Liz James

About Liz

Please note. I am no longer accepting new clients as I transition into retirement from Clinical Practice. Thank you.

I work with both individuals and couples experiencing relationship problems, depression, grief, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, boundary issues, and physical and/or life challenges. Many people struggle with life transitions, isolation, identity issues, communication, guilt and shame, decision making, spiritual and/or religious issues, negativity, purposelessness, and family dynamic issues. Together, we can explore and address your unique challenges in context with your world.

I believe that we all have in us a biological drive to reduce our suffering and live life more fully. My own personal therapeutic journey has shown me the effectiveness of counselling, and brought a deep respect for those who find the courage to seek change from within.

I am an experiential therapist, I draw from attachment theories, emotion focused theories, mindfulness and neurobiology.

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Masters of Education degree in Counselling Psychology, both from the University of British Columbia. I am a registered BCACC clinical counsellor, a level-3 AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) practitioner, an EMDR therapist, and a certified Hatha yoga teacher.

I have advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, AEDP Immersion, Core and Essential Skills trainings, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, the Neurobiological Treatment of Trauma, and Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention. In addition to my BCACC membership, I am also a member of the Canadian Psychological Association, EMDR Canada, the BC Post Secondary Counsellors Association and the AEDP Institute. I have over 100 hours of AEDP supervision with senior faculty and experienced licensed clinicians.