Fears counselling in BC

You do not need to wait until a fear feels severe to talk to someone. Counselling may help if a fear keeps you from places, people or plans that matter to you, or if you spend a lot of time worrying about it. Even a fear that seems small is worth talking about if it wears you down.

Yes, counselling can help with a fear of one thing, such as flying, needles, heights, driving or dogs. Our counsellors may use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a talk-based therapy that looks at how your thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other. You decide how fast to go, and nothing is faced before you are ready.

No, you will not be pushed to face your fear before you are ready. Early sessions are often about understanding the fear and learning ways to calm your body. When you feel ready, you and your counsellor can plan small steps together, and you can pause or change the plan at any time.

No, you do not need a diagnosis to start counselling for a fear. You can come as you are and share as much or as little as you like. In the first sessions, your counsellor asks what the fear is like for you, when it shows up and what you hope will change.

Yes, you can meet with a counsellor online from anywhere in BC, or in person in Burnaby, Port Moody or Vancouver. Online sessions can be an easier start if the fear makes travel or new places hard. We offer a free 15-minute consultation by phone or video, and our intake team suggests counsellors who fit what you need, your language, your budget and where you want to meet.