The holiday season is supposed to be a time of warmth, joy, and togetherness. However, for many, interacting with relatives can feel stressful and chaotic. The thought of attending family gatherings or hosting holiday events can fill you with anxiety, dread, and worry. At Clearheart, anxiety counselling in Vancouver can help teach you how to […]
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This Movember, we’re highlighting men’s mental health and how depression counselling in Vancouver can help. Though we’ve made significant strides in bringing depression to light, it may still affect men in ways that go unnoticed. We’ll discuss how depression affects men, the signs and symptoms, and how Clearheart counselling in Vancouver can help. What does […]
If you have been thinking about trying somatic therapy in Vancouver, you might have noticed that not all therapy is the same. From cognitive behavioural therapy, to many others, the practice of therapy has many modalities. One of these, somatic therapy, is a method that deals with trauma and the physical aspects of that, as […]
Childhood and adolescence are critical periods marked by rapid growth, change, and challenges. Young people in Coquitlam face developmental hurdles, academic pressures, social adjustments, and emotional concerns that, if unaddressed, can significantly impact their mental health and well-being. Clearheart Counselling1 is dedicated to providing comprehensive child and youth counselling services tailored to the unique needs of […]
Anxiety and depression are prevalent mental health issues that affect millions of Canadians each year. These challenges can manifest in various ways, including overwhelming fear, worry, sadness, and loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. Individuals in Surrey are not exempt from these challenges, but there is help and hope. At Clearheart Counselling1, our team […]
Relationships play a pivotal role in our lives, and maintaining healthy connections with our partners is integral to our mental and emotional well-being. As life progresses, couples in Burnaby may face different challenges that affect the level of intimacy, trust, and satisfaction in their relationships. At Clearheart Counselling1, we provide expert couples counselling services to […]
The first part of counselling for depression is to identify whether or not depression is what needs to be treated. A counsellor will examine your symptoms and look for key signals of an existing mood disorder. Depression mood disorders include Major Depression, Chronic Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Manic Depression, and Clinical Depression. By discussing […]
Which one should you choose when deciding between counsellor vs therapist? Counselling is an umbrella term that covers both licensed clinicians with advanced degrees and those offering other forms of counselling. A therapist may also have advanced degrees but it is a term that covers a wider variety of therapy beyond counselling and includes physical forms of therapy as well. Therapists will also focus more on behaviour reform than other forms of counselling though a counsellor may also practice therapy.
One of my clients recently recommended me to her friend, who was in need of a couple’s therapist. When asked about my therapeutic approach, unsure of how to respond my client in turn queried me, “what kind of therapy is this, anyway?” We had been working together for some time, and she had been openly appreciative of the process, as well as her progress along the way. Yet the idea of how that process or progress was facilitated – puzzled her.
Trauma is often misunderstood. Trauma is essentially any emotional experience that overwhelms our ability to process what is happening, at the time it is happening. The overwhelming event can be real or perceived.
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