How We Work
Our Counselling Approach
At Revive Counselling, we believe that you ultimately have the answers for change and that our job is to help you find these. We do not tell you what to do, but rather work side by side with you in discovering what is and isn't working and then help you take the next steps in pursuing growth and change.
Therapy Approaches
Our therapists offer a variety of approaches so we can find what works best for you. Your feedback is welcome and encouraged during the counselling process, to help us find the most beneficial approach.
Some of the counselling approaches we might draw from are:
We are committed to staying in touch with the best and latest practices for counselling and have attended numerous professional development courses and seminars in the field we practice in.
Whether you are looking for individual counselling, trauma and abuse counselling, or direct neurofeedback we can help.
If you are ready for change, or even curious about change, please call - 604-454-4516 - or email info@revivecounselling.com. We can explain the counselling process for you, answer any of your questions, and if you'd like, set up an appointment.
Internal Family Systems: is an evidence-based approach that focuses on healing wounds associated with traumatic or painful life experiences by working with parts that make up the whole of a person. It is highly effective in increasing general well-being and "improving phobia, panic, and generalized anxiety disorders and symptoms; physical health conditions and symptoms; personal resilience/self-concept; and depression and depressive symptoms." For more information: http://www.selfleadership.org/about-internal-family-systems.html
Sensorimotor psychotherapy - is a body-based talk therapy that draws from findings in neuroscience to help process through emotions, distressing thoughts, physical sensations, and memory connected to trauma or past relational wounding. Very helpful when working with trauma, PTSD, and problems with emotional regulation (ie-anxiety, anger, and depression). For more information: https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/resources/#client-education
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): is a well researched form of psychotherapy that uses eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help clients experience relief from distressing memories/beliefs and a variety of mental health concerns. For more information: https://emdrcanada.org/emdr-defined/
Clarity Direct Neurofeedback: direct neurofeedback sends a very small signal to the brain that helps the brain to get out of stuck patterns. It increases the parasympathetic nervous system response (our resting system), and decreases the sympathetic nervous system response (fight or flight).
Mindfulness-based approaches: using a compassionate and non-judgemental approach to increase in-the-moment awareness of feelings, thoughts, and body sensations. This can help to manage difficult emotions/thoughts/sensations and promote integration within the brain.
Observed Experiential Integration: a therapy that works with eyes movement to promote integration within the brain. Integration = increased ability to deal with difficult emotions and increased feelings of well-being. For more information: http://sightpsych.com/faqs-oei/
Gottman Method: A research-based couples therapy that works to strengthen the couples' friendship, improve conflict management, and build deeper understanding of each partner. For more information:
http://www.gottman.com/about-gottman-method-couples-therapy/
Psycho-educational approaches: equipping you with strategies, such as relaxation and grounding techniques, to provide quick relief from various symptoms. Education is offered to promote deeper understanding of what you're experiencing.
Play/Sand/Art Therapy: creative approaches for reducing overwhelming emotions, working through difficult memories, and gaining insight. Especially helpful with children and adolescents as these approaches are not talk-based therapies.