Deeper Wells Counselling
Providing a Safe Space to Explore, Process, Heal and Grow.
Individual Therapy
Are you struggling emotionally or relationally, and could use a safe space to breathe a bit and find your bearings?
Whatever the presenting issues, I believe each individual is special and unique, on a particular life journey with significance, purpose and hope. I consider it a great privilege to provide support and guidance to find one’s way, as well as help to start taking that next step forward.
I work primarily with adults, young adults and teens/tweens.
Couples Therapy
Ever feel like you are stuck in a negative interaction cycle or dance of conflict/tension that you just can’t seem to shake, no matter how hard or for how long you have really, really tried?
An Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach to couples therapy goes beyond (or beneath) the communication techniques and conflict management strategies presented in traditional couples counselling, aiming to get at the underlying attachment fears, feelings and longings which show up uniquely in heightened ways with our significant others.
Couples of all kinds are welcome, whether dating, engaged, married, common-law, navigating divorce or co-parenting, friends or co-workers.
Family Therapy
Families throughout history and in today’s world face countless challenges, and their lasting impact on our experience of life, identity and relationships with others follows us from cradle to grave.
Whether you are a concerned parent hoping to cultivate a more positive connection with a struggling child, or an adult hoping to overcome past hurts and heal rifts with siblings or aging parents, I would love to provide a safe space and guiding presence to “do the work” together.
Hello! I’m Angela Lee.
R.C.C., B.S. Psychology and M.C.S. in Marriage, Family & Community
Are you struggling with emotional or relationship difficulties? Feeling stuck with a particular life issue or in life generally? Or looking for support and guidance in a season of overwhelm?
As a counsellor, my aim is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and understanding space for you to share openly and honestly on a deeper level. It is in this space where I believe each person’s inner resources and strength can be accessed for healing and growth, in ways that make sense to us as unique individuals.
I am passionate about helping people grow more confident in who they are and in navigating their significant relationships, living with more peace, joy, and purpose, and I would love to come alongside you in your journey as an individual, couple, or family.
Education
I have a B.S. in Psychology from the Ohio State University, a Masters of Christian Studies in Marriage, Family & Community from Regent College, and I have pastored in various capacities (both youth and adults) since 2003.
I completed my academic coursework and practicum/internship training for R.C.C. licensing in B.C. through the Masters of Marriage & Family Therapy program at Trinity Western University/ACTS Seminary.
My Approach
I focus on exploring and strengthening each person’s unique sense of self, including understanding significant emotions and the roles they play in our lives from a place of mindfulness and self-compassion. Relationships and how we connect (or fail to connect) with people strongly impact our experience of life as human beings, so my approach to individual growth is tied to transforming how we experience and approach our relationships, and vice versa.
In clinical terms, my approach is based on person-centered, attachment, systems and experiential theories, drawing primarily on Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Satir Transformational Therapy (i.e. the Iceberg Metaphor & the Coping Stances), and incorporates Mindful Self-Compassion, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
In-Person versus Online
Currently, I am seeing clients online (video or phone) or in-person in Langley, BC through Pacific Coast Counselling. For couples and family therapy, in-person sessions would be ideal, although they may be supplemented with individual or dyad (2 people at a time) online sessions in between. Please fill out an Intake Form through the Pacific Coast Counselling website, or you can email me directly at angela@pacificcoastcounselling.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
Location?
Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada. Clients must ideally be located within the Greater Vancouver area, including for on-line sessions; please contact me to discuss exceptions. In-person sessions are available at the West 200 Building in Langley, BC (conveniently located close to Highway 1, by the intersection at 200th Street and 80 Avenue) through Pacific Coast Counselling.
How does confidentiality work?
Your confidentiality is extremely important and will be kept in compliance with applicable privacy legislation. Legal exceptions to confidentiality will be reviewed & discussed in the initial session, as well as detailed on the intake consent form which must be signed prior to beginning counselling.
What is the current cost of counselling sessions?
$140 per 50 minute session.
Payments Accepted
Payments are accepted by major credit card or e-transfer, or by interac, cash or cheque if in-person.
What is your cancellation policy?
Clients are expected to provide 24 hours advanced notification of cancellations, or else the full fee for the session will still be charged. Exceptions will be made for morning notifications of cancellations due to sickness (i.e. covid) that make an online session not possible.
Contact Me
Ask a question or inquire about booking an appointment below.
For emergencies call 911, the crisis hotline (604-872-3311 in Greater Vancouver),
or go to the nearest emergency room.
Please be aware that I use e-mail primarily for administrative purposes. For ethical and legal reasons, I may not accept/respond to clinical messages via e-mail. Please be aware that e-mail messages are not encrypted or secured.