Problems and Treatment Issues
Judith Beale M.A. Registered Psychologist, works with Individuals and Couples 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.
Some people identify with the clinical terms provided below, to describe their concerns whereas many relate more readily to the lived experiences often associated with these terms in the captions included here with pictures. Others are not experiencing problems per se but are seeking ways to be more expressive, creative, alive, or to feel more complete as a person.
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
For example: Dependent; Avoidant; Depressive; Passive Aggressive; Narcissistic - 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.