Personal Bio
Darcy is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (R.C.C.) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and is a registered Social Worker (R.S.W.) with the BC Social Worker Board of Registration. Darcy holds a specialty as a qualified and trained Art Therapist, having graduated from the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute (VATI). Darcy has further training in Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy as well as other expressive therapies. Darcy's practise is located in Langley city, offering services for kids, teens, adults and families in the Lower Mainland. Darcy has over 25 years counselling experience working with children, teens and adults in community agencies, government agencies, health care / hospital settings with in-patient and out-patient clinics as well as private practise for over 16 years. Darcy is professional, knowledgeable, skilled and experienced.
Counselling for children, teens, parents & families as well as individual therapy
Areas of practice include:
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anxiety / panic / worries
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stress reduction & coping
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grief & loss
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self esteem
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depression
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children’s issues of separation and divorce
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anger
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children’s difficult behaviors
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parenting / parent & teen conflict
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communication & learning how to express feelings/thoughts
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teen adjustment issues
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trauma / abuse
Benefits of Counselling
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improved overall sense of well being
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reduced anxiety, worry and stress
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overcoming & managing depression
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improved self esteem & confidence
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improved behavior
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improved realtionships
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increased ability to cope
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increased assertiveness
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improved communication
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identified steps and plans for change
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increase insight & self awareness
Darcy has holistic perspective when working with clients, looking comprehensively at the many facets and viewpoints of people’s lives/situations in order to focus on achieving balance and overall health and wellness. Darcy’s fundamentally believes in personal growth and that everyone is capable of changes.
Darcy works collaboratively with clients to determine what their needs are develops a plan to assist clients in achieving what they want with their emotional health. She discusses with her clients the modalities that she feels will be the most appropriate for their situation and goals. Skills, tools, knowledge, reflections and guidance are offered to promote change in thoughts and behaviours, moving toward overall wellness. She considers her role and responsibility as a therapist is to create a place of safety, to be non judgemental and accepting of clients and their situations; she encourages clients to explore and express themselves and to more toward emotional health.
The therapy space offers an art studio section, as well as space for various play therapy supplies and a comfortable talking space.
Contact Darcy
to discuss your needs and how you can be assisted in addressing issues and making changes.
Call Darcy at 604-533-9163 or email today to arrange an appointment. Fees are $165.00/hr
* Coverage may be provided by your Benefits department; please call your benefits department to inquire if they cover RCC or RSW for counselling.
Darcy Bailey Reaches
South Surrey BC