Relationship and Marriage Counselling in Port Alberni, BC
Browse Relationship and Marriage Counselling in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Relationships
Julie Taylor Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, MTC, RCS
Our partners are not mind readers... Yet we long for them to fill our needs? Even those needs we don't yet know that we want?! We have to know what it is, exactly, that we want and need ourselves before we have a hope of expecting our partners to fill them! We also have to ask, respectfully, in a way that they can hear. Hearing what we are truly asking is different to just listening. I will work with you to help unearth what it is that you really want and need and show you how to communicate it to your partner in such a way that they can really hear you. Easy? No. Possible? Yes! My blend of Imago and NVC has proven to be very successful.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Port Alberni, BC
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Relationships
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
I provide comprehensive counselling support for individuals navigating a wide range of personal, emotional, and situational challenges. My practice specializes in helping clients manage the pressures of perfectionism, high-achievement, and burnout, while offering dedicated space for navigating relationship, communication and marital concerns. I often work with clients needing support with the unique complexities of ADHD or neurodivergence. I offer compassionate guidance for those experiencing mild depression, anxiety, low mood, or profound loneliness, helping you build self-compassion and emotional regulation strategies. Additionally, I support individuals walking through major life disruptions and hardships, including life or career transitions, divorce and relationship strain, grief, and loss of direction. No matter the challenge, my goal is to help you slow down, understand your patterns, and build a more intentional, resilient path forward.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Port Alberni, BC
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Relationships
Kirsty Matthews
Counsellor/Therapist, MA CCC
I provide unbiased and open-minded support for you and your partner to freely express yourselves and explore the issues confronting your relationship collaboratively. Some of the areas covered in counselling include infidelity, abuse, multi-cultural challenges, betrayal/trust issues, obsessive behaviour, boundary issues, conflict resolution, intimacy and sexual issues, communication difficulties, parenting and financial matters. Therapy can help couples to improve their communication styles, and to develop better conflict resolution skills. Therapy can also help you and your partner to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of each other.
6 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Relationships
Karen Davaz
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)
I work one-on-one with individuals who are navigating challenges in their relationship or marriage. Together, we explore your unique experiences, communication patterns, and emotional needs, helping you gain clarity and develop healthier ways of relating. My approach is supportive and solution-focused, guiding you in building confidence, setting boundaries, and fostering stronger connections. Whether you are facing conflict, trust issues, or a desire for deeper intimacy, our sessions provide a safe space to work through concerns and create positive change in your relationship.
4 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Relationships
Spencer Copland
Registered Psychotherapist, RCC, MCP
Relationships can be one of the most meaningful and also most challenging parts of life. You might find yourself repeating familiar patterns, struggling with boundaries, feeling anxious or withdrawn in connection with others, or having difficulty expressing your needs. Even when relationships are important to you, they can bring up fears of rejection, abandonment, conflict, or not being understood.
In our work together in individual therapy, we’ll explore your relational patterns with curiosity, looking at how past experiences may be shaping the way you connect in the present. Using a trauma-informed and attachment-focused approach, we’ll also pay attention to how these patterns show up in your nervous system, emotions, and sense of self within relationships. The goal is to help you feel more grounded, secure, and confident in how you relate to others while also staying connected to yourself.
I draw from approaches such as IFS, ACT, EMDR, Mindfulness-Based CBT, and somatic-based practices, tailoring our work to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work on building awareness, boundaries, and communication skills while also supporting deeper healing of relational wounds and attachment patterns.
I offer both in-person and virtual counselling sessions. You’re welcome to reach out or visit my website to book a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
6 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Port Alberni, BC Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Port Alberni, BC average 12 years of experience and charge around $159 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (59%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (52%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$159
Accept insurance
65%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 52% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 48% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 46% | Narrative Therapy |
| 44% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 42% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 60% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 55% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 32% | Christian |