Online Social Isolation therapists in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Social Isolation
Pegah Behbehani
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor
My counselling style is influenced by trauma-informed therapy, strength-based therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), AEDP, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Bowen Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and EMDR, Hakomi therapy, IFS therapy.
7 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC
Social Isolation
Headway Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
Social isolation refers to a state of limited social contact or engagement with others, which can have profound psychological effects on individuals. Humans are inherently social beings, and when deprived of meaningful social connections, the consequences can be detrimental to mental health. Research has shown that prolonged social isolation is associated with increased risk of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and a reduced sense of overall well-being.
Effects of social isolation can include heightened feelings of loneliness, sadness, and a lack of belongingness. Individuals may experience a decline in their communication and interpersonal skills, leading to difficulties in forming and maintaining relationships. The absence of social support networks can exacerbate stress, as there is a lack of emotional validation and coping resources.
How I can Help:
Psychotherapists play a crucial role in helping individuals navigate the psychological challenges associated with social isolation. They provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Here are some ways a psychotherapist can help:
1. Emotional Support: Psychotherapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to express their emotions, providing validation and understanding. They work collaboratively with the person to process their feelings of loneliness and develop coping strategies.
2. Building Social Skills: Psychotherapists can assist individuals in developing and enhancing their social skills. Through role-playing, communication exercises, and psychoeducation, individuals can learn effective ways to initiate and maintain meaningful connections with others.
3. Negative thoughts and beliefs about oneself and others can perpetuate social isolation. Psychotherapists utilize techniques to challenge and reframe these unhelpful thoughts, helping individuals develop more positive and realistic perspectives.
4. Social Integration: Psychotherapists can support individuals in gradually reintegrating into social activities and communities. They may provide guidance in finding social groups or activities that align with the person's interests, fostering opportunities for new connections.
5. Self-esteem and Self-worth: Working on improving self-esteem and self-worth is crucial for overcoming the negative impacts of social isolation. I can help you recognize your strengths, develop self-compassion, and cultivate a positive sense of self.
By addressing the psychological impact of social isolation, psychotherapists can empower individuals to regain a sense of connection, enhance their well-being, and develop healthier social relationships.
9 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC
Social Isolation
Liz Dean
Registered Social Worker, M.S.W., R.S.W
Social isolation is painful and confusing and can impact how we see and interact with ourselves. My goal is to help you hold all of this and help you find a new path forward.
12 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Heartsong Counselling
Therapist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Feeling disconnected from others can make the world seem smaller and heavier than it truly is. In our work together, you stay at the center of your healing while I walk beside you, offering calm, grounded support as you navigate what feels too heavy to hold alone. With a gentle, intuitive approach rooted in transpersonal counselling, relational, and Jungian influences, we explore the patterns, fears, and experiences that have shaped your sense of isolation. You don’t have to find your way back to connection by yourself; I’m here to help you move toward warmth, belonging, and a more supported way of being.
3 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC
Social Isolation
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you are experiencing social isolation, you may feel disconnected, unseen, or unsure how to re-engage with others. You might spend long periods alone, withdraw after hurt or disappointment, or feel that forming or maintaining relationships takes more energy than you have. Over time, isolation can quietly affect mood, confidence, and overall well-being.
At Selah Counselling, we approach social isolation with understanding and care. Disconnection often develops as a protective response to stress, rejection, trauma, or life transition. Together, we explore what led to the withdrawal and gently build steps toward a safe, meaningful connection. We focus on strengthening self-awareness, emotional regulation, and communication skills so that relationships feel less overwhelming and more supportive. Our goal is to help you move from isolation toward healthy connection at a pace that respects your capacity and your story.
29 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC
Social Isolation
Kendra Shaw
Registered Social Worker, MSW
I support individuals experiencing social isolation in building meaningful connections and improving social skills. My approach includes practical strategies for overcoming barriers to social engagement. I strive to foster a sense of belonging and community.
8 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC
Social Isolation
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
In working with social isolation, we begin by exploring the experiences that led to disconnection. Too often, people become isolated by their emotions being suppressed and by adapting to social expectations, a pattern that is often rooted in childhood. Healing involves reconnecting with your authentic self, embracing vulnerability, and developing compassionate awareness of the child you once were. Together, we work toward re-establishing genuine connections and moving from the pain of loneliness to a place where you can be alone without feeling lonely.
2 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Birgit Schreiber Dr
Psychologist, PhD and MA in Psychology
Social Isolation is painful and creates much longing in us, together we explore how to find ways to change some pattern so that you are less isolated.
26 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Carl Malmsten
Therapist, MA, RCC, Rhyp
For many men, isolation isn’t obvious — it hides beneath routine, self-sufficiency, or quiet disconnection. I help men break through emotional distance, reconnect with others authentically, and build relationships that actually nourish.
16 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC
Social Isolation
Kimberly Davidson | Katalyst Integrated Trauma Treatment
Counsellor/Therapist, RCS, MTC, RTC, SEP, CCTP, CCISM, CFRC, CATP, NARM
Sometimes we think the only way to exist is in isolation. Other times we end up isolated, not through our own choice. Either way there is impact and it needs to be healed. You deserve a safe life you choose.
