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Meet Harj
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. I work primarily with persons and couples affected by substance and behavioural addictions as well as youth and young adults experiencing mental health struggles. I have eight years of experience working in the substance use field and have training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, clinical hypnosis, and mindfulness-based therapies. My aim is to support clients in gaining insight into the underlying causes of their mental health struggles as well as furnishing them with tools to reduce distress and increase their sense of well being and meaning in their lives.
In my work I take a holistic view of persons and consider their personal stories, perspectives beliefs and the totality of the environments they live in. I am strongly influenced by trauma informed and existential approaches – My aim is to help clients make sense of and honour their past but also experience new found freedoms.
In addition to being a counsellor I am also a husband and a father to three beautiful children. In my spare time I enjoy volunteering, making music, working out and practicing meditation.
Areas of focus: I work with relationship issues for couples and individuals, addiction in relationships, pornographt use, family therapy, men's issues, anxiety/depression/other mental health concerns, issues impacting teens and young adults, and substance/behavioural addictions.
Relationship counselling for couples or individuals
Behavioural/substance addiction counselling for couples or individuals
Mental health for youth/young adults/adults
Addictions Counselling
Whether you or your loved one is struggling with a substance or behavioural addiction, Harj can help you gain insights, understanding, and develop a plan that fits your goals and lifestyle.
Harj has eight years of experience working in the
substance use field. He has training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, clinical hypnosis, and mindfulness-based therapies. His aim is to support clients to support clients in gaining insight into to underlying causes of their mental health struggles as well as furnishing them with tools to reduce distress and increase their sense of well being and meaning in their lives.
Mental Health for youth, young adults and adults
If you're struggling with low mood, anxiety, or severe mood swings, if you're worried about your state of mind and would like to understand your experience/learn tools to help you cope more effectively, Harj can help.
He helps clients gain insight into the underlying causes of their mental health struggles and equips them with tools to reduce distress and increase their sense of well being and meaning in their lives.
Harj takes a holistic view of every individual and considers their personal stories, perspectives beliefs and the totality of the environments they live in. He helps clients make sense of and honour their pasts but also move beyond them and experience new found freedoms.
FAQ
Rates
$150+GST per 50-minute session
$225+GST per 75-minute session
Do you accept insurance?
For residents of BC, check your extended health insurance benefits - many DO cover sessions with Registered Clinical Counsellors!
Where are you located?
We are located in Burnaby, British Columbia.
204-4388 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby BC, behind the McDonald's. Ample free parking right outside.
Or we can see you VIRTUALLY Via Jane Video - from anywhere you happen to be!