Loss or Grief therapists in Castlegar, BC
Browse Loss or Grief therapists in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Grief
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Grief is a natural response to a loss. Losses often involve a death of a partner, family member, friend, or pet. Feelings associated with grief vary but can include sadness, anger, guilt, regret, and helplessness. The way in which individuals adapt to a loss depends on a variety of factors such as coping style, age, beliefs, and personality variables. In order to assist clients with working through their grief issues I largely work from the task theory perspective developed by psychologist J.W. Worden. His model is referred to as the Four Tasks of Mourning.
The Tasks of Mourning are as follows:
Task 1: To accept the reality of the loss.
Task 2: To process the pain of grief.
Task 3: To adjust to a life without the deceased.
Adjusting adaptively often includes making external, internal, and spiritual adjustments.
Task 4: To maintain a continuing bond with the deceased while embarking on a new life.
Individuals experiencing grief may be struggling with at least one of the four tasks of mourning. A major reason for the model’s effectiveness is that the tasks imply that clients can actively do something to manage their grief symptoms. As we collaboratively explore the tasks of mourning and identify the areas that are challenging to work through, clients gain an understanding of how their thoughts, emotions, or behaviours have prevented them from adaptively moving through the grief process.
Clients may also notice how their coping styles have prevented them from grieving effectively with past losses. As they move through the tasks of mourning they often develop a sense of control over their lives, which is a crucial step in alleviating feelings of helplessness. Additionally, clients give themselves the permission to embark on a new life while finding meaningful ways of staying connected to what was lost.
15 Years Experience
Online in Castlegar, BC (Online Only)
Grief
Dave Vass
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor: RCC
I offer a calm, compassionate space to sit with loss and grief. I listen without judgment, help you name painful emotions, and provide practical tools to cope with overwhelming feelings and daily life. Together we’ll honor your experience, untangle complicated thoughts, and find ways to carry your memories forward while rebuilding meaning and routine. I’ll walk alongside you at your pace, offering steady support as you navigate each step toward healing.
7 Years Experience
Online in Castlegar, BC
Grief
Darren Williamson
Counsellor/Therapist, RCC (#23397)
There is no "correct" way to experience loss or grief, nor is there a "wrong" way. You can feel grief/loss for a variety of reasons: maybe you lost a close friend or family member, a beloved pet, or experienced a separation or estrangement from an important relationship. Through therapy, we will process your grief by accepting the existence of the loss, exploring the emotions attached (including processing any associated trauma), and adjusting to life afterward, while integrating the impact the relationship had on your life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Castlegar, BC
Grief
Jaswir Dhillon
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Grief touches every part of us, it impacts us emotionally, mentally, and physically. It can feel isolating and disorienting, like the world has shifted beneath your feet. I offer a gentle space to hold your pain, honour your loss, and help you find your way through. You don't have to go through this alone, it would be my honour to walk alongside you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Castlegar, BC
Grief
Bill Arbuckle
Therapist, MCP, RCC
Grief doesn't follow a schedule, and it doesn't always make sense to the people around you. Sometimes it shows up long after the loss, or for something others don't recognise as a loss at all. I work with people in that space without trying to move them through it faster than they're ready for, helping them find their footing again and figure out who they are on the other side.
12 Years Experience
Online in Castlegar, BC
Loss or Grief therapists in Castlegar, BC Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Castlegar, BC average 12 years of experience and charge around $160 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (55%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (50%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$160
Accept insurance
67%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 50% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 49% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 49% | Somatic Therapy |
| 44% | Narrative Therapy |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Christian |