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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Vancouver, British Columbia

Well Beings Counselling offers the best cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in Vancouver, BC, to help individuals overcome anxiety, low self-worth, and unhelpful thought cycles. Our registered therapists use practical, results-driven strategies to apply cognitive behavioural therapy, such as cognitive journaling, behavioural activation, and exposure therapy, to help you build emotional stability, sharpen mental clarity, and regain a stronger sense of control in your daily life.

Struggling with overthinking, low mood, or anxiety?

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Are You Tired Of Spiralling Thoughts In Vancouver?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) directly addresses the cycle where cognitive distortions, such as all-or-nothing thinking, emotional reasoning, or personalization, fuel emotional distress and reinforce negative core beliefs about self-worth or safety. When behavioural activation is missing, routines break down, energy levels drop, and avoidance becomes the default response to discomfort. Without consistent thought records, the distorted thinking remains unchecked, and the unchallenged core beliefs continue to shape daily experiences, deepening emotional suffering.

Reclaim Control Of Your Mind With Well Beings Counselling In Vancouver

Cognitive behavioural therapy, founded on the work of Aaron T. Beck and Albert Ellis, utilizes behavioural activation to reconnect intention with action and rebuild momentum where avoidance once prevailed. Cognitive behavioural therapy in Vancouver incorporates thought records as a practical tool to challenge cognitive distortions and reveal the triggers hiding beneath surface thoughts. Well Beings Counselling delivers this structured cognitive behavioural therapy framework, where every CBT session in Vancouver actively targets distorted thinking, rigid beliefs, and mood instability using clear, evidence-based interventions.

Why Choose Well Beings Counselling for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Vancouver, BC?

Pareen Sehat, MC, RCC - Clinical Director

See How Cognitive Behavioural Therapists at Well Beings Counselling Help You Break Free From Negative Thought Patterns in Vancouver, BC

