ADHD therapists in Parksville, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
Find experienced ADHD therapists in Parksville who provide ADHD testing, evaluations, and therapy. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare qualifications, specialties, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
ADHD
Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CCC, RCC - Psychotherapist
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CT, CCC, RCC
ADHD is sometimes hard to identify and change. But it typically comes as a relief to understand yourself better and realize the challenges you have been having are not your fault. I can teach you practical skills to overcome this challenge.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Parksville, BC
Online in Parksville, BC British Columbia
ADHD
Julie Taylor Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, MTC, RCS
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, sometimes present as ADD without hyperactivity. People with ADHD find it difficult to maintain attention to a topic that doesn't particularly interest them... Although they are also able to concentrate more deeply than most of topics they find fascinating. Impulse control is another symptom they may have trouble with, among other symptoms, most of which can be addressed successfully.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Parksville, BC
Online in Parksville, BC British Columbia
ADHD
Nadia Zamzul
Registered Psychotherapist, R.P., LL.M
I help adults with ADHD better understand how their brain works so they can reduce overwhelm, improve focus, and build systems that actually stick. Together, we work on emotional regulation, procrastination, and self-trust—so you can move from chaos and self-criticism to clarity and follow-through.
5 Years Experience
Online in Parksville, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
ADHD
Liz Dean
Registered Social Worker, M.S.W., R.S.W
It's overwhelming to live with ADHD, it can feel like a constant battle as it impacts almost every area of your life. I find the worst part of ADHD is that it is often misinterpreted by the self and others as a lack of effort or care and can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, frustration and self-blame. I can help you understand your symptoms and how they uniquely present in your life so together we can explore and build the wisdom and courage to find a new path forward.
12 Years Experience
Online in Parksville, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
ADHD
Arne Pedersen - Hypnotherapy Victoria
Hypnotherapist, RCCH
Living with ADHD often means living in a nervous system that has learned to stay on high alert. Many adults with ADHD are intelligent, sensitive, and capable, yet feel easily overwhelmed, restless, emotionally reactive, or caught in cycles of self-criticism. Over time, this can lead to exhaustion and a constant sense of pressure to “keep up” or hold everything together.
From a mindfulness-based perspective, ADHD is often understood as a protective response that developed at a time when life did not feel emotionally safe, supportive, or well understood. Attention may have learned to move away from difficult feelings or confusing situations as a way to cope. While this once helped, those patterns can continue long after they are needed.
My work with ADHD focuses on helping the nervous system gradually recognize that it is safe to settle and down-regulate. Through mindfulness practices and hypnotherapy, clients learn to create internal signals of safety, orient to the present moment, and gently reduce fight-or-flight activation. This helps bring emotional responses back into proportion with what is actually happening now.
Rather than trying to eliminate ADHD, therapy supports greater steadiness, clarity, and self-trust. As the nervous system settles, focus improves naturally, emotional reactions soften, and daily life begins to feel more manageable and grounded.
15 Years Experience
Online in Parksville, BC British Columbia
ADHD therapists in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
ADHD therapists in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada average 8 years of experience and charge around $155 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (62%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (58%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$155
Accept insurance
73%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 62% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 58% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 56% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 54% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 54% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 53% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Teen |
| 58% | Senior |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 30% | Asian |