What is Counselling?

What is a counsellor?

A Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) is someone who must meet the standards of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors by going through rigorous academic training with a Master's degree, and clinical supervised experience. An RCC must undergo a criminal record check and also have references from recognized mental health practitioners. RCCs are accountable for their work by the association's Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Clinical Practice and its complaints, investigations and discipline process.

More information regarding the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors may be found at: www.bc-counsellors.org

Common Issues

Common issues that are dealt with at West Coast Counselling include but are not limited to:

  • Depression
  • Parenting Skills
  • Addictions
  • Coping with Stress
  • Sexual Problems
  • Grief and Loss
  • Anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Trauma
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Bullying
  • Shyness

These are struggles that can be discussed and worked through with your qualified counsellor in a non-biased, non-judgmental setting. We take great pride in helping you overcome these difficulties and work to make your experience in therapy as comfortable as possible with flexible hours, an empathetic counsellor, and central locations.

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