Welcome
Thank you for visiting our website and showing interest in Path Forward Counselling Vancouver. We offer both in person and online individual (12 years old+), couples, family, CVAP and FNHA counselling. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding counselling.
Philosophy
Therapeutic Framework
Path Forward Counselling assists individuals and couples in changing path by blending different techniques under a framework based on both person centred and attachment theory. It is a process based approach that explores the meaning behind the behaviour. Our belief is that increasing self-awareness will lead to more informed choices by the client.
In this process based approach to counselling some of the evidence based modalities used include Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Processing, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. The relationship between client and therapist requires the utilization of artistic energy to creatively blend a custom approach to fit your individual needs. As humans we are all different and not all approaches will work for everyone, it is up to the counsellor to know the theories and research while utilizing empathy to create something that makes you feel comfortable. Some call this the art and science of counselling.
The research demonstrates that regardless the method, the therapeutic relationship is the consistent factor that impacts growth and change. At the core of our practice is the belief in the power of forming a therapeutic bond to foster deeper reflections.
"If I can provide a certain type of relationship, the other person will discover within themselves the capacity to use that relationship for growth, and change and personal development will occur." (Carl Rogers, 1961, On Becoming a Person)
Treatment Focus
We offer the following services:
Trauma/PTSD
Couples Therapy
Anxiety
Depression
Adolescent Development (12 years old +)
Attachment based Parent Coaching
Family Therapy
Life Transitions
Suicidal Thoughts
Substance Use
Identity Exploration
Life Coaching
Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP)
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Training and Certification
All counsellors at Path Forward Counselling have Master's Degrees and are Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
Counsellors have the following specific trainings, certifications and clinical supervision:
5-Day Immersion Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Processing with Dr. Diana Fosha
Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 with Janina Fisher
EMDR Mastery Course: Assessment, Resourcing and Treatment Techniques for Trauma and Anxiety
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Emotion Focused Family Therapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1
Sanýas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
Certification in the Parent Connect Program based on Attachment Theory
100+ hours of clinical supervision from a psychiatrist in the use of Attachment Theory with Clients
On-going clinical supervision with an RCC around process based therapy.
Our Promise to You
Our promise is to create a space that feels safe and respects your journey. We all have our struggles which do not make us any less of a human. We hope to honor your strength in getting where you are today while working collaboratively to get where you want to be.
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