VANCOUVER COUNSELLING | In Person and Online

When life gets hard Path Forward Counselling Vancouver can help

VANCOUVER COUNSELLING | In Person and Online

When life gets hard Path Forward Counselling Vancouver can help

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 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

Substance Use

Family Therapy

Life Transitions

Suicidal Thoughts

Identity Exploration

Career Counselling

Life Coaching

Business Consultation

Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP)

LGBTQIA2S+ Friendly

Training and Certification

All counsellors at Path Forward Counselling have Master's Degrees in Counselling Psychology 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:

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 from a registered psychologist in working with members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community

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.

VANCOUVER COUNSELLING | In Person and Online

VANCOUVER COUNSELLING | In Person and Online

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Philosophy

Therapeutic Framework

Treatment Focus

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