Appin Counselling

Appin Counselling is a counselling and clinical supervision practice located in Vancouver, on the traditional territories of the xwmkwym (Musqueam), Skwxwu7mesh (Squamish), and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh) nations. We are dedicated to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals seeking support and guidance in overcoming personal challenges and improving their overall well-being. Our mission is to help our clients create meaningful change in their lives by exploring contributing factors and altering thoughts, responses, and behaviors.

We understand that reaching out for help can be difficult, and we believe that every person deserves to be heard and respected without fear of judgment or consequences. At Appin Counselling, we assure you that you are not broken, damaged, or defective; we all do the best we can with what we have, and sometimes we need support from an outside source to better understand and overcome our struggles. We will only focus on what is important to you to ensure that our work is directly linked to the changes you are looking to see in your life.

Services Offered

At Appin Counselling, we offer a range of services for individuals seeking support and guidance. Our services include:

• Counselling for Trauma and Life Stressors: Whether you have experienced a single traumatic event or ongoing stressors, we can help you explore your experiences and emotions, and develop strategies to cope and heal.
• Grief and Loss Counselling: The loss of a loved one can be a challenging and painful experience. We can help you navigate through the grief process, and find ways to cope with your loss.
• Relationship Issues Counselling: Relationships can be a source of joy and fulfillment, but they can also be a source of conflict and frustration. We can help you identify and address relationship issues, and develop healthier communication and coping strategies.
• Anger Management Counselling: Anger is a normal and healthy emotion, but when it becomes unmanageable, it can cause problems in our personal and professional lives. We can help you identify the triggers of your anger, and develop strategies to manage and express your anger in healthy ways.
• Anxiety and Depression Counselling: Anxiety and depression are common mental health concerns that can affect every aspect of our lives. We can help you identify the factors contributing to your anxiety and depression, and develop strategies to manage and overcome these challenges.
• ADHD Counselling: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can affect every aspect of a person's life, from their relationships to their work performance. We can help you develop strategies to manage your ADHD symptoms and improve your overall well-being.
• Clinical Supervision: We offer clinical supervision for counsellors seeking guidance and support in their practice. Our supervision is grounded in a collaborative and client-centered approach, ensuring that you feel supported and empowered in your work.

Our Approach

At Appin Counselling, we take a client-centered and collaborative approach to ensure that you feel supported, respected, and heard. We offer evidence-based counselling approaches, including Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed Brief Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Couples Therapy, Family Therapy or Mediation, and Grief and Loss Counselling. We believe that the therapeutic relationship is crucial to the success of therapy, and we work to build trust and rapport with each of our clients.

We are committed to creating an inclusive space where individuals of all ages, backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, sexualities, gender identities or expressions, neurodiversities, and mental health concerns feel respected, understood, and heard.