Glenda Bekar, Counsellor in Vancouver, V6J 1Y9

Glenda Bekar, RN, BSW, MA, RCC

Profession(s):
Counselling
License Status:
I'm a registered professional.
Primary License:
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Secondary License:
Registered Nurse

My Approach to Helping

Warmth, empathy, genuineness, and compassion form the basis of my approach. First and foremost is the quality of the relationship that I form with an individual or couple who is coming for help. If the person or people I am working with do not trust me or feel safe with me, then nothing is going to change. The relationship I have with a client remains a focus of my approach. In addition to the relationship, I draw upon a variety of theories that guide my work. These theories are not meant to define anyone?s reality or truth, but they can be helpful in clarifying what may be causing emotional and psychological suffering. Once this awareness surfaces, healing and change can begin.

More Info About My Practice

Fees are $110/hour. Some workplace insurance plans do offer coverage and I encourage people to check their employee benefits.

My Therapy Focus

Much of my work focuses on naming, inspecting and experiencing feelings, particularly unpleasant ones as these are the ones we tend to avoid. Feelings are accompanied by beliefs, thoughts, assumptions, memories and bodily experiences, and it is by working with all of these that, I believe, can bring a sense of well-being and contentment.

Theoretical Influences that Guide My Work

Cognitive-behavior therapy, schema therapy, emotion-focused therapy and Buddhist psychology are the primary theoretical influences that guide my work. This combination provides a framework for understanding and working with emotional and thinking patterns. We all have patterns of thinking and feeling, but are not often aware of these patterns. Some of these patterns are helpful and support us in getting through the ups and downs of life while others can be hurting us and cause added suffering and pain. These theories provide one way to make sense of our emotional pain and offer possibilities for alleviating it.