20 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
We work through your social isolation issues and help you get engaged in society again and thriving, living a full life. We address social-isolation, providing a supportive framework for individuals feeling disconnected from others. Services focus on identifying underlying causes of isolation, enhancing interpersonal skills, and fostering a sense of belonging. Through personalized sessions, I aim to empower clients to overcome barriers to social engagement, build meaningful relationships, and improve their overall social well-being.
17 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Psykhe Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Each therapist has their own specialties, and we focus on connecting you with the clinician whose experience best fits your needs. Therapy may involve developing coping strategies, processing past experiences and childhood patterns, and cultivating greater self-compassion and emotional well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Shauna Switzer, MCP, MA RP
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
Feelings of isolation and loneliness can deeply affect emotional well-being and self-esteem. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore these experiences, strengthen connections, and rediscover a sense of belonging and purpose.
26 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC
Social Isolation
Jennifer Masters
Life Coach, Ba Psychology, CF Thanatology, D Kessler – Grief Grief Coach Certif,M Devine – Grief Coach Certif
Grief can make social connection feel exhausting. Many grievers are already physically and emotionally drained from grief brain, poor sleep, racing thoughts, nightmares, grief overload, or the constant effort of getting through the day. When other people ask how they are, judge how long grief is lasting, offer unwanted advice, or expect them to “get back to normal,” it can feel easier to pull away.
I support adults who feel isolated, disconnected, or too tired to keep up with friends, family, hobbies, or social plans after a loss. I explain why this can happen in grief, why it makes sense, and why it is not a personal failure. I also offer practical tools to help clients manage exhaustion, soften isolation, set boundaries with others, and slowly reconnect with people, routines, and interests in a way that feels possible for them.
6 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Since we are by nature social beings, isolation from society can create feelings of loss, helplessness, and loneliness. Reasons for social isolation vary from person to person. In working together, we will explore what factors have lead to social isolation and how your current lifestyle may prevent you from creating a rich and fulfilling life. A fundamental part of therapy is also exploring the factors that maintain the social isolation. The therapy models that I apply largely depend on the unique history and relationship that the client has with social isolation. If social isolation occurs due to avoiding anxiety, I would primarily work with the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model and with the Emotion Focused Therapy model (EFT) in order to change your relationship to the uncomfortable feelings maintaining the isolation. If isolation occurs due to debilitating thoughts that create feelings of hopelessness and insecurity I would work with the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) model in order to help you challenge thoughts that prevent you from living the life that you want. If you are somebody who isolates socially I would be happy to work with you and devise a treatment plan that aligns with your unique needs.
15 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Andrew Saliba
Counsellor/Therapist, CCC (Registration No. 11246757), APC (Registration No. 834ON24)
Being socially isolated can be immensely unsettling. Together let's explore the emotions and contributing factors to help get you toward understanding how this impacts your inner world so you can regain that sense of emotional balance in your life.
2 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC
Social Isolation
Sarah Bickle
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy., R.P.
Feeling disconnected or isolated from others can take a serious toll on your emotional well-being. In therapy, we’ll explore the root causes of your isolation, whether they stem from past trauma, social anxiety, or other factors. With a compassionate, collaborative approach, I’ll help you reconnect with yourself and others, rebuilding relationships and cultivating a deeper sense of belonging. Whether you’re looking to strengthen existing bonds or form new connections, therapy can help you find the support you need.
6 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Manupriya Mehra
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)(ACCT), B.A., M.A. Psychology ( India)
Social isolation can develop gradually due to life changes, emotional stress, trauma, health challenges, or prolonged feelings of disconnection. Over time, it may lead to loneliness, low mood, and a sense of withdrawal from relationships and daily life. I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore these experiences safely.
My approach focuses on rebuilding emotional connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Through gentle counselling and practical strategies, clients are supported in strengthening communication, reconnecting with others, and restoring meaningful engagement with life at a pace that feels comfortable and respectful.
24 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Freedom of Expression Counselling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RCSW, T.S., RPT, CPT
I have supported people with social isolation difficulties for the last 9 years. It is very prevalent amongst many populations. I work on the specific presentations of the social isolatoin brought forth and collaboratively design customized strategies to support individuals living their best lives in alignment with their values.
9 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Rose laure Agbazan
Hypnotherapist, Clinical hypnotherapist, Clinical Aromatherapist CAHP
If connection feels unsafe or draining, we explore what your nervous system learned about relationships. From there, we gently rebuild confidence in closeness.
0 Years Experience
Online in Shawnigan Lake, BC
Social Isolation therapists in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Social Isolation therapists in Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $160 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Isolation (100%), Anxiety or Fears (94%), and Self Esteem (93%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$160
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Isolation |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 93% | Self Esteem |
| 91% | Stress |
| 87% | Depression |
| 87% | Loss or Grief |
| 85% | Social Anxiety |