Therapy for:

  • Relationship difficulties (marital, parent-child, work, friendship, etc.)
  • Grief
  • Separation & divorce
  • Anxiety
  • Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating spectrum
  • Anger management
  • Depression
  • Abuse
  • Apathy (lack of energy)
  • Fears
  • Behaviour problems
  • Work-related concerns
  • Family mediation
  • Work-place conflict resolution
  • Meaning in life

If we believe we are unable to be helpful, we will, whenever possible, suggest other resources. We do not provide 24 hour services, financial aid or medical care.

Fees:

Fees are negotiatable. The suggested contribution is $80 – $100 per session (no H.S.T.) and is based on the client’s ability to pay. Canadian funds. Individuals can be seen by one of our practicum students or interns for a donation of his or her ability (as little as free). Couples, families, and individuals can apply for funds from the Therapy Fund so as to access our services. These funds are provided by the Provincial Government (BC Gaming Funds).

Payment:

We accept cash, cheques, Visa & MasterCard.

Hours:

We are at your service Monday through Friday with both day-time and evening hours available. Counselling sessions are scheduled weekly or biweekly and are normally of about 50 minutes in duration.

Donations:

We are a Registered Charity.  We accept donations towards any of our programs and services. If you wish to make a donation we accept Visa and MasterCard.  You may also make a cheque payable to Shore Counselling Society, and forward it to the address found on the Contact page. You will receive a receipt immediately, acknowledging your generosity. These donations make a major difference!

Group Work

 

Eating Disorders Support Group
Healing Your Body From the Inside Out

Healing the Body from the Inside Out is a FREE 12-week educational/support pilot program with no geographical restrictions for registrants. This workshop is currently running  – Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm. Next workshop details here.

Women’s Anger Group
Soothing the Storm

There are times when life seems unfair and there appear to be many blocks stopping you from doing what you really want to do. You may react by yelling and screaming, sulking or maintaining your cool, feeling depressed, or maybe insulting or blaming. However, chances are your method did not improve your life. By gaining greater clarity about your feelings and expectations, and using these to move forward, you can use your energy to take new and different actions on your own behalf.

Soothing the Storm is a 20 hour workshop dealing with anger, during which women will have the opportunity to explore their feelings; to listen to the messages these emotions bring; and to learn ways to take care of themselves. With the group’s support, you will be encouraged to accept responsibility for yourself and to claim your power to influence your thoughts, feelings and actions.

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Men’s Anger Group
Taming the Volcano

This group is designed to help men use their anger in a more positive way. Rather than hurt themselves (resulting in depression and/or apathy) or hurting others (verbally, physically, sexually) they will create new “tools” that can enrich their relationships and improve their quality of life. The group is done in a supportive yet challenging, and confidential, setting so as to maximize the potential for making important changes.

A separate 2 session group for the women of these men is offered. This separate group helps the women to support each other and learn how to make positive changes in their lives. With both the men and women learning some of the same skills, existing relationships have really improved!

Process: psycho-educational model. A group process is encouraged. Topics include: boundaries, identifying the expectations and primary feelings that lead to anger, couple and family relationships, communication, attitude toward self, and father-son relationships.

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We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia