My objective as a psychotherapist is to enable you to reach your goals and dreams.

I use every method, tool, and resource available to achieve this, and encourage          

you to collaborate with me each step of the way.  I have the expertise and

 experience to help you achieve what you want, and you are the expert on yourself. 

 Together we can make positive changes!

                                                                       - Barbara Partridge

Registrations

• Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC Association)
• Canadian Counselling Association (member)
• BC College of Teachers

Education

• B.Ed (Psychology and Special Education) UBC
• M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology) UBC
• Doctoral level course in Eating Disorders therapy (SCUPS)

Additional Training

• Substance Abuse Counselling courses (VCC)
• Brief Therapy
• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
• Anxiety and Depression Counselling
• Hypnotherapy
• Relationship Therapy
• Eating Disorders Therapy
• Emotion-Focused Counselling

"When I first visited Barbara, I was in a great state of panic and I didn't know what to do next.  She helped me focus on the practical aspects of my problems and then helped me see the behaviours that led up to them.  Finally, Barbara worked with me until I could carry on by myself.  I'm now glad I went through all the hard times because I've never felt better about myself."

                                  - Gary, age 29

My wife and I couldn't get along and just weren't happy, but after 7 or 8 sessions with Barbara we really improved our communication and our marriage is much better.

                          - Glen and Sandy

Counselling Methods

Barbara's therapeutic expertise includes cognitive-behavioural, solution-focused, interpersonal and other evidence-based methods.  Clients may also opt for hypnotherapy.

Barbara was an administrator, teacher and career counsellor before devoting herself to further studies in psychology and to private counselling practice. 

Her specialty areas are

• Social anxiety (shyness) and other anxieties
• Eating disorders, including overeating
• Depression 

 In addition, she deals with

• Relationship counselling
• OCD and panic
• Grief/loss/separation
• Career counselling

Barbara is approved as a service provider with the Crime Victim Assistance Program, and is an educator, assessor and counsellor for the BC government's Responsible Driver Program.  Barbara is affiliated with the Theravive group of values-based counsellors.  See the Links page for more information.

Barbara Partridge is married and has three children.  She enjoys a wide range of interests including painting with watercolours and oils, skiing and golf.