New Beginnings Counselling Service

At New Beginnings Counselling Service we help you to overcome your current mental health challenges.

My name is Valerie Dessaulles, and I am registered clinical counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). I specialize in grief, trauma, chronic pain, transitions, depression, anxiety to name a few. I am accepting new clients of all ages and look forward to working with you so that you can achieve your mental health goals.

When to speak with a counsellor::

Depression:

If you are feeling sad, lonely, tired, lethargic, or having problems looking forward to events you normally would. You may be depressed.

Grief / Loss:

If you have recently lost a loved one or feel there is a missing piece in your life you may be suffering from grief and / or loss..

Relationships:

If you feel unhappy in a relationship and need someone to help you figure out the next steps, or what to do. Especially if there is physical, sexual or emotional abuse.

Anxiety:

If you feel nervous, fearful, or disproportionately upset about an event or circumstance. If you have recently had a panic attack, you may have anxiety.

Post Traumatic Stress:

If you are easy to get mad, experiencing flashbacks or having recurring nightmares of an event you cannot seem to wake from. You may have post-traumatic stress.

Chronic Pain:

When you are suffering from chronic pain, it can feel very lonely. If you feel there is no one who understands what you are going through or really need someone to empathize. You are not alone