At Changes Counselling Services, the mission is to help individuals heal, grow, and strengthen their emotional wellbeing. The team provides a safe, neutral space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. Each counselling plan is personalized to meet the client’s unique needs, drawing from a range of evidence-based, brain-informed therapeutic approaches.
Counsellors work with teens and adults across British Columbia, supporting them through challenges such as:
Whether a client is seeking support during a difficult season, working to overcome anxiety, wanting to boost confidence, looking to enhance athletic performance, or simply wanting guidance to thrive, the counsellors at Changes meet each person where they are — helping them feel in control of their journey.
Counsellors use a variety of modalities depending on client needs, including:
Offered online throughout British Columbia using a secure, encrypted platform.
Common areas of focus include:
Parent consultations are educational and supportive sessions for parents and caregivers — they are not individual therapy. These sessions are designed to:
These sessions empower parents to better support their teen’s mental health journey and work in collaboration with the counsellor.
Designed for competitive and recreational athletes who want to strengthen mental resilience, improve focus, and manage performance anxiety. Sessions may cover:
This service is ideal for student-athletes, competitive club athletes, and young adults balancing sports with other life demands.
Group counselling provides opportunities to learn coping skills, improve emotional health, and connect with others who share similar experiences — all in a supportive environment.
PEERS® is a 16-week, evidence-based social skills group for motivated teens who want to improve their ability to make and maintain friendships. Originally developed at UCLA by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, this program is now used in over 35 countries.Teens learn skills such as:
PEERS® is especially beneficial for teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other social/behavioural challenges. Parent involvement is a key part of the program. The program is eligible for Autism (AFU) funding. Changes Counselling Services is not currently accepting new registrations for the PEERS® group. Interested families may join the waitlist for future groups by emailing info@changescounselling.ca
For more about the PEERS® program, visit the UCLA PEERS® website.
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