Trauma Counsellor - Dr. Barbara Harris
About Barbara
Counselling Vancouver
My Professional Experience:
While I worked in the helping field since the mid-eighties, my work as a professional therapist began in 2000, after I graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) at UBC. The people I work with face one or more of the following concerns: anxiety; depression; family issues; grief and loss; low self esteem; residential school; school or workplace concerns; stress and burnout; trauma (PTSD).
From 2001 to 2009 I also taught classes at the UBC School of Social Work, including coursework on addictions, working with First Nations, and trauma and recovery.
My personal experience, and how it influences my work:
Having overcome extensive personla challenges in my own life, I recognize the importance of
a) providing a safe, nurturing and comfortable environment in which to explore concerns,
b) respecting clients’ treatment goals,
c) assisting clients to gain and master skills to handle symptoms arising from the various challenges they face,
d) helping clients resolve the issues that continue to interfere with their ability to achieve their life goals and desires.
My Education:
My education includes an undergraduate (BSW), and graduate degree (MSW) from the University of British Columbia, as well as a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy Degree) in Education from Simon Fraser University.
Other professional development includes”
Certificates:
EMDR Level 1 and 2 (Vancouver)
One eye integration Level 1 (Vancouver)
Clinical hypnosis Level 1 (Vancouver UBC)
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 (Vancouver)
Life space crisis intervention (Vancouver)
Life skills coach training (Edmonton)
SASSI Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (Port Coquitlam)
Other workshops/training:
EAP training (Vancouver)
Cognitive Behavioral strategies for treating complex trauma: Padesky (Vancouver)
Trauma and the brain-neuroscience (Victoria)
Trauma and addiction (New Westminster)
Trauma and the body: somatic psychotherapy (New Westminster)
Treating complex trauma (UCLA)
Crisis intervention (Vancouver)
Suicide (Vancouver)
Pharmacology (New Westminster)
DSM IV (Vancouver UBC RS)
Mental Illness First Aid (Vancouver)
Record keeping (Vancouver)
Memberships:
BC College of Social Workers (registered for private practice)
BC Association of Social Workers
My thoughts and beliefs:
Below are some of my thoughts and beliefs which are based on my personal and professional experience, as well as my training and education.
There is always hope.
Healing is a journey not an event.
Healing happens when we bring ourselves and our story into the light.
The answer lies within.
Healing is a process that requires attention to thoughts and feelings, and, to the body.
We get out of it what we put into it.
Once upon a time I was in a place where I could not see a light at the end of the tunnel, and I had no hope, but I sought professional help. Somewhere along the way, I had the feeling that I wasn’t in the tunnel alone anymore…there was a helper with a flashlight and a toolkit to help me find my way. Today, I am the person with the flashlight and the toolkit.
I consider it a privilege to do this work.
Freedom begins with a single step!
Simply contact me so we can decide together whether counselling is a good option for you at this time.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Dr Barbara Harris, PhD, MSW, RSW
Counselling Vancouver Location A: Suite #914 – 470 Granville St. Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1V5
Phone: 604-728-4535 / Fax: 604-688-7715
Email: barbara_josette_harris@hotmail.ca Location B: Suite #200 – 100 Park Royal West Vancouver BC V7T 1A2
Serving the whole Lower Mainland, including, Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Tri-cities and Fraser Valley.
Counselling Vancouver provides:
Trauma Counselling, Counselling for Depression, and Counselling for Anxiety
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What is Trauma?, Symptoms of Trauma, Trauma and the Brain, Trauma Recovery, Approaches to Trauma Therapy
What is Depression?, Symptoms of Depression, Treatment for Depression
What is Anxiety?, Symptoms of Anxiety, Treatment for Anxiety
