In-Person in Langley Township, BC V2Y 0L3
Online in
British Columbia
My goal in counselling is to help you to find what's missing in your life. Perhaps it is issues with identity, or ongoing conflicts in relationships, or a feeling of "stuckness." Mutual respect and trust are vital components to our work together. I offer a unique setting where we can work through the topics you bring in a non-judgmental way.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, LGBTQ+, Men, Native American, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Adlerian Therapy Focuses on understanding a person’s sense of belonging and purpose. It helps people overcome feelings of inferiority and create healthier relationships.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
Approach Description: I will help you to discover what your purpose in life is. We will come together to explore your presenting issues and explore how you can live a more authentic, meaningful life. As both counsellor and participant in a patriarchal Western society, I also recognize how much our culture has stigmatized emotional experiencing. We have been taught from a young age that anger, sadness, guilt and shame are "bad" emotions, and "the pursuit of happiness" is an ideal we must all chase. I offer a place for you to explore all the emotions you may have been scared away (or outright forbidden) from experiencing in the world. I will draw on various areas of expertise in counselling to tailor my treatment plan specifically to you and your unique needs.
Education & Credentials
Darren Williamson RCC (#23397)
- Male
- License # S00930
- Licensed in BC
- Practicing Since 2023
Education: Master of Counselling Psychology, Adler University, Vancouver BC, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford BC, 2017
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $140
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Some space in my practice will be reserved for sliding scale clients. In the interest of accessibility for all, I encourage you to inquire about my sliding scale if you feel like finances are a significant barrier to receiving counselling services.
- Accepts Insurance
Darren Williamson Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Langley Township, BC V2Y 0L3
- Available Online for residents of British Columbia
- Online Therapy Details: Online therapy offered via secure Jane video program.
I practice my therapy through a humanistic, existential lens. This means focusing on you as an individual and focusing on helping you find ways to cope with your areas of struggle, and help you to eventually take control over them. Because each therapy session is an encounter between both of us as individuals, every treatment plan will be based on your goals and completely unique.