Judith Beale, M.A. Registrant of the College of Psychologists of B.C.

Counselling/ Psychotherapy/ Couples Counselling Vancouver, B.C.

Looking for the right Registered Psychologist or Registered Psychological Associate in Vancouver for you? I have provided Couples and Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy with positive outcomes to hundreds of men and women over the past two decades. I am fully licensed as a Registered Psychological Associate with the College of Psychologists of B.C. My website will not only describe my expertise and the way I work with adults and couples, but also offer you a glimpse of who I am as a professional and person - many components of the therapeutic relationship including the “fit” between therapist and client are key factors in experiencing a positive outcome.

People often come to my my practice in Kitsilano Vancouver B.C. with some experience of disconnection and confusion within themselves or with regard to their relationships. Perhaps an event or development has led to doubts and uncertainties about what to feel; what to think; how to express or relate to another or simply how to "BE".

Problems We Address

Many people identify their problems with these well used terms and mental health labels:

See link to Problems and Treatment Issues

Together clients and I discover so much more about these problems when not restricted to terms or labels. In plain English again and again people say things like:

• • I don't know myself anymore
• • My spouse and I are strangers to each other
• • I can't open up
• • I feel like I'm falling apart
• • I'm afraid of and avoid conflict situations
• • I can't stand up for myself

Positive Changes We Strive For

In addition to moving beyond painful problems and repetitive disappointing patterns, therapy can contribute to the emergence of something new that coheres and unifies one's sense of self and relationships.

Registered Psychologists, Psychological Associates, Counsellors and Therapists in Vancouver offer a variety of approaches to these problems and concerns. My work is grounded in a Relational and Psychodynamic Approach. I frequently integrate other well- established approaches to best address the unique needs of each individual or couple. See link to Biography & Treatment Approaches

We work together to develop new connections and discoveries within one's self and relevant relationships. I have heard many descriptions of positive outcomes in my work and although varied and unique for each person - some general themes include:

• • Feeling like a weight has been lifted
• • Able to breathe easier
• • Wanting to get on with life again
• • Being excited about the future
• • Feeling more solid
• • Enjoying being around people again
• • A sense of clarity and purpose to one's life

Many clients leave therapy with an experience of coherence and a greater tolerance for disruptions in life. They don't fall to pieces so easily. They may not be as fearful to explore and enter new situations. They may experience for the first time:

Given the uniqueness of every individual, couple and myself as therapist, these outcomes are possibilities and not guarantees. I invite you to contact me for an appointment or to discuss your situation privately and confidentially.