Individual near Salt Spring Island BC (709 Result(s))

I have been working since 1971 with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents, separated and blended families, multi generational families. Worked 15 years for the Ministry for Children and Families. In 1985 became a Certified Family Therapist and a founding member of Island Family Counselling Centre. 1988 founding member of B.C. Association of Clinical Counselling, served 10 years in leadership role, setting the dicipline and ethical standards for counsellors in BC.Total of 30 years in private practice, last 15 years at Gablescounsellinggroup.com as Mary Forbes Family Counselling Practice. I have flexible hours and reasonable rates. Home visits can be arranged. Call me, Mary Forbes, or, email me at any time.

I offer counselling to individuals, couples and families, including adults and youth. I am a registered clinical social worker and have been in practice for over 30 years. I can assist you with relationship and family issues; parenting; helpful approaches to managing stress and anxiety; overcoming depression; recovery from eating disorders and addictions, trauma-based guilt and shame, self-esteem, peer issues, life transitions, and changing self-defeating behaviours through mindfulness approaches. I have a special interest in assisting families undergoing the painful process of separation and divorce, including individual adults as well as youth. I bring a rich background of knowledge and experience, as well as a strong belief that we have everything we need in our being to shift our view of who we are and how we live our daily lives. I welcome your questions and a conversation.