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How to Contact Me

As a clinical counsellor I can help you

• address issues

• understand what's going on

• find your strengths

• stick to your plans

• reach your goals

• make lasting changes

If you are interested in knowing more about my counselling approach, please see the section "How I would work with you" under each of the issues in the links at the left.

About Charlaine Avery as a Counsellor

I am a registered clinical counsellor with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors.  I have eighteen years experience as a counsellor.  I completed my Master's Degree in Counselling at Simon Fraser University in 1994.  I have a private practice in Langley, B.C. where I work with individuals, couples and families of all ages.  The side bar on this page shows some of  the many life challenges with which I can help you .

I use a collaborative, experiential approach with client defined goals.  I have post-graduate training in counselling techniques such as:  Cognitive Behavioural, Solution Focused, Narrative, Gottman Couples Counselling, Focussing Oriented Therapy, Trauma Incident Reduction, Virginia Satir's Brief Therapy Model Focussing Oriented Therapy and Mindfulness/Meditation.

About Charlaine

Avery as a Consultant

As a consultant I have worked with many types of clinical and community programs and counsellors on

• self care

• challenging clinical issues

• program development using a program logic approach

• program evaluation

• meeting accreditation standards

• strategic planning

• team development

I have made presentations and workshops on

• the impact of child sexual abuse disclosures

• service planning with measurable outcomes

• quality outcomes

• annual report writing

In the past eight years I have written more than a dozen successful proposals, obtaining more than $1,315,000 in funding from several government departments (federal and provincial) and foundations.  I also have teaching experience at the college and university level.