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    Therapy North Vancouver & Greater Vancouver

    Welcome to our North Vancouver therapy & counselling practice. Book a complimentary consultation so that we can discuss your concerns and ways therapy may be able to help.

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    Therapist North Vancouver

    Welcome to our North Vancouver therapy & counselling practice. Book a complimentary consultation so that we can discuss your concerns and ways therapy may be able to help.

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    Therapist Serving North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and throughout Greater Vancouver

    North Vancouver Therapist - Registered Clinical Counsellor - Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychoanalysis, CBT

    Dr. Bradley Murray, DPhil, MEd, FIPA

    Dr. Murray is a psychoanalyst and Registered Clinical Counsellor based in North Vancouver who has been in private practice for 11 years. He offers consultations and therapy for individuals living on the North Shore and in the greater Vancouver area, as well as throughout Canada online and over the phone. He specializes in psychodynamic therapy, psychoanalysis, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to treatment. In his practice, he commonly works with young adults, middle-aged adults, university and college students, organizational leaders and executives, and health care professionals [Read more]

    Therapy & Counselling in North Vancouver

    People often wonder whether they need therapy. They know that it will take time and resources. And they wonder whether it will be a worthwhile investment. This is especially true of “talk therapy.” Therapy is an opportunity to take time out of a busy life to reflect on yourself. Many people do decide to invest in therapy and counselling and find that it helps them address their concerns. These may include low mood and worry. Or they may have relationship concerns or low self-esteem. Some people start therapy because they want to work on being more creative and less self-critical so that they can feel more fulfilled in their lives.

    Issues that aren’t properly addressed reduce quality of life and limit happiness. Unaddressed issues can build up over time and become increasingly distressing. They can start to have a negative effect on relationships and even physical health.

    Therapy and Counselling for Depression, Anxiety, and Various Personal and Psychological Concerns in North Vancouver

    Depression

    People who are depressed often feel hopeless or defeated. They may have come to think that there is no way out of the way they are feeling. Depression includes various distressing symptoms and changes in behaviour. Sadness, guilt, lack of interest, and lack of motivation are common. So are problems concentrating, sleep problems, and problems with appetite. Experiencing these symptoms of depression makes it hard to live life fully.

    Anxiety and Stress

    The experience of anxiety can be extremely distressing. Anxious people may feel nervous and on edge. They may feel hotness, numbness, or terror. They may find that they are unable to relax, lightheaded, and shaky. Breathing can become difficult. They may notice their heart pounding or racing. They can have profound fears of losing control or dying. Thoughts tend to centre around catastrophic outcomes and worst case scenarios. Avoidance is a common experience of anxious people. The settings that induce the most anxiety are kept away from. Avoidance can lower a person’s quality of life. This is especially true if they avoid situations that would be good for them.

    Relationships, Self Esteem, and Other Concerns

    Relationship concerns include difficulties with boundaries, feeling a lack of connectdeness, loneliness, healing from past abuse or trauma in relationships, and starting or ending relationships. When people struggle with self-esteem, they may feel shame, embarassment, and deep inadequacy. Another concern many people have these days is excessive social media or online use which can function as an escape.

    Standard of Care for Individual Counselling

    Many people will see the greatest benefit from an in-depth therapy process that allows for a fuller exploration of their concerns. If you are looking for a clinical counsellor or therapist, it is important to discuss expectations for your work together at the outset.

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    Find out more about the Dr. Murray’s specialties, the process of choosing a therapist, evidence for the efficacy of therapy, and Frequently Asked Questions about the practice.

    Therapy and Counselling North Vancouver: Frequently Asked Questions

    We serve individuals living in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, downtown Vancouver, and throughout the Greater Vancouver region.

    People from many different backgrounds come to therapy. Each person has a unique set of concerns and aims for counselling and therapy.

    The role of a therapist is primarily to work with you to facilitate a process that helps you address problems you may be facing, but the therapist will not directly solve problems for you.

    In our practice, sessions typically occur at least once weekly.

    Confidentiality is central to therapy. It is needed, given the sensitive personal information that is disclosed. All therapists and counsellors are required to maintain strict standards of confidentiality.

    The length of therapy depends on several factors. These include your aims and the history of your concerns.

    The cost of counselling and therapy in Greater Vancouver varies widely depending on the level of education, qualifications, and experience of the therapist or counsellor. You can see our regular fees here.

    It is not necessary to have a referral to see a local therapist or counsellor.

    “Therapist” is an umbrella term covering clinicians who practice one or more of the different kinds of therapy (also known as “psychotherapy”):

    • Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) are members of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.
    • Psychologists in North Vancouver are governed by the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.
    • Registered Social Workers are governed by the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
    • Psychiatrists are physicians who have completed medical training and a psychiatry residency. They are the only clinicians on this list who prescribe and manage medications.
    • Finally, psychoanalysts are are members of one of the above professions and are graduates from psychoanalytic training programs. These typically involve four years of theoretical and clinical seminars covering personality, childhood development, and in-depth psychotherapy processes; the provision of long-term psychoanalytic treatments under close supervision; and a personal analysis.