand how important it really is to live an honest clean life and to care for and love myself like I never knew how to before."
Addiction Counselor
Geoff Williams, MA MSW RCSW RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Registered Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
I provide support for those considering or determined to reduce or eliminate substances, problem gambling, or other compulsion. Whether the goal is cutting out the addictive behaviour or minimizing its impact, I work through motivational interviewing to help people access addiction treatment if needed. If treatment is not needed, I target the underlying problem such as anxiety, depression, or family conflict. So if you have a family member who requires assessment and direction, or you yourself need to know that you addiction is in good hands while you focus on another problem, I can help.
Addiction Counsellor
Ellen Abrams, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V6K 2G8 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Addiction is any extreme habit that is self-destructive. We generally think first of alcohol and other drugs when we think of addiction, but we can be addicted to pretty much anything: watching TV, scrolling, eating, pornography, gaming, cleaning, shopping. I use a harm reduction approach to working with people who are grappling with addiction. For some, stopping the activity completely is the best way want to go, and it works. For others, learning to safely manage the activity and reduce use is preferred, and this can also be successful. There isn't a generic solution to addiction, and I work with individuals to regain their freedom in a way that makes sense for them.
Addiction Counsellor
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
In V6C 1H2 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
While most treatment approaches to addiction include 12 step programs, rehabs, and now sober living houses, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides a wildly successful alternative to traditional models of addiction treatment----that keeps the brain in mind. That is, talking to the conscious brain while the primal brain is deciding things even before you are consciously aware? Well, that is the problem to solve in addiction. We have the solution utilizing a new cutting edge neuroscience-centered brain rebalancing system. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or call 877-606-6161.
Addiction Counsellor
Kristen Bailey Counselling, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counselor
In V5L 3Y3 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Huge underlying drivers for addiction are shame and loss. I have worked with addiction for many years and have seen how ti presents in many different ways. A blend of support around managing urges, getting clear about what it is you want that addiction is stopping you from achieving and getting familiar with what it is that the addiction is protecting you from feeling and experiencing along with therapeutic processing are the approaches I adhere to.
Addiction Counsellor
Jennifer Scott, RCC, RSW
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker
In V6B 6L5 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
There is an interesting connection between trauma and addictions. When events or situations are perceived as life threatening or overwhelming (even though this might not be a conscious realization), the response to such overwhelming pain is logically to self-medicate. Treating addictions requires gently addressing how clients manage emotional, physical, and mental pain and sensitively building resources to find better coping strategies while healing old wounds.
Addiction Counsellor
Barbara Ohori, RTC MTC
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Master Therapeutic Counsellor
In V5Z 1C5 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Drugs, alchol, food ,sex, gambeling...these do not cause addiction. Many people use or have used these in their life and do not become addicted. Some people are much more vunerable to addiction than others. I understand this and work form a bio/phycho/social and mostly spiritual model. I have worked for many years with people in recovery...YOU can recover and re build your life now, you can have the life you deserve. If you or a loved one is suffering because of addiction please call me or go to any AA NA or ALONON meeting that you can.
Addiction Counsellor
Erica Collyer Beauchamp, MEd RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V6Z 2R4 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
I've worked in Addiction for many years at treatment centres and in corrections. I'm well versed in the 12-steps approach and will apply this approach only when a client is interested and open to this. The 12-steps approach is not for everyone and so I also provide alternative ways to overcome or reduce one's addiction. Treatment of addiction starts with identifying one's triggers and then goes into alternative coping strategies that are proven to be effective. Time is also spent on examining the source of one's addiction so that change can happen more deeply. I view addiction as a symptom of a larger problem and believe if we mend the larger problem, the addiction will decrease.
Addiction Counsellor
Britta West, MA, RCC, TICT-CT/CFST
QUOIA THERAPEUTICS INC
In V5C 0J3 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Addictions and addictive beahviors can become a burden and a danger in one's life. It can be difficult to see a way out of the maze to freedom. Some addictions have us tricked into thinking that it is just who we are and that we are stuck this way. It is possibe to break free and get out of the maze. I offer progressive, informed treatment approaches to all addictions and addictive behaviors. My approach is unique and effective. Together we can work to get you free from addiction and free to become who you really are. Addiction does not have to have power over you another day. Contact me to start making changes.
