Atlas Counselling
Summary
Searching for the right counsellor isn’t an easy process, but it is a necessary one. You might have already come across many questions online asking if you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or hopeless. These are definitely important questions you should ask yourself. But how often have you been asked what you can do to overcome these difficulties?
Therapy is all about focusing on both your struggles and your strengths. It is also about building a therapeutic relationship between you and your counsellor – something research has shown to be very effective in counselling. Through establishing a safe space, trust, and empathy my goal is to help create this relationship in order to best benefit you in achieving your goals.
When asked about my approach, I like to respond with a quote by the esteemed psychologist, Dr. Carl Rogers – “Each client is their own theory”. In other words, my approach involves tailoring my style of counselling to whatever suits you best. While my focus primarily stems from third wave, evidence-based, Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy), I am careful in recognizing that every individual is their unique own-self with unique preferences. This is why I ensure that my approach works for you.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I have been privileged to work with a wide array of individuals and families with issues regarding depression, anxiety, stress, grief, conflicts in relationships, LGBTQ+ issues, among other mental health concerns. Some of us might not even be sure why we are experiencing our struggles. The beauty of clinical counselling is that you don’t need to be entirely sure of what is it that is causing you distress. It is a process of both self-discovery and healing.
So please give me a call or send me a text message so that together, we can help you get to where you want to be. For more information, please visit www.atlascounselling.com
Want to learn more about this service’s work with Two-Spirit, trans, LGBQ+ people?
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Are the forms used in your practice inclusive of various sexual orientations and gender identities (e.g., opportunities to fill in pronouns, etc.)?
—Yes, to some extent
some clients who might have an ongoing legal case or ICBC case the person I am corresponding with (might be a lawyer or adjuster) would need to know legal names rather than preferred names to ensure that we are talking about the same client.
Do you collect and use preferred names (rather than legal names) for all communications?
—Yes
Do you and your colleagues ask about pronouns and use them appropriately?
—Yes
Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for trans individuals accessing your services?
—Yes
Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for Two-Spirit individuals accessing your services?
—Yes
Do you offer Indigenous 2S/LGBTQ+ specific resources, for example Indigenous Elders or Knowledge Keepers?
—No
Are you and your colleagues comfortable asking relevant questions about gender identity and sexual orientation?
—Yes
Are you and your colleagues aware of what specific barriers may exist for LGBQ individuals accessing your services?
—Yes
Can you and your colleagues distinguish gender/identity dysphoria/distress from mental health conditions?
—Yes
Do you and your colleagues have experience working with people who identify as living with a disability or chronic illness? Please tell us more about your experience and any training you have received. (For example, do you have experience working with people with diverse physical or cognitive abilities, or those who are living with specific chronic illness(es)?
—Yes, to some extent
Does your practice have gender-neutral washrooms?
—No
Are there clear anti-discrimination policies that include gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation in your organization or practice?
—Yes
Are all individuals involved in service provision actively engaged in decolonizing their practices and/or organization? If yes, please type below what actions you and/or your organization are taking.
—Yes
Are all individuals involved in service provision actively engaged in anti-racist practices, policies, and systems in their care model?
—Yes
Address
201 - 7110 120 Street
Surrey, BC
V3W 3M8
Last updated: January 19, 2022
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