Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Surrey, BC
Pacific Family Life Counselling specializes in providing comprehensive mental health support through individual, family, and marriage counselling services. Our team of trained professionals addresses a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and personal development. With over 25 years of experience in the field, we employ evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help clients achieve lasting improvements in their mental well-being. Our counsellors hold advanced certifications in specialized areas like divorce mediation, parenting coordination, and the internationally recognized PAIRS program for couples. We offer flexible appointment options at two locations in British Columbia, with evening hours available to accommodate working professionals.Our premarital counselling program provides couples with practical tools for building strong, enduring relationships at a discounted rate. We prioritize client accessibility through online booking systems and maintain strict adherence to professional standards through memberships in organizations like the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association. Our team's extensive background in both clinical settings and educational programs ensures clients receive expert guidance tailored to their unique circumstances. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where individuals and families can develop effective coping strategies and improve their overall quality of life.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Family Counselling
Premarital Preparation
Online Booking Service
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in mental health counselling
- Our team holds advanced certifications in specialized therapeutic approaches
- We offer discounted premarital counselling packages with proven results
- Our counsellors are trained in divorce mediation and parenting coordination
- We provide flexible evening appointment options for working professionals
Associations and certifications
- Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA)
Services
Individual Counselling
Our individual counselling sessions address depression, anxiety, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Clients develop coping strategies for stress management and self-esteem improvement using evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Our experienced therapists help clients navigate challenges including grief, addiction, and work-related stress.
Couples Therapy
Specialized relationship counselling helps couples improve communication and resolve conflicts. Our therapists address intimacy issues, financial disagreements, and infidelity through structured sessions. We provide practical tools for conflict resolution and emotional connection that have helped many couples rebuild stronger relationships in just a few sessions.
Family Counselling
Family therapy sessions focus on improving communication patterns and resolving intergenerational conflicts. We address parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, and behavioral issues in children. Our approach helps families develop healthier interaction patterns and create supportive home environments that benefit all members.
Premarital Counselling
Our six-session premarital programme covers essential relationship skills including financial planning, conflict resolution, and intimacy development. Certified PAIRS instructors teach practical communication techniques that have been proven to strengthen marriages. This discounted package provides couples with tools to navigate future challenges together.
Online Booking
Our digital booking system allows clients to schedule appointments 24/7 through our website. This convenient feature eliminates phone tag and provides immediate confirmation of session times. Clients can access this service from any device to book individual, couples, or family therapy sessions at their preferred location.
People
Benno Dreger
Counsellor
Certified counsellor with 25+ years experience in mental health. Holds advanced training in cognitive behavioural therapy, family systems, and narrative therapy. Specializes in relationship counselling and divorce mediation while teaching relationship violence prevention programs for BC government agencies.
Questions
What types of counselling services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counselling, family therapy, and specialized premarital sessions. Our services address relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
How can I book an appointment?
Use our online booking system available 24/7 to schedule sessions at our Surrey or Richmond locations. Evening appointments are available Monday-Thursday to accommodate working professionals.
What is included in your premarital counselling package?
Six one-hour sessions covering communication skills, financial planning, conflict resolution, and intimacy development. This discounted package includes personalized guidance to help couples build strong foundations for marriage.
Do you serve areas outside Surrey?
While our main office is in Surrey, we also have a location in Richmond. Our online booking system serves clients throughout British Columbia seeking mental health counselling services.
What qualifications do your counsellors have?
Our lead counsellor holds a Master of Divinity degree, advanced counselling certifications, and 25+ years of experience. They are members of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association and certified PAIRS instructors.
Reviews (1)
Alex S.
Jun 04, 2019
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This person, Benno states on his website that he went to City University but did not graduate with a Masters in Counselling. He has a degree in religious studies. When looking for a counsellor in BC, you want to look for a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) which requires a Masters in Counselling, specific training, and a certain amount of clinical supervision hours. Benno is instead a registered professional counsellor which has extremely less requirements.
Benno falsely states that his services are covered by extended health insurance but they are not. No insurance companies cover registered
Benno falsely states that his services are covered by extended health insurance but they are not. No insurance companies cover registered