Loss or Grief therapists in Port Alberni, BC
Browse Loss or Grief therapists in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Grief
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) means your nervous system is finely tuned to the world around you—which can feel both like a gift and a source of constant, physical exhaustion. You process information deeply, feel emotions intensely, and are hyper-aware of environmental stimuli, subtle shifts in rooms, and other people's energy. In a fast-paced world, this often leaves you stuck in chronic overwhelm, fighting off high anxiety, and turning to perfectionism or people-pleasing just to feel safe and manage the sensory overload.I provide specialized, neurodivergent-friendly counselling support for Highly Sensitive Persons looking to thrive rather than just survive. Because an HSP's mind and body are so deeply connected, traditional talk therapy can sometimes feel like it only scratches the surface. We utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to untangle the self-doubt and boundary challenges that HSPs often face. Crucially, we integrate somatic practices, tailored breathing exercises, and targeted visual exercises. By pairing these with neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting, we can look beneath the surface to safely access, process, and release the accumulated physical weight of overstimulation and hidden emotional blocks right where they are held in your nervous system.You do not have to apologize for feeling deeply or hide your sensitivity behind a mask of high-achievement. Together, we will help you slow down, honor your unique traits, and build practical, everyday tools so you can move out of burnout and step into an aligned, intentional way of living. Along with individual therapy, I offer supportive group therapy spaces where you can connect with others who truly understand the experience of navigating the world with a deeply feeling heart and mind.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Port Alberni, BC
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Grief
Tanya Master | Online Somatic & Psychosomatic Consulting
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Integrative Coach
Grief isn’t limited to bereavement. It can also accompany the loss of relationships, identities, careers, homes, health, or significant life chapters. My work creates space for both emotional and embodied experiences of grief.
5 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Grief
Sanja Dejanovic
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, PhD
Please contact me if you'd like information about a 10 week long grief group therapy program beginning mid to late October provided at $80 per group session.
One of the greatest challenges in life we will have to navigate without being prepared to do so is loss and grief. A loss of loved one that can tear our world apart and leave us feeling waves of emotions that we are unsure how to navigate or cope with. Grief can feel disorienting and unexpected, leave us feeling like we are unprepared to navigate it but expected to be move on or moving forward with life. The aim in grief therapy is not to get over your loss, but to remake your relationship with the lost loved one and sense of self, as you gently process the meaning of the loss. Giving yourself time to grieve and making space for the emotions that emerge is important to the grieving process. I am here to help. Contact me for a complimentary consultation for individual or group grief therapy offered.
3 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Grief
Fiona Matalon
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
Every day we encounter loss and grief in many different forms - every passing minute is a minute of our lives that we are not getting back. Once we start exploring our the depths of our grief, we discover that it is directly proportional with our capacity for love. As love, grief asks for companionship and to be held. I invite you to reach out for support so we can hold it together.
7 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
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 Port Alberni, BC
Loss or Grief therapists in Port Alberni, BC Statistics
Loss or Grief therapists in Port Alberni, BC average 11 years of experience and charge around $160 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (53%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (51%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$160
Accept insurance
66%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 51% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 46% | Somatic Therapy |
| 44% | Narrative Therapy |
| 43% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Christian |