Addiction Counselor
Steve Rose, PhD
Addiction Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Many approaches to addiction emphasize willpower and deprivation, but this only works temporarily. Alcohol, substances, or other addictive behaviours like gambling and gaming offer short-term relief of underlying issues at a long-term cost to one's relationships and health. As an addiction counsellor, I can help you resolve underlying issues, regain control, and build a sense of meaning and purpose, so you can start living the life you want. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addiction recovery. I meet each client where they are at, tailoring my approach to each person's unique needs. Send me a message and we can connect for a quick call to discuss next steps.
Addiction Counsellor
Shelley Behr, MSW,RSW
Registered Social Worker
In V6Y 2B2 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
There are many options available for addiction treatment. many people do not have time or resources for residential treatment for addictions. I am trained to work with people with addictions such as drug and alcohol, gambling, internet, sex addiction, and food. Addiction usually begins as a way of coping with stress and life challenges. As time progresses, the addiction becomes the main way of coping with difficulties. i help clients identify the problem areas of their lives, and learn healthier coping strategies to deal with difficult times. Addiction treatment begins with a willingness to change and hope for a more positive future.
Addiction Counsellor
Kim Watt, MA (Psychology), RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V4K 3E2 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
My qualifications include a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I am also completing the education and supervision hours needed for certification as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT-Candidate) and Certified Couples Betrayal Recovery Therapist (CCBRT-Candidate) with the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). The programs offered by IITAP have provided me with specialized training, strategies, and tools to support and rebuild relationships that have been shaken by infidelity, problematic sexual behaviors, complex trauma, mistrust, and addiction.
Addiction Counsellor
Jacqueline Nadworny, M.A. (Couns), B.A. (Psyc)
Registered Professional Counsellor and Supervisor
In V7L 2B2 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Most of us have some form of addiction. Whether it be alcohol, pornography, drugs, shopping, gambling, eating or even love, these behaviours can enslave us. In therapy, we will identify that addiction, the reasons behind the addiction, the triggers and the payoff it provides in your life. You will learn about the cycle of addiction and recovery and relapse. I will give you tools and strategies to help you gain freedom from your addiction.
Addiction Counselor
Orchard Recovery
811 Grafton Road, Bowen Island, British Columbia
The Orchard Recovery Center is a highly respected addiction recovery center— renowned for breaking the cycle of addiction and restoring hope and health to individuals, families and communities since 2002. The Orchard’s diverse and award winning staff will put your culture, family and values at the center of your recovery.
Addiction Counsellor
Jennifer Jantzen, MSW, RSW, RTC, BCN, RCC
Registered Clinical Counselor / Registered Social Worker
In V5G 1V8 - Nearby to Bowen Island.
Addiction can affect every area of your life, from your physical health, mental health, emotional health, social life to your core values. I view addiction problems not through a lens of a lack of willpower, but through a lens of brain dysfunction and see that through brain training with Neurofeedback (NFB), processing with EMDR or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) there is a great potential for improvement.
You have Found the Top Therapists for Addiction And Codependency in Bowen Island, BC.
Thank you for visiting our British Columbia page of therapists in Bowen Island who specialize in addictions in all forms- internet addiction, pornography and sex addictions, gambling, alcohol and drug abuse, shopping, and food addictions. An addiction can destroy lives and relationships. Often times there is a codependent person somewhere in the sphere of an addict. Professional therapy from an addiction specialist in Bowen Island, BC is a vital part of recoverey and healing. We are ready to help, let's get started.
Bowen Island is located in British Columbia, Canada. It has a land area of 50.14 square kilometers.  The population of Bowen Island is 3,680 people with 1,495 households . The population ranking for Bowen Island is #885 nationally and #133 for the province of British Columbia with a density of 73.40 people per sq km. Bowen Island therapists serve postal code: V0N.