Support for Personal Growth, Learning, and Wellbeing
We are a general practice of Psychologists & Psychotherapists serving central Vancouver Island & B.C.
201-1801 Bowen Road, Nanaimo BC
We are a general practice of Psychologists & Psychotherapists serving central Vancouver Island & B.C.
201-1801 Bowen Road, Nanaimo BC
Several of our clinicians are privileged to work with First Responders, RCMP and military veterans on chllenges related to occupational stress, prevention and treatment of PTSD, and psychological assessments.
At Becker Burrows & Associates, we believe that every client is unique and deserves a personalized treatment plan. Our therapists work closely with each client to develop a plan that suits their individual needs, goals, and preferences. We use evidence-based practices and regularly review progress to ensure our clients are getting the most effective treatment possible.
We provide psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking to better understand the ways they learn best, and to identify and address barriers to academic and occupational success.
We provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy services to support our clients in addressing the issues that they may feel "stuck" in. Our clinicians focus on a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, OCD, mood-related problems, couples and children's therapy.
Dr. Burrows is a Registered Psychologist in both B.C. and the Northwest Territories.
He provides both in-person and remote therapy and psychological assessment to youth and adults ages 5-70. He currently specializes in serving First Responders, military, and veterans.
In addition to his private practice, he has worked in a range of school, community and medical facilities.
Dr. Burrows has been an instructor in the area of psychology, research, assessment, behaviour and education at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels. He has supervised graduate psychology students, as well as provisional psychologists. As a teacher, he has specialized in the areas of behaviour, learning disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
His training and research areas have included program assessment, psychometrics and assessment of developmental and psychiatric conditions, with a specific focus on ADHD.
Dr. Burrows has served as an adviser to various non-profit and governmental organizations in a variety of areas including trauma, ADHD, behaviour, and distance psychological therapy and education. He has served on the board and executives of a number of non-profit organizations related to developmental disabilities and psychiatric conditions.
Qualifications:
Sarah believes that her role as a counsellor involves walking alongside her clients while offering an objective and informed perspective. Because she often sees people who are seeking change, her goal is to help clients identify which patterns in their lives are helping or hindering their attainment of the changes they desire. Sarah believes that people are naturally adaptive, and psychological distress often occurs when our adaptations no longer work for us in a given situation. Her therapeutic work often involves helping people identify the ways in which their experiences and relationships have influenced how they see and interact with the world, and assisting them in exploring new strategies for coping with their experiences in order to live a valued life.
Both her clinical work and research have focused on highlighting individual strengths while recognizing the systemic and contextual barriers that people encounter. She completed her PhD in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia, where her research focused on Indigenous women’s career decision-making experiences. Sarah also is involved as a facilitator with Wounded Warriors Canada and the Veterans Transition Network, serving first responders and military veterans and their families with group-based trauma treatment programs such as the Trauma Resiliency Program and COPE programs.
Sarah collaborated with Dr. Burrows to offer including psychoeducational and clinical assessments, and is are happy to serve Nanaimo and surrounding areas in this regard. Their approach to assessment is both diagnostic and problem-solving, in that the central aim is to help clients identify how they can better meet their educational, personal, and career-related goals within their own context.
Sarah's primary practice areas include:
I recognize that finding a counsellor that is a good fit can be a process that demands a lot of resources- both time-wise and financially. I am happy to speak with prospective clients over the phone to determine whether my approach might work for you.
Qualifications:
Yvette has had the honour throughout the past 20 years of her career to witness the power of individuals and families to make positive changes in their lives. Her past experience includes work within counselling agencies, health centres, and with the government, supporting children, youth, and adults.
Her primary areas of therapy include anxiety, depression, stress, self esteem and interpersonal issues. She has specific training in cognitive-behavioural therapy and trauma focused CBT. She believes that the relationship between herself and those she works with is integral, where cllient's preferences inform your time together. She works from a strengths based, trauma informed perspective, providing a safe space for clients to express your thoughts and feelings, receive feedback, and create meaningful change in your life.
She is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists in British Columbia, as well as a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC.
Dr. Jennifer Trew is a Registered Psychologist (CPBC #2224) specializing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and mood difficulties in adults. She has training and expertise in assessing and treating depression, extreme shyness (social anxiety), chronic worry (generalized anxiety), panic disorder, agoraphobia, health anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, specific phobias (e.g., fear of needles, flying), and body focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., skin picking). Dr. Trew also provides treatment for stress-related problems, low self-esteem, and difficulty coping with life events.
Dr. Trew primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that is widely considered to be the most effective psychotherapy available for the treatment of anxiety and depression. This approach focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that contribute to anxiety and low mood. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies. ACT is an evidence-based approach that focuses on learning to work with difficult thoughts and feelings differently to help clients pursue important goals and act in line with their values. Her approach is active, collaborative, goal-oriented, and client-centered. She works with her clients to develop a strategic personalized treatment plan that will help them to achieve their goals and make meaningful changes in their lives. Dr. Trew is committed to maintaining best practice standards and flexibly combines evidence-based treatment strategies to meet her clients' individual needs. Her goal is to support her clients in making changes and developing new skills that they can use throughout their lives.
Dr. Trew is an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University (SFU). She has published numerous peer-reviewed scholarly articles in the area of social anxiety and has presented her work at a number of major national and international academic conferences. She has also taught a course on Clinical Psychology at SFU and contributes to training seminars at the SFU Clinical Psychology Centre.
Dr. Trew received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, BC. She completed a year-long pre-doctoral residency at St. Joseph's Healthcare in Hamilton, Ontario where she received specialized training in the assessment and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. She also completed a minor rotation in psychodiagnostic, personality, and cognitive assessment. Prior to her residency, she completed several placements at locations throughout the lower mainland including Richmond Mental Health Outpatient Services, the psychiatric inpatient unit at the Royal Columbian Hospital, the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the UBC Hospital (now closed), and the UBC Psychology Clinic. She has extensive experience with both individual and group CBT for mood and anxiety disorders. She has also completed specialized workshops on ACT and on CBT for depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, health anxiety, body dysmorphic disorder, body focused repetitive behaviors, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Deborah Kieran is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of BC (#2677). She obtained her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from City University in 2008.
Deborah sees counselling as a unique relationship where you are supported through the changes in your life as you move towards your goals. Engaging in a collaborative, therapeutic process can help you be your best self. You may be seeking:
Or you just might not be feeling the way you want to feel. Supportive, empathic listening, new ideas to consider, skills to practice and employ, a safe place to wonder “what now” is what Deborah has shared with clients for over 10 years. She welcomes feedback and direction from her clients and sees it as necessary to the co-creation of a beneficial therapeutic environment.
Marie believes that counselling involves illuminating pasts, fostering resilience, and facilitating positive change. Her approach intends to acknowledge your distinct experience and the ways in which it reflects your experiences, while guiding you towards desired change according to what you would like to be different. As an experienced Registered Nurse with a Master's degree in clinical counselling, her approach combines medical expertise and therapeutic skills. Specializing in health and wellness counselling, She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside strengths-based and Solution-focused Therapy (SFT) methods to navigate emotional complexities. With a collaborative and empowering stance, she addresses grief, loss, and health-related challenges. For all clients, Marie provides compassionate psychosocial support, empowering individuals to thrive and grow through adversity.
Marie's practice areas include:
201-1801 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo BC, V9S 1H1
Our office is wheelchair accessible & there is free parking available on site
1801 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9S 1H1, Canada
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