Find a Therapist in Hope, British Columbia.

Utilizing person-cantered and different therapy modalities I can help you find inner strength and build resilience. I support my clients in recovering from trauma in order to thrive in life. I utilize narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapies, narrative therapy, existential therapy, CBT, Gestalt, solution-foccused and many more. My primary focus is building an empathetic relationship as well as modelling authenticity. In the first sessions my hope is to help you feel accepted and safe. I also counsel my clients on their path to building resilience and finding coping skills

In the therapeutic relationship the relationship itself is what matters most because, without the relationship, recovery and progress would not be possible. I am a client centered, compassionate, and passionate counsellor who values the integrity of the therapeutic relationship (alliance). Clients will benefit becauase of the therapeutic relationship along with their own desire and commitment to learn and make progress. Through the therapeutic relationship there is hope, opportunity, transparency and growth. Psychotherapy is successful due to the therapeutic relationship. This therapeutic alliance is proven to be 85% of the process leaving the other 15% for processing and healing.

Fundamental to the work is a good therapeutic relationship. That is, we have the collaboration and trust to combine your knowledge of yourself and your situation and my skills and knowledge of the clinical issues to make change happen. With established trust and rapport between us, we can develop a structureless structure for our treatment plan. That is, one flexible enough to give space to deal with thoughts and feelings spontaneously each week, and structured enough to accomplish your goals.

The circumstances and issues that you are dealing with are unique to you, but you don't have to face them alone. Every individual has different experiences, perceptions, feelings, thoughts, beliefs, values, attitudes, cultural backgrounds and "upbringings". Counselling sessions are private and confidential, and can provide a way for you to explore your problems and really tune in to your feelings. This is an opportunity to speak freely about your circumstances and release pent up feelings, without having to worry about what others think or feel, and without receiving unwanted advise from family, friends or coworkers. At the root of the problem, there are very real, legitimate and understandable reasons for feeling the way you feel, thinking the way...(view profile to read more)

In a compassionate and respectful way, Carey will guide you through your personal work. Creating a safe and caring environment, the counseling journey leads to greater well-being, healing and growth. Therapeutic conversations with Carey will help you find new ways of seeing yourself and your situation, promote self care and the development of healthy relationships. You can expect to have your needs assessed from a holistic perspective, your emotions validated, and be guided to personal meaning and mindful changes in your life.

Patterns of self-sabotaging behavioural, disorganized thinking and overwhelming emotion make life very difficult. How can we move forward when our bodies seem to betray us and we just need a break from the buzzing anxiety or the numbing of depression? What you may not know is all these symptoms are the imprint of our unfinished business, stuck in the body and just begging to be seen, cared for and accepted. Working with me means looking with curiosity, compassion and an educated-eye at how old wounds of betrayal, abandonment and rejection show up to block living your best life. You are not alone and there is hope.

My approach is to work collaboratively with clients using a holistic model of therapy which entails a blending of Eastern and Western modalities. For example, training in meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, proper exercise, a nutritious, science-based diet and maintaining proper sleep hygiene. Also, including talk therapy can then help to reveal core values and issues. Mindfulness training benefits clients in observing clearly thoughts and behaviours. Clients benefit greatly through the use of evidence based interventions by developing the skills needed to evaluate thought patterns and overcome destructive patterns.

Psychotherapy can be effective and greatly beneficial for couples, individuals and families. We strive to create a safe and understanding environment where we work in a collaborative manor based on your goals and needs. We will work with a variety of techniques tailored to your specific needs providing optimal results. Through psychotherapy you can begin to see yourself and your world through a non partial and neutral lens. Through the clarity and acceptance of your authentic self we will work to build your tools for ongoing personal growth and success, independent of counselling.

Molly's approach to counselling is highly collaborative, yet very reflective and insightful. Molly likes to imagine herself as a mirror, showing you a complete and comprehensive picture of your life as you describe it. Once you're able to envision an honest reflection of your circumstances, then you can take action that leads you where you truly want to go.