Resilience – Downtown Vancouver Counselling
Stress is part of the human condition. Given the multitude of stimuli and demands these days the stress levels are
Life can be full of exciting experiences, but at times, we all encounter challenging chapters that leave us feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, lost, overwhelmed, or struggling to find clarity. Our downtown Vancouver Registered Clinical Counselors can help you with that something-isn’t-right feeling and help you find clarity, perspective and peace. Counseling via an experienced professional can be life-changing: whether you’re experiencing a significant change or trauma in your life, or just need an ear to help you navigate your emotions and thoughts day-to-day, our registered clinical counselors can support you.
An effective counselor works alongside you in promoting personal growth, relief from stress, anxiety, and depression through a series of techniques and treatment styles that match your needs. By enabling authentic, empowered living and through encouraging intuitive listening to your own heart’s desires, healing occurs.
In registered clinical counseling the therapist provides a safe and supportive environment and facilitates empowering conversations that foster resiliency and promote change. counseling aims to improve interpersonal and personal functioning in the person’s life, while highlighting the person’s strengths and ability to develop positive means of coping. Talk therapy pays attention to social, emotional, vocational, organizational, developmental, health-related, and educational concerns and goals.
Our team of skilled counselors are trained in a variety of culturally-sensitive practices aimed at helping people resolve crisis, improve communication and relationships and recognizing personal strengths and abilities. This results in a greater sense of empowerment and overall well-being. Therapy could be brief or long term, and it could either be goal-directed or problem-specific. The counseling style adopted takes into account the individual’s unique needs and goals and focuses not only on alleviating current challenges or stress, but also on developing lasting change.
Stress is part of the human condition. Given the multitude of stimuli and demands these days the stress levels are
Now more than ever, anxiety is commonplace – affecting over 50 million people each year. At Electra Health, we know
You should see a registered counselor whenever you experience anxiety that interferes with the proper functioning of your life. If you are suffering from stress or depression, seeing a counselor will help you identify the cause of the distress and help you to deal with the problem (or learn how to cope with it in healthy ways). You can benefit from working with a counselor to help you resolve fears and to help you work through any difficult decision that you may be encountering.
You do not have to wait to be overwhelmed by a problem to talk to a professional. It can be very beneficial to acknowledge challenges and begin working on a problem before it exacerbates. Seeing a counselor when you experience major conflicts in your marriage/relationship or when you have other pressing family issues can support you and your loved ones in finding positive solutions before conflict has the opportunity to build. You may also benefit from working with a counselor if you have recently lost a loved one, are managing change (such as when moving or when changing jobs), are having a difficult time at your workplace, and when you are finding that your ways of coping seem to be contributing to more stress.
Registered counselors have the training and experience needed to support you in better understanding the cause of your anxiety or other emotional challenges. This is the first step in finding a solution for what you may be suffering from, be it stress, depression, anxiety, sadness or challenging life circumstances or relationships. This training and experience puts the counselor in a good position to help you find solutions for complex problems. Good counselors are empathic and objective listeners, and talking to one allows you to express yourself in a way you may not be able to do with others. This is important, because it’s human nature that you feel better after letting out what is bottled in.
You may benefit from working with a registered clinical counselor if you feel uncertain or stuck, or find yourself repeating a problematic pattern in your life or relationships. When you work with a counselor, you’ll work to develop the skills and strategies to handle situations you’re going through. You’ll develop solutions to help you find a path to self-discovery. You’ll feel happy, have a sense of purpose in life, learn to be assertive in asking for what you deserve and you will be able to tap into your ability to openly express yourself in a way that is healing and empowering.
Counseling sessions can be for individuals, couples, families or groups. On average, each session takes approximately 50 minutes, but longer sessions are also available. One session may be enough, depending on the concern, however it often takes several sessions for people to feel like they have developed the ability to really overcome the problem and make lasting change. The client and the counselor work together to determine how many counseling sessions will be most beneficial, the goals of therapy and the approach that will best to support the client in reach those goals.
In your sessions, you and your counselor will discuss the concerns or goals you are bringing to therapy. These therapeutic conversations will support you in developing a deeper understanding of your own feelings and perspective. Your counselor will support you in recognizing your ability to develop strategies to resolve your concerns and develop more positive solutions. Your counselor may also support you to recognize any problematic patterns that are leaving you stuck and support you in making change. Or, your counselor will support you to cope with your problem if there is no solution (such as in case of bereavement).
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Kirstin MazzaSeptember 12, 2024.Received excellent care from Simina. Her intuitive, highly skilled and compassionate approach helped me heal my hip and back pain. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Dennis MuellerSeptember 10, 2024.I have been going to Electra Health for over 5 years now. First time I needed physical therapy for a broken finger and Simina Toma did an amazing job getting me back on track! I am also going for dry needling to Christina Wong whenever I have a muscle ache and it has been fantastic! The staff is always so friendly and service is exceptional!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jose Mari GaluraSeptember 1, 2024.Had a great experience from booking my appointment until the end of the session. Georgia from the front office is so informative and my RMT is Alexander Ledenev, he showed professionalism and knows what he is doing. Will definitely come back.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.GoldieAugust 29, 2024.Cole is magic in one word! I've been seeing him for 3 years now, and every session has been absolutely perfect. If you're dealing with pain and want deep, effective relief, you need to see him. He's also a talented artist who surprises you with his amazing playlist—adding an extra layer to the experience! 🥂Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.IsaAugust 26, 2024.I have been a patient of Simina’s for over a year. She helped me in my recovery from a lower back injury. It was a truly transformative and healing journey. Simina takes a holistic approach in her treatment. She listens attentively and is committed to finding the root cause of the problem and by doing so, alleviating pain permanently. She taught me a completely new way of paying attention to my body and mind, and how both need attention on the journey to vibrant health. I am very grateful for all her efforts, compassion, encouragement, and kindness in helping me heal from my injury and showing me new ways to take care of my health.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Ayushi ShahAugust 25, 2024.On my first visit, my appointment got cancelled due to some reasons, however, Thanks to Electra Health and Chelsea for reaching out and inviting me for treatment also special thanks to Alexander for the effective therapy. Great experience. Thank youTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Janice CarrollAugust 12, 2024.I had Simina Toma as a physiotherapy for several sessions. I was looking for relief from occipital neuralgia. Right away I liked her approach- finding the causes and implementing a plan so the symptoms would never come back again. She explored strengths and weaknesses, posture, and flexibility. We moved on to old (chronic) aches and pains that I had assumed were just part of being an aging athlete. She used a variety of therapies, and I always left a session feeling positive (almost an elation) that I could be an active and healthy “senior” for years to come. Simina is knowledgeable, professional, empathetic, and she supports one’s road to health. Note: after every session I received an email detailing the exercises and practices that I was to work on between sessions.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.NeilAugust 9, 2024.I have been seeing Arden for the past several months to treat gym and sports related issues with my legs which have plagued me for years. Arden has been a life changer, she is extremely knowledgeable, cares, listens and adapts to her clients needs. I've seen other RMT's, but Arden is the first person who has made a difference. As well, the rest of the staff and Marshall at the front desk are always welcoming! Electra Health is fantastic.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Amar GillJuly 29, 2024.I recently visited Electra health on July 23rd to help with a persisting shoulder issue I’ve had and had a wonderful experience. I had the pleasure of getting to work with Peter to help with my injury and he was extremely helpful. He provided numerous exercises for me to help strengthen my injury and took his time to explain each one thoroughly. Appreciated the appointment and look forward to being back. Thanks, Amar GillTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Ezra PersadJuly 22, 2024.I've had a really positive experience going to Electra for the past year. The clinic itself is organized and accommodating and the front desk staff are always so kind. My massage therapist, Tanya Skipor, is also an exceptional practitioner. In addition to being personable, she is very knowledgeable in her discipline and is always going above and beyond to better understand and treat the issues I'm needing help with. I cannot recommend her enough if you're looking for a skilled and compassionate RMT.