Explore the Range of Support We Offer
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common and treatable mental health condition. While occasional feelings of fear and apprehension are normal, persistent and debilitating anxiety can significantly impact daily life. It may manifest in various forms, including:
- Phobias
- Panic Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Acute Stress Disorder
No matter how challenging anxiety may seem, it is treatable. With the right support, you can overcome it and emerge stronger and healthier.
Depression
Depression can deeply affect how you feel, think, and function. Symptoms may include:
- Low mood or sadness
- Fatigue or loss of energy
- Difficulty concentrating
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
- Recurrent thoughts of death
Depression is not a sign of weakness but a condition that can be addressed with care and understanding. Many who have faced depression have found strength, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose through their journey of healing.
Trauma (PTSD)
Trauma is a response to an overwhelming event where the ability to cope is compromised. Symptoms can include:
- Flashbacks or nightmares
- Emotional numbness
- Heightened alertness and fear
- Avoidance behaviors
- Physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat or sweats
Trauma can result from various experiences, such as natural disasters, accidents, or relational challenges like neglect or abuse. Recognizing trauma and seeking help is a courageous first step toward healing and reclaiming your life.
Individual Counselling
A safe and supportive space to focus entirely on you—your challenges, goals, and aspirations. Individual counselling can help you:
- Manage depression, anxiety, and stress
- Heal from trauma, including PTSD
- Cope with grief, loss, or life transitions
- Build resilience after experiences of abuse or bullying
- Foster personal growth and self-confidence
- Break unhelpful patterns and develop healthier ways to cope
- Find clarity, meaning, and purpose
Couples Counselling
A space for partners to strengthen their relationship and reconnect. Couples counselling can help with:
- Couples’ Foundations Sessions: Preparing for a committed partnership.
- Navigating Relationship Challenges: Addressing communication breakdowns, trust issues, emotional disconnect, and external pressures.
At the Personal Growth & Healing Centre, couples counselling focuses on uncovering each couple’s unique strengths and addressing the obstacles that strain relationships. Through authentic dialogue, partners can rebuild trust, rediscover intimacy, and nurture their connection.
Family Counselling
A collaborative approach to improving relationships and resolving conflicts within families. Family counselling can address:
- Parent-child relationship issues
- Challenges with children’s school or social adaptation
- Sibling relational conflicts
- Grief and loss within the family
Specialized Programs
- Support for trauma, anxiety, and depression following motor vehicle accidents or WorkSafe BC injuries
- Victim counselling through the Crime Victim Assistance Program