Problems and Treatment Issues

Judith Beale M.A. Registered Psychologist works with Individuals and Couples on a variety of issues and problems. Some identify with the clinical terms available to describe their problems, however, many relate more readily to the lived experiences often associated with these terms. In my Vancouver Psychotherapy Practice, I work with a range of adult problems presented below in clinical terms and visually, using phrases that many can relate to.

Mood and Personality Related Problems

• • Depression
• • Anxiety: Generalized; Social Anxiety
• • Post Traumatic Stress/Traumatic Life Events/Abuse History
• • Adjustment Problems: Complications with Painful Life Events
• • Personality Related: Long Term Patterns of Identity and Relationship Difficulty. For example: Dependent; Avoidant; Depressive; Passive Aggressive; Narcissistic
• • History of Relationship Difficulties including Intimacy and Attachment Issues
• • Identity confusion, Self Loss
• • Low Self Esteem, Chronic Guilt, Shame or Self Blame

Life Events and Relationship Issues

• • Grief, Bereavement, Loss
• • Divorce or Separation
• • Infidelity
• • Trust/ Betrayal Issues
• • Communication and Couples Conflict
• • Work Place Related: Interpersonal Communication Problems
• • Intimacy and Boundaries: difficulties with either closeness or distance
• • Life Transitions: Empty Nest, Career Change or Retirement, Mid Life
• • Sexuality and Gender Identity Issues
• • Personal Growth and Self Development

Individuals and couples who are experiencing current physical and or sexual abuse are recommended to seek other specialized counselling immediately. This also applies to those who are currently addicted to substances. These situations are not in my scope of practice at the present time.