Counsellor and Client “Fit”

Counsellor and Client “Fit”

Counsellor and client “fit” is a significant predictor of success in counselling. Counselling research has identified three aspects of fit in the client-counselor therapeutic relationship: So how do you know if the fit between you and the counsellor will have these three important ingredients?  Most counsellors offer the opportunity to meet for a 15-20 minute free consultation…

Find a Counsellor in Kelowna

A google search for “Counsellors in Kelowna” will result in hundreds of websites. All of them will describe the therapist’s approach and claim to have the right approach, the right connection. But how can you really know? Asking for a recommendation from a friend can help – but not always. Because what one friend found…

Help in Vancouver for Anxiety

Counselling for anxiety can work very well.  But while a google search in the Vancouver or anywhere in the Lower Mainland will result in a list of dozens of therapists, selecting the right counsellor is not easy.   Having the right “fit” between a person and their counsellor is the most important factor in good outcomes. …

Help for Anxiety in Kelowna

Help for Anxiety in Kelowna Counselling for anxiety can work very well.  But while a google search in the Kelowna area will result in a list of dozens of therapists, selecting the right counsellor is not easy.   Having the right “fit” between a person and their counsellor is the most important factor in good outcomes. …

Help During the Holidays

Stress and anxiety during the holidays are very real. Amid all the cute photos and seasonal music, there are expectations and often painful memories that really make it hard for many of us to enjoy this time. Our recent post describes some ways to better manage this difficult season. Finding the right counsellor Many people…

Suicide Prevention Counsellor

Waypoint is pleased to welcome Emad Seyed Sadr to our team of counsellors in Vancouver. Emad is an experienced suicide prevention counsellor, including grief counselling and responding after a traumatic event. He offers sessions in English or French and has office space at 1638 West Broadway, in Vancouver, BC.  He also offers counselling online via…

Mental Health Counsellors in Vancouver and Burnaby

Waypoint is excited to announce three mental health counsellors joining our team in Vancouver and Burnaby. All three are Registered Clinical Counsellors with different expertise to meet the diverse needs of clients. Child and Youth Mental Health Counselling All three counsellors have specialty in working with children and youth with various mental health challenges. Karlie…