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Based on 140 reviews
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Micky M.
1 day ago
I had my first consultation today with Andrea and was more than I thought it would be. We covered what I believe was solid ground. I believe she understands the process that I need to fulfil my relationship and personal goals. I look forward to working with her.
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Mohammad R.
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Appreciate your review Mohammad!
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Jamie S.
3 weeks ago
Lance is great. He is calm, friendly, and non-judgmental. His space is safe, and the atmosphere quiet, relaxing and comfortable. I highly recommend Lance and Well Beings Counselling.
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did! We're so glad to hear you had a positive experience with Lance.
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Barry B.
4 weeks ago
Sarah ıs amazıng - very compassionate, skilled and hard-working. I am so glad I found her and her team online.
Response from the owner:Thank you Barry!
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elissa W.
4 weeks ago
I have been seeing Lance for a few years and he has always been there to help me with ups and downs Easy booking online and options for in person and online when I’m travelling
Response from the owner:Thank you, Elissa, for this wonderful review of your experience with Lance over the past few years. It's truly meaningful to hear that he's been a consistent source of support through the ups and downs of your journey. That kind of sustained therapeutic relationship is exactly what we hope to provide.
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Lisa C.
1 month ago
Luz is thoughtful and very experienced. I highly recommend her.
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Kathy G.
2 months ago
Lance is a such caring, genuine, kind and compassionate soul. He has been so helpful for me during some hard times. I have felt so safe, heard and supported by him! I really appreciate him and his approach which comes across as very compassionate!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kathy, for this heartfelt review of Lance at our Vancouver office. It's truly meaningful to hear how much his caring, genuine, kind, and compassionate approach has meant to you during such challenging times.
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Alexzandra P.
2 months ago
I had a great experience. She was kind, understanding, and very easy to talk to. I was feeling anxious about being late to my appointment, and she immediately helped put me at ease. She created a comfortable environment where I felt safe sharing my thoughts and concerns. I left feeling heard and hopeful.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alexzandra, for sharing your wonderful experience. We're so glad that even though you were feeling anxious about being late, your therapist was able to immediately help you feel at ease and create such a safe, comfortable environment for you.
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CG L.
2 months ago
I found my safe place.
Response from the owner:Thank you!
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Megan P.
3 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you Megan, we appreciate your review!
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sara H.
3 months ago
Colleen was very supportive and helpful in her suggestions and guidance. I look forward to future sessions with her.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Sara! We're glad to hear that Colleen has been supportive and helpful. She's a wonderful part of our team, and we're happy you're finding value in your sessions. We look forward to continuing to support you on your journey!
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shaj T.
4 months ago
Lance is so good, I feel thankful for his commitment and helping me through out the process
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shaj, for your kind words about Lance at our Vancouver location. We're so pleased to hear that you appreciate his commitment and helping mentality. Lance's dedication to supporting his clients truly reflects the values we strive for at Well Beings Counselling. Your gratitude means a lot to both Lance and our entire team. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience.
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Zach A.
4 months ago
Sessions with MANA have been instrumental to my mental health recovery and personal growth to the point where my opinion about counselling has shifted and I honestly would prefer to have weekly sessions for the rest of my life. I think it’s so valuable to have someone who you trust and who can help you decipher and navigate the obstacles that life presents. I have recommended these services to many of my friends already and Cannot say enough good things about mana. She is extremely wise, helpful and a blessing to my life I am continuously grateful for.
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Mehdi K.
4 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you Mehdi! We appreciate your review.
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Amy M.
4 months ago
Just had my first appointment with Vernon’s Jain. She’s absolutely fabulous. Exactly what I was looking for in therapist.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Amy, for sharing your experience with Vernika Jain at our Downtown Toronto location. We're thrilled to hear that your first appointment went so well and that Vernika is exactly what you were looking for in a therapist. Finding the right therapeutic match is so important, and it sounds like you've found that with her.
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Elena S.
6 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you Elena! We appreciate your review.
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Sam G.
6 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you Sam, we appreciate your review!
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David B.
6 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you David, for taking the time to leave a review.
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Chelsea T.
7 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-star review! We're honoured to serve you at our Guelph counselling office Chelsea.
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Raquel P.
7 months ago
Well Beings Counselling has been a wonderful experience for our family. Romina Monastero was incredibly welcoming and made my daughter feel comfortable right away. She turned her first visit into a positive and reassuring experience, and we’ll definitely be booking with her again soon.
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Mona H.
7 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-star review! We're honoured to serve you at our Downtown Toronto location.
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Andrea M.
7 months ago
Dina is simply the best counsellor I’ve ever had. She has the ability to really dig deep into the emotions, grasp what’s happening beyond the surface, and connect the dots to help understand the bigger picture of what’s happening and how to face it. I’ve been to different counsellors before but I can truly see the positive impact of Dina’s practice. I can’t recommend her enough. She’s great!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this wonderful review of Dina at our Downtown Vancouver location. It's incredibly meaningful to hear that you've found such a difference in your therapeutic experience with her. Your description of Dina's ability to dig deep, grasp what's happening beyond the surface, and connect the dots to help you see the bigger picture really captures her skill as a therapist. That kind of insight and understanding is what transforms therapy from just talking to genuine growth and healing. We're thrilled that you're seeing such a positive impact from your work with Dina, and we deeply appreciate your strong recommendation. Thank you for trusting Well Beings Counselling with your mental health journey, and for taking the time to share how Dina has made such a difference for you.
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Gabb
7 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-star review! We're honoured to serve you at our Guelph location.
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Mona H.
8 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you Mona for your feedback!
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Rick A.
8 months ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Rick. However, it appears this review may have been intended for a different organization. Well Beings Counselling does not operate treatment facilities or issue graduation certificates - we provide outpatient counselling and therapy services. Your review mentions "Emerge" and references a treatment center experience, which suggests this feedback was meant for another facility. We encourage you to review your recent activity and post this feedback on the correct business profile so they can address your concerns about the missing graduation certificate.

Proven Approaches for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy We Trust in

Well Beings Counselling believes in using scientifically proven approaches to treat cognitive behaviour effectively and safely. Our therapy methods are grounded in evidence-based practices like cognitive restructuring (thought challenging), behavioural activation, exposure therapy, cognitive journaling, and problem-solving therapy. The approaches help identify patterns behind trauma-related thoughts and guide the brain to respond with emotional balance and inner stability.

Cognitive Restructuring (Thought Challenging)

Cognitive restructuring (thought challenging) is a cognitive behavioural therapy that helps individuals change unhelpful thinking by identifying cognitive distortions and replacing them with more realistic thoughts.

Well Beings Counselling uses cognitive restructuring to support individuals who feel overwhelmed by negative self-talk, rigid beliefs, or emotional reactivity. Our registered therapists at Well Beings Counselling actively use thought records and Socratic questioning to help clients examine distorted thinking and uncover more balanced perspectives. Each session is designed to strengthen emotional regulation and guide clients toward balanced thinking that supports long-term mental clarity and stability.

Behavioural Activation

Behavioural activation is a cognitive behavioural therapy approach that helps individuals improve mood and motivation by replacing avoidance patterns with meaningful, pleasant activities.

We use behavioural activation to support individuals who feel emotionally disengaged, stuck in low energy, or caught in repetitive avoidance. Our registered therapists guide clients through activity monitoring and mood tracking to help them understand how their daily routines impact their emotional well-being. Each session includes activity scheduling focused on reintroducing pleasant activities that restore structure, lift mood, and promote long-term behavioural change.

Exposure Therapy

Exposure therapy is a cognitive behavioural approach that helps individuals reduce anxiety by gradually facing anxiety triggers in a controlled and supportive way.

Well Beings Counselling uses exposure therapy to support individuals who feel trapped in avoidance behaviour that limits their emotional growth or daily functioning. Our registered therapists at Well Beings Counselling develop a personalized fear hierarchy and guide clients through gradual exposure to anxiety triggers while identifying and challenging safety behaviours that maintain fear. Each exposure therapy session is designed to replace avoidance with confidence, helping clients rebuild their strength.

Problem-Solving Therapy

Problem-solving therapy is a cognitive behavioural approach that helps individuals improve emotional well-being by building practical skills to resolve everyday challenges through structured thinking.

We trust problem-solving therapy to support individuals who feel overwhelmed, indecisive, or emotionally reactive when faced with ongoing stressors. Our registered therapists at Well Beings Counselling guide clients through clear steps, beginning with problem identification and leading to solution generation and decision-making. Each session includes an implementation plan and ends with problem evaluation, helping clients build confidence in their ability to handle difficulties with clarity and emotional stability.

Cognitive Journaling

Cognitive journaling is a structured cognitive behavioural approach that helps individuals improve self-awareness by recording thoughts, emotions, and responses to daily challenges. 

Well Beings Counselling uses cognitive journaling to support individuals who struggle with unprocessed emotional responses or automatic negative thinking. Our registered therapists guide clients through thought records that include trigger identification and encourage the exploration of alternative thoughts in response to distressing situations. Each reflection entry helps reinforce the goals of cognitive behavioural therapy by revealing thought patterns, strengthening emotional clarity, and building long-term psychological resilience.

Relaxation Techniques & Stress Reduction

Relaxation techniques and stress reduction are therapeutic practices that help individuals manage cognitive and emotional distress by calming the body’s stress response and improving mental clarity.


Well Beings Counselling uses relaxation techniques to support individuals who experience chronic stress, intrusive thoughts, or emotional overwhelm that interfere with daily life. Our registered therapists at Well Beings Counselling teach deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery to reduce tension and ease the nervous system. Each plan also includes mindfulness exercises and meditation practices, which help clients slow down reactive thought patterns and build emotional control through present-moment awareness.

Skills Training

Skills training is a cognitive behavioural approach that helps individuals improve daily functioning by developing practical abilities that support emotional control, communication, and problem-solving.

Well Beings Counselling uses skills training to support individuals who struggle with impulsive reactions, unhealthy patterns, or difficulty expressing their needs. Our registered therapists teach emotional regulation skills and communication skills that help clients respond calmly and clearly in challenging situations. Each session also includes assertiveness training, coping strategies, and conflict resolution skills to build long-term emotional strength and social confidence.

Graded Exposure (Hierarchy Building)

Graded exposure therapy is a cognitive behavioural approach that helps you reduce anxiety by gradually confronting feared situations in a structured and measurable way.

Well Beings Counselling uses graded exposure therapy to support clients who feel trapped in avoidance and want to regain emotional control in daily life. Each graded exposure therapy plan begins with a fear triggers list and an anxiety rating (SUDS scale) to assess the intensity of each step before moving forward. Our registered therapists at Well Beings Counselling guide clients through gradual progression and mastery tracking to reduce avoidance and rebuild long-term emotional resilience.

Identifying Core Beliefs

Identifying Core Beliefs is a cognitive behavioural approach that reveals how deeper belief systems drive repeated thought patterns, emotional responses, and internal narratives.

Well Beings Counselling applies the approach using automatic thoughts analysis, allowing clients to track how specific situations activate certain thought loops. Repeated thought patterns point directly to underlying assumptions that shape negative self-beliefs. Our registered therapists at Well Beings Counselling help restructure negative beliefs by reinforcing positive beliefs that strengthen cognitive clarity and emotional regulation.

Self-Monitoring

Self-monitoring is a cognitive behavioural approach that helps individuals observe how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours shift across different situations.

Well Beings Counselling trusts the approach to help clients understand the connection between daily experiences and internal patterns. Each self-monitoring session includes thought tracking, mood logging, and behaviour recording to identify consistent responses and emotional triggers. Trigger identification allows our registered therapists to trace patterns back to core issues, while scheduled progress review in self-monitoring supports long-term emotional balance.

Frequently Asked Questions from Well Beings Counselling's Patients about Cognitive Behavioural Counselling, Vancouver, BC

The following are some of the frequently asked questions by our patients about Cognitive Behavioural Counselling psychotherapy.

Vancouver, British Columbia, is a major coastal city in Western Canada, situated on the Pacific shore in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. The city has a population of approximately 662,248 residents within its 115 km² boundaries, while the Metro Vancouver area is home to about 2.64 million people. The Google Knowledge Graph highlights Vancouver for its stunning natural settings, including the North Shore Mountains and Stanley Park, as well as iconic landmarks such as Canada Place, Granville Island, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Renowned for its cultural diversity, environmental sustainability, vibrant arts scene, and as a gateway to outdoor recreation, Vancouver draws millions of visitors each year. The city is also known for its distinct neighbourhoods: the historic Gastown, the upscale Shaughnessy, the creative Mount Pleasant, and the multicultural Commercial Drive, among others.

Vancouver residents frequently face mental health challenges linked to urban stress, housing affordability pressures, cultural transition tensions, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents face high stress levels and experience mood disorders like depression or anxiety. Accessible local psychotherapy and counselling are important to address emotional distress, prevent the escalation of psychological issues, and support well-being across diverse communities in Vancouver, BC. Well Beings Counselling supports community wellness by offering compassionate psychotherapy services in Vancouver, BC. Well Beings Counselling offers compassionate cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in Vancouver, BC, to help you control negative thoughts. Professional support enables individuals to overcome life’s challenges, which in turn strengthens and enriches the Vancouver community.

Cognitive Behavioural Counselling is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps you understand how negative thoughts, difficult emotions, and unhelpful behaviours are deeply connected. Cognitive behavioural therapy uncovers automatic thoughts and challenging cognitive distortions like catastrophizing or black-and-white thinking, reduces emotional distress and brings mental clarity. At Well Beings Counselling, each cognitive behavioural therapy session helps you break cycles of avoidance and reinforces positive coping through practical tools, such as thought records, behavioural activation, and belief restructuring. Cognitive behavioural therapy empowers you to build emotional stability, manage anxiety or depression, and move forward with more confidence and self-trust.

You can find cognitive behavioural counselling in Vancouver at Well Beings Counselling, located at 838 West Hastings St., Suite #721, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6. Our registered therapists at Well Beings Counselling offer cognitive behavioural therapy to help you address anxiety, depression, negative core beliefs, and cognitive distortions like catastrophizing and black-and-white thinking. Each cognitive behavioural therapy session at Well Beings Counselling includes tools such as thought records, behavioural activation, and structured coping strategies to support emotional clarity and long-term stability.

Yes, you can overcome your cognitive behavioural related issues in Vancouver, BC through structured support at Well Beings Counselling. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at Well Beings Counselling helps you challenge cognitive distortions, reduce emotional distress, and replace unhelpful behaviours with healthier responses. Our registered therapists in Vancouver guide each CBT session using practical tools like thought records, behavioural activation, and belief restructuring to bring emotional relief and long-term change. Access to both in-person and virtual sessions in Vancouver ensures you receive consistent support at every step of your mental health journey.

Cognitive Behavioural Counselling can help you build a happy life in Vancouver, BC by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and emotional triggers that keep you stuck in cycles of anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt. Cognitive distortions like all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralizing, or personalizing often shape your daily decisions and relationships without you realizing their impact. Cognitive behavioural therapy works to challenge negative patterns using structured tools such as thought records, core belief restructuring, and behavioural activation. 

At Well Beings Counselling in Vancouver, our registered therapists use cognitive behavioural therapy to support long-term emotional change through step-by-step guidance that aligns with your daily life. Each cognitive behavioural therapy session focuses on breaking repeated cycles of avoidance and replacing them with actions that align with your values and goals. Emotional stability becomes easier to maintain when you start understanding the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

Yes, you can do virtual sessions for Cognitive Behavioural Counselling in Vancouver, BC through Well Beings Counselling. Virtual counselling for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at Well Beings Counselling helps you work through anxiety, depression, negative self-beliefs, and cognitive distortions like black-and-white thinking or catastrophizing. Each virtual CBT session focuses on cognitive restructuring, behavioural activation, and thought records to bring emotional relief and mental clarity.

No, you do not need a doctor’s referral to book an appointment for cognitive behavioural counselling. At Well Beings Counselling in Vancouver, we accept self-referrals, making it easy for you to start therapy without medical paperwork. Well Beings Counselling provides cognitive behavioural counselling to help you with communication breakdown, emotional disconnection, or ongoing conflict.

Yes, all cognitive behavioural counselling sessions at Well Beings Counselling are confidential and protected under privacy laws and ethical standards. Your information stays between you and our registered therapist, with no details shared without informed consent unless there is a legal or safety requirement. Every session takes place in a secure and private setting, allowing you to speak freely without fear of judgment or exposure.

Yes, CBT helps manage persistent anxiety symptoms because cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a method used at Well Beings Counselling to treat anxiety symptoms. Cognitive behavioural counselling uses Anxiety Counselling in Vancouver to help you examine the automatic thoughts and rigid behaviours that reinforce emotional discomfort. Cognitive behavioural counselling identifies those internal patterns and guides you toward responses that lower distress and restore cognitive balance. 

Our registered therapists at Well Beings Counselling provide anxiety counselling using CBT techniques such as cognitive journaling, exposure therapy, and relaxation exercises. Each therapeutic step addresses the emotional and physical discomfort tied to anxiety, including restlessness, disrupted sleep, and mental fatigue. Anxiety counselling in Vancouver creates a steady path for you to recognize your triggers and develop responses rooted in calm awareness.

Cognitive Behavioural Counselling sessions at Well Beings Counselling in Vancouver typically last between 50 to 60 minutes, allowing enough time to explore emotional triggers, thought patterns, and behavioural responses in depth. Most people benefit from 6 to 12 weekly sessions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), depending on the intensity of their anxiety, depression, or negative core beliefs. Each session focuses on structured tools like thought records, behavioural activation, and core belief restructuring to support emotional relief and long-term stability.

To book an appointment online for Cognitive Behavioural Counselling in Vancouver, BC, visit the website of Well Beings Counselling. Click on the “Locations” tab and select “Vancouver” from the dropdown menu. Then click “Get Matched with Your Counsellor” to find the right therapist and schedule your session online in Vancouver.

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