Problems and Treatment Issues

Judith Beale M.A. Registered Psychologist, works with Individuals on a variety of Issues and Problems.

In my Vancouver Psychotherapy Practice, I work with Issues, Concerns and Interests that fall into three general areas: Mood and Personality; Self Improvement and Quality of Life; and Problems Associated with Life Events, Relationship Issues and Transitions.

1) Mood States and Personality or Long Standing Personal Issues:

I feel like I’m falling to pieces.

Depression or depressive experiences
Anxiety: Generalized; Social Anxiety; Obsessive thoughts and/or behaviours
Personality Related: Long Term Patterns of Identity and Relationship Difficulties
Intimacy and Attachment Issues
Identity Confusion, Self Loss
Low Self Esteem, Chronic Guilt, Shame
Anger Issues – too much or too little.
Sleep related problems including Disturbing Dreams, Insomnia
Abuse History and Childhood Trauma
Trust Issues and Fears of Intimacy
Intimacy and Boundaries: difficulties with closeness and/or distance
Sexual experience and expressiveness

2) Issues Associated with Personal Growth and Development

Creativity, Spontaneity and Expressiveness
Sexual Vitality
Relationship Revitalization
Self Discovery of Joy, Pleasure and Creative Possibilities
Creating More Passion and Desire in Life

3) Life Events; Relationship Issues; Age Related Transitions

My spouse and I live separate lives.

Adjustment Problems: Complications with Painful Life Events
Grief, Bereavement, Loss
Divorce and Separation
Infidelity
Trust/Betrayal Issues
Post Traumatic Stress/ Traumatic Life Events/Abuse History
Communication and Couples Conflict
Intimacy and Boundaries: difficulties with closeness and/or distance
Life Transitions: Empty Nest; Career; Mid Life: Retirement
Sexual experience and expressiveness
Health Problems and changes in Physical capacity – Physical and Emotional Losses associated with Ageing

Persons who are experiencing current physical and or sexual abuse or assault are recommended to seek other specialized treatment and counselling immediately. This also applies to those who are currently addicted to substances. These problems and issues are not in my scope of practise.