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Laurie Parker, C.C.C., M.ACP., RCC
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Clinical Counsellor
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
8:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am
-
1:00 pm
Description
Laurie uses an integrative approach to counselling, blending CBT, talk therapy, and solution-focused techniques with creative methods such as art and mindfulness. She helps clients of all ages navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, feelings of uncertainty, and life transitions. With a warm and curious approach, she believes finding the right therapeutic fit is key. She holds degrees in Geography and Environmental Education, and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. She also makes a perfect chocolate chip cookie.
Conditions
- Abuse
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Aging
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Codependency
- Communication
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse or Violence
- Emotion Regulation
- Emotional Abuse
- Fears / Phobias
- Infidelity
- Loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Social Isolation
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Workplace stress
Services
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Integrative therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Positive psychology
- Relational therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Teen mental health
- Therapeutic intervention
- Trauma informed care
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- LGBTQ2+
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.)
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Education
- BA Geography
- MA Environmental Education and Communication
- MA Counselling Psychology
Professional associations
- BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Facility Information
The Budding Elm: Counselling & Consultation Services Inc.
Summary
The Budding Elm is committed to building an inclusive and diverse community, welcoming people of all backgrounds. Counselling services at The Budding Elm are designed to strengthen self-esteem & self-confidence while promoting positive mental health and addressing issues that impede client quality of life. Services are broad which include: assessment & diagnosis, school observation, community partnership & mental health support. The Budding Elm offers Individual, Family, & Group Counselling while our consultation services include clinical-focused programs for family and community.
Business hours
Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
8:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am
-
6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am
-
1:00 pm
Services & supplies
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Art therapy
- Career counseling
- Christian counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Existential therapy
- Exposure and response prevention
- Exposure Therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Family counselling
- Family systems therapy
- Feminist therapy
- Forgiveness therapy
- Group counselling
- Integrative therapy
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Life Coaching
- Marital counselling
- Marriage and family therapy
- Mental health reactivation
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)
- Person-centered therapy
- Play therapy
- Positive psychology
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Psychoanalytic therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Psychological testing and evaluation
- Rational emotive behavior therapy
- Relational therapy
- Relationship counselling
- Social recovery therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Structural family therapy
- Teen mental health
- The Gottman method
- Therapeutic intervention
- Trauma informed care
